The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda One winter, back a few years, I purchased a 1976 International Harvester Scout, which I observed languishing in a roadside lot each day as I drove by on my way to work. It looked lonely, neglected, and of course, since my farming family has had a long acquaintance with red Farmall… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Snow and ice are a fact of life for us Minnesotans. Generally, harsh winter weather results in more overall traffic crashes than the warmer months because of “fender benders.” The months of December, January and February can see more crashes than other months. Our Homeland Security and Emergency Management division and… Read More

Chit Chat for Health C.H.A.T. Henning HOPE is kicking off their annual Stocking Stuffers Project for families in the Henning School District. Applications have been received. Stockings will be filled with shoes, socks, underwear and toy items the youth have requested.   Paper stockings with requested items can be found around Henning at various locations with drop… Read More

We would like to thank everyone who was able to attend Devin’s benefit, the Vining Fire Department for hosting it, the people and businesses that donated items and everyone that bid on the auction and purchased raffle tickets.  We are humbled by the support shown our family and are honored to live in this great… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School In the past 32 years of my married life, I have prepared each Thanksgiving meal at my home for family and friends. This summer my youngest daughter got married and has requested to host Thanksgiving at her home, my reply was “ yes, yes, yes.”   Don’t get me wrong, I love… Read More

To the Editor, To all the people of the Henning School District 545 who voted on the school referendum on November 8, 2022, I want to say thank you.  Thank you for taking the time to have your voices be heard. Thank you to all the people who put in countless hours promoting the referendum. Even though it… Read More

To the Editor, Wow! What a wonderful Veteran’s Day program. Mrs. Horn and the students are to be commended on a meaningful and well presented line-up.  Thank you for honoring our veterans so well. Roger and Dorothy Heschke,  Henning

Henning Happenings Chad Koenen On Friday we gathered to honor the sacrifices made by our veterans who have defended our country. Some served overseas, some stateside and many continue to serve in the reserves today. No one asked me, but I think it is one of the most important days of the year as we… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda One of the good things about deer hunting is that Cousin J. comes to visit. It gives us a chance to sit in my heated deer stand and, well, chat. (Real men don’t chat, you know. Just so you know.) We talked.  In the process, since he’s a fellow Vietnam veteran, we… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School Since 1926 we have celebrated past and present Veterans on November 11, unless it falls on a weekend and then we celebrate it on the following Monday.  In our United States military we have over 19.5 million heroes who have served.  At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located in Arlington, Virginia… Read More