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- June 14, 2016To the Editor: I would like to write a short note about the Luverne High School boys’ tennis team. We had the opportunity to play the Cardinals of Luverne in the Minnesota High School state boys consolation finals. Our tennis team had played an extremely tough schedule during the spring of 2016. We have played several state-ranked teams, and half of our schedule was against AA opponents. Even…
- May 31, 2016To the Editor: I am amazed at how far we’ve come in the last 50 years. Our biggest accomplishment has probably been getting our women out of the house and into the workforce. There has been another more recent milestone you may have overlooked. Our school-aged children are now mature enough to choose their own gender! Great accomplishment! Every economist out there will tell you we need more…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyMay 31, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on August 22, 1924: (Continued from last week) OLE-TIMER RECALLS THE DAYS OF THE EARLY ’70s Collin Estey had the first pre-emption along the Rock river valley in Rock county. Mrs. Deborah Estey, her six sons, Amos, Collin, Orville, Al and Byron and two daughters. Ruth Estey Ferguson and Hulda, came here from time to time during the years…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyMay 23, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on August 22, 1924: OLE-TIMER RECALLS THE DAYS OF THE EARLY ‘70S George DeForce Returns here After Absence of Forty-Eight Years — And, Becomes Reminiscent. George DeForce, who first came to Rock county with his parents fifty-two years ago, returned here last week after an absence of forty-eight years, and expects to again make his home here.…- April 19, 2016To the Editor: The other day I happened to be looking through my atlas, and I discovered that the United States has two borders, one longer than the other. Hmm? We have a bunch of trouble with one and very little with the other. Wouldn’t it be neat if everyone could understand the exact reason we have trouble with one border and not the other? Perhaps we could have a congressional hearing. Oops!…
- March 28, 2016To the Editor: Minnesota has endorsed Rubio and the “Bern.” We’ve seen how Rubio will probably end up, but doesn’t the “Bern” make your heart glow? The media says the “Bern” wants to be the first democratic socialist president of the United States. I suppose that means that he likes to socialize and party, but don't they all. Hillary and Bill get paid millions to do it. But wouldn’t it be…
- March 21, 2016To the Editor: What a beautiful tribute to the “Princess On Ice,” Erika Egdorf, in the March 17 issue of the Star Herald. Erika is a young woman who showed the world what one person can do if she puts her mind to it! You have the right to be proud of all your medals and trophies. And to think that a doctor gave your mother such an insulting diagnosis at birth. You surely showed him! You are an…
- March 08, 2016To the Editor: In a couple of months, from May 17 to May 31, the filing period opens for individuals to announce their candidacy for local government positions. I will not be filing again. This is the last year of my term, and after serving on the council for 12 years it’s time for me to step down. Serving on city council has been a very rewarding and gratifying experience. The current mayor and…
- By Cammy (Martin) and Rick Iverson, guest editorialFebruary 29, 2016Your article in the Feb. 11 edition of the Star Herald highlighted the work of so many committed citizens in Luverne who have made it possible to ask the question, “Is Luverne ready to be a destination?” From our perspective, the answer is a resounding YES! In June of last year, a group of twelve of our friends from Minneapolis joined us as we all enjoyed Luverne as a destination for three days…
- February 09, 2016Seven years ago, the Luverne community came together as individuals, businesses and government to brainstorm on ways to improve this community. The downtown retail corridor was suffering, the community was lacking things to do, places to eat, venues to shop and daily activities. People and businesses were moving out of town. Some of this was real, some was perception, but everyone agreed we…
- February 09, 2016Seven years ago, the Luverne community came together as individuals, businesses and government to brainstorm on ways to improve this community. The downtown retail corridor was suffering, the community was lacking things to do, places to eat, venues to shop and daily activities. People and businesses were moving out of town. Some of this was real, some was perception, but everyone agreed we…
January 11, 2016To the Editor: Some 40 years ago Luverne sponsored a Vietnamese family of 10 children. Although only the oldest daughter, Thinh, spoke English, both she and her father immediately went to work at A.R. Wood. Thinh (now Jackie), who left her husband behind, was pregnant. She had John on Christmas Day, and he just turned 40. We were invited to his birthday celebration in Kansas City on Dec. 19.…- By Dick Lauger, pastor First Baptist ChurchDecember 14, 2015A tourist and a pilgrim are two distinctly different mind-sets. We have all been tourists. We have identified certain places to visit, consulted guide books and purchased maps. We have packed our suitcases, making certain to include our cameras and video recorders. By car or bus or train or plane or ship, we have traveled with the objective of seeing “the sites.” Castles, waterfalls, museums,…
- By By Jane Wildung Lanphere, executive director, Luverne Area ChamberDecember 14, 2015So here we are again, one of my favorite times of the year — Christmas. Christmas is that magical time of Santa, toys, children, trees, tinsel, elves, Rudolph, carols and turkey. When I hear the words “It was the night before Christmas” or the melody of “Joy to the World, “ I still get thrills of delight as I think of the children waiting for Santa to come down the chimney and the congregations…
By Brenda Winter, columnistSeptember 07, 2015I, for one, am thrilled silly about the prospect of having three traffic lanes striped on Highway 75 instead of the four many of us have grown to know and love. The reasons are many, but I think my main reason is — having a turning lane down the center of the highway has a “big city” feel to it. I like it. This ain’t Mayberrry no more. Sioux Falls has center turn lanes. Worthington has them —…- August 24, 2015A disappointing controversy arose last week during the annual sale of the Cardinal Coupon Card. The folded card displays the names of more than 50 local businesses offering discounts totaling more than $2,000 in goods and services. The Chamber does the legwork contacting interested businesses, and the athletes do the legwork selling cards. The proceeds are split between the Chamber and Luverne…
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