Henning Happenings Chad Koenen We finished the last newspaper of 2021 prior to the Christmas holiday. By the time the newspaper went to print I was in Amarillo, Texas (feel free to start humming the George Straight song “Amarillo By Morning” any time now). By the time you received your newspaper I was somewhere near… Read More

Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda A long time ago, one of our neighborhood friends out here in farming country invited me over to her place for a bonfire. “We always have one,” she said. It was February, I said. “It’s my birthday,” she said. It’s 12 below zero, I said. But, heck, I’d never been to a… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: What is the law in regards to pushing snow from ones driveway out onto the road? Answer: It is illegal to place snow from a driveway on or next to a public highway or street. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds everyone, “The placing of snow on or near a public… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 Winter has begun and that means added stress to heating systems and infrastructure across the region. Henning School is no different and some of the district’s aging infrastructure dating back to the mid 1950’s is beginning to show its age. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the… Read More

Alan “Lindy” Linda Freelance Writer Fresh lutefisk found its way into the local grocery store. I paused in front of the meat case where it lay, so innocent, so unable to at least in appearance, live up to its hideous reputation. Look at that whiteness. That unique texture. I reached down and grabbed it, put it… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Seed catalogs are appearing in mailboxes along with Christmas cards. This is the time when many seeming sane gardeners lose it. They go wild ordering seeds planning to start them indoors. Hold up there buddy! About the only seed you can start in January is lisianthus. She takes 20 plus weeks… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Eggnog. Mulled wine. Seasonal beers and festive cocktails. The holidays can pose tough choices. But there’s one choice that’s not only easy to make; it will save lives. That’s the choice not to drive if you’ve been drinking. For people who make the wrong choice, though, there are extra DWI patrols… Read More

A sincere thank you to those who sent cards, phoned, text messages at the passing of our mother June Wangerin. Special thanks to the Karvonen staff, Pastor Lee, church ladies and especially to Kim and the staff at Caring Hands. You took such good care of mom. Love her girls; JoAnn, Beverly, Lois, Joyce and Bonnie.  Mom… Read More

Holiday staple can be kept alive for quite some time By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Petunia got an amaryllis from her office pals last week. They weren’t aware that she kills plants almost as soon as they enter her house. This was a potted bulb with a picture on a card showing a beautiful blooming plant…. Read More

Library Happenings Henning School Doc McStuffins has arrived at the Henning Public School Library.  A nurturing six-year-old Dottie “Doc” McStuffins cares for toys and stuffed animals in her backyard playhouse clinic.  Magic happens when Doc puts on her stethoscope and the animals and toys come to life.  They can talk with Doc and help her solve… Read More