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

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I have a buddy who drives around with a scanner in his vehicle. He says because he has a ham radio license it’s legal, is that true? Answer: Your friend is correct. Peace officers, the State Patrol, and people with an amateur radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission are… Read More

We are so grateful to the Henning Police, the Henning Fire Dept., and Justin at Pro Ag for all of the help they provided to keep us safe on New Year’s Eve when a gas leak developed on our propane tank. Thanks to each and everyone who helped us! John and Becky Walker

Henning Happenings Chad Koenen The older I get the less I enjoy going outside when temperatures dip 30 degrees below zero. Last week’s temperatures was about as much as I could take, especially when the dogs need exercise and the kids want to play outside on our sledding hill. Not everyone is quite as boring… Read More