Alan Linda Freelance Writer Parenting has sure changed since my generation were kids. Most of what our parents threatened to do to us for punishment back in the fifties would now involve half the local social services bureau, along with some emergency responders, the police, and the fire department. And now? It’s all “time out” and… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Hello, I watched a news report which involved a carjacking in St. Paul, Minn.  I live in Minnesota.  The carjacker was apprehended when they attempted to burglarize the victim’s home using the address found on insurance paperwork located in the victim’s car.   I am writing to find out if I… Read More

Recently the local 4-H club donated a large wall-mounted TV screen to Willow Creek. Thank you! We are entertained while having meals. The gift is truly appreciated. May God bless. Willow Creek residents

Library Happenings Henning Library This week at the Henning Public School library we are featuring the book series Christmas around the world. This eight book set covers Christmas in England, Mexico, Sweden, Philippines, France, Germany, Italy, and Norway.   These books cover the different decorations used, the unique holiday foods served, Christmas songs, as well as… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten A Magical Medora Christmas returns to Henning for a 90-minute show at the Henning School on Sunday, Dec. at 4:30 p.m.  Doors will open at 3:45 p.m. with refreshments, door prize raffle items and a Bell Ringing Choir by Gloria Axelson from 4-4:20 p.m. Medora will begin an all new show… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I just heard about “Winter Hazard Awareness Week.” Can you talk about that?  Answer: Great topic as we are at that point and time of year. Here is some information we shared on the Minnesota Department of Safety’s blog.  “It seems our pleasant fall has come to an end as Minnesota officially… Read More

Alan Linda Freelance Writer Stinky Yurho had the worst sore throat he thought he had ever had. He was sick. The injustice of being sick upset him. You know the feeling. Just not fair. His throat was killing him. That morning, at breakfast with his also-bachelor brothers Pinball, Coffee, and Belkula, he had to pass… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I was wondering if I bought my tabs for 2023 now as I am a snowbird and will be out of state when they are due, can I display them now before I leave? Answer: A person can purchase tabs (registration) for passenger class vehicles as soon as the Driver and… Read More

Heavy snow can kill a tree during the winter By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Snow is coming. It is Minnesota after all, land of snow and frozen noses. If it is heavy and wet or mixed with sleet, it can really raise havoc with your trees and shrubs. Of course, you have protected the small shrubs… Read More

Chit Chat for Health C.H.A.T. Henning CHAT is selling Christmas ornaments to decorate the tree at the Landmark Center for the tree lighting event on Dec. 4. Consider purchasing an ornament in honor, or in memory of someone. Small bulbs sell for $20 and large bulbs sell for $50. This year the funds that are raised will… Read More