pandemic
Becky Gonnerman, Luverne, describes her job during the pandemic as “a nightmare.”
Gonnerman, a nurse in health services at Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls, spoke to a gathering at Take 16 Tuesday, Aug. 17, for the Rock County Farm Bureau annual meeting.
“We care for a lot of people,” she said about...
Grand Prairie Events, Luverne, served as a staging area for COVID-19 response Wednesday, Feb. 3.
The setup was similar to the COVID-19 testing clinic the facility hosted in October — cones and signs directed traffic, carefully placed chairs kept people six feet apart, and health professionals with...
The Luverne Cardinals were just starting to find their footing when the state of Minnesota put a halt on all youth sports due to Covid-19.
The Cardinals were on a four-game winning streak and owned a 5-5 record. They appeared to be picking up momentum as the section tournament neared.
Then the...
Pandemic economic relief aid is helping businesses cover losses; however, Rock County Opportunities has been quietly bleeding revenue — over $200,000 with no government relief in sight.
Until Friday. That’s when Gov. Tim Walz signed into law a bill that includes $30 million for disability service...
The Star Herald this week carries a story about volunteers assembling personal care kits to be shared with community members.
The primary idea is that social isolation and economic hardships of a pandemic take a toll on human beings, especially those with fewer resources.
This is especially true...
The coronavirus pandemic isn’t easy.
It isn’t easy for people who get sick.
It isn’t easy for their families and loved ones who can’t gather at their bedsides.
It isn’t easy to properly grieve losses, COVID or not.
It isn’t easy for communities to support residents and businesses.
It isn’t easy for...
A small handful of RCO clients returned to work last week, four months after the organization was forced to shut down March 18 under pandemic stay-at-home orders.
The effect of shutdown on staff, clients, employers and others has been devastating, according to RCO director Elizabeth Schear.
“It’s...
A July 11 fireworks display at the Hills Rez Park is intended to promote a sense a community — at a safe distance.
Howie Vis is an organizer with Helping Build Communities Stronger, a community club focused on promotional activities in Hills, Beaver Creek and Steen.
The group annually hosts the...
A “novel” virus is, by definition, a new virus, not previously identified.
When it emerged six months ago scientists knew nothing about it, except that it was highly contagious and could kill people.
Today we know a little about it, like how it’s transmitted and what it’s capable of.
But mostly, it...
In Minnesota on the 19th of each month, all U.S. flags outside of state and federal buildings in Minnesota are to be flown half-staff from sunrise to sunset. The directive, from Gov. Tim Walz, is to remember, mourn and honor lives lost due to COVID-19.