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By Scott Rall, outdoors columnistJune 27, 2023I was driving to work today in my small-town USA and saw a sight that is so common, one that just causes me pain. It is one of those pains that I don’t actually suffer from but feel it when I see someone else suffering from it. My route parallels a walking path that weaves its way through my town. The sight I saw was a lady of smaller stature walking her dog down this path. About 50 yards ahead…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianJune 20, 2023The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on October 11, 1943. Two of Hardwick’s oldest residents, and two of its most respected citizens are Mr. and Mrs. John B. Iverson. As business man and…
By Brenda Winter, columnistJune 13, 2023A chain link fence separates my backyard from the new Child’s Remembrance Garden in the northwest corner of Luverne. The formerly neglected space in Tonto – now Firefly Park – has been transformed into a stunning collection of brick paths, a stone wall, a labyrinth, a fountain, a pergola and lots of greenscape. The purpose of the garden is, “To provide a non-denominational safe area for people…
By Rick Peterson, general managerJune 13, 2023My last column was about my fishing trip, and this one is about Mary’s and my recent trip to Las Vegas. To give you an idea of how the overall trip went, the file I created for all the flight, hotel and other information was called “the trip from hell” file. We were one of four couples going to Vegas to celebrate the 65th birthday of the “baby” of the group. He was the first of the group to book…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianJune 13, 2023The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on October 14, 1943. (Hardwick resident Mrs. Anna Varah continues her story from last week.) The Ostreich family lived in Clayton county nine years and…
By Jason Berghorst, reporterJune 06, 2023This column marks the beginning of my 10th summer working part time at the Star Herald. In 2014, Editor Lori asked me if I could help as a part-time reporter for a few weeks that summer when the position was open. General manager Rick agreed, and my temporary fill-in gig began. It wasn’t quite as random as it may seem, however. When I graduated high school, I thought journalism was going to be my…
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota Highway PatrolJune 06, 2023Question: If you are 15 years old and have a farm permit to drive a farm truck, how late at night can you drive? Answer: A Minnesota Farm Work license allows a 15-year-old to drive alone only to perform farm work for his or her parent during daylight hours, within 20 miles of the farmhouse, and in cities with populations of less than 100,000. The parent must complete a Farm Work License affidavit…
By Lori Sorenson, editorMay 30, 2023About 15 years ago I hit a deer on the road and totaled my old Chevy Blazer. No one (except the deer) was hurt, but it shook me up and stressed me out. It meant an insurance claim, finding a different low-budget vehicle, and time-consuming paperwork for a single working mother with no spare time. My own mother often encouraged us to tackle problems by considering how important they’ll be five…
By Rick Peterson, general managerMay 30, 2023My last column was about my upcoming fishing trip. Well, been there, done that, and here is my takeaway from the trip. First and foremost, no injuries for me this time. If you recall, I broke my big toe the last trip racing another camper to the showers. The fishing was fantastic, the weather was like always, hot, cold, windy … and this year, for a change of pace, heavy Canadian smoke cut out the…
By Brenda Winter, columnistMay 16, 2023Forty-two years ago this spring, I ̶ 18-year-old sage that I was ̶ gave the student address to the Class of 1981. There were two speakers. I don’t remember who the other speaker was, and I doubt we made lasting impressions on our classmates. As a matter of fact, I doubt we made any impression on our classmates. Advice is like that. The inspiration for my address was a young, lost blackbird that…
By Rick Peterson, general managerMay 16, 2023In recent weeks I have been planning for an upcoming fishing trip. For years my two fishing buddies, Leroy and Dan, and I — and yes, I have fishing buddies … I also have hunting buddies, side-by-side buddies, and I even have a group of Power Ball buddies, not to mention my coffee buddies — anyway, my fishing buddies and I get together for a four-day trip to the waters of the Missouri River. Due…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianMay 16, 2023The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on September 30, 1943. Christian Boisen, Luverne, Owned Luverne’s First “Juke” Box (Continued from last week.) Snow was so deep in the streets of…
By Lori Sorenson, editorMay 10, 2023Once upon a time there was a little blond boy who grew up near Luverne between the Rock River and Blue Mounds State Park. He was made of “snips and snails and puppy dogs’ tails,” with boundless energy and an effervescent love for life. Behind his blue eyes sparks of mischief and brilliance. He’d leap out of bed at sunrise and grab his bicycle and pole to go fishing in Hallett’s Pond on…
By Lori SorensonMay 09, 2023Once upon a time there was a little blond boy who grew up near Luverne between the Rock River and Blue Mounds State Park. He was made of “snips and snails and puppy dogs’ tails,” with boundless energy and an effervescent love for life. Behind his blue eyes sparks of mischief and brilliance. He’d leap out of bed at sunrise and grab his bicycle and pole to go fishing in Hallett’s Pond on Darling’s…
By Scott Rall, outdoors columnistMay 09, 2023Which way is the wind going to blow today? There is little doubt why southwest Minnesota is covered up with wind towers. Worthington has been the site for the National Wind Surfing Regatta several times over the past 10 years with Lake Okabena, considered the second windiest place over water in the state, right in the town of Worthington. Almost everything I do in April and May is affected by the…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianMay 09, 2023Christian Boisen, Luverne, Owned Luverne’s First “Juke” Box Although there is no sworn statement on file, it is believed that Chris Boisen, Luverne, had Luverne’s first “juke” box. Before going any farther, it might be well to explain that the “nickelodeon” brought here by Mr. Boisen could hardly be compared with the gaily colored coin phonographs of today, but it cost as much,…
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