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 Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023A Beaver Creek horticulturalist is hoping to establish an orchard and cidery at the Springbrooke events facility and golf course. Sean McFarland applied for a conditional use permit requesting an ag classification for the property so he can grow apples for cider and wine under a Minnesota Farm Winery License. The application was submitted April 3 by Springbrooke owner Rick Gourley. McFarland…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 18, 2023A little more than half of the Hills-Beaver Creek School District voters approved both bond referendum questions in a special election April 11. Question No. 1, to build a new elementary school in Beaver Creek, passed with 53 percent approval. Vote totals were 345 “yes” and 311 “no.” Question No. 2, to improve the Hugo Goehle gymnasium site in Hills, passed with 56 percent approval. Vote totals…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 18, 2023Hardwick City Council is considering enforcement of its public nuisance ordinance after a resident submitted a written complaint. City clerk Tammy Johnson read the letter at the council’s April 11 meeting. “There are many people in town with dogs,” wrote Cindy Moerke. “Most of them pick up their pets’ poo, but there are some who do not.” She said pets often leave excrement on lawns of residents…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023Luverne Initiatives For Tomorrow will bring John Stiegelmeier to the Palace Theatre on Monday, May 1. “Coach Stig” formerly coached the South Dakota State University football team and is known as the winningest football coach in the history of SDSU. He served as the head coach from 1997 to 2023, compiling a record of 199–112, recently leading the Jackrabbits to a national championship before…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023At their Tuesday, April 11, meeting, Luverne City Council members approved annual liquor and Sunday on-sale licenses for Los Bravos, LLC, the Mexican restaurant coming to South Highway 75. The owner of Los Bravos, Luis Abundes, purchased the former 75 Diner restaurant from Codie Deutsch and requested liquor licenses for the period April 12 through Dec. 31. Abundes closed on the purchase Monday…
- April 18, 2023The H3N2 strain of canine influenza has been confirmed in the recent Twin Cities animal shelter outbreak. This strain tends to be more virulent, spreads faster and easier, and tends to make dogs sicker than the H3N8 strain. Dogs shed the virus for 28 days after becoming infected. Vaccines may be in short supply, especially bivalent varieties. H3N2 specific, mono-valent vaccines my be available…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023Luverne firefighters had a busy Monday when they were dispatched to a barn and grass fire on the heels of a truck fire. At around 10 a.m. the Luverne Fire Department and emergency responders were sent to a truck fire west of Luverne on County Road 5. The driver of the Buffalo Ridge truck, Jason Lindquist, of Pipestone, said he heard a clunking sound under the hood as he was driving down the road…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 18, 2023The Hills Area Fire Department spent four hours at the Norm Sjaarda farm north of Hills fighting a fire involving large hay bales. Fire chief Jared Rozeboom said his department received the call at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. The farm is located along County Road 6 near 51st Street in Martin Township. The Beaver Creek Fire Department provided mutual aid. “The downside of a hay fire is that you…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023The driver of the pickup truck that hit a garage last week in Luverne was issued a citation for reckless driving, according to Sheriff Evan Verbrugge. He said 44-year-old Jesse Cody, Brandon, missed the curve on West Main Street Tuesday morning, April 11, and barreled across the boulevards to the northeast. The 2020 Chevy pickup took out a light pole across the street from Rock County…
- April 18, 2023Luverne A Honor Roll Quarter 3 Seniors: Justis Ahrendt, Mariam Alinizi, Micah Anderson, Abigail Anderson, Brock Behrend, Ross Bergman, Emma Beyer, Parker Carbonneau, Phoebe DeBates, Ashton Eitreim, Marcus Feit, Egypt Forrest, Emmanuel Gonzalez, Jacie Graham, Lauren Hansen, Nicholas Hansen, Jadyn Hart, Jocelyn Hart, Tori Hemme, Camden Hoven, Camden Janiszeski, Anja Jarchow, Ashlyn Johnson,…
- April 18, 2023H-BC A Honor Roll Quarter 3 Seniors: Anthony Beaner, Olivia Bork, Devon Dysthe, Alexander Harris, Ellynor Klosterbuer, Jenifer Martinyuk, Britton McKenzie, Brayden Metzger, Cody Moser, Riley Sheppard, Amallia Ternus, Leif Tollefson, Joshua Wiersema. Juniors: Grace Anderson, Lanae Elbers, Sylvia Fick, Madison Gaugler, Taylor Gehrke, Kyler Hartz, Tahