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Santa, lighted Ellis and Eastern train, fireworks kick off holiday season

December 04, 2024

Hundreds of people attended Sunday night's "Light the Night" events in Luverne to kick off the holiday season ahead of this weekend's annual Winterfest celebration.

Luverne to celebrate Winterfest this weekend

Lori Sorenson

December 04, 2024

This weekend is Luverne’s annual Winterfest Celebration, and the 2024 weekend will include new activities and events for residents, families and visitors to the community.

“We just encourage…

Rock County Library Director Calla Jarvie points to one of the numerous holiday movie selections on the Kanapy.com website which allows local library card holders to stream a wide selection of movies and other options on the free platform. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo

Streaming service can be 'borrowed' for free from local library

Mavis Fodness

December 04, 2024

A streaming service joins the list of items that can be borrowed from the Rock County Library in Luverne.

The option began Sunday through an app called “Kanapy.”…

Youth Dance Ensemble will be at 2 p.m., Dec. 6, and at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Both performances will be at the school performing arts center.

Youth Dance Ensemble presents 'Nutcracker Story' in Luverne for Winterfest weekend

Lori Sorenson

December 04, 2024

Luverne Spotlight Dancers will join 35 Twin Cities dancers with Youth Dance Ensemble to perform “The Nutcracker Story” this weekend.

The performance, an abridged version of the classic ballet, will be at 2 p.m.…

Rock County financial reserves exceed recommendations of Minnesota state auditors

Mavis Fodness

December 04, 2024

A recently completed audit shows Rock County’s financial reserves exceeding the state’s recommended amount.

The Minneapolis-based firm CLA LLP completed the annual audit…

Sports

Luverne Cardinals goalie junior Emma Saarloos gloves a shot from Fairmont in front of the net Tuesday, Nov. 26, at home. Saarloos stopped seven shots in the game for the win. LHS beat Fairmont 7-0 in the conference game.

LHS girls’ hockey beats Fairmont 7-0 in conference action

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

December 04, 2024

The Cardinals girls’ hockey team outscored Fairmont 7-0 at home Tuesday, Nov. 26, for a conference win. The victory puts Luverne at 4-4 as they take on three solid conference foes this coming week. Luverne was scheduled to travel to Marshall Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Windom Thursday, Dec. 5. The…

Cardinals sophomore Kloe Visker (No. 1) dribbles the ball up court as junior Ella Schmuck (No. 2) runs interference on an Edgerton player making her way toward Visker. Luverne ended up falling 56-52 in the game Monday, Nov. 25, on the road.

Cardinal girls basketball falls 56-52 in Edgerton

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

December 04, 2024

The Luverne girls’ basketball team took to the court against the Edgerton Dutchmen Monday, Nov. 25, on the road and fell in a close 56-52 game. With senior Maria Rops still out with a knee injury and senior Kylie Vander Lugt on the bench, Luverne dressed several underclassmen for the game. From…

Luverne boys’ hockey team blanks Fairmont 13-0

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

December 04, 2024

The Luverne Cardinals boys’ hockey team blanked Fairmont 13-0 on the road Tuesday, Nov. 26, for their second win of the season. Luverne pelted the Fairmont Cardinals’ goalie with 55 shots on goal while holding them to only 13 shots on goal in the game. Junior LHS goalie Gavin Hoven collected the…

Local athletes excel, gain recognition for their efforts

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

December 04, 2024

In this column I would like to call out 11 local athletes who have excelled in their sport and gained recognition for their efforts. Nine students have done so through their athletic abilities, and two have not only participated in their sport but also excelled in their academics while at college…

Parents, guardians responsible for kids’ safety around cold water

MN DNR

December 04, 2024

Rapidly falling air temperatures, dangerously cold water, and the likelihood of skim ice on some ponds across Minnesota means it’s imperative for parents and guardians to talk with their kids about the importance of safety. Whether through thin ice or into open water, falls into the water this…

H-BC receiver senior James VandenBosch reaches across the end zone line for a touchdown after eluding two Falcon defenders on a 20-yard scamper to paydirt for the Patriots’ only touchdown in the game. The Patriots fell 20-8 to Fertile-Beltrami Saturday, Nov. 23, at US Bank Stadium in the State Championship game.

H-BC Patriots football team falls to Fertile-Beltrami in State Championship game Nov. 23 at US Bank Stadium

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

November 26, 2024

The H-BC Patriots fell to Fertile Beltrami 20-8 in the Nine-Player State Championship game at US Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 23. “What a run it’s been for our guys, our school and our community,” head coach Rex Metzger said. “To be playing football at the end of November in the state championship…

Columns

Black Friday, indeed!

Brenda Winter, columnist

It 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…

December 04, 2024

This Thanksgiving we are grateful for 'Cookie the Hero Kitty'

Lori Sorenson, editor

This 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.…

November 26, 2024

Thankful for a little, as well as the big things

RIck Peterson, general manager

It’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…

November 26, 2024

Ask a Trooper: Seat belt needed when vehicle has airbags?

Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State Patrol

Question: 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…

November 26, 2024

Obituaries

Robert Bartholomaus

December 04, 2024

Robert “Bob” Bartholomaus, age 88, of Clarion passed away Nov. 24, 2024, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Bob Bartholomaus was at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2,…

Harold Kruger

December 04, 2024

Harold Floyd Kruger, age 85, of Beaver Creek, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

He was born Sept. 7, 1939, in Adrian, to…

Steven Ellsworth

December 04, 2024

Steven Ellsworth

Steven Earl Ellsworth was born on March 12, 1946, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Earl William Ellsworth and Alma Josephine (Aanenson) Ellsworth. Steve and his…

William Braa

November 26, 2024

William C. Braa, 83, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota,…

Santa, lighted Ellis and Eastern train, fireworks kick off holiday season

Streaming service can be 'borrowed' for free from local library

Youth Dance Ensemble presents 'Nutcracker Story' in Luverne for Winterfest weekend

Courthouse remodeling construction expected to be finished next month

Family members public plea for return of missing quilt

LHS girls’ hockey beats Fairmont 7-0 in conference action

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