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History of Rock County Poor Farm shared during Passport Series

Nicole Ronchetti

September 03, 2026

An audience gathered at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne to learn about the history of Rock County’s Poor Farm on Aug. 24, as a part of the Rock County Historical Society’s America 250 Passport Series.

Betty Mann…

'This is not justice for Grant'

Lori Sorenson

September 02, 2026

It was a crowded and somber courtroom Monday for the sentence hearing of Jayson Delfs, who was convicted of criminal vehicular homicide for the drunk driving crash that killed 47-year-old Grant Crawford of rural Jasper.

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Drought intensifies in Rock County

Lori Sorenson

September 02, 2026

Rock County crops are showing increasing signs of distress as rainfall continues to elude southwest Minnesota.

According to the latest digital measurements, most of Rock County is 7 to 8 inches shy of its normal…

Luverne principals to team up for covering middle school

Nicole Ronchetti

September 02, 2026

Luverne principals Ryan Johnson and Jason Phelps are getting ready for another school year, but they know that this year it will look a little different.

After the retirement of elementary principal Stacy…

'Bridges Out of Poverty' to improve understanding, response

Lori Sorenson

September 02, 2026

Most Rock County residents have never struggled to put food on the table or lived one car breakdown or medical bill away from homelessness.

While privilege is a blessing, it can cloud the lens of empathy and hamper local response for meaningful solutions.

That’s why the Rock…

Sports

Cardinal senior Sophia Remme sends a serve over the net against Lac Qui Parle in the No. 1 singles match.

Girls’ tennis team plays through four tough opponents

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

September 02, 2026

The Luverne girls’ tennis team started the 2026 season falling to four tough teams in two double-header matches. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Luverne lost 6-1 to Yellow Medicine and 5-2 to MCCRAY (Maynard, Clara City and Raymond) on the road. On Thursday, Aug. 27, the Cardinals hosted Lac Qui Parle…

Cross country varsity opens season with fourth place team finish

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

September 02, 2026

The Luverne cross country team finished in fourth place at the Beresford Invite Thursday, Aug. 27, to start off the 2026 season. The Cardinals were among 26 teams at the event finishing behind Sioux Falls Christian, Lennox and Tea Area in the team competition. “We were very pleased with the…

Local race results posted for Aug. 28-30

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

September 02, 2026

Rapid Speedway Rock Rapids, IA Aug. 28 results, Championship Night Sportsman #142 Eric Gaul, Luverne - placed 3rd in the A Feature, finished second in Heat 1. #17 Brandon Boeve, Beaver Creek – placed 9th in the A Feature, finished fifth in Heat 1 #23T Johnathan Tiesler, Hills – DNF in the A…

LHS girls’ volleyball team travels to Rochester for five pre-season scrimmage matches

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

September 02, 2026

The Luverne volleyball team traveled to Rochester Saturday, Aug. 29, to scrimmage five teams at the Panther Invitational. In the first match of the day Luverne lost 2-1 to Rochester John Marshall. The Cardinals won the first set 25-20 before falling 25-18 and 15-10 in the next two games. LHS…

Lady Pates go 2-2 at George-Little Rock volleyball scrimmage

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

September 02, 2026

The Lady Pates girls’ volleyball team traveled to George-Little Rock Monday, Aug. 31 for four scrimmage games against Iowa teams. H-BC won the first match 2-1 against Sibley-Ocheyedan winning the first set 21-13. Sibley came back and took the second set 21-16 to tie the match 1-1. H-BC won the…

Luverne poses for a team photo before taking on Dumont at the state tournament in New Prague Aug. 23. Players are (front, left to right) Carter Sehr, Isaac Bonner, Casey Sehr, Braydon Ripka, Ethan Beyer, Blake Sauer, Cade Wenninger, Derek Smith (Milroy Irish), (back) Landon Ahrendt, Skyler Wenninger, Will Serie, Layke Miller, Derek Lundgren, Jake Haugen, Ben Serie, Tucker Sorenson (Hadley Buttermakers) and Josh Hansen.

Redbirds end season at state tournament

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

August 26, 2026

The Luverne Redbirds were knocked out of the 2026 Minnesota Baseball Association State Tournament in the first round by the Dumont Saints. Dumont, the Section 3C champs, beat the Redbirds 3-1 in a close game Sunday, Aug. 23, in New Prague. The Saints scored two runs in the first three innings on…

Columns

Are you smarter than your smart home?

Lori Sorenson

I learned last week that new refrigerators, the kind that cost $5,000, are equipped with cameras on the inside.

Upon learning this, my immediate thought was, “Oh good. Another tool to curb late night snacking.”

I imagined the refrigerator syncing with my diet and exercise app…

September 02, 2026

Thank you for the thank-yous

Jason Berghorst

For 13 summers, I’ve had the opportunity to write part-time for the Star Herald when on break from my real job as a teacher.

As a high school teacher, I have the opportunity to attend many graduation parties each spring.

I’ve written at least one column over the years about “…

August 26, 2026

September brings books ale, other events to the library

Calla Jarvie, Rock County Library director

September is one of the most exciting months at the library.

For one thing, it’s Library Card Sign-Up Month. If you don’t have a library card, get yourself into the library and sign up for one ASAP!

But the big event in September is the Friends of the Library annual book sale.…

August 26, 2026

Athletes, start your stretching

Greg Hoogeveen, Time Out

I am not sure where summer went.

All I know is it was fast and full of baseball action.

Now as we transition to fall and the start of another new school year that means one thing.

Fall sports!

Touchdowns, spikes, long volleys and sprints to the finish line are on…

August 26, 2026

Obituaries

Sharleen Berg

September 02, 2026

The world became a little better on May 31, 1948, when Sharleen Kay Berg was born at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minn., the first daughter of Glenn and Dorothy (Branderdt) Boll. She became the little sister to three older brothers, Donald, Roland and Dennis, and would become big sister to…

David Houser

September 02, 2026

David T. Houser, 92, of Hillsboro, Mo., died Aug. 24, 2026. He was born June 28, 1934, in Alamosa, Colo., to Denver and Esther (Schurdel) Houser.

After graduating from Adams State College, Alamosa, Colo., with a triple major in mathematics, chemistry and physics, David worked at the…

Neil Dohlmann

September 02, 2026

Neil Gene Dohlmann, age 81, of Magnolia, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. He was born July 14, 1945, in Luverne, to Henry and Mildred (Kruger) Dohlmann. He received his education from Magnolia Public Schools.

Neil married Sharon…

Bruce Kruger

September 02, 2026

Bruce Robert Kruger, age 77, of Luverne, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne.

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

'This is not justice for Grant'

Luverne principals to team up for covering middle school

Girls’ tennis team plays through four tough opponents

Kids Rock! Child Care director resigns following state inspection

Sen. Klobuchar tours Kids Rock! Child Care Center Tuesday

Rock County eyes 7.46% tax levy increase

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