Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Can you get an open container violation if you are on your way to a recycling center with empty bottles, cans, plastics, etc.? This assumes that some of the contents being recycled are opened/empty beer, wine and liquor containers? I am assuming that the driver has not been consuming any… Read More

To the Editor, Congratulations to  Chad, our Citizen’s Advocate owner and  editor,  for being elected as President of the  Minnesota Newspaper Association.   As an editor of a small town newspaper, this is a big   honor to receive.   We are happy for you. Honors are also due Chad   for his papers earning 11 awards… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Anthuriums or “flamingo flowers” make wonderful gifts for your sweetie on Valentine’s Day, or any day actually. Get that special person a bouquet or a flowering potted anthurium, either way, the waxy heart-shaped flowers will keep looking good for a long time. Anthuriums belong to an important family of plants, the Araneae,… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Back in the mid fifties, when I was first becoming aware of girls, and muscles, I figured the liklihood that I was going to get some of either was highly questionable. Then I found the Charles Atlas advertisements. In his ads, there was always a three-segment cartoon. In the first frame,… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow We all know the dangers of driving with snow and ice on the roads, but driving with snow and ice on your vehicle is also a hazard.  Always take time to remove all snow and ice from your vehicle before traveling. This is for your safety and the safety of other drivers…. Read More

Library Happenings Henning School This week’s featured book is written by Kirk Douglas and is entitled “Climbing the Mountain, My Search for Meaning.”   The inside jacket covers reads, “With the simple power and astonishing candor that made his 1988 autobiography, the Ragman’s Son, a number one international bestseller, Kirk Douglas now shares his quest for… Read More

Living fences can provide home owners a natural way for privacy  By Bev Johnson Master Gardener There are times when you need some privacy in your yard. The question is what kind of fence should I put up? The first thing that comes to mind is an actual privacy fence made of wood, stone, or now, plastic…. Read More

To the Editor, On Feb. 2 the senior high students and the 6-8 grade students went to Wadena for bowling, a movie and a noon meal. The Henning community should be proud of all of the students that attend the Henning School. When the kids got on the buses they were polite, courteous, respectful and well… Read More

To the Editor, I’d like to reflect and comment on the roots we plant as small-town people. Our community has brought memories that are incomparable and sometimes even out of reach for those who opt for a different lifestyle.  I have always held close to my heart the many people who have left footprints in our community…. Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Last week, you got the news about someone new in my life, someone that, in the local community, has me and her together in what is to me a new group description: Item. As in: We’re now An Item. “Are you and he an item?” (Fortunately for me The Item answered… Read More