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- By Jessica Blocker, Director of Christian Education, St. John Lutheran Church, LuverneJuly 28, 2020These past few months the new “buzzword” or phrase has been “in these uncertain times.” It has been used with such frequency that it has begun to move into the realm of mockery and jokes. Not in a facetious way, just in the sense that in every time you see or read it, though the description be apt, it begins to illicit a small chuckle or eye roll. And yet, what other phrase better fits…
- July 07, 2020To the Editor: These are unusual times. We are learning new ways to deal with lifewhen it throws a curve ball. I remember listening to my grandparents tell of the Dirty Thirties, the polio epidemic, the difficulties of too wet, too dry, or storms that damage homes and fields. Those were just stories; now here I am experiencing obstacles that will alter the future I had planned. There are many…
- June 30, 2020To the Editor: As I never received the email from the Star-Herald last week for comments on what happened in Special Session, I thought it would be good to share with you some of the events which led to the Senate adjourning on Saturday morning, June 20. A number of days prior to that, the Minnesota Senate passed the bill which distributed the federal Cares money to local government…
- By Luke Comeau, Southwestern Mental Health Center interim executive directorMay 12, 2020The month of May is known for its warmer days, flowers in bloom, and students anxious to burst through their school's exit doors one final time to the freedom of summer break. Yet, this May is entirely different for all of us, whether it was the change in plans for Mother's Day, a birthday party celebrated over Zoom, or working from home while the kids scream during your corporate…
- April 21, 2020To the Editor: Thank you for the uplifting article on the front page of the Announcer dated April 11, 2020. In light of the varying opinions on our current situation of the Covid-19 virus, one thing we know – we the people are not being told the entire story. But in the words of George Washington who once said, and I quote, “Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains…
- April 14, 2020To the Editor: Holy buckets of septic tank covers! People hoarding T.P.! Did I miss something? Did Bernie win the election? Actually, T.P. is soft and cuddly and can be comforting to us in this time of near apocalypse. Better than an old newspaper or a corncob anyway. And speaking of better than an old newspaper or corncob, we are extremely lucky to have a cutting-edge, sharp…
- April 07, 2020To the Editor: Thank you, Kat Dahl, for your thoughtful, intelligent editorial. Tragically, our dangerously inept commander in chief ignored experts on the science of contagion and didn’t take the steps necessary to attack its spread. Now his missteps are affecting us here in Rock County, and we are paying the price for his lack ofintelligent leadership in the form of human lives.…
- March 17, 2020An imaginary message from God: While you’re in time-out, reconnect with your family; come to me in prayer To the Editor: Thinking about the worldwide pandemic, I was reflecting back on times when God had had enough of the sins of the world and took drastic action to effect a major correction in the behavior of mankind. It prompted me to write this imaginary conversation. Enough, already! And…
By Lori Sorenson, editorFebruary 18, 2020I enjoyed taste-testing chili last week at Schomackers Home Galleries where family members (who happen to be business partners) competed for bragging rights to the best recipe. Brothers Joe and Tony Schomacker and their dad, Randy, were chili cooks, and Sharon baked sweets to sell on the side. The whole thing raised money for local charity. To make it more interesting, the three crockpots of…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyFebruary 11, 2020Rock County will celebrate its 150th Anniversary this year. The news will be the history of Rock County, townships, and communities. The following appeared in the Rose History of Rock County, printed in 1911. County and Township Organization — 1870-1878 (continued from last week’s edition — 02-06 — of the Rock County Star Herald) A few months after the passage of this act the…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 28, 2020The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on January 20, 1905. Petition for Cement Walk On North Side Luverne St. Common Council Grants Petition for Four Blocks of New Walk — Action Taken in Public Rest Room Matter — Plans and Estimates to be Made The common council met January 17, 1904, pursuant to adjournment and was called to order at 8 p.m. with all members present except Mr. Leet. A…- January 14, 2020On Monday, Minnesota Senate Republicans announced their agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Known as “Vision 2020,” it will guide public policy work during the 2020 legislative session, which is expected to include capital investment bill, a supplemental budget, tax relief, health care, public safety, roads and bridges, public infrastructure and more. Sen. Bill Weber, Luverne, shares his…
- December 22, 2019To the Editor: (How good are you at Christmas trivia? Bill Preuss, Luverne, submitted these questions.) Christmas Trivia 1. Mary and Joseph left what city to go to Bethlehem? Jerusalem Nazareth Tel Aviv Kanaranzi 2. What were the names of the three wise men? Shadrach, Meschach, Abednego Gaspar, Balthasar, Melchior Abdul, Obadiah, Jeremiah Larry, Curly, Moe 3. How many miles did Mary and…
- December 03, 2019Ron Mehl tells the following story in his book, “The Ten(der) Commandments.” I love the story I heard about an eight-year-old boy who sat in class, taking a test. He became so nervous and distraught about completing the test on time that he suddenly wet his pants. Horrors! He looked down and saw a little puddle there beneath him. Sick with worry and embarrassment, he looked up just in time to…
- November 25, 2019Thanksgiving Trivia 1. The pilgrims fled a country to England. What was that country? Germany The Netherlands Italy Canada 2. What was the name of the ship they sailed on? The Explorer The Expedition The Peterson The Mayflower 3. Hoy many sailed on that ship? 52 102 158 4,567 4. What was the role of Miles Standish? The leader of the military A preacher A lawyer A cousin to Bill Frakes 5…
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyNovember 25, 2019The following appeared in The Rock County Star on November 6, 1931. Capone Men Visit Luverne? Smooth Strangers Pass $10 Counterfeit Bill on Local Café; Almost Make It $20 Federal Investigators Raid Gangers’ Den In Chicago and Find Set-Up For making Spurious Currency — Being Distributed in Rural Communities The activities of Al Capone, master gangster and criminal, may have included Luverne…
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