The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda There’s so much to know about deer hunting. One big one is don’t pee where you shoot. How do I know this? Well, the first year a long time ago when some local hunters took me hunting, they caught me doing so from 15 feet up a tree. I gathered from the… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I see school busses that do not use their flashing lights or extend the stop arm as they’re picking up kids. Cars are passing them from behind and from the front. What are the requirements for bus drivers to use their safety lights? Thank you for your time. Answer: Minnesota law… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School On October 13, Nancy Brutlag brought her reading therapy dog to the Henning library to read with the kindergarteners. Groups of three students at a time were able to spend 15-20 minutes reading with Nancy and relaxing with Annie.   Being able to watch these students interact with Annie is priceless.  As… Read More

To the Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that soon Veteran’s Day will be approaching. I am very passionate about patriotism in our country.  With Veteran’s Day nearing, I would like everyone to join me in recognizing and saluting all those who have had a part in defending our freedom. Whether it… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda S. and I made our first walk of the early fall through the woods that exist at the far back-north of this farm. We look forward to resuming this revisiting of the woods. We hadn’t been out there since spring. Of course you know, if you’re a resident of Minnesota, that the… Read More

Henning Happenings Chad Koenen I don’t know if there were more than a handful of times my family purchased an actual Halloween costume for me for Halloween. There were a few purchased costumes, like a football player with shoulder pads none-the-less and some ninja costume with a sword, but most of my costumes growing up… Read More

The family of Doris Butcher would like to thank those who rallied around us after her recent passing. Mom was a sweet, kind, compassionate, hard-working and fun-loving woman who enriched the lives of those who knew her. And while we have our memories, we will be forever wishing we still had her with us. Thank you for… Read More

To the Editor, Why I would vote for Darren Wiese for mayor of Henning, but I’m not eligible to vote like so many business owners in Henning. Even though I have owned and operated a business here for almost 36 years. 1. Mayor Wiese stood his ground when special interest groups opposed his ideas. 2. Mayor Wiese, along… Read More

To the Editor, An investment in our school is also an investment in our town.  While direct proceeds of this referendum are going to improve our physical school building, we are thinking about the bigger picture as well.  Of course our school is in great need of the maintenance and improvements to keep our students safe and… Read More

To the Editor, Quality education sets the foundation for a productive, prosperous, healthy,  and civically engaged society. At the same time, doors of opportunities for individuals can be either open or closed based on a person’s educational experiences. The years students spend in a school system impact every aspect of the remainder of their lives. As parents… Read More