To the Editor, I am writing this letter as a parent of two young girls who attend Henning Public School and also as a Reading Corps teacher who has been working at the school for the last three years. I grew up in the Henning area and graduated from the Henning School. A few years ago, I… Read More

To the Editor, Concerning the upcoming “RE” Vote to spend 27 million of our dollars to make the Henning School look “better.” Much of the rhetoric I’ve been reading seems to have more to do with aesthetics than education.  A recent article in the Epoch Times, telling how attendance in public schools across the nation has been… Read More

To the Editor, I am frustrated. Following a no vote for the school referendum by the voters in November, the school board has chosen to go ahead and ask for virtually the same referendum, a mere six months later. I feel it is important to remind the school board that they represent not only the “yes”… Read More

To the Editor, Justin and I moved to Henning in 2005 to open our fiberglass manufacturing business. When we moved here, we had no thoughts of building a business with a physical location in Henning. We assumed we would just keep our small shop out at our house. Plans changed when our business outgrew that building… Read More

 To the Editor,   There has been much discussion throughout the state and in our community about the universal school meals bill. Under this legislation, state taxpayers would pay for all K-12 students to receive both breakfast and lunch at no cost. This bill may seem well-intended, but once you review the details, it’s clear that… Read More

To the Editor, Both my husband and I have spent our entire lives in Henning. We were born and raised, attended school, and now have decided to continue to make Henning our home. The reason we have decided to stay and make Henning our home isn’t because it’s where we’ve always been, it’s because we have… Read More

 To the editor, Large efforts have been made to achieve two school referendum plans and the marketing has been top notch but a number of legitimate questions/concerns have been raised and remain unanswered to the best of my knowledge.  The heating system is overdue for an upgrade and should be addressed as a priority.  One has… Read More

With election day for Henning Public School District’s referendum now less than a few weeks away, I want to thank everyone who has shown interest and asked thoughtful questions about this important decision for our schools. I want to take this opportunity to answer a few of the most common questions I have received from community… Read More

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 12 bucks this past year, but they’re rarer… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School The Ottertail Lions Club donated $1,500 to the Henning Public Library Pages for a Purpose book campaign. Inside the jacket cover of each book that we purchase with the Ottertail Lions Club money will be a sticker with their name on it showing that the book was purchased with their funds.  … Read More