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By Lori Sorenson, editorSeptember 10, 2025Saturday, Sept. 6, marked 11 years of marriage to a man who is an absolute gift in my life. He makes me laugh with his goofy humor, he steadies me with his solid strength, and his quiet generosity makes me a better person. I smiled while sorting photos of the two of us captured over 20-some years of adventures we’ve shared as a couple. At the same time Saturday, my sisters and I were texting…
By Scott Rall, outdoors columnistSeptember 10, 2025The numbers are in, and they are the best we have had in a very long time. The Minnesota DNR has released the results of the August roadside counts, and if you are a pheasant hunter you should be excited. I have been doing the Nobles County Roadside Count routes for about 15 years. It took me over 20 years of waiting to get that volunteer job. I had to wait until the current driver either…- By Pastor Mark Eliason, Palisade Lutheran Church, Rock CountySeptember 10, 2025Grief is a powerful thing. It can, and often does, take control of our lives in ways we never thought possible. Much of the time we feel alone and as though no one understands how we are feeling and that no one can ever understand or help us through our grief. This past year I have been feeling this way. Since the beginning of 2025 up to today, I have lost 11 friends and loved ones to death;…
By Mavis Fodness, reporterSeptember 03, 2025We take our eyesight for granted. Each morning we don either glasses or contacts, with the luckier ones having no assistance whatsoever, in order to see clearly. I’ve learned recently that some people need transplants in order to achieve clear sight. Two Minnesotans currently have their sight again, thanks to Bryan’s donated corneas. A letter from the Dakota Lions Sight and Health in Sioux…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianSeptember 03, 2025The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group. Members of this group consist of persons age 75 and older. This article appeared in The Rock County Star on Sept. 18, 1941. Twins, who came to Rock county to break the prairie in 1884, are this week’s Diamond Club members. They are Carl and Julius Wiese, above, the former a resident of Luverne, and the latter of Crookston. Julius,…
By Calla Jarvie, Rock County Library directorSeptember 03, 2025September is a great month at the library – but then again, every month is a great month at the library. What makes September so special? I’m glad you asked. It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! There are almost 3900 people who have library cards with the Rock County Community Library, which is fantastic. However, we always have room for more! Check your wallet: do you see a green library card…- By Pastor Walt Moser, First Baptist Church, LuverneSeptember 03, 2025In a world that often dismisses sin as outdated or irrelevant, the Bible consistently reminds us that sin is no small matter to God. His holiness demands justice, and his perfect righteousness cannot overlook rebellion, pride, or disobedience. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals that God’s judgment against sin is real, certain and unavoidable. “The soul who sins shall die” (Ezekiel 18:…
By Brenda Winter, columnistAugust 27, 2025After hearing so much about artificial intelligence “taking our jobs,” I was curious if AI could write my column for me. With the prompt, “400-word local humorous newspaper column about growing zucchini in Minnesota,” AI wrote the following column in five seconds. Zucchini: Minnesota’s most generous neighbor If you’ve ever planted zucchini in Minnesota, you know it’s less “gardening” and…
By Lori Sorenson, editorAugust 20, 2025In the days following my husband’s appointment as sheriff, friends and acquaintances have, in gest, called me the future “First Lady” of Rock County. While I was flattered, something about the title for a sheriff’s wife didn’t ring true, so I asked Siri. In short, “first lady” is typically reserved for the wives of presidents, governors and mayors, but not for the wives of sheriffs. By…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianAugust 20, 2025The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group. Members of this group consist of persons age 75 and older. This article appeared in The Rock County Star on Sept. 4, 1941. Holding an Australian cavalryman’s horse, hearing the whine of bullets and watching four powerful horses slip and slide on an icy road in an attempt to move a heavy cannon sounds like story book stuff. But in…
By Jason Berghorst, reporterAugust 13, 2025‘So what do you do for fun?’ It’s a common question I’ve been asked a number of times over the years … at job interviews, mixer activities at workshops, first day of school introductions, meeting new people in social settings, and other times when listing hobbies occurs. Often my answers were pretty standard and always boring – following my favorite sports teams, reading, traveling … that kind…
By Calla Jarvie, Rock County Library directorAugust 13, 2025In case we don’t know each other, allow me to introduce myself. I’m Calla Jarvie, your friendly neighborhood library director. I have lived in Luverne since 2013, and I have been lucky enough to be the Rock County Community library director since 2018. Rock County is a wonderful place, but hands down, my favorite spot is the library. First of all, it’s got working air conditioning (most of the…
By Mavis Fodness, reporterAugust 06, 2025I noticed the angels surrounding me beginning late afternoon on July 11. They’re not angels as supernatural beings with actual wings, but angels in the sense of the compassion and care they displayed in the three weeks following my husband’s motorcycle accident and resulting funeral on July 26. I’ve offered a personal thank you to many of these angels, while some I’ve yet to meet and maybe I…
By RIck Peterson, general managerAugust 06, 2025The first week of August is in the books, and the back-to-school shopping season is well underway. It’s fair to say back-to-school shopping isn’t what it used to be. Granted, I am out of the loop when it comes to back-to-school shopping. For this column I reached out to my two granddaughters for their help with the “must have” back-to-school clothes, shoes and school supplies. Brooke is a soon-…- By Pastor Josh Hayden, Living Rock Church, LuverneAugust 06, 2025I love coffee. Not just in the winter, but all year having the warm caffeine flowing through my body is truly a joy. The caffeine that courses through me is much appreciated with having three adventurous kids so I can stay awake (and alive?). Could I have an addiction to it? Possibly. However, I will leave that issue on the table for now. Whether you like coffee, energy drinks, or whatever else…
By Scott Rall, Outdoor ColumnistAugust 06, 2025I was out on a wildlife ride yesterday to look at the native wildflowers at their very peak for the season. For whatever reason this is about three weeks later than a normal year. Nobody can really explain why that happened this year. During this trip I came across several monarch butterflies that were hanging out on a yellow cone flower that was in full bloom. As I watched these creatures, I…
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