Over the years, I’ve been told many things by my Elders and Betters that have turned out to not be: 1. True, or 2. Fun, or 3.Beneficial, and maybe 4. Physically possible. One of the first things that are memorable was one of my parents saying: “Open up. This will make you feel better.” Although… Read More
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Learning lessons the hard way
Published on April 14, 2021 at 2:25pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
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Shrine Circus canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Published on April 7, 2021 at 5:22pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0To the Editor, As the Shrine philanthropy centers around the well-being of children, and with the name of safety in mind, we will not be having our Annual Birak Shrine Circus in 2021 due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Our Shrine Circus is mainly sponsored by small businesses in the area, we would like to thank each and… Read More
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Beauty is not found in the length, color of hair
Published on April 7, 2021 at 5:22pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0To the Editor, My 10 year old daughter, Jolene, asked me if she could shave her head, and I said yes. Don’t get me wrong. My gut instinct was a hard no. It remained a hard no for two years since the first time she asked at age 8. My gut told me that her hair… Read More
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Plus and minus
Published on April 7, 2021 at 5:21pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Sometimes, you just have to sit down and list some of the occurrences that happened during the past week or so. By doing that, you find out whether or not the “plusses and minuses” come out your way. Or not. It does sometimes boil down to an old saying: “Sometimes you eat the bear; sometimes he… Read More
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Landmark Center gets ready for a busy spring season
Published on April 7, 2021 at 5:21pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0As we welcome the arrival of spring, the Landmark Center is beginning to increase activities and schedule some of our upcoming workshop events. Our book club “Beverage and a Book” will return to monthly discussion meetings every four weeks beginning on May 11. Copies of “5-Presidents” by Clint Hill are available at the Landmark Center, with… Read More
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Buying and selling a vehicle
Published on March 31, 2021 at 6:10pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Question: I got rid of my vehicle a while ago. It needed some work and I gave it to my nephew to fix along with the title. I have no idea what he ended up doing with it. Now I’m getting contacted by a Law Enforcement Agency from another state due to the vehicle getting… Read More
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Learn about the United States at the Henning Library
Published on March 31, 2021 at 6:09pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Three years ago I took a road trip across Montana with two very good friends. For a few months before we left, we made an itinerary of what we wanted to do. Our first stop was Medora, N.D. We planned to attend the Medora Musical but Mother Nature had her own ideas and immediately after we… Read More
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Otter Tail County Public Health COVID-19 weekly update
Published on March 31, 2021 at 6:09pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Data for OT County Public Health As of March 25, Public Health has administered at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to 2,394 people, with 1,663 completing the vaccine series. Those receiving vaccine thus far at public health clinics have been part of the phase 1a priority group, and phase 1b essential workers with… Read More
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Thank You
Published on March 31, 2021 at 6:09pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Thank you to all the volunteers and attendees of the Lions Pancake Fundraising breakfast held on March 21.2121 at the community center. Attendance was great, and it was fun to see folks after a year of few events. A special shout out goes Parker’s Prairie Boy Scouts who currently are home to Henning Scouts for… Read More
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More staffing is needed at Willow Creek
Published on March 25, 2021 at 12:51am EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0To the Editor, In light of recent city council meetings, I would like to take the time to provide the public with information regarding Willow Creek and share, what I feel, is holding it back from becoming one of Henning’s greatest assets. Though I grew up in Henning, I am an unfamiliar name to many of you… Read More