The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda It’s tax preparation time again, and farmers all over the world are turning into creative accountants as they produce the one thing they can count on from their farm: tax deductions. Sure, there must be a farmer somewhere who sold beans when they hit ten bucks this past year, but they’re rarer… Read More
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Transforming into a creative accountant
Published on February 25, 2025 at 11:19am EST henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
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Pedestrians should walk on the left side of the road
Published on February 25, 2025 at 11:18am EST henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I notice a lot of people walking and running along the highway. The thing that concerns me is that they are moving in the same direction of traffic with their back to the potential hazard. Can you talk about pedestrian safety and what people should do when on the highway? … Read More
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Newspaper viability very important
Published on February 19, 2025 at 11:22am EST henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Here in Otter Tail County we are fortunate to have Daily Journal Media and six county weekly newspapers. Readers of these publications, in print or online, have access to school board and city council meetings, hobbies, sports, church news and contributions to communities from neighbors and friends. Area newspapers received several awards… Read More
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Check out a Kristin Hannah book at the library
Published on February 19, 2025 at 11:21am EST henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0Library Happenings Henning School Kristin Hannah is a well known author who writes emotionally gripping novels that take the reader into themes about love, resilience, loss and human relationships. She has written over 20 books. Although we do not have all of Kristen Hannah’s books, we have some. The “Nightingale” was written in 2015 and is… Read More
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Burma shave ads bring back memories
Published on February 19, 2025 at 11:21am EST henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda A man, a miss, A car, a curve. He kissed the miss, And missed the curve. (I know. You’ve seen this before. I was six or seven and can remember seeing one of these close to home in Iowa, on Hwy 9, from the back seat of the family 1949 Chevrolet. Each time I “rediscover”… Read More
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Creating energy independence at home
Published on February 11, 2025 at 11:34am EST henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0To the Editor, As more frequent extreme weather events pose a threat to aging infrastructure or cause power outages, more homeowners are looking for ways to improve their energy security. One Nebraska homeowner, Eric Williams, has built a system that allows his home to function as a small-scale “nano grid,” capable of running independently from the… Read More
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Henning School Library received grant for STEM education
Published on February 11, 2025 at 11:34am EST henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0Library Happenings Henning School The Henning Public and School Library recently received a Title IV grant worth $1,500. What is a Title IV grant you might be asking yourself? Title IV is part of Every Student Succeeds Act and is a federal funding source designed to support student enrichment. These grants focus on improving access to… Read More
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Be prepared for skepticism when dowsing
Published on February 11, 2025 at 11:34am EST henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I was 16 years old, still on the farm, eager to make money. So when Virgil, who had just purchased the neighboring farm, hired me, I was eager to go. He was in the heating, refrigeration, and electric wiring business. Although he was a licensed electrician, he did a various number of… Read More
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There are a number of ways to have a license suspended
Published on February 11, 2025 at 11:33am EST henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I was just talking with someone the other day and they were telling me they had their driver’s license suspended for too many speeding tickets. They also mentioned other ways a person can have their license suspended that I was not aware about. Can you write about that? Answer: Your… Read More
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Expansion of co-op is a bad idea for Henning
Published on February 4, 2025 at 11:46am EST henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0Henning Happenings Chad Koenen In over 20 years in the newspaper industry, I don’t think I have ever felt so heartbroken and exhausted as I did after last week’s school board work session in Henning. We once again found ourselves talking about the future of Henning Hornet, Battle Lake Battler and Otter Tail Central Bulldog athletics. … Read More