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By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyFebruary 23, 2021The following appeared in The Rose History in 1911. Rock County Village (continued from 02-18-20 edition of the Star Herald) Other Places Warner is the name given to a grain station, three miles east of Luverne, on section 7, Magnolia township, on the Worthington-Mitchell branch of the Omaha railroad. It has never advanced beyond the condition originally intended. Late in July, 1877…
By Scott Rall, outdoors columnistFebruary 23, 2021How many of you have a license plate on your car or truck that has more than a few letters and numbers? The answer is a lot of you do. The Habitat License plate has been around for a long time and every vehicle I have owned since their inception has one on it. The first one was a light brown plate with a few deer depicted on it. They now come in many different varieties including moose, bees…
By Jason Berghorst, reporterFebruary 16, 2021Another birthday came and went for me this week. While it wasn’t a “significant” birthday, it provided me with a reminder that I am, indeed, getting older. I’ve long passed birthdays that allowed me to drive, vote, or drink legally. I’ve even been eligible to run for president for a few years now. While the number might not matter as much these days, I’m definitely noticing the years passing by.…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyFebruary 16, 2021The following appeared in The Rose History in 1911. Rock County Village (continued from 02-11-20 edition of the Star Herald) At this early stage of Manley’s development an invitation was extended to both Beaver Creek and Valley Springs to join forces with the new town, before circumstances should force such a procedure.18 The boom that was expected to eventuate in 1890 did not…
By Scott Rall, outdoors columnistFebruary 16, 2021It seems outdoors types tend to be pretty non-engaged in most conservation issues in our state’s capital — until a regulation change hits close to home. I used to be one of those types, but not anymore. By the time most of these issues get enough press to make the average outdoor person aware — or outraged by them — they are all but a foregone conclusion. By then most of the public comment…
By Mavis Fodness, reporterFebruary 09, 2021How well do you remember those U.S. history lessons? If you’re like me, I don’t remember those intricate details necessary to receive my U.S. citizenship. Luckily I don’t have to pass the test now in effect for those who are seeking citizenship. Out of curiosity I tried to answer the questions the New York Times used in its recent story about the new citizenry test questions. Below are 10…
By Rick Peterson, general managerFebruary 09, 2021So have you had a heart attack lately? Hopefully your answer is no, and just because February is heart month, that is no reason to have one. But if you happen to have a heart attack any time soon, Rock County is a pretty good place to have one. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of suffering from a heart attack, your chance of surviving such an event is largely affected by how fast…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyFebruary 09, 2021The following appeared in The Rose History in 1911. Rock County Village (continued from 02-04-20 edition of the Star Herald) No sooner was the town-to-be laid out than activity in its promotion became evident. The first to build on the site was A. E. Patterson, who completed a grain warehouse about the first of September, 1885. Ezra Rice put up the second grain house later in the…
By Scott Rall, outdoors columnistFebruary 09, 2021This is one of those times of the year when you are trapped between watching fishing shows on TV and wondering why the fish don’t bite nearly as well as they did back in December. I have an idea for a project for one of the next weekends when the temperatures are expected to hover around that 0-degree mark. It is a project that very few people ever do, and if they do, they don’t get thinking…
By Brenda Winter, columnistFebruary 02, 2021ATLAS of Rock County and Redeemed Remnants, the ATLAS-sponsored thrift shop, plan to soon be under one roof in the former Luverne Kawasaki building. (That’s the former Bargain Center for you old-timers, the former Kenny’s Super Valu for you really old-timers.) The planned move has been the worst-kept secret in Rock County for about four months. Real estate negotiations require a level of secrecy…
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota Highway PatrolFebruary 02, 2021Question: I am getting my 4 place snowmobile trailer ready for a trip. Do I need brakes on all the axels? Answer: Brakes are required on all trailers with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or more. If brakes are required, they need to be on all wheels of a trailer manufactured after June 30, 1988. Trailers equipped with three or more axles and manufactured prior to July 1, 1988, are not required to…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyFebruary 02, 2021The following appeared in The Rose History in 1911. Rock County Village (continued from 01-28-20 edition of the Star Herald) But Bruce refused to entirely forfeit its lease of life. There were few signs of activity during 1890, but none of a nature that assured a regeneration. J. N. Jacobson, upon moving to Hills, resigned as postmaster of Bruce, and was succeeded in May by F. T.…
By Scott Rall, outdoors columnistFebruary 02, 2021It was a little over six weeks ago that I shared with you the trials and tribulations of raising a high energy Labrador puppy. My pint-sized powerhouse is not all that little anymore. He is 7 1/2 months old and has lost the cute puppy breath and replaced it with the “you should have seen what I found and ate in the back yard” breath. When I am picking a puppy from a litter, I always try to…
By Scott Rall, outdoors columnistJanuary 25, 2021Winter finally looks like it has arrived. So far, the wildlife of Minnesota has had a pretty easy go of it due to unseasonably warm temperatures and not a lot of snow. Mild winters can benefit a whole host of different animals, but not all animals see those same benefits. What benefits some wildlife will negatively impact others. I have often wondered how different species survive deep snow and…
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota Highway PatrolJanuary 25, 2021Question: What items should I have in my vehicle during this extreme cold weather? What is the proper procedure if I become stranded and/or go off the road? Answer: With the recent below zero temperatures, being prepared with an emergency kit and plan can save your life. We recommend the following items be in your vehicle, especially in the winter: •bag of abrasive material (sand, salt, cat…
By Lori Sorenson, editorJanuary 25, 2021In my early days at the paper, my friend and fellow writer, Carole Olson, wrote a Star Herald column about the NIMBY phenomenon — Not In My Back Yard. I don’t remember what the issue was — perhaps the airport runway expansion, and the nimbys had been articulate. They supported the project in general, as long as it didn’t affect them directly. The words in Carole’s column gently reminded us that a…
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