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

Library Happenings Henning School There has been so much fun happening in the library!  The PSEO (High School taking College Classes students) have been creating cars out of recycled boxes, plastic and paper. Because college classes do not begin again until after January 6, these students have time on their hands to create. Each student could… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda The list of personalities that come to mind as time goes by is pretty entertaining. Take Jim, back when we were both seniors in high school and he did what none of us had the guts to do: sold his FFA livestock project and bought a new Pontiac, a 1962 Catalina. “What’ll Big… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I see the sign boards along the highway with different messages posted. Do they use these for Amber Alerts? I know I get the alert on my phone and was just curious.  Answer: Message and lane-use signs on some freeways warn drivers of traffic crashes, stalled vehicles, or other traffic conditions ahead…. Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow With the holidays upon us I wanted to share a message about distracted driving. Here is some information we recently shared on our Department of Public Safety blog. “It was supposed to be a routine trip for 20-year-old Megan Severson. On Oct. 17, 2019, Severson was driving from Preston in southeastern Minnesota… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Happy New Year 2025 from the Henning Landmark Center. As we begin our 16th year serving the Henning community we are busy planning arts workshops, events, and activities available to all. Your input is welcomed, please let us know if there are any specific opportunities you would like to see provided… Read More