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Star Herald happily reports there are no Thumbs Down this weekIt’s time for another Thumbs Up-Thumbs Down Star Herald editorial, but we couldn’t come up with any Thumbs Down to gripe about. We happen to think that’s a good thing. Thumbs up — to Rock County’s Relay for Life and its generous supporters. An untimely thunderstorm Friday night washed out the big event until Saturday night. But drizzle still dampened activities at the park, hampering attendance. Despite poor weather, fund-raisers tallied a record-breaking $87,000 for the American Cancer Society.Thumbs up — to local health and emergency management officials for their work on Thursday’s vaccine clinic at the Luverne Armory. We’d like to believe we’ll never have to deal with a pandemic disease, but it’s comforting to know we’re doing what we can to prepare.Thumbs up — to Scott and Michele Wessels for opening the Time Out! Video Arcade in Luverne. People may cringe to hear about a hang-out joint for teenagers, but it sounds like the Wessels have their ducks in a row to manage the business as a fun place for kids that won’t be a nuisance for the public.Thumbs up — to local cable companies, the city and the school for working together on a cable access television studio. Not only would the studio provide more opportunities for public access channels, but it would provide learning opportunities for students interested in communications.Thumbs up — to Mouw’s Feed and Grain Inc. for pumping life into the Hardwick economy. When the Hardwick Grain Company was put up for public action last September, many feared it would be the end of elevator service in the small town. Now, residents are pleased to know the business is not only open, it’s expanding.

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