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By Lori Sorenson, editorJanuary 25, 2016Newspaper offices were at one time fascinating places to visit — with noisy presses, oversized rolls of paper and ink by the barrel. In my time at the Star Herald, we’ve never printed on our own presses, but there were lots of other interesting things to see and do. Tourists were photographed at the door and then led to the darkroom to learn how film (remember film?) is developed and prints are…- By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 25, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on November 2, 1923: PLANS FOR RED CROSS ROLL CALL PERFECTED House-to-house Canvass to be Made in Luverne Sunday, Nov. 11th, From 2 to 4 p.m. At a meeting called Monday evening by Dr. C. O. Wright, as county chairman for the seventh annual Red Cross roll call, plans were perfected for the carrying on of the drive in Rock county. It was…
By Mavis Fodness, reporterJanuary 18, 2016My last consumption of a can of pop was 687 days ago. That’s one year, 10 months, 16 days — or since March 5, 2014. A month prior to that day I had my first (and hopefully last) experience with a kidney stone. Doctors cited pop as the culprit for the mineral buildup and gave me the advice to give up drinking the super sugary stuff or possibly suffer through another round of excruciating pain. (…
By Rick Peterson, Tollefson Publishing General ManagerJanuary 18, 2016Did you notice the funds in your checking account seem to be coming up short this month? Sure, the depleted checking account might be the result of overzealous Christmas shopping, but in my case, and for many of you that I talked to, shortages of $250 to $500 seem to be the norm due to the new premiums of the unaffordable health care act. I know ISIS and immigration are the hot topics of the…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 18, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on August 24, 1923: FLAMING K.K.K. CROSSES MAKE WEIRD SCENES Tourist Organizer of Ku Klux Klan or Local Wags Burn Two Emblems of the Order Luverne’s first introduction to what might be termed a ceremonial of the Ku Klux Klan was given Friday night at the public park, when what is considered the organization’s official cross was burned shortly…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 11, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on December 21, 1923: U. S. AND GERMANY RENEW MONEY ORDER EXCHANGE Under arrangements completed by the two governments, beginning November 1st, there again will be an exchange of money orders by the postal systems of the United States and Germany, according to announcement received this week by Postmaster Geo. W. Fried. It has been impossible…
By Brenda Winter, columnistJanuary 11, 2016Heartbreak is not new to Vikings fans. Heartbreak is what we expect. So when the Vikings led for most of last Sunday’s playoff game only to lose by missing a field goal in the last few seconds — Vikings fans were not surprised. We are the kind of people who maintain low expectations so as to avoid disappointment. This character trait — of expecting life to be disappointing and to probably get…
By Rick Peterson, Tollefson Publishing General ManagerJanuary 04, 2016I suppose seeing how this is my first column of 2015 — whoops, I mean 2016 ... (It usually takes a week or so for me to get the year right.) By far the best thing to happen in 2015 was that we were blessed with the birth of our first granddaughter, Brooke, which of course is really special, and it gave me column fodder throughout the year. Believe it or not, Mary and I were invited back for our…
By Lori SorensonJanuary 04, 2016I love snow. There I said it. (Pause here for boos and hisses from snow haters). Sure — it results in shoveling work, driving hazards and public expense for road clearing. But there’s a lot to love about snow. In a Minnesota winter, the landscape is pretty drab after grass goes dormant and trees are leafless, and snow brightens up the place. It’s clean, white and — when it’s not coming down…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 04, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on December 21, 1923: ROCK COUNTY CORN SHOW BIG SUCCESS Exhibit Promoted by E. A. Brown Co. Draws Many Fine Displays from Growers of Good Corn NINETY EXHIBITORS IN COMPETITION FOR PRIZES Arthur Taubert, Henry Husen Win First in 10 Ear Classes; Roy Cummings, E. C. Riter In Singles Arthur Taubert won first honors in the ten-ear class and…
By Sgt. Troy ChristiansonDecember 28, 2015Question: If a person has a permit to carry in Minnesota, can they transport a loaded rifle or shotgun in a vehicle? Answer: The permit to carry law applies only to handguns, so the answer is no with some exceptions. MS 97B.045- A person may not transport a firearm in a motor vehicle unless the firearm is: (1) unloaded and in a gun case expressly made to contain a firearm, and the case fully…
By Mavis FodnessDecember 28, 2015“This Old House,” “Fixer Upper” and “Property Brothers” are among my favorite home improvement shows. It’s exciting to watch the resurrection of a once-loved home into a structure that is cared for again. Recently I have become a big fan of cooking shows and one in particular — so much so that I am contemplating a road trip. Chef & The Farmer is the name of a restaurant located in Kinston,…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyDecember 28, 2015The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on September 28, 1923: CHILD HEALTH CLINICS TO BE HELD OCT. 6-11 Specialist to Hold Clinics at Luverne, Ashcreek, Kenneth, Kanaranzi and Hardwick Infant and children’s clinics, under the direction of the Rock County Public Health association, will be held at five different points in the county from October 6th to 11th. The first clinic will…- By Grant Fischer, interim pastor, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, HillsDecember 22, 2015When it comes to the days leading up to Christmas Eve, I’m pretty much of a “Bah Humbug” kind of guy. I find it difficult to get into the spirit of Christmas when stores start advertising Christmas items weeks before Thanksgiving and radio stations begin to play Christmas music almost as soon. The reason for the season appears to have become profits and presents and the cynic in me begins to…
By Rick Peterson, Tollefson Publishing General ManagerDecember 22, 2015Christmas 2015 is tomorrow, and while everything around us seems to be changing, at least the Christmas story remains the same. I noticed at least one other thing that hasn’t changed. It seems the Christmas shopping list has stood the test of time and modern technology. With the advent of the cellphone and all things computer, I was happy to notice shoppers pulling out their paper Christmas list…
By Brenda Winter, columnistDecember 22, 2015Dear Friends, It’s been a busy and blessed year at the Juhl-Winter household. In January our sweet Kate left for an 11-month stint on the mission fields of Thailand. In February Brenda traveled to the Twin Cities with college friends to attend a John Cougar Mellencamp concert. For three hours the four women were 19 again (even though their combined age is 208.) In March we traveled to California…
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