Hardwick celebrates annual Jubilee Days
Hardwick residents and visitors celebrated the town’s annual Jubilee Days Saturday and Sunday.
Rock County among 21 included in presidential disaster declaration
Rock County is among 21 counties included in a major disaster declaration approved Friday by President Biden.
Local Soil Health experts brainstorm for options as farmers consider next steps for flooded fields
As the realities of flood damage to crops come into focus, area producers are considering options for soil that was supposed to grow corn and soybeans.
Carson's Cause Truck Meet and Classic Car Cruise attracts over 120 and raises $27,000 Saturday
The second annual Carson’s Cause Car and Truck Meet at the Verne-Drive-In attracted more than 120 vehicles and raised $27,000 for local efforts to improve brain he
Disaster declared in Rock County
Preliminary estimates are over $2 million in public infrastructure damage as a result of the June 21-22 flood event.
Some areas receive 12+ inches of rain
Multiple rounds of torrential rain in Rock County and the tri-state area created significant flooding over the past week, wreaking havoc on properties and public infrastructure.
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- By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2018Area residents gathered at the Rock County Veterans Memorial on the courthouse lawn Sunday night on the eve of Memorial Day for a candlelight vigil honoring those who served their country. Rock County Veterans Services Officer Dave Haugom led the event, which featured live music by Ron and Jane Cote and participation by veterans and other community members. A reception on the Kahler Terrace of…
- By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2018Take 16 Brewing Company investors and volunteers celebrated the opening of their new event center on East Main Street in Luverne Thursday night, May 24. Pictured are (from left) Betty Mann, Take 16 brewer Luke and Emily Rensink and their children, Mila (standing), Sampson and Charlotte; Pat and Kim Von Tersch, Chad Kucker, Tim Gust, Stan Knobloch, Kirk Bloemendaal, Curt Thorson, Sherri Thompson,…
- By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2018Does your teenager spend too much time online? How much screen time is too much? How do parents know when or if to intervene? What are reasonable boundaries or limits? Forty-five people — some parents, some students — contemplated these questions last week in the Luverne High School gymnasium where they watched the documentary, “Screenagers.” “It was well received and we had great conversation…
- By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2018Luverne City Council members took action on another step in the process of building the new $4 million electrical substation in the industrial park. After a May 17 bid letting, the council at its May 22 meeting awarded the general contractor work to Highmark Erectors from Black Hawk, South Dakota, who submitted the low bid of $1,408,216. City engineers with DGR are reportedly familiar with work…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2018The city of Hardwick conducted its annual Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting Wednesday night, May 2. No members of the public attended the meeting to discuss the 2018 valuation of properties. County Land Records Director Tom Houselog said the small cities in Rock County increased at the same 5 to 5.5 percent level based on a five-year assessment history. Acreage values also increased 5 to…
- By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2018The next show at Lord Grizzly Gallery in Luverne will feature the work of 22 high school artists from southwest Minnesota and South Dakota. The June show is entitled “Foot in the Door,” because the intent is to support new artists, according to gallery owners and curators Cody and Nicole Henrichs. “As a professional gallery, we value arts exhibition and education above all else,” Cody Henrichs…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2018Record-breaking heat descended on the area for Memorial Day weekend prompting this Angus cow south of Hardwick to seek a way to stay cool. Temperatures reached the 90s across the region with reports of areas reaching 100. According to the National Weather Service, Luverne’s Quentin Aanenson Field reached 99 degrees on Sunday, breaking the previous record high of 93 set in 1969. Worthington…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2018A new location, a new day and new honorary chairpersons will greet those who attend this year’s Rock County Relay for Life event in Luverne next week. Scheduled for Thursday, June 7, the event begins with the 5:30 p.m. supper and the 7 p.m. opening ceremonies in the Luverne Elementary School. With an indoor location, organizers won’t worry about weather conditions. Scott Wessels has been on the…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2018Four Rock County tax-forfeited properties were sold at an informal auction Wednesday morning, May 23, and all four properties found new owners. A dozen people gathered in the commissioners’ room of the Rock County Courthouse in Luverne with auditor-treasurer Ashley Kurtz, who conducted the auction. Kurtz outlined conditions of the sale and reminded those in attendance of other taxes and fees…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2018The Star Herald invited Korean War veterans living in Rock County to gather for a commemorative picture Friday morning, May 18. Twenty-two veterans met at the grounds of the Rock County Courthouse including (front, left) Norm Ykema, John Hup, Russell Wenzel, Harold Kindt, Bob Lange, George Heronimus, (second) Leon Siebenahler, Jim Harner, Wayne Van Wyhe, Delbert Elbers, (back) Wayne Biever, Alvin…
- By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2018The 34th Annual Buffalo Days celebration is set for this weekend in Luverne where a full slate of events and activities are set to unfold Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5. “It’s a good start to the summer,” said Luverne Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere. She said a big draw to the annual event this year will be the Luverne Baseball Association’s tournament games, which so far have 47…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017Sierra Schmuck and Mark Robinson were crowned LHS 2017 Homecoming queen and king at ceremonies Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, in the Luverne High School gymnasium. Schmuck is the daughter of Cory Schmuck and JoDee Haubrich, both of Luverne. Robinson is the son of Wayne and Ann Robinson, also of Luverne. Class of 1967 royalty crown new king and queen The Luverne High School 2017 Homecoming royalty…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017The Schoneman County Park picnic shelter will receive some needed attention this fall, according to action taken by Rock County Commissioners Oct. 3. County Engineer Mark Sehr brought three proposals to the board for their consideration at their Tuesday morning meeting. Two of the plans propose replacing the entire open-air structure with new materials, while a less expensive proposal replaces…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 10, 2017Mark and Amy Van Essen have purchased the former Creeger building on East Main Street where they’ll move their business, Tyana’s Boutique, from its current location in the new Mall on Main. The couple will renovate the building’s façade with help from the city’s Historic Façade Improvement Program. Luverne Economic Development Authority members approved the Van Essen application for funds at…
- October 10, 2017Luverne Fire Department member James Rahm talks to day care children in the Luverne Fire Hall Tuesday morning. He showed them what he wears to go into a burning structure, and he specifically pointed out how scary he looks and sounds when he is wearing his full protective gear. He told them to not be afraid, but many of the little ones were scared of Rahm after he put on his breathing apparatus.…
- October 10, 2017Rock County farmer Jared Pap has won the opportunity to direct a $2,500 dollar donation to Luverne Elementary School from Monsanto’s program, America’s Farmers Grow Communities. Luverne Elementary will use the funds to create a flexible seating classroom, a research-based seating system that allows students to physically move while learning in class. The Monsanto funds purchase different seating…
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