Library Happenings Henning School The Science Museum of Minnesota has given the Henning Public School Library a STEM grant in the form of STEM materials and Tools.  The devices that will be created will go along with Ojibwe Storytelling.  These projects will engage the students in an engineering activity that represents cultural stories of our… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Two Community Puzzle Mural projects will be ready to distribute in February, using a total of 39 1,000-piece puzzles, creating two large mural images to be displayed at Landmark and City Hall. Participants will be given the month to take home and assemble an individual puzzle, then return it to the… Read More

By Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: I have seen numerous times where a bicyclist will not stop at a stop sign, if they are sharing the road with automobiles.  I have seen a couple of close incidents where the bicyclist is almost hit as well.  Are bicyclists under the same rules if they are sharing the… Read More

To the Editor, Addiction is a chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. The emotional impact of addiction often leads to increased stress, depression, guilt, and emotional numbness. Individuals may experience overwhelming feelings of shame and hopelessness as they struggle to control their substance use despite the consequences. Addiction is not a sign… Read More

To the Editor,  Effective advocacy requires understanding the legislative process and employing strategic communication. Constituents can impact legislation by providing their perspective on a bill and explaining the reasoning for their position. As a former Iowa State Senator from Maquoketa, I served in the Iowa Senate from 2011 to 2019 and saw countless examples of advocacy in action…. Read More

Library Happenings Henning School This week’s featured book is called “I’m Not Missing” by Kashelle Gourley and Skylar Hogan. This book was purchased with funds given to the Pages for a Purpose campaign by Lake Region Electric Cooperative Round Up fund. The cover of this book hooks you in before you even read one word…. Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I’m always pretty casual with my New Year’s resolutions around this time of year. Maybe too casual. One of my resolutions this year is to learn more about computers and cell phones and stuff. “Learn more” may be overstating the case: “Learn something” comes a bit closer. I remember back a bit… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I’m wondering about a light that seems to only be on at night on the traffic lights. It’s a small purple or blueish light that’s near the traffic lights. I’ve tried to figure out what its use is or if it’s a camera. I’ve asked other people what it means… Read More

To the Editor, Rural communities are seeing a boom in renewable energy development. Whether it’s wind energy or solar energy, communities reap the benefits from increased tax revenues, new job creation, and local lease payments. Better yet, communities can unlock additional benefits through Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs). A CBA is a project-specific arrangement between renewable energy developers… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Old Mother Nature must have a good sense of humor. Here are some of her odder quirks. Male milkweed tussock moth caterpillars ‘sing’ to attract females by making lovely clicking sounds. You may find him feeding on your butterfly weed. You probably would have to listen pretty hard to hear him and… Read More