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By Troy Christianson, Minnesota State PatrolJune 27, 2016Question: How long does a speeding ticket and written warning ticket stay on your record? Answer: A written warning does not go on your driving record, but it is recorded in our computer system. Citations for speed, according to the Driver and Vehicle Services, generally stay on record for five years and serious speeds are 10 years. Each year illegal or unsafe speed is one of the leading…
By Jason Berghorst, reporterJune 27, 2016It’s going to be a long four months until Nov. 8. I’m already tired of the presidential campaign even though, officially, it’s barely begun. And that’s very unusual for me. I’m one of those government teacher-types that thoroughly enjoy watching, reading and talking about politics. Except this year. Sure, the 2016 presidential campaign has been “interesting” so far. But interesting doesn’t always…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyJune 27, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on October 17, 1924: MANY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PUBLIC CHEST CLINIC Total of Thirty-Nine Persons Undergo Examination by Drs. Slater and Britt A total of thirty-nine people took advantage of the opportunity for examination at the chest clinic held Wednesday at the Armory under the direction of Drs. Slater and Britt, of the Southwestern Minnesota…
By George Bonnema, Luverne HorticulturalistJune 27, 2016I have many clumps of daffodils that have been growing for several years, and I noticed this spring that it is time to lift those bulbs and thin them. Any type of spring-flowering bulb reproduces by dividing, and eventually those clumps become too dense. Consequently the flower production is limited because of the competition. Moving or lifting the bulbs can only be done after the foliage begins…
By Brenda Winter, columnistJune 20, 2016Well, Phase 1 of the bike path is done. I’ve been opposed to the bike path because I believe the role of government is to secure the nation’s borders and defend liberty. I don’t see recreation on the list of “things government must provide for the people." But, the path is moving forward without my blessing so I might as well use it. I might as well use it because it’s in my back yard. …
By Rick Peterson, Star Herald General ManagerJune 20, 2016The first day of summer was Monday, and that means the days are now starting to get shorter. I know you didn’t want to hear that, so let’s put that thought on the back burner for a few months. I suppose it might be age, but summers seem so busy nowadays. So, for this column I am going to write about the things I enjoy most about the summer months. Morning coffee on the front porch tops the list.…
By George Bonnema, Luverne HorticulturalistJune 20, 2016The weather forecast for this summer was hot and dry. We have already had the hot, but I’m appreciating the frequent rain that has prevented the dry. Weather isn’t something we can control, but we can work with it to make the most of our summer garden experience. The wind we had on Friday evening totally wrecked my beautiful tall blue delphiniums, so now I’m cutting them back to 4 inches to…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyJune 20, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on October 3, 1924: POPULAR ENTERTAINERS TO BE HERE FOR ONE WEEK Clint and Bessie Robbins and company Coming to Palace Theatre Monday Evening With New Repertoire Clint and Bessie Robbins and their company, longtime favorites of Rock county theatre goers, will open a week’s engagement at the Palace Theatre next Monday, October 6th. The opening…- By Mavis Fodness, reporterJune 14, 2016There’s a downside to planning two life events on the same day. It’s over way too soon. Last month my family celebrated a high school graduation and a wedding all on May 22 for the two youngest children. My last column was all about May 23 — how I longed for the day after the exhausting weekend. And now it’s all over. There were no major hiccups. The timing of events went smoothly. My daughter is…
By George Bonnema, Luverne HorticulturalistJune 14, 2016It is Monday … again. I’m amazed at how fast these summer days disappear! I always seem to have three more things to do than I can possibly accomplish in a day, but I give it my best shot. So I understand your dilemma about finding time to keep up with all the gardening tasks required to keep the garden looking great and the produce harvested and utilized. Hot and dry weather this week caught…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyJune 14, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on September 12, 1924: LUVERNE PLANS FOR DEFENSE TEST DAY Local Committee Completes Arrangements for Fitting Observance of Day This Afternoon CO. H TO BE RECRUITED TO FULL WAR STRENGTH Parade at 3 0’Clock will be Followed by Speech, Music and Exhibition Drill at Fair Grounds Today is Defense Day, and it will be observed in Luverne this…
By Rick Peterson, Star Herald General ManagerJune 07, 2016Before we close the books on Memorial Day 2016, I would like to extend a thank you to Lois Nelson. It wasn’t until Memorial Day this year that I learned of Lois Nelson and her commitment to playing taps as part of military honors at local veterans’ funerals for the past 20 years. A few years ago I had the honor of speaking at the Memorial Day service at the Maplewood Cemetery. That day I shared…- By Lori Sorenson, editorJune 07, 2016One of my Memorial Day projects was to clean up an abandoned robin nest that had been built on the porch. It took only a few minutes to rip the tidy round nest from its perch on the brick ledge and scrub away the mud with Dawn soap and water. There, in the span of five minutes, went an entire week’s worth of robin construction. Actually, it may have taken her only a day, but my husband kept…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyJune 07, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on August 29, 1924: ROCK COUNTY USED 1,223,002 GALLONS OF GASOLINE IN 1923 Report of State Oil Inspection Department Shows Rock County Generous Buyer of Gas Rock county used 1,223,002 gallons of gasoline during 1923, according to the annual report of the division of oil inspection of the Dairy and Ford Department. In addition to this quantity…- By Jason Berghorst, reporterMay 31, 2016I've always been a fan of the old saying, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." I believe that's true and often notice examples of how it applies in life. Each May I am reminded of this old adage when I organize the Adrian sixth-grade class trip to St. Paul. The more things change, the more they stay the same. It was 25 years ago this spring when my sixth-…
By George Bonnema, Luverne HorticulturalistMay 31, 2016On April 18 I mentioned applying systemic rose care granules to my shrub roses to both feed them and protect them from sucking and chewing insects. That application is repeated at six-week intervals, so it is time to give them another shot of energy. The difference this product makes in the amount of fresh new growth the plant produces is phenomenal. I’ll be its biggest advocate because I have a…
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