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H-BC sophomore wide receiver Brodie Metzger breaks away from several Falcons defensemen as he heads for the end zone Nov. 6 in the 9-player state quarterfinals in Marshall. The Patriots won the game 44-14, and Metzger collected two touchdowns in the game.
Sports Hills-Beaver Creek Sports 12 November 2025

Patriots march past Falcons in state quarterfinal

The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots football team dominated the Red Rock Central Falcons, winning 44-14 in 9-player state quarterfinal action Thursday, Nov. 6.

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Rock County Sheriff Matthew Sorenson shared photos on Facebook of road conditions Saturday morning after the overnight snowfall.
12 November 2025

Winter makes surprise temporary appearance with nearly 5 inches of show

Residents in Rock County and the tri-state area woke to a blanket of white snow Saturday morning after a cold front passed through, leaving wintery conditions in its wake.

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Retired Army Veteran Wade Blomgren (at podium) addresses Hills-Beaver Creek students, staff and the public as the keynote speaker during the Veterans Day Program Monday morning at the secondary school gymnasium in Hills. His message centered around how his military experiences formed F.A.M.I.L.Y. or Forget About Me I Love You. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo
News 12 November 2025

Hills-Beaver Creek grad is guest Veterans Day speaker in Hills

Hills-Beaver Creek High School alumnus Wade Blomgren addressed students, staff and members of the public Monday morning as the keynote speaker for the annual H-BC Veterans Day Program.

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Seymour (Jordan Degerness) tries to control a fast-growing Audrey II in the Green Earth Players production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo
News 12 November 2025

'Little Shop of Horrors' takes Palace stage Nov. 14-16, 20-23

Green Earth Players (GEP) cast members admit their upcoming “Little Shop of Horrors” might be rated PG-13 compared with the family-friendly productions they typically

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Hills-Beaver Creek school officials (from left) Tim Bosch, Arlyn Gehrke (hidden), Travis Helgeson, Ethan Rozeboom, Eric Uittenbogaard (hidden), Chris Harnack and Superintendent Todd Holthaus inspect the ceiling with its sound-buffering features at the new elementary school Monday night, two days before the facility will undergo the necessary state inspections for an occupancy permit. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo
News 12 November 2025

H-BC Elementary School building getting closer to completion, move-in day

Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary staff and students will be in their new elementary school Dec. 1, if the schedule goes as planned.

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A lasting bond developed between Kiesli Smith (left) and Sue Stroh when Stroh provided day care services for the Smith family. Eighteen years later, the two now work together at Kids Rock! Child Care Center in Luverne. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo
News 12 November 2025

Child and caregiver reunite as Kids Rock! professionals

After an 18-year absence, Sue Stroh and Kiesli Smith are back together again.

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News

Retired Army Veteran Wade Blomgren (at podium) addresses Hills-Beaver Creek students, staff and the public as the keynote speaker during the Veterans Day Program Monday morning at the secondary school gymnasium in Hills. His message centered around how his military experiences formed F.A.M.I.L.Y. or Forget About Me I Love You. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo
Hills-Beaver Creek grad is guest Veterans Day speaker in Hills
By
Mavis Fodness
November 12, 2025

Hills-Beaver Creek High School alumnus Wade Blomgren addressed students, staff and members of the public Monday morning as the keynote speaker for the annual H-BC Veterans Day Program.

A member of H-BC’s Class of…

Dec. 2 meeting to gather input on zones for 'shotgun only'
By
Mavis Fodness
November 12, 2025

Hunters in Rock County may have an additional firearm option for deer hunting beginning the fall of 2026.

Unless local commissioners adopt an ordinance keeping Rock County as a “shotgun only” zone, rifles may…

Seymour (Jordan Degerness) tries to control a fast-growing Audrey II in the Green Earth Players production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo
'Little Shop of Horrors' takes Palace stage Nov. 14-16, 20-23
By
Mavis Fodness
November 12, 2025

Green Earth Players (GEP) cast members admit their upcoming “Little Shop of Horrors” might be rated PG-13 compared with the family-friendly productions they typically perform.

“It’s a…

Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy hosted the open house where company representatives shared details about a series of electric transmission projects anchored by a 765 kV transmission line. Lori Sorenson/Rock County Star Herald Photo
Energy companies host 'PowerOn Midwest' open house in Luverne Nov. 5
By
Lori Sorenson
November 12, 2025

An open house Friday night at Generations in Luverne offered information for the community about a major transmission line planned in the region.

Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy hosted the open…

Number of cannabis retail licenses remains at one for county, despite another Hartman request
By
Mavis Fodness
November 12, 2025

The number of retail cannabis businesses allowed under county ordinance will remain at one, after commissioners revisited plans by a Hills businessman.

