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Crowds enjoyed a spectacular fireworks show at the end of a full day of Fourth of July activities at the Lake in Luverne. Heather Johnson/Rock County Star Herald Photo
News 10 July 2024

Luverne celebrates Fourth of July

Luverne community leaders and volunteers hosted a full day of Fourth of July activities at The Lake on Thursday, July 4.

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Flood waters slowly recede east of Hardwick last week, leaving dead crops in its wake. Rock County Star Herald File Photo
News 10 July 2024

Experts advise farmers how to 'restart' flooded acres

Following flood damage to local crops, farmers are considering options for soil that was supposed to grow corn and soybeans.

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Rock County is currently developing a zoning ordinance as to where retail cannabis business can be located in the county. A rural Hills businessman is proposing locating a retail cannabis business in the city of Hills, but according to the map, not many areas meet the setback requirements outlined by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management. As part of the county ordinance, a map is being developed for each city in Rock County. Graphic courtesy of Rock County Land Management
News 10 July 2024

Hills man proposes cultivation, sales of cannabis

A longtime businessman near Hills is looking to expand his current business to be a local supplier of cannabis and hemp.

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An estimated $900,000 in flood damage occurred along the Buffalo Ridge Regional Railroad (BRRR) in Nobles and Rock counties during the late June weather event. Repair costs (including the section pictured above, west of Magnolia) will be covered by the federal government, as the railroad is owned by the two counties. To speed repairs along, commissioners in Rock and Nobles counties agreed July 2 to split the estimated repair costs and later submit the final cost to FEMA for reimbursement. Submitted Photo
News 10 July 2024

Rock, Nobles counties commit $450,000 each for railroad repairs

Commissioners of Rock and Nobles counties committed $450,000 each toward repairs of the Buffalo Ridge Regional Railroad (BRRR).

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Team Lineage won the Shark team division in the Davis Lake Triathlon in a time of 51 minutes and 35 seconds. Pictured (left to right) Andy Gomez, Bobby Villasenor and Dave McDonald.
Sports Rock County Sports Hills-Beaver Creek Sports Luverne Sports 10 July 2024

Davis Lake Triathlon kicks off Fourth of July celebration

The ninth annual Davis Lake Triathlon once again kicked off the Fourth of July activities at The Lake Thursday.

The triathlon has two divisions, the Minnows and the Sharks.

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Carter Sehr successfully steals home against Minneota, beating the tag at home. Luverne won the Senior Legion game 9-6 at Redbird Field Tuesday, July 2.
Sports Rock County Sports Luverne Sports 10 July 2024

Senior Legion goes 2-3-1

The Luverne Sr. Legion baseball team had a busy schedule this past week, finishing 2-3-1.

Luverne beat Minneota 9-6 on Tuesday, July 2, at home.

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Crowds enjoyed a spectacular fireworks show at the end of a full day of Fourth of July activities at the Lake in Luverne. Heather Johnson/Rock County Star Herald Photo
Luverne celebrates Fourth of July
July 10, 2024

Luverne community leaders and volunteers hosted a full day of Fourth of July activities at The Lake on Thursday, July 4.

Flood waters slowly recede east of Hardwick last week, leaving dead crops in its wake. Rock County Star Herald File Photo
Experts advise farmers how to 'restart' flooded acres
By
Lori Sorenson
July 10, 2024

Following flood damage to local crops, farmers are considering options for soil that was supposed to grow corn and soybeans.

Large areas of corn and soybean fields are dead, and the resulting black soil will soon…

Rock County is currently developing a zoning ordinance as to where retail cannabis business can be located in the county. A rural Hills businessman is proposing locating a retail cannabis business in the city of Hills, but according to the map, not many areas meet the setback requirements outlined by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management. As part of the county ordinance, a map is being developed for each city in Rock County. Graphic courtesy of Rock County Land Management
Hills man proposes cultivation, sales of cannabis
By
Mavis Fodness
July 10, 2024

A longtime businessman near Hills is looking to expand his current business to be a local supplier of cannabis and hemp.

Dennis Hartman and his son, Tim, met with…

An estimated $900,000 in flood damage occurred along the Buffalo Ridge Regional Railroad (BRRR) in Nobles and Rock counties during the late June weather event. Repair costs (including the section pictured above, west of Magnolia) will be covered by the federal government, as the railroad is owned by the two counties. To speed repairs along, commissioners in Rock and Nobles counties agreed July 2 to split the estimated repair costs and later submit the final cost to FEMA for reimbursement. Submitted Photo
Rock, Nobles counties commit $450,000 each for railroad repairs
By
Mavis Fodness
July 10, 2024

Commissioners of Rock and Nobles counties committed $450,000 each toward repairs of the Buffalo Ridge Regional Railroad (BRRR).

The two county boards met jointly via zoom…

Principals get two-year salary increases
By
Mavis Fodness
July 10, 2024

Principals with Luverne Public Schools received salary increases, approved by board members June 20.

