The business district, as well as the population of Vining has changed considerably over the years.  With the loss of elevators, the railroad and businesses in Vining over the years, there has also been a decline in the number of residents.  The current population of Vining is 68, however, Vining serves as a center for many folks living outside the village limits and on nearby lakes.  A building formerly housing the village school serves as a Community Center for activities and Senior Citizen functions.  The children in Vining and in the surrounding area attend grade school and high school in the nearby city of Henning, MN.  Our mayor is Don Selvaag.  Others serving on the city council are:  Jim Wallevand, Mark Tiede, Adeline Thompson, Diane Lineburg and Floyd Johnson.

The Vining Volunteer Fire Department was formed in 1960.  The first Fire Chief was Albin Hauberg and Assistant Fire Chief was Ted J. Waskosky.  There were 27 volunteer firemen at that time.  The present fire department’s Fire Chief is Todd Volden, Glenn Whiting-Assistant Fire Chief, Diane Lineburg-Secretary, and Marvin Suchy-Treasurer.  There are currently 13 volunteer firemen.