Opinion
Dear Rock County readers:
People who know me know that history has been a passion of mine for nearly my entire life. That's why it's been so gratifying to see that I'm not alone in my mission to preserve our Rock County history and to establish a fitting home for local artifacts and information....
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on June 10, 1927:
FLAG DAY PROGRAM TO BE GIVEN TUESDAY EVENING
Observance of 150th Anniversary to be Carried Out at Luverne Commercial Club Rooms June 14th
Next Tuesday, June 14th, is the 150th anniversary of the adoption of the United States...
The Star Herald reached out to the local state senator to recap the recently completed 2015 legislative session, highlighting areas our Rock County readers might care most about.
By Bill Weber
With the regular session of the 2015 Minnesota legislative session behind us and the prospects for a...
The Star Herald reached out to local state representative and senator to recap the recently completed 2015 legislative session, highlighting areas our Rock County readers might care most about.
By Joe Schomacker
I, of course, am going to start out by noting the nursing home rate reform bill that I...
Cancer feeds on sugar,
God is good, and other things I’ve learned this year …
It’s been an interesting year.
Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. I’ve learned a lot — about myself, about God, about people and, of course, about cancer.
In no particular order:
About people...
Is it safe to plant yet? I’ve heard that 50 times this spring and the varied weather pattern almost made me a liar!
The prediction for frost didn’t hit the mark for most gardens, but my garden is the lowest point in town and we had frost twice. It’s frustrating because the 10-day forecast would...
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on June 2, 1922:
NEW MASONIC HALL FORMALLY DEDICATED
Handsome New Home of Luverne Masonic Orders Consecrated to Masonic Uses Wednesday
OFFICERS OF MINNESOTA GRAND LODGE OFFICIATE
Many From Adjoining Towns Assemble to Witness Simple but Impressive...
I hung the “Gone Fishing” sign on the office door last week, and as you have come to expect when I am involved, the trip had some trials and tribulations.
One of my mottos in life is, “It’s not what you have, it’s who you know and what they have.” Luckily for me, my two fishing buddies have...
Earlier this year, Governor Dayton proposed legislation to require all public waters from lakes and rivers and drainage ditches to have a 50-foot vegetative buffer.
The governor wanted to protect our drinking water while increasing wildlife habitat. He met with resistance from landowners and...
One of the many benefits of being a teacher that I appreciate is the school calendar.
I’m not just talking about having “summers off,” although that is part of it.
I’m also not referring to how some schools now consider May to be summer and August to be fall; that’s a topic for another column.
I’...