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October 17, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on November 20, 1896: The Northwestern long distance telephone line with headquarters in Skauge’s drug store, is completed as far west as Salem. All important towns along this route will be supplied with instruments. Last week the work of stringing the wires from Minneapolis to Fargo, N. D., was finished and as soon as the instruments are placed…
By Troy Christianson, Minnesota State PatrolOctober 17, 2016Question: I heard one of my neighbors was pulled over by a State Trooper for driving his combine down the road. The trooper told him he needed a pilot car. Is this true? Answer: Farm equipment may be driven or towed to the left of the center of a roadway only if it is escorted by a vehicle displaying hazard warning lights that are visible in normal sunlight. The escort vehicle must be located in…
By Jason Berghorst, columnistOctober 17, 2016Since my middle school years, I've had an interest in politics. I think it actually is important who is elected and I think it matters how our elected officials act and react to people and situations. In my opinion, our candidates reflect on us as a nation, and their character counts. So, as you can probably imagine, I'm not enjoying this campaign season. This election season is like a…
By Rick Peterson, Star Herald General ManagerOctober 11, 2016Just a second while I strap on my spurs because I am about to get on my high horse. A year ago on this page I wrote about the rising cost of health care because of the Affordable Healthcare Act, otherwise know as Obamacare. Well, affordable health care is anything but affordable. Premiums are skyrocketing beyond belief and at the same time deductibles are reaching five figures in an effort to…
By Brenda Winter, columnistOctober 11, 2016My granddaughters have reached the toddler stage so “going for a walk” has taken on a whole new meaning. Traditionally, “going for a walk” means moving quickly with the goal of increasing one’s heart rate. Toddler walks are different. Toddler walks are more focused on sticks, rocks, leaves and worms and less focused on physical fitness. Or getting anywhere. Or actually walking. Toddlers live in…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyOctober 11, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on December 4, 1896: STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1896 The Total Acreage of Various Farm Products, the Number of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, and Other Facts of Interest—Some Comparisons With the Statistics for 1895 The agricultural statement of Rock county for the year 1896, prepared by the county auditor from the statistics gathered by the…
By Lori Sorenson, editorOctober 03, 2016We have another almost-licensed driver in our household, which is about to have a profound effect on the grownups in our family who currently chauffeur him to practice, social outings and other obligations. I say “almost” and “about to” because the kid is 15 and has passed his behind-the-wheel test to secure a farm permit — which allows him to travel for farm purposes only, and only for limited…
By George Bonnema, Luverne HorticulturalistOctober 03, 2016Impatiens have been the best choice for an annual that will produce fantastic color in shaded areas. Now we may have to go for another option. Recently, I have noticed impatiens that have suddenly lost all of their leaves and are naked stalks. The cause is downy mildew. This fungus moved into our area a couple of years ago. It can attack the plants at any stage in the growing season and is aided…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyOctober 03, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on February 13, 1925: M. W. CHUNN TAKES ISSUE WITH REPRESENTATIVE JACOBSON Contends That Measure Prohibiting Sunday Movies, Sponsored by Him, is “Foolish and Vicious.” To the Editor of Rock County Herald: Many of the friends of Representative J. N. Jacobson will be disappointed in him when they learn that he is one of the sponsors of a bill…
By George Bonnema, Luverne HorticulturalistSeptember 26, 2016Just a reminder that if you have had indoor plants “vacationing” outdoors for the summer, it is time to start acclimating them to coming back inside. A day or two inside followed by a day or two outside will give them a chance to adjust to lower light and the warmer temperature without shocking the plant by an abrupt change which often results in a lot of leaves turning yellow and dropping. Do…
By Mavis Fodness, reporterSeptember 26, 2016As a child growing up in the 1970s and ‘80s, I couldn’t wait to see the latest horror flick. Movies like “The Shining,” “Christine,” “Nightmare on Elm Street,” and “Friday the 13th” would garner excitement. These movies featured a creepy bad guy who was out to hurt teenagers or their family members. Now as an adult, however, I purposely steer clear of horror movies. They have become too real due…
By Rick Peterson, Star Herald General ManagerSeptember 26, 2016My last column was about buying a new alarm clock. This one is going to be about time. More precisely, the following is more about the word “time” than how to tell time. I figured there is no better time to write about time than now, so I suppose you could say it’s about time. We have part time, full time and vacation time. Some people consider vacation time as party time or just leisure time. If…
By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietySeptember 26, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on November 27, 1896: Hills Creamery The Hills creamery made a very satisfactory record during the month of October. The Crescent says: “The board of directors of the Hills Creamery association met Monday of last week. After allowing bills for expenses during the month of October, they found they could allow the patrons 16 cents net for their…
By Troy Christianson, Minnesota State PatrolSeptember 19, 2016Question: What are the driver’s license requirements and equipment laws for the new three-wheel type motorcycle vehicles? Answer: The law changed on August 1, 2016. An auto cycle is a motorcycle that: •has three wheels in contact with the ground; •is designed with seating that does not require operators or occupants to straddle or sit astride it; •has a steering wheel; •is equipped with antilock…
By Jason Berghorst, columnistSeptember 19, 2016This is a big weekend in Luverne. Sure, there have been a lot of "big" events in Luverne this summer. Buffalo Days, Fourth of July at The Lake, Hot Dog Night, the county fair, a beer fest, and other events have given local residents plenty to do. But this weekend is the Tri-State Band Festival, the 66th annual festival in fact, which means it's been around longer than all but one…
By George Bonnema, Luverne HorticulturalistSeptember 19, 2016I regret admitting that summer is over. So now we prepare for what autumn means for gardeners. First of all, fall is the perfect time for planting. The extreme heat of summer is past but the ground remains warm, thus stimulating root growth and development. If you want to move or plant perennials, I’d get that done in September to ensure enough time for them to become established before winter.…
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