Rock County Hall of Fame to induct new members

The Rock County Hall of Fame Committee has announced a new class of members to be inducted into the 2022 Rock County Hall of Fame.
The following individuals (listed alphabetically) will be inducted into the 2022 Rock County Hall of Fame on July 17. 
Dries “Dutch” Elbers, fast-pitch softball player, a founder of the world fast-pitch league and one of the first commissioners.
Wendell Erickson, ag instructor, Rock County commissioner and Minnesota legislator.
Andy Gabrielson, storm chaser.
Arlen Olson, art instructor and artist.
Sheldon and Elnora Sandager, who worked with the USDA to establish seed farms in third world countries.
Lloyd Voss, professional football player.
The induction ceremony will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at the Historic Palace Theatre. The public is invited to attend. 
The Rock County Hall of Fame was formed in 1992 under the auspices of the Rock County Historical Society. 
The Hall of Fame Committee, named by the Rock County Historical Society Board of Directors, is appointed to select the inductees.
The first class was inducted in 1992, with inductions in 1995, 2000 and 2009. 
To select a class for induction in 2022, the Rock County Hall of Fame accepted nominations from July 1, 2021, through Feb. 28, 2022.
The Rock County Hall of Fame Committee has been meeting since the end of February to decide on the candidates who will be inducted into the Class of 2022. 
As per bylaws, nominees who were not selected at this time will be reviewed during the next nomination period. 
The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize current and former residents and individuals who have “made an exceptional contribution to society, achieved exceptional success, brought honor and prestige beyond the borders of Minnesota through their lives and have exhibited such qualities of character and action as to be outstanding role models for our citizens.”
Members of the Rock County Hall of Fame are recognized at the History Center on Main Street in Luverne.
Members of the Rock County Hall of Fame Committee include Greg Burger, Chairman, Everett Brandenburg, Wendel Buys, Ed Elbers, Keith Elbers, Laurie Gangestad, Mary McLaughlin, Larry Nelson, Bruce Olson, Patti Pierson, Dave Smith and Jane Wildung Lanphere.