Dennis Hartman and his…

Sports

H-BC sophomore wide receiver Brodie Metzger breaks away from several Falcons defensemen as he heads for the end zone Nov. 6 in the 9-player state quarterfinals in Marshall. The Patriots won the game 44-14, and Metzger collected two touchdowns in the game.
Patriots march past Falcons in state quarterfinal
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
November 12, 2025
The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots football team dominated the Red Rock Central Falcons, winning 44-14 in 9-player state quarterfinal action Thursday, Nov. 6. The No. 1 seed Patriots and the No. 4 seed Falcons faced off at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall under the lights of Mattke…
LHS
Luverne girls’ hockey team beats Willmar 5-1 in opening game of season
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
November 12, 2025
The Luverne girls’ varsity hockey team opened their 2025-26 campaign with a 5-1 win against Willmar Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Willmar Civic Center. LHS scored the first goal of the game at 3:08 in the first period. Senior Greta McClure found the back of the Willmar net with assists by senior Ella…
LHS
Three Cardinal volleyball players named all-conference
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
November 12, 2025
Three Luverne athletes were named to the 2025 Big South All-Conference volleyball team. LHS Senior Bernie Rock was named to the All-Conference Honorable Mention Gold Division team. Luverne senior Kianna Winter and junior CeCe Rock were named all-conference in the Gold Division volleyball team.
Luverne Cardinal wide receiver senior Jaxon Lais runs alongside the sideline after catching a pass against Waseca in the Section 3AAA Championship game.
Cardinals fall to Waseca in Section 3AAA Championship
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
November 05, 2025
The Luverne Cardinals football team fell 31-12 to Waseca in the Section 3AAA Championship Friday, Oct. 31, in New Ulm. LHS, the No. 3 seed, took on Waseca, the No. 1 seed, on a cool and drizzly night to end its 2025 season run. Waseca amassed 370 total yards against Luverne and passed for 322…
Samanth McGaffee photo/HBCFB5 Patriots running back senior Bode Kruger tries to fight off an Edgerton player as he carries the ball in the 2025 section championship game Friday, Oct. 31, in Worthington. The Patriots beat the Flying Dutchmen 40-14 in the game in the 9-player Section 3 Championship game.
Patriots heading back to state
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
November 05, 2025
The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots beat Edgerton Public 40-14 in the 9-player Section Championship Friday, Oct. 31, in Worthington. H-BC remains unbeaten as they head to the state quarterfinals vs Red Rock Central Thursday, Nov. 6, in Marshall. The Patriots will take on the Falcons at 7 p.m. on…
LHS cross country photo LHS freshman Summer Mollberg paces herself at the 2025 State Championship Nov. 1 in St. Paul
Mollberg finishes 56th in 2025 MSHSL Cross Country State Championship
By
Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
November 05, 2025
Luverne freshman Summer Mollberg capped her outstanding 2025 season placing 56th in the Minnesota State High School League Class A Cross Country State Championship Saturday, Nov. 1. Mollberg was among 158 athletes competing in the girls’ varsity 5,000-meter race at Les Bolstadt Golf Course in St.…

Columns

Always wishing for more
By
Scott Rall, Outdoor Columnist

So, what do four guys from California, Washington, D.C., Oregon and Minneapolis have in common with three guys from Toledo, Ohio? They all made it to southwest Minnesota in the past two weeks to go pheasant hunting on public lands.

There could not have been a more diverse group of…

November 12, 2025
Chance is pictured in the grove during a recent stroll atop a carpet of fallen leaves. Lori Sorenson/Rock County Star Herald Photo
'Groves were God's first temples' and are still sacred places today
By
Lori Sorenson, editor

The American poet John Russell Hays wrote, “The Groves Were God’s First Temples” in 1895 as a tribute to nature.

I’m not a fan of abstract poetry and didn’t even know the poem existed until a friend shared it…

November 12, 2025
Local talent leaves lasting impression
By
Rick Peterson, general manager

This Friday is opening night for the Green Earth Players’ musical production of “Little Shop of Horrors” under the direction of Shawn Kinsinger and Carol Ceynowa.

There will be seven shows altogether: Friday,…

November 12, 2025
Finding Joy
By
Mavis Fodness, reporter

Marie Kondi is a professional organizer who’s developed a way to create a happy living environment by using our feelings, in particular, the feeling of joy.

I find myself…

November 05, 2025

Obituaries

Joan Salzer
November 12, 2025

Joan N. Salzer, age 86, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, while at the Luverne Hospice Cottage.

A memorial celebration of Joan’s life was…

Gerald Ackerman
November 12, 2025

Gerald Allen Ackerman, age 79, of Hills, Minnesota, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A public visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, with the family…

Charles Van Wyhe
November 12, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Van Wyhe, age 68, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, on his way to the deer stand to do what he loved. 

Visitation…

Gene Noll
November 12, 2025

Gene Allan Noll, age 73, of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, died on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A visitation will be Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Hartquist Funeral…

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