Editorials
Census takers are visiting households in Rock County communities to follow up with residents who have not yet participated in the 2020 Census. (See the front-page story)
They’re paid, part-time temporary government employees, but the work isn’t easy.
Gone are the days of door-to-door salesmen and...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is thanking thousands of Adopt a Highway volunteers across the state and encouraging others to clean a section of roadway in celebration of the program’s 30th anniversary.
More than 3,800 volunteer groups, ranging from four to 25 people, spent an estimated...
A citizen contacted me last week about a concern that several downtown retailers were not wearing masks in their stores and were not asking patrons to wear masks when shopping in their store.
The citizen was concerned for personal health reasons, but the information concerned me on a much broader...
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...
As you all have heard or read by now, Gov. Walz ordered the use of masks in all buildings in his new Executive Order 20-81.
Since this announcement I have been contacted by a number of people asking how the Sheriff’s Office would enforce the mask order.
I can tell you that we will continue to do...
After months of stay-at-home or stay-safe orders, we are eager to be get back to our normal routines and activities.
Last week our summer routines received a reality check. Some of our youth participating in summer games of baseball recently tested positive for the coronavirus.
As a precaution,...
Turning 65 comes with many emotions for me. I am excited to begin thinking about the next phase of my life. Is retirement a reality for me? Or am I going to continue to do the job I love with the Senior LinkAge Line and the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging?
I will turn 65 at the end of October...
We want to recognize our community activity organizers who are creatively moving forward during this coronavirus pandemic by continuing our annual summer celebrations with interesting social distancing twists.
A thumbs up to the Luverne Area Chamber for their recent activities and the Helping Build...
This weekend we’ll no doubt enjoy the familiar tune and lyrics of our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Beyond the nostalgia, we may not reflect on the history of the piece or its additional unsung verses.
It’s storied that the author was a pro-slavery lawyer and the melody was borrowed...