The family of Scott and Carmion Wilson wish to extend their heartfelt thank to the many who have, and are still supporting them through this difficult loss of Scott.  Many thanks to Greg and Suzi Karvonen and staff for their comforting accommodations and handling of funeral arrangements so efficiently.  Our appreciation goes to Rick Zahnow for his… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School “Spring Break” written by Barbara Steiner is our first featured book. This book is an upper grade plus book. It gestures Angie and her best friends planning a perfect spring break.  Poor planning has the  four friends finding out that all the motels are booked at the beach. They are led… Read More

To the Editor, Like so many others, I am so sad and heartbroken by the invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s Russia. Desperate people are fleeing for their lives which have been forever destroyed by unbelievable evil. Their cries for help are interspersed with love for their country, belief in democracy, amazing bravery, courage and determination.   As… Read More

To the Editor, Thank you to the Henning Citizen’s Advocate from the Lions Reading Program for the visually and physically impaired! You make it possible for all community members to be informed with your subscription support. The Lions Reading Program for the Visually and Physically Impaired will celebrate its 30th year in 2022. Your paper should be… Read More

To the Editor, The town of Henning had a great season of girl’s basketball. Although you lost to Ada-Borup, and we know you feel badly, we want you to know how proud we are of you. You gave us so many amazing moments throughout the season. We applaud the effort you put into the season, the… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Someone very close to me just realized that she didn’t have the necessary documents to file an income tax report for someone who passed away earlier last year. Someone called the small-town local post office–not Boatville–and asked if mail with that name had been forwarded. “Well of course not.” She–the person… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I am a new parent and I am not sure if I am doing this child car seat thing properly. Is there somewhere I can go to find out if I am doing it right? Thank you. Answer: Congratulations on parenthood! I know the feeling and there will only be more… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School If I could travel anywhere in the United States today, it would be to Alaska. But if I could go anywhere outside of the United States, it would be Ireland.  I have read many books about Ireland, of its beauty, and its people. I love the way Irish people speak and… Read More

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