Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Is it illegal for a vehicle pulling a trailer to have a ladder or ramp hanging from the side of the trailer?   Answer: You are able to have ladders or ramps secured to the side of an enclosed trailer as long as you do not exceed the width of 8… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Wet Felting Workshop with Mary Jo Wentz has shifted to this Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is still available. Please call 548-5760 to RSVP. We still have two spaces available for Watercolor Batik Workshop by Ruth Hanson the following Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 3… Read More

Henning Happenings Chad Koenen Grandparents can give some of the best advice—well, until their wisdom goes off the rails a bit.  Over the years, I’ve heard advice about how to navigate situations for family members. How to properly store bread and the need to make sure to pack extra clothing when heading out of town for… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda At the monthly meeting of The Appliance Senate was: General Electric the Washing Machine, Lady Kenmore the Electric Dryer, Sir Nautilus the Water Heater, Dave Lennox the Furnace, Frigid Dare the Refrigerator, Sam Sung the Television, and last but not least, John Deere the Riding Mower. (John Deere was attending outside… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Are smoked tail lights illegal in Minnesota? I have not been able to find the statute on it.   Answer: Thank you for the question.  Minnesota law states that “tail lamps shall be plainly visible from a distance of 100 feet to the rear during normal sunlight and at night.” The… Read More

Our heartfelt thank you for the cards, flowers, food, gifts, and expressions of sympathy at the passing of our mom, Laura Cichy. She was blessed by the love of family and friends throughout all 99 years of her life. The care she received at Our Home Your Home the last 4 years was exceptional! We… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Space is still available for two upcoming workshops at the Landmark Center.  Artist Mary Jo Wentz will host a Wet Felting Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This process uses your hands to form wool fibers using water, soap, and agitation to interlock and compact fibers used… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Uncle Hugh is important to the family for several reasons. One, he taught his son Douglas how to play guitar, and that started a generation of musicians. Music spread through us cousins like a virus in the fifties. Exciting. Electric guitars. Sock hops. Rock and roll. He was important for other reasons…. Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question:  Last week there was an auto accident that left one adult and three children dead.  There were no seat belts or child restraints used.  Who can be held responsible in this crash?   Answer: If there is a crash, the driver is ultimately responsible for the safety of everyone in the… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School Our featured book this week is “I Didn’t Do It” by Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest, illustrated by Katy Schneider.   This book is written as the puppy telling the story.  It begins with the puppy expressing the need for quiet and darkness as he has just been born, and being… Read More