To the Editor, I am the chair of the Viking Library System Board of Directors and also serve on the Pelican Rapids Public Library Board. VLS is one of Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems.  VLS serves the 6 member counties of Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens and Traverse and 11 member libraries within those counties. The… Read More

To the Editor, I recently rented an apartment in Henning owned by the city. I called city hall half a dozen times to talk to Ms. Schroeder. The city clerk answered the phone and he worked me over pretty good, hanging up several times. I had to put on my big boy pants and admit he won…. Read More

I’d like to say a special thank you for the volunteers and judges for the Lion’s chili feed. Thank you to those who entered with a pot of chili and to those folks who turned out to support our contest. Congratulations to Nancy Moen who won “People’s Choice” and 2 place overall for a total… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School We received a generous donation of 48 Stephen King novels from one of our staff members.  These books are in terrific shape and just wanted someone to come and check them out.  If you are a fan of Stephen King or maybe you have never read anything he has written, come… Read More

Henning Happenings Chad Koenen We all have those people we love to hate—the ones who know your weakness and do everything they can to rub your nose in your shortcomings.  After spending most of my Monday and Tuesday digging out from what seemed to be at least 2 feet of snow, even though the National… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda With all the attention police are getting all across the country, perhaps I can kick in some of my experiences. I have Paula with me in my old, souped-up Chevy. It’s 1965. She’s a nurse, just finished a night shift. I had just picked her up after my band gig, and… Read More

We want to thank all who came out to support “Gray for Gary” night.  A “”Special” thank you to the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams that attended to show their support for Madison and her Dad!  It is so AWESOME to see that kind of support from surrounding communities!   With gratitude, the Packer Family

Library Happenings Henning School Before school began, during the library remodel, I had purchased five blank canvas wall frames that I wanted to hang on the wall right behind where I read.  I thought long and hard about what the canvases should say.   When I was a young child my mom had framed a Dear… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten A few spaces remain for the Saturday CPR Class at the Landmark Center. This four hour class is presented by Tri-County Health Care and funded in part by the Lake Region Electric Cooperative. Attendees will receive a two-year certification in CPR training, you must call 548-5760 to register. The Viking Library Bookmobile visits… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Although I have a fairly in-depth knowledge of firearms, due to having owned a hardware store that sold guns, as you know, I do not have an in-depth background in deer hunting. My first deer, which happened this season, came about because there was no one else in my enclosed, heated… Read More