Columns
By Mavis Fodness, reporterApril 27, 2021A forgotten influence recently came to mind with the news of Walter Mondale’s death. The memory took me back to Augustana College as an 18-year-old freshman. The 1984 presidential campaign featured Democratic presidential candidate Mondale, and I was one of a small group of Young Democrats on campus. Like me, he was a Minnesota native, and my political leanings were beginning to take root in his…
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota Highway PatrolApril 27, 2021Question: Can you talk about motorcycle safety going into spring riding? Answer: With everything going on in the world today, a motorcycle ride can be the perfect escape. Leave your worries behind, put that helmet on, and head for the open road. Here are steps you can take to reduce your risk of crashing: •Ride sober. •Wear highly visible protective gear, including a brightly colored helmet. •…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyApril 27, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on Jan. 9, 1942. 9 P.M. Saturday Closing Advised Civic And Commerce Executive Committee Holds First Meeting Holding its first meeting in the Luverne National bank, the new executive board of the Luverne Civic and Commerce association recommended Monday evening that all retail businesses in this city close promptly at 9 p.m. on Saturday nights.…
By George Bonnema, Luverne HorticulturalistApril 27, 2021Our spring weather certainly has been unstable this year. I don’t understand how a tulip flower stem can survive 16 degrees and still stand firm and continue on to a beautiful flower. My blooming daffodils didn’t come through the cold as well. The leaves are still green so they can feed the bulb to develop the flower for next year. That is why we stress the importance of leaving the leaves of…
By Scott Rall, outdoors columnistApril 27, 2021I just love it when it finally gets to be 70 degrees and the sun shines. My last wildlife ride included a ground hog, a new bald eagle nest, one mink, tons of Canada geese, raccoons, American kestrels, turkey vultures, turkeys, numerous white tail deer and a few mergansers and wood ducks utilizing my nesting boxes. My favorite, though, is the big and bad ringneck pheasant. Male ringnecks, called…- By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota Highway PatrolApril 20, 2021Question: I see a lot of people that have their fog lights on, and when I am meeting them on the road, some are very bright and make seeing the road very difficult. Some of them appear to be out of alignment and are blinding. What is the law that covers this? Answer: If the fog lights are aimed too high and/or are too bright, they are illegal even if they are in compliance with the rest of the…
By Brenda Winter, columnistApril 20, 2021In 1975 a band called Northern Lights recorded the hit song “Minnesota.” You might recall some of the lyrics. “Minnesota, I can almost smell the air. I can feel her hand, and my feet in the sand in the lakes under trees back home. “Minnesota, how I miss those sail-on days. I miss the stormy nights and the Northern Lights in the starry skies back home.” I’ve updated some of the lyrics for 2021. “…
By Rick Peterson, general managerApril 20, 2021It’s always been a challenge to get high school spring sports games, matches and meets in due to weather. And last year the spring sports season was washed out altogether, thanks to COVID. This spring things looked promising. Games, matches and meets were scheduled and the early April weather gave everyone hope that soon players, coaches, parents and, in my case grandparents, would be outside…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyApril 20, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Star on April 3, 1941. Raiding Officers Hit Chez Paree Night Club Proprietor Will Appear Before District Judge Next Tuesday Robert Morris, operator of the Chez Paree night club here ,is under a $300 bond pending hearing in district court Tuesday on three charges alleging sale of alcoholic liquor without a license. Morris appeared before Judge O. E.…
By Lori Sorenson, editorApril 13, 2021Gray, rainy weather, combined with some minor sleep deprivation, prompted a recent pity party in my honor. Why does metabolism slow to a crawl after 50? For that matter, why is gravity so ruthless and gray roots so stubborn? Are my children happy? Was I a good mom in the fleeting years when I had a chance? Had I been a good daughter and made the most of those final days with my parents? And there…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyApril 13, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on April 3, 1941. Homemaker’s School Opens Tomorrow Many Prizes To Be Given Away Daily Sessions Will Begin at 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday; No Admission Charges Lock the doors and come to the Luverne armory Friday and Saturday afternoons when The Star and Luverne merchants entertain at their School for Homemakers. Hundreds of Rock county…
By George Bonnema, Luverne HorticulturalistApril 13, 2021In years past, I have recommended applying a product called Systemic Rose Care as a fertilizer and insect preventative for your roses. Bonide and Beyer are two brands that have this product available, and they are basically the same. Now is the time to make that first application of the granules. You will do a second application six weeks from now and a third application six weeks after the…
By Scott Rall, outdoors columnistApril 13, 2021My weekly wildlife rides are turning into five-days-a-week wildlife rides this time of year, with my binoculars and a thermos full of coffee looking at all the waterfowl passing through my area. I get to see all kinds of duck and goose species that I never get to see except during their spring migration. Some of my earlier columns this year were about wood duck nesting structures and facts and…
By Mavis Fodness, reporterApril 06, 2021The weekend provided a wonderful time for renewal, and the warm weather gives a glimpse into a bright and wonderful summer — so much different from last year. At this time 365 days ago, the coronavirus pandemic made me stop and evaluate how to safely interact with my grandchildren. It often meant I didn’t make car trips to Iowa and opted instead for FaceTime, packages in the mail and promises to…
By Rick Peterson, general managerApril 06, 2021Next to hunting season this is my favorite time of the year. I like to call it “change-over season.” It’s time to put all the winter gear away. Snow boots, coats, hats and gloves have been stowed away for another year. Putting the snow blower and shovels away is especially satisfying in that it gives me the feeling of “I made it through another Minnesota winter.” I know, I know. There is always…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyApril 06, 2021The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on June 24, 1892. Grand Balloon Ascension One of the Attractions for the 4th at this Place – Additional Committee It gives the Herald much pleasure to announce that the committee in charge of the Fourth of July celebration to be held at this place have been fortunate enough to secure for that occasion Prof. A. L. Ward, of Sioux City, Ia., one…
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