Tuff Home residents experience 'A Night on Mount Olympus'
The day after Hills-Beaver Creek High School hosted a junior-senior prom for students, residents from Tuff Memorial Home donned dresses and suits Saturday afternoon for their first
State offers info on 2026 Hwy 75 work
Minnesota Department of Transportation personnel were in Luverne Tuesday, April 23, to discuss the 2026 Highway 75 construction project.
'Marlene and Darlene without George'
“Marlene and Darlene” will return to the stage next week for another comedy performance to raise money for Generations.
Emerald ash borer officially reported in Rock County
Infestations of the destructive emerald ash borer have been spreading across Minnesota over the past 15 years, and on Monday the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed the first sighting
LHS competes in world robotics
The Luverne High School robotics team earned a Judges Choice Award at last week’s FIRST Robotic Competition World.
Sled hockey comes to Blue Mound Ice Arena
The Siouxland Sled Hockey Association brought on-ice practice to the Blue Mound Ice Arena in Luverne for the first time April 7 in honor of their newest member.
News
- By Mavis FodnessMay 31, 2022Advice bestowed at the Hills-Beaver Creek High School commencement Friday night encouraged graduates to continue leaning on those who supported them during their school years. Three of those 2022 graduates will also rely on each other. Star Herald readers were first introduced to the Leenderts triplets — Donavon, Danette and Drew — in July 2003, a month before their births. For parents Dave and…
- By Lori SorensonMay 31, 2022The Rock County Historical Society will present its 10th annual “Tales from the Graves” and pie and ice cream social from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Maplewood Cemetery. History Center Director Wendel Buys said he’s looking forward to the 10th anniversary of the event and the first one since the Covid pandemic. “We have new tales this year from many perspectives,” Buys said. “Our featured…
- May 31, 2022Two longtime Blue Mound Quilt Guild members will be featured during the group’s annual show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Hinkly House in Luverne. Quilts made by Arlene Bendix and Leola Sweeney will cover the main floor of the Hinkly House, and 15 other quilters will have their work displayed throughout the rest of the house. Arlene Bendix Arlene Bendix is one of the winners of the…
- May 31, 2022Elise Telford (left) and Greg Nance came through Luverne on foot Thursday, May 26, on their 3,000-mile across-country run to raise awareness of youth mental health. Nance started in Long Island, New York, with a foot in the Atlantic Ocean, and if all goes well, he’ll reach the Pacific Coast on June 28. Along the way he’s hoping to raise money for the Run Far Foundation, which supports youth-led…
- May 31, 2022Luverne Elementary students cheer on the LHS seniors Friday ahead of Sunday’s commencement when 81 students graduated. After practicing for graduation Friday morning, the seniors walked through the elementary school, through the middle-high school commons and out the front door of the school for one last time.
- By Lori SorensonMay 24, 2022Just in time for summer biking season, Second Mile Bicycles is officially open for business in the ATLAS Ministries and Redeemed Remnants building on Maple Street in Luverne. Based on Jesus’ motion in Matthew 5:41 to “go the extra mile” with people in need, Second Mile Bicycles is a repair center helping to make bicycles available to people who need them. According to the website, “This ministry…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 24, 2022Luverne High School junior Kamryn Van Batavia merged her love of arts and crafts into a business. On May 18, Van Batavia publicly debuted her business, k.lee company, at the CEO Trade Show at St. Leo Catholic Church in Pipestone along with 16 other students from six area schools selected for the program. Katie Baustian is the facilitator of the local program. “The true purpose of the program is…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 24, 2022A farm loan brought Hardwick’s Don Bryan into the banking business in 1975, and after 47 years in banking, he is retiring from the industry. On Tuesday, May 31, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Security Savings Bank in Luverne will host a retirement party in Bryan’s honor. “It has truly been an honor and privilege to work with Don. He provided exceptional customer service and was well versed in all items…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 24, 2022Each Hills-Beaver Creek kindergartner through eighth-grader received $20 last week to buy a book to read this summer. The H-BC School District applied for a state grant and allocated $4,500 to promote summer reading. “Our expectations were exceeded by the responses we received from students,” said H-BC Superintendent Todd Holthaus. “They were excited; they networked with one another. I believe we…
- By Lori SorensonMay 24, 2022A restoration crew from Rochester has been working on the 120-year-old Hinkly family mausoleum at Maplewood Cemetery, and it’s been completed in time for Memorial Day visitors Monday. The structure, made of Sioux quartzite, was falling into disrepair, and Vance Walgrave, Luverne, worked with Hinkly family members to arrange for the restoration. “The whole west side was bulging out,” said Walgrave…
- May 24, 2022Luverne City Council members took a field trip Tuesday night to tour the power plant where electric utility supervisor Brian Remme updated them on the $11 million generation upgrades. They include modernized east substation and associated switchgear, a new control building, two new 3-megawatt diesel generators in the power plant and necessary improvements to the power plant to house the…
- By Lori SorensonMay 24, 2022Those interested in filing for public office have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, to throw their hats in the ring for offices up for election in November. This filing period is for federal, state, county, city of Luverne and judicial offices. According to Rock County Auditor Ashly Kurtz, all city and county incumbent candidates have filed for re-election. Because of redistricting, all county…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 24, 2022Staff and volunteers with Lutheran Social Services (LSS) prepared and served their first noon meal in their new location at the Generations Events Center Monday. Shortly after Friday’s meal service finished, Generations staff and volunteers packed up the kitchen items from the former Senior Dining building on Lincoln Street. On Monday, cook Jeanne Vande Hoef and the LSS crew prepared the more…
- May 24, 2022Buckling up is a two-second step that helps parents come home to their kids, teenagers graduate and pursue their dreams, and families avoid the heartache of losing a loved one in a crash. Too many Minnesotans skipped that step the last two years, and the consequences are permanent and tragic. The number of people killed by not wearing a seat belt rose in 2021 for the second year in a row. The…
- May 24, 2022Justin Kemp (center with scissors) of Kemp Electric, Luverne, and his family, friends and staff hosted an open house, ribbon-cutting and grand opening event Friday night to celebrate the new Kemp Electric building in the industrial park. Pictured are (front, from left) Becky Walgrave, Stacy and Jordan Smidt, Kemp’s mother, Cindy Kemp, holding Celia Kemp, Tasha and Brent Dalton with their children…
- May 24, 202210 years ago (2012) •On July 1, 1969, Don Spease was the first customer to get his hair cut at Roberts Barber Shop in Luverne. On May 18, 2012 (more than 40 years and roughly 400 appointments later), Spease had his last haircut by Marlyn Roberts, who is now officially retired. Spease and dozens of other local clients are now seeking appointments with the only “real” barber in town, Chuck Tweet,…
You must log in to continue reading. Log in or subscribe today.