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
- December 15, 2020In a festive flare, the Luverne High School student council set up tables and decorations under the canopy of the middle-high school Monday night. For two hours the high school student leaders greeted donors and collected and sorted items for the Rock County Food Shelf. The group later sorted the dozen boxes of collected personal hygiene and non-food items for easier distribution to individuals…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 15, 2020With the COVID-19 pandemic reaching peak spread, Rock County Historical Society President Betty Mann has been drawing parallels to the polio epidemic of the 1930s and ’40s. At a recent Luverne Rotary Club meeting, she presented findings from her research in local medical records and in the Star Herald headlines. She said word got out slowly, with the first information appearing Aug. 1, 1930, in a…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 15, 2020The tiny Kenneth community swelled to nearly 200 people Friday night for a tree lighting ceremony to honor and remember loved ones. This year has been emotionally hard on the Kenneth community with several residents passing away and with pandemic social distancing.
- By Lori SorensonDecember 15, 2020On Wednesday, Gov. Tim Walz was expected to announce whether he will continue his four week "pause" on bars, restaurants, fitness centers and other venues to slow COVID-19 cases. The pause was due to end Friday, but this week nearly 200 bars and restaurants statewide were threatening to open their doors for business regardless of orders. “When do we decide enough is enough and how much…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 15, 2020Rock County Commissioners are encouraging state lawmakers to give local governments control over how additional coronavirus relief money should be distributed locally. Among the decisions Monday night during this week’s special session was where additional relief money, estimated at about $218 million, would be spent. Rock County could potentially receive $150,000 to $300,000 in additional funds…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 15, 2020Luverne City Council members agreed to scale back the city’s levy for taxes payable in 2021. The council approved the measure at the Dec. 8 meeting after some residents pushed back on the city’s proposed 9.67 percent levy increase. “Publicly, it’s the right thing to do,” said Luverne Mayor Pat Baustian. “With Covid and people losing jobs and being laid off …” The 2021 tax levy was proposed at $2,…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 15, 2020Luverne businesses will get another shot of financial help from the city to get through pandemic budget shortfalls. At their Dec. 8 meeting, Luverne City Council members approved a resolution that will transfer $100,000 from the Electric Utility to the Economic Development Authority. The EDA would then use the money to provide continuing financial assistance to small businesses in Luverne that…
- December 15, 2020The Luverne Area Community Foundation granted nearly $84,000 to dozens of local organizations in 2020. LACF grants are typically awarded in the categories of health care and community. This year, however, the foundation established a Community Crisis Fund to award grants for Covid-19 assistance. Those recipients are listed here. Health Care Grants $45,600 •Rock Ranch Inc. – Rider Lyft for…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 15, 2020Luverne City Council members took action at their Dec. 8 meeting to approve plans and specifications for the pool and fitness center expansion and improvements. The $5 million project, which includes an outdoor splash pad on the south side of the pool, could be completed in May of 2022 if all goes as planned. In addition to the splash pad, improvements will include: •new locker rooms. •four…
- December 15, 2020There is currently no vaccine or medicine approved to prevent the virus. For those recovering from Covid-19 at home, treatment is aimed at helping the body’s immune system fight the virus. This is known as supportive care. Sanford Luverne is encouraging the public to learn the basics of supportive care, and the organization has released the following information. Get rest. This helps your body…
- December 15, 2020The Hills-Beaver Creek 2020 Christmas tree is dedicated to the 2020 H-BC football team. The Patriots were recently named the Associated Press State Champions in Nine-Man. The tree was put together by Randi Oftedahl's advisory students.
- December 15, 2020H-BC High School Honor Roll Quarter 1 A Honor Roll Seniors: Tyson Bork, Annie Bos, Chase Bosch, Thomas Dysthe, Calvin Erickson, Hannah Fick, Ethan Gray, Ashlee Kelderman, Kathleen Kiers, Seth Klarenbeek, Abby Knobloch, Emilee Kodet, Allison LaRock, Taryn Rauk, Jacob Sheppard, Lauren Tatge, Brandon Taubert, Avery Vis, Zander Wysong. Juniors: Austin Allen, Jacob Axness, Taylor Durst, Kenadie Fick…
- December 15, 2020Quarter 1 A Honor Roll Seniors: Russell Aanenson, Zachary Ahrendt, Kaitlyn Anderson, Peter Baustian, Ethan Beyer, Simon Boyenga, Xavier Carbonneau, Ethan Curtiss, Rachel DenHerder, Jonathan Dolo, Regan Feit, Rylee Gee, Dyllon Gehrke, Josephine Golla, Benjamin Jarchow, Elise Jarchow, Elisabeth Kelm, Shelby Kracht, Alex Mann, John Miller, Autumn Nath, Carlton Oftedahl, Rozilyn Oye, Sadie Reisdorfer…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 08, 2020The community woke to disheartening news Saturday morning about vandalism to Christmas light displays in Luverne City Park. A 2 a.m. barn fire near the park appears to be related to the vandalism spree, according to Luverne Fire Chief David Van Batavia. He reported the cause of the blaze to the state fire marshal as arson. “There was no power to that building and nothing in there that could have…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 08, 2020Nearly $7.5 million worth of improvements are recommended for buildings in the Hills-Beaver Creek District, and school officials are weighing how many will be tackled in the next 10 years. Earlier this year the district hired ICS Builds to assess the district facilities and point out where resources should be allocated to keep facilities in good useable condition. On Nov. 30 the district’s…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 08, 2020Donations are coming in to Redeemed Remnants in Luverne more quickly than usual. Greg Hoogeveen, the thrift store’s manager, said last week the number of donations being dropped off at the Main Street Luverne location was higher than normal because more people are staying home in accordance with the state’s pandemic restrictions. “It’s made people do it (spring cleaning) now rather than wait for…
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