Each will receive salary increases of 5 and 3 percent respectively for…

Sports

Team Lineage won the Shark team division in the Davis Lake Triathlon in a time of 51 minutes and 35 seconds. Pictured (left to right) Andy Gomez, Bobby Villasenor and Dave McDonald.
Davis Lake Triathlon kicks off Fourth of July celebration
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
July 10, 2024
The ninth annual Davis Lake Triathlon once again kicked off the Fourth of July activities at The Lake Thursday. The triathlon has two divisions, the Minnows and the Sharks. The Minnows race is a quarter mile kayak, two-mile bike ride and one-mile run. The Sharks race is a half mile kayak, eight-…
Carter Sehr successfully steals home against Minneota, beating the tag at home. Luverne won the Senior Legion game 9-6 at Redbird Field Tuesday, July 2.
Senior Legion goes 2-3-1
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
July 10, 2024
The Luverne Sr. Legion baseball team had a busy schedule this past week, finishing 2-3-1. Luverne beat Minneota 9-6 on Tuesday, July 2, at home. They fell to Rosetown 12-1 and to Omaha 14-6 Friday, July 5, in the New Ulm tournament. In the second day of the tournament Saturday, July 6, the Sr.…
Casey Sehr stretches to catch a Jackson pop-up to the edge of the outfield as Elliot Domagala watches in case he may need to help. The Redbirds beat Jackson 4-1 at home Sunday, July 7.
Redbirds beat Jackson in home game
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
July 10, 2024
The Luverne Redbirds played just one game last week, taking the Jackson Bulls 4-1 at Redbird Field Sunday, July 7. The Redbirds were scheduled to travel to Brookings Monday, July 8, but the game was canceled due to player availability. If or when the game is rescheduled, the Star-Herald will pass…
Blake Sauer places a tag on an Adrian player heading to second base. Luverne beat Adrian 7-0 at home Monday, July 8.
Jr. Legion wins two games, now 12-2 for season
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
July 10, 2024
The Luverne Jr. Legion baseball team took two games this past week, getting by Slayton 5-4 on the road Tuesday, July 2, and blanking Adrian 7-0 at home Monday, July 8. Luverne is now 12-2 on the season and was scheduled to play Minneota at home Tuesday, July 9.   Luverne 5, Slayton 4 The…
Ellingson
Ellingson records second hole-in-one at Adrian Country Club July 2
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
July 10, 2024
Dan Ellingson, Hills, aced hole No. 6 at the Adrian Country Club Tuesday, July 2. He used a six iron for his second hole-in-one. Ellingson said his first was “last century, at Willow Run.” The hole-in-one was witnessed by a foursome that included Don Bosshart, Luverne.
race results
Local race results
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
July 10, 2024
Following are racing results for local drivers competing in Fairmont, Rock Rapids, Hartford, Slayton, Worthington and Brandon for the week of July 1-7.   Rapid Speedway Rock Rapids, IA – July 5 Canceled due to flood   Fairmont Raceway Fairmont, MN – July 7 Hobby Stock 7th - #10 Blake…

Columns

Tale's end
By
Brenda Winter, columnist

Melvin was not really a stray cat. He was obviously a cat that someone had loved and lost or, God forbid, loved and dumped at the edge of town.

I introduced him to you in April.…

July 10, 2024
Might have to build an ark
By
Scott Rall, outdoors columnist

There is nothing else to talk about in southwest Minnesota except flooding.

I have lived in this part of the state for 50 years and have only seen it this bad a few other times. Lives are changed and fortunes…

July 10, 2024
NYC is too loud and smelly ... just as Luverne is too quiet and smelly
By
Jason Berghorst, reporter

I recently spent five days in New York City — my third trip there but my first time staying in the heart of Manhattan near Times Square. 

I think few vacation destinations in the United States…

July 03, 2024
Penny pinching goes awry when renewing online
By
RIck Peterson, general manager

When I received my annual Minnesota registration renewal notice reminder letter in the mail a couple of weeks ago, it came as no surprise. The tabs on my vehicle come due in July. My vehicle is old enough and then some to qualify for the lowest renewal fee.…

July 03, 2024

Obituaries

Ramona Beug
July 10, 2024

Ramona Marilyn Boisen Beug joined the Heavenly Father on Friday July 5, 2024, at the age of 93, surrounded by loved ones.

Ramona was born to John and Mabel (Bly) Boisen on February 4, 1931, in Luverne Minnesota.…

Richard Klameth death notice
July 10, 2024

Richard C. Klameth, age 68, of Luverne, died Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home.

A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne.

Orrie Frahm
June 26, 2024

Orrie Matthew Frahm  was born on September 8, 1986, to James and Rae (Herman) Frahm in Luverne, Minnesota. He was baptized on October 5, 1986, and received his confirmation on April 29, 2001, both at Bethany…

Gertrude Teune
June 26, 2024

Gertrude “Trudy” Teune, age 84 of Steen, Minnesota, passed away on June 17, 2024, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.

Visitation was Friday, June 21, from 4-7 p.m., with the family present at the Steen Reformed…

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