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  • Learning how to quilt can provide a life long hobby

    Published on October 26, 2022 at 2:02pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Library Happenings Henning School Quilting is a passion of mine. I made my first quilt when I was 10-years-old. I still have this quilt 45 years later. It is pink gingham with white eyelet lace around the edge.  Being the only girl with three brothers, I luckily love the color pink.  My mom made matching pink… Read More

  • Life on the National Bison Range

    Published on October 18, 2022 at 12:08pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Library Happenings Henning School While I was growing up, my dad worked for the National Bison Range in Moiese, Mont., which sits in the center of the Flathead Indian Reservation and was established in 1908. The National Bison Range consists of 18,766 acres and is home to more than just bison. Also living there are elk,… Read More

  • Be an informed voter for the November election

    Published on October 18, 2022 at 12:07pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    To the Editor, I would like to respond to last week’s letter to the editor written by Peter and Elaine Nelson.  Everyone has the right to vote their conscience; conscience however should be guided by accurate information.  I don’t know where you got all the percentage increases you quote (Google gives somewhat different rates), but I can… Read More

  • Early voting underway in OT County

    Published on October 18, 2022 at 12:07pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Editor’s note: The following information was provided by Henning School regarding voting for the November 8 election. Throughout this November election season, the Henning Public School District has shared information with district residents about the bond referendum requesting funds to maintain its K-12 facility and improve security, health and classrooms. The district is proposing two ballot questions…. Read More

  • Making sense of heating systems

    Published on October 18, 2022 at 12:06pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I serviced and installed heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration products while doing business as Lindy’s Hardware in New York Mills. Then I designed an HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) program for the tech school at Wadena, which I taught for fifteen years, up to retirement a couple of years ago. That’s my… Read More

  • Landmark Center hosts Teddy Roosevelt look-a-like

    Published on October 18, 2022 at 12:04pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Landmark Center Dan Broten Artist Carol Braaten will host a Rosemaling Workshop at Landmark on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration fee of $85 includes wooden board, paint, materials and instruction needed to create your own sandwich board using “Rogaland Style” rosemaling technique. Please call 548-5760 to RSVP. Our readers group, Beverage… Read More

  • License plates cannot be obstructed by frames

    Published on October 18, 2022 at 12:00pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: My granddaughter had a project where she was trying to locate the license plates from all the different states. In our effort to help her we noticed that many license plates have a frame around them that obscures the actual state and only the numbers and letters are visible. Also… Read More

  • Grizzly bears at the Henning School library

    Published on October 11, 2022 at 3:44pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Library Happenings Henning School Each day I try to call my mom at  8 p.m. My mom turned 80 on July 13 this year and for the first time in many years, her three living children were able to be there and celebrate with her. My mom (and dad) have four children, 11 grandchildren, and… Read More

  • No vehicle is allowed to have a blue light

    Published on October 11, 2022 at 2:16pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Is it legal for me to have a blue soft lighted “RAM” lettering logo on the front grill of my truck? It’s not flashing, but always illuminated. Any answer is appreciated.  Answer:  No vehicle is allowed to have a blue light or any colored lights illuminated on the vehicle if it… Read More

  • Why we do not support the upcoming Henning School levy vote

    Published on October 11, 2022 at 2:11pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    To the Editor,  At the risk, and knowing full well, that this will be an unpopular opinion with the School Admin, improvement committee and some parents. Our decision to vote NO on the Henning School District referendum in November is based on these facts: 1) 14 percent increase in groceries, utilities and other household needs, no end… Read More

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