The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda “Listen, Lady Kenmore, I have here an official Appliance Bureau of Investigation warrant to search you for hidden information regarding your dalliance with Dave Lennox the Furnace!” Lady Kenmore the Dryer giggled at me and said something about me being silly because I’m never getting under her skirts. Search warrant or no… Read More

Henning Happenings Chad Koenen The Koenen family attended three parades last weekend to bring our busy summer of celebrations to a close.  This summer we went eight parades, most of which we attended to take pictures for the Henning, New York Mills and Frazee-Vergas newspapers. To be honest we probably would have attended a few more… Read More

To the Editor, I watched and listened to former President Trump give his Texas CPAC speech.  The usual self aggrandizing, complaints of victimization, continued promotion of the Big Lie, name calling, bullying and lying were, as always, disturbing.  As the Magas cheered and whooped, I was reminded of something I’d heard about large crowds. When making… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten The annual Landmark Center Corn and Brat Feed is this Friday, Aug. 26 at the Landmark Center. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m.  Join us for a free-will meal including fresh sweet corn, grilled brats by Doug Trana, live music by Keith and Aaron Johnson, silent auction items and root… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School August 31 is national Eat Outside day. In honor of that we are featuring the book “How Do Ants Know When You’re Having a Picnic?” written by Joanne Settee and Nancy Baggett.   The jacket cover of this book reads, “An ant that is out scouting for food happens to run across… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I really enjoy seeing these on Facebook and I am hoping you can shed some light on bike laws. I work and live around Glendalough State Park where there are quite a few walking/biking paths. I have seen and been verbally accosted by those whom do not seem to “see”… Read More

To the Editor, From the east side of Henning near Willow Creek to Highway 210 on the west side of town, the speed limit on Inman Street is 30 mph. I’m pretty sure some people on the west side are going 50 plus at times. To add to that some people are going back and forth… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda There’s a dryer downstairs that has suddenly decided it doesn’t have to start. The refrigerator, I just noticed, has started to hum with a song by Dwight Yokum that is playing on the radio. And The Kelvinator, as he likes to refer to himself, is even more alarmingly in key. It’s one thing… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow   Question: I have a child that will be turning 15 years old pretty soon. We farm for a living, what are some of the rules and requirements for a farm permit to drive? Answer: For those who qualify, there is a restricted farm license. A person who meets the requirements of… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Mark your calendars for the Annual Corn and Brat Feed at the Landmark Center from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26. Join us for a free-will meal of fresh sweet corn, grilled brats, live music by Keith and Aaron Johnson, silent auction items and root beer floats.  The Landmark will host a… Read More