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By Brenda Winter, columnistDecember 04, 2024It was early on a Friday morning and still dark in Luverne, Minnesota. Six a.m. was too early for even the sun to be up. It was so dark they called it “Black Friday.” I was snuggled into my fluffy winter bathrobe, sipping my first cup of organic, fresh roasted Honduran coffee with heavy whipping cream when Mr. Romantic interrupted the solace. “Wanna go to Bomgaars with me? Everything is 20…- By By Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst, MinnStar BankDecember 04, 2024Many farm families may be facing a deadline that they are not even aware of. It is estimated that approximately 230,000 farms are required to file Benefit Ownership Information (BOI) with the U.S. Department of the Treasury as part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) that was passed by Congress in 2021. The CTA act was passed to combat money laundering and illegal funding by organized…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianDecember 04, 2024Nov. 25, 1932 – Boxing program here next Wednesday night Five bouts with twenty-four rounds, arranged at armory by Dell-Hogan Post, American Legion Another sports event, featuring twenty-four rounds of boxing, will be held next Wednesday evening, November 30th, at the Luverne Armory, under the auspices of Dell-Hogan post 123, American Legion. The program opens at 8:15 o’clock. The main…
By Lori Sorenson, editorNovember 26, 2024This is the story of Cookie, the Hero Kitty of the Kroontje farm … or at least the farmhouse. On a recent cold and blustery November night, there was a fire scare in our childhood home near Kenneth. The ancient electric heater under the kitchen cabinets was chugging away … blowing warm air across a cold linoleum floor, just as it has for 50 years. After our parents died in 2019 and 2020, we…
By RIck Peterson, general managerNovember 26, 2024It’s time for the annual “What I am thankful for” column. Before I started pecking away at the keyboard, I sat there staring at the screen. After a longer pause than I care to admit, I decided to start by mentioning the little things I am thankful for that oftentimes are overlooked. The automatic garage door opener comes to mind as does the motion light. Thank goodness for that little sliding…
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State PatrolNovember 26, 2024Question: My vehicle is equipped with airbags. Do I need to wear my seat belt? Answer: Yes, seat belt use is required. An airbag is a supplemental restraint system. Airbags work with seat belts to prevent injuries but are not designed to keep occupants from being ejected. For safety reasons, children under age 13 must ride in the back seat if it is available. Try to keep at least 10 inches…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianNovember 26, 2024Rev. E.C. Teachout, campaign chairman, outlines activities of organization during year Relief work depends on renewed support Unit distributed 3,000 pounds of flour and seven cars of feed; did much other relief work While the annual Red Cross roll call is usually carried on between Armistice day and Thanksgiving, it is being continued for about a week longer in Rock county, owing to…
By Mavis Fodness, reporterNovember 20, 2024Monday was a special day for the Rock County Star Herald. For a portion of the afternoon, the office was closed, and all nine of my colleagues and I traveled to the school for the annual Luverne Education Association awards announcement. We were named the LEA 2025 Friend of Education. I say “we” because even though general manager Rick Peterson in his message to those in attendance said, “…- By Pastor Andrew Palmquist, Bethany Lutheran Church, LuverneNovember 20, 2024Psalm 147:7 says, “Sing out your thanks to Him, sing praises to God.” Nothing makes you more aware of God’s presence than praising him. There’s a story about a woman who struggled to believe. She said, “When I go to church with my family and sing a song, during the song I’ll believe in God — for five minutes. But when the singing stops, my doubts begin.” How wonderful it is that singing the…
By Brenda Winter, columnistNovember 13, 2024Well, it’s time. “The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular” will be performed on stage at the Palace Theatre this weekend and next. The first time I took the stage was in 1979. I was a sophomore at Luverne High School playing the part of the maid in a murder mystery, the name of which I have forgotten. Opening night I was shocked when cast members began to encourage each other to “break…
By RIck Peterson, general managerNovember 13, 2024Oh, what to write about this week … Politics, I’ll pass. The weather, the Vikings, Medicare — again I’ll pass. I have mentioned more than once that the fall is my favorite season of the year. The reasons are the usual suspects, like the fall colors, the weather, football season and, of course, hunting season. The downside to fall is the prep work we have to do to get ready for winter. Raking…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianNovember 13, 20241932 plates are maroon and gold; penalty for delay begins February 15th; many apply early The time for the purchase of 1932 automobile license plates will soon be here. New plates to early applicants will probably arrive some time this week. They are sent direct to the applicant from the office of Secretary of State Mike Holm. The well dressed automobile in Minnesota this year will wear license…- By Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, St. John Lutheran Church, LuverneNovember 13, 2024The mythical King Arthur was known as the “Once and Future King.” T.H. White, in his book by the same name, described a prophecy that Arthur would return when Britain needed him most. The legend of King Arthur seems to reappear quadrennially in American politics. Every four years each political faction seeks to persuade us that their candidate alone is the savior we need to rescue society from…
By Lori Sorenson, editorNovember 06, 2024My friend Wendy and I have a daily standing date to walk the gravel roads in our neighborhood — sometimes near my home, sometimes near hers. Sometimes it’s in the afternoon, sometimes in the evening. Often this time of year it’s in the dark. (We wear reflective vests.) Typically, we go four miles — five if we’ve had a rough weekend of too much chocolate or pizza. And we keep a close eye on our…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianNovember 06, 2024The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on June 7, 1945. For Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Werlich, the year 1945 marks the reaching of an important milestone in their lives. On April 11, this year,…
By Mavis Fodness, reporterOctober 30, 2024As the junior member in my 37-year marriage, I’ve often joked with and about our seven-year age difference. It's always felt pretty good that I’m always going to be younger in the relationship. Recently the tables turned as he is now retired and enjoys doing his favorite activities on a daily basis and only working when it suits him. I, on the other hand, continue to work full time whether I…
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