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  • Another look at a classic Balderdash moment

    Published on July 28, 2021 at 4:46pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    This Balderdash episode is 15 years old. So you’ve seen it once. Let’s see if it helps you get any more correct this time. It’s the new version of Balderdash. The old Balderdash gave you words—which most people have never heard of—and expected each player to write down the meaning of that word. One player in… Read More

  • Kids Art Camp to begin Aug. 2 at Landmark Center

    Published on July 28, 2021 at 4:46pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Kids Art Camp at the Landmark Center will now split into individual days throughout the next several months, with the first event being scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2. This first day of Art Camp will offer “Flood Painting” on canvas. Registration fee of $10 covers all materials and instruction. Please RSVP by calling… Read More

  • Letters to the Editor

    Published on July 28, 2021 at 4:46pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Now is the time to turn to God To the Editor, Pope John Paul II consecrated the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1984. He knew the importance of the message of Fatima and said the message is more important now than it was in 1917! So Pope John Paul II had to know that Mary… Read More

  • School is right around the corner

    Published on July 28, 2021 at 4:45pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Summer is half over and already we see plans for the start of the school year. The United Way of Otter Tail and Wadena Counties is taking applications for Stuff the Bus Back Pack Program. As of July 14 they had received applications for 21 children to receive a backpack filled with needed school supplies.  … Read More

  • As quickly as summer comes it disappears

    Published on July 5, 2021 at 11:18pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Growing up, the Fourth of July weekend was one of the greatest weekends of the summer. There were fireworks, grilling out, time at the lake and ample importunity to catch up with family and friends.  For many children it is also a hard break from sports, activities and just a few days to relax from… Read More

  • The placement of a troopers badge matters

    Published on July 5, 2021 at 11:17pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Question: I’ve often wondered why Troopers wear their badges on their pocket flaps and not their chests like other LEOs. Can you tell me the story behind that? Thanks for all you do! Answer: First let me say, excellent observation. This is the first time I’ve been asked about the iconic police badge. Where did it originate?… Read More

  • Letter to the Editor: More volunteers needed to keep Henning HOPE going in the community

    Published on July 5, 2021 at 11:17pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    To the Editor, Henning HOPE has been a staple charitable organization in Henning for many years. Sadly, Henning HOPE has not been able to find enough new volunteers/officers to continue serving our community. Effective June 22, 2021, the process of dissolving the group was begun.  The process for dissolution is as follows: the funding will stay… Read More

  • Landmark Center hosts Grandma and Me class

    Published on June 24, 2021 at 7:44am EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Thank you to all the volunteer artists that helped us with our community mural painting in the Henning City Park on Friday and Saturday. A special thanks to the Lake Region Arts Council, who helped the Landmark Center obtain Legacy Grant Funds to make this project possible.  Artist Lana Beck hosted a Grandma and Me painting… Read More

  • City park project will be a nice asset to the community

    Published on June 24, 2021 at 7:43am EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    To the Editor, Reading about plans for updating the city park has been really enjoyable and uplifting. I’ll admit my eyebrows raised a bit seeing the placement of the picnic shelter so close to the bathrooms. Dan assured me they will be in a better place. It seems the committee has planned carefully. Always with a project… Read More

  • ‘Wormy’ weather brings up tent caterpillars

    Published on June 24, 2021 at 7:41am EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Maybe it’s because none of us are getting any younger, which means we’re getting older, which means we see winters, summers, springs, lots of things, with eyes that are different. Smarter we are, one would hope. But how smart were we about the weather when we were froze on in the middle of May? Had… Read More

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