The Henning School has partnered with the Otter Tail Early Childhood Network and Public Health to bring a dental clinic to Henning. It will be held April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school. CDS provides care to all ages. They also accept payment from Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care.   Call 866-543-6009… Read More

Alan Linda The Widow Fistula, in case you’ve forgotten, lives in Boatville. She lives alone, ever since her husband, Pickle Pete, who ran The Gherkin Factory, fell—or jumped, depending upon your view of her personality—into a vat of prime dills and perished. The Widow believes in personal education, and along that line she has expanded her… Read More

To the Editor, My name is Jessica Strege and I have had the privilege of working with a group of individuals committed to seeing the referendum for the Henning Pre K-12 school pass. On May 9th voters in the Henning School District will have the opportunity to vote on investing $22.7 million on major upgrades, repairs,… Read More

Library HappeningsHenning School The “Birchbark House” is one of my favorite books to read to the fifth graders.  This wonderful book has been featured in this column before and is written by Louise Erdrich who was born in the town of Little Falls, Minn.  Being the daughter of a German-American father and a Chippewa Indian… Read More

By Henning CHAT Chit Chat for Health Despite all the snow we are getting in March, the warmer temperatures remind us the spring will soon be here. Henning CHAT has started planning for our annual Bike Rodeo.   Once again we will be seeking sponsorships to help us purchase 12 bikes and over 75 bike helmets. Bikes cost… Read More

Henning Happenings Chad Koenen One didn’t have to be a rocket scientist to see the disappointment on the faces of the Henning fans, team and coaches that packed the Otter Fieldhouse in Fergus Falls on Friday night. Henning’s magical basketball season came to an end after posting an amazing 28-2 record, despite being one of… Read More

Spring is just around the corner here at Henning Public School. Before we know it, seniors will be preparing for graduation while our early childhood staff prepare to welcome a new generation of learners to their first day of school. District residents will also be preparing for a big opportunity to shape the future of our… Read More

The family of Duane Anderson would like to thank you for your thoughtfulness during the passing of our husband, dad, and grandpa. Your gestures will always be remembered—from the cards, phone calls, flowers, meals, or your presence that made going through a hard day a tad bit easier. We appreciate you for that.  Elaine Anderson, Chad… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Here’s a column for those of you–us–who heat with wood.  Wood is cellulose, a carbon based catch-all that includes a lot of different fuels. Paper, field corn, oats, beans, all kinds of grass. And so many more that it’s useless to keep listing them. All of these substances share a common trait: When… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Two upcoming April workshops are open for registration, space is limited.  Artist Mike Weatherly will host a two-day Linocut Printmaking workshop on Saturdays, April 15 and 22. Participants will carve design images into soft Linoleum sheets which will then be inked and transferred to paper prints. The first day will be design and… Read More