Library Happenings Henning School The featured book of the week is “Her Mother’s Hope” by Francine Rivers. The back of the book jacket reads: Near the turn of the 20th century, fiery Marta Schneider leaves Switzerland for a better life, determined to fulfill her mother’s hope. Her formative journey takes her through Europe and eventually to… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Since I came out in a column a few weeks ago about my indifferent–yes, even blase’– approach to deer hunting, and the fear that I’ll be kicked out of The Guy’s Club because of it, I’ve been getting support from Other Guys. (Okay. One Other Guy.) So I guess I have… Read More

To the Editor, Crime in Minneapolis is nothing new, but it’s now spreading beyond the metro and hurting our rural communities too. This month, Jerome Skulzacek was tragically killed in Kandiyohi County when a criminal fleeing authorities tried to steal his car. This criminal led law enforcement on a high-speed chase, driving at speeds of 130… Read More

By Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: I can’t help but notice but it seems like a lot of people are following each other too close out on the highways. It’s been many years since I was in driver’s education but what is the recommendation for following distance?   Answer: Here is information that is shared in the… Read More

Thank you for the snacks, batteries for the classroom To the Editor, Thank you so much to the wonderful sponsor who shares snacks and batteries with my classroom. You are a wonderful part of our school and my classroom family. Thank you for thinking of my students. Stephanie Jorgenson Second grade teacher Henning School Thank you for the Halloween treats… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Thank you to Henning High School art students for sharing your recent oil pastel artworks at our Monday reception. The art will remain on display at the Landmark Center until Saturday for those still wishing to view the collection.  A Live performance by the Andria Theater will be presented at the Trinity… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda My background is HVAC. Doing, and teaching.  I get calls from folks puzzled about what they should do with their heating situations. I say puzzled because, while payback on money you invest in very expensive heating equipment can somewhat be calculated, what is not so readily predictable is the money that will… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Every once in a while, I notice some vehicles stop in the road at the railroad tracks when nothing is coming. Can I pass them when they do this?   Answer: Some vehicles, such as passenger vans, buses, and larger trucks, are required to stop at all railroad tracks, whether or… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School The second of our three books featured by author Tim Green is entitled “Football Genius.”  The back cover of this books reads:  An ordinary boy with an extraordinary talent Troy White can predict any football play before it happens and when his single mom gets a job with the Atlanta Falcons, Troy… Read More

Master Gardener Bev Johnson Stop mowing the lawn as soon as the temperatures drop below 50 and stay there. By then you should have cut it to about 2 ½ inches tall at the last 2 mowings. This will reduce the amount of leaf tissue over winter and can reduce the amount of snow mold… Read More