From parched to drenched
Harvest is in full swing for much of Rock County this week, marking the final stretch of what’s arguably been a challenging growing season.
Highway 75 project proceeds (almost) on schedule
Contractors have been given a five-day extension on completion deadlines due to September’s frequent rainy weather.
H-BC School Board Candidates share priorities
There are five candidates seeking election to four open seats on the Hills-Beaver Creek School Board.
The Loft after-school program helps kids find community
Starting at 3:20 p.m. on the dot, the quiet halls of First Presbyterian Church in Luverne start to fill with the noise of children.
Luverne preliminary levy set to rise 7.12%
Luverne City Council members are proposing a 7.12% levy increase for taxes payable in 2027.
Adrian reporter to contribute to Star Herald
The Rock County Star Herald is expanding its coverage area east toward Adrian, and Deb Kroon will be the face of those stories for the Star Herald news team.
News
- By Kent Thiesse, Farm Management AnalystDecember 28, 2021At the end of every year, various publications, websites, etc. have their “Top 10” or “Top 5” list for that year. In this column of “Focus on Ag,” I am highlighting my “Top 5 Ag Topics” for 2021, based on issues that were discussed in the columns throughout the year. Following are my Top 5 ag topics for 2021. Strongest U.S. net farm income levels since 2013 Based on the data in the latest “2021…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 28, 2021Under the theme, “This is how we roll,” adults and youth members of the Rock County 4-H Program gathered Nov. 6 in the Luverne Elementary commons to recognize the achievements of 2021 and hand out awards. The annual potluck event was attended by more than 110 members, parents, leaders and sponsors. Federation officers Installation of new Federation officers took place with each given Rolos and…
- December 28, 2021December 2020 Dec. 8: James Hendel, 85, Sioux Falls, S.D. Dec. 16: Edward Berning, 90, Adrian. Dec. 23: Eugene Stoterau, 86, Sioux Falls, S.D. Dec. 27: Lianne Buckmiller, 64, Pipestone. January 2021 Jan. 2: Nicholas DeBoer, 90, Leota. Jan. 4: Burdell Willers, 95, Beaver Creek; Arden Hull, 87, New Prague. Jan. 6: Marlys DeVries, 85, Luverne; Lillian Gruis, 78, Slayton; Shirley Young, 93,…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 21, 2021ormed their first holiday music program in the school’s performing arts center Thursday afternoon, Dec. 16. The 86-member second-grade class took the stage first with “The Nutcracker (in 20 minutes or less).” Students challenged music teacher Morgan VanHolland to read the narrative quickly as they performed “Jingle Bells,” “March” of the Nutcracker ballet, “Sugarplum Dancing,” “Russian Dance,”…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 21, 2021A Dec. 7 open house celebrated the Team “E” Fieldhouse of Hope opening in Hills and Game Plan 4 Hope’s volunteer fan club. “We are excited to see how the building is going to help us with our current mission and open doors to new opportunities in the future,” said co-founder Missy Bass. Hills couples Jeff and Missy Bass and Heather and Aaron Erickson, formed the nonprofit Game Plan 4 Hope in 2019…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 21, 2021The city of Luverne will dive into the business of child care after years of shortage of local day care openings and numerous studies showing that independent day care businesses can’t succeed on their own. “No matter what, we have to fix this day care shortage in order to keep our economic development engine running,” Mayor Pat Baustian said Monday. “Right now, we have a lot of people working in…
- December 21, 2021Adult and youth members of Grace Lutheran Church assembled for the congregation’s annual “Live Nativity” Sunday in the church parking lot in Luverne. The recreated Biblical nativity scene featured Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus in the manger, three wisemen and shepherds with live donkeys, goats and camels and an angel overlooking the manger. Participants were able to warm up in the church with…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 21, 2021Andrew Blank attended the Dec. 8 Beaver Creek council meeting to propose new “Welcome to Beaver Creek” signage at the city’s primary entrances. A quality Beaver Creek Sportsmans’s Club sign currently welcomes visitors to town but it’s the only one, and Blank is proposing additonal more visible signs for the city. Of the city’s two main entrances, right now the biggest sign we have is the Rauk’s…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 21, 2021Beginning in 2022, residents of Kenneth won’t see regular patrols from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, and some of their calls won’t be handled by a peace officer. The Kenneth City Council voted 3-1 Dec. 15 against signing a new five-year law enforcement contract with Rock County. The move saves the city $3,413 annually. “They (the council) are sick of the costs going up all the time,” said…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 21, 2021Rock County Commissioners agreed to contribute $3,000 to develop plans for a regional trail system through the Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC). SRDC representatives Jessica Welu and Rosemary Bruce-White asked commissioners for their support at the Dec. 14 meeting. “What Covid has taught us, if anything, is that our trails and our parks were immensely important,” Welu said. The U.…
- December 21, 2021Nurse medic Sheila Meyer retired last week from her work with the Rock County Ambulance after 20 years of helping people in emergencies. “I finished my last shift last night and turned off my radio for the last time,” she said Friday. “It’s kind of sad.” Meyer’s work with ambulance forged friendships with other first responders at hundreds of local emergencies through the years. “I’m going to…
- By Linda Wenzel, aging and volunteer service coordinator, A.C.E. SW Minnesota, Rock CountyDecember 21, 2021A.C.E. of SW Minnesota (A.C.E.) offers Respite Care services right here in Rock County. Our Respite program offers short-term (1-3 hours), temporary care for families and caregivers by providing a brief period of reprieve from the daily cares they provide to their loved one. Our volunteers provide non-professional supportive services to caregivers in need. This helps them continue to provide at-…
- December 21, 2021Luverne history teacher Canaan Petersen won the Security Savings Bank Best Beard Contest last week after he raised the most money and collected the most toiletry items in the contest with his colleagues. The beard fundraiser included 11 bearded staff members and concluded with a total of $636.36 donated in cash for the Rock County Food Shelf. Security Savings Banks donated $200 to the school, and…
- December 21, 2021Anglers in some parts of Minnesota have been venturing onto the ice for several weeks, while water remains open in other parts of the state. So far in December, weather in the state — which has included rain, snow and fluctuating temperatures — has affected ice-making and impacted ice that’s already formed. As a result, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stresses the importance of…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 21, 2021Hills-Beaver Creek essay writer Jenifer Martinyuk earned a $100 prize for her winning entry in the Voice of Democracy VFW District writing contest. Martinyuk’s essay, “America’s Gift to My Generation Is Pride,” was first in the local VFW contest, which qualified her for the district level competition. ‘America's Gift to My Generation Is Pride’ By Jenifer Martinyuk Have you ever thought…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 14, 2021A ceremonial groundbreaking took place Tuesday afternoon for the new $17.5 million Minnesota National Guard Readiness and Community Center in Luverne. Federal, state and local leaders observed the official launch of a 46,293-square-foot facility on West Koehn Avenue in Luverne’s Industrial Park. Officials shared remarks at a public event at the current National Guard Armory on South Freeman…
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