Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: It’s so cold in the winter, I am thinking about getting one of those fuzzy steering wheel covers. I think they will help keep my hands warm while driving. But my question is, are they legal? Answer: Steering wheel covers are legal. A quick reminder though—it’s always the driver’s responsibility to… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda As this particular bit of my experience in human relationships unfolds, it occurs to me that you may be interested in knowing that I’ve met Someone. And, in the terms used by acquaintances to somewhat properly describe what is going on between us, we’ve become An Item. No. This Someone’s not a… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Horticulture magazine has a list of the newest flowers, vegetables and shrubs every spring and this spring is no exception. Here is their all-American selections list for this year. “Icicle” F1 eggplant. You should get 8 or 9 long, slim, white fruits from each plant of this one. It has fewer seeds… Read More

Thank you for supporting the Ronald McDonald House! To everyone who donated to the Henning Annual Toy and Supply Drive for the Ronald McDonald House, I wish to express my deepest gratitude. I especially wish to thank Henning Police and Fire Departments for your continued support of our mission. From little things (like the much-needed band-aids)… Read More

Chit Chat for Health C.H.A.T. It is a new year. Henning CHAT would like to encourage everyone to schedule annual preventative health exams and screenings. Common screenings include mammograms and colonoscopies. Screenings can identify issues that may lead to a cancer diagnosis. Catching the signs early increases the odds for successful treatment.  Today’s technology can detect issues… Read More

Henning Happenings Chad Koenen Every once in a while I have a person ask me how I got into the newspaper industry, especially when a person finds out I am serving on the board of directors for the Minnesota Newspaper Association. One would think I could come up with an aha moment in which the clouds… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I’m always pretty casual with my New Year’s resolutions around this time of year. Maybe too casual. One of my resolutions this year is to learn more about computers and cell phones and stuff. “Learn more” may be overstating the case: “Learn something” comes a bit closer. I remember back a bit… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I’m thinking about getting a commercial driver’s license with a HAZMAT endorsement. Do I need to have a background or some education in basic chemistry? Answer: No but there are many responsibilities and requirements in dealing with hazardous materials. For example, you need to know when to use placards and which… Read More

Henning Happenings Chad Koenen Is there anything quite like a good old fashioned snow day? As many school districts across the state swap snow days for e-learning days, the excitement of a snow day or two hour late start is being lost for our new generation of youth. Last week was a perfect example as… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda A man, a miss, A car a curve. He kissed the miss, And missed the curve.   I’m sure that Burma Shave actually saved some lives.  People laughed and  were more careful!  It was a REAL “service” to America, even though it was an advertisement and it was one of the RARE “really useful” ones!    … Read More