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I finally became a Covid statistic just before the end of 2021 when I tested positive.
Even though I was fully vaccinated, I still contracted the virus. I knew from the get-go that was a very strong possibility.
The reason I went in for testing wasn’t because I was sick and had all the symptoms. It...
The 2021 pheasant hunting season has come to a close, and overall it was a year I would consider only fair.
I keep track of the number of birds I harvest each year. In fact, I have one tail feather from each rooster dating back to 1996 when I got my first trained hunting dog.
This year my harvest...
The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on July 7, 1905.
Was a Grand Success
Such Was Luverne’s Celebration of the Glorious Fourth
6000 People Were in Attendance
Notwithstanding Preceding Unfavorable Weather Conditions, Luverne Observes Our Nation’s Birthday With a Notable Successful...
I was sitting in my garage over the New Year’s weekend having a few adult beverages with my neighbor when an all too familiar topic was raised. He expressed his angst about the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources — that they are just too powerful.
I then prodded for some additional details. I...
The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on July 7, 1905.
Was a Grand Success
Such Was Luverne’s Celebration of the Glorious Fourth
6000 People Were in Attendance
Notwithstanding Preceding Unfavorable Weather Conditions, Luverne Observes Our Nation’s Birthday With a Notable Successful...
A young family stopped in the Star Herald office just after Christmas to inquire about a subscription to the newspaper.
The newsroom was busy sending pages to press, so I didn’t greet them at the counter, as much as I would have liked to.
From across the room, I could hear our front office staff...
I have a habit of inserting unsolicited local history into conversations with my friends, co-workers and students.
Not helpful, insightful historical facts that people find interesting, but often random tidbits of how things used to be.
It’s perhaps an occupational hazard for a history teacher...
I suppose seeing how 2022 is knocking on the door, it’s probably time to jot down a few New Year’s resolutions.
Well guess what? I’m not going to do the resolution thing this year. Frankly I don’t need the added pressure of trying to change my way of life or try something new.
This year it’s “Keep...
The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on April 28, 1905.
New Rural Route
Fourth To Be Fed From Luverne Postoffice
To Begin Operation June 1
Recent Petition to Department at Washington for Establishment of R. F. D. R. No. 4, to Extend South from the city is Granted—Route Covers Area of...
I have a great job as a self-employed, independent investment adviser, helping people try to get to a comfortable retirement. Saving money for your later years is not something that everybody is good at.
I would like to think I have made a measurable difference in that regard for my clients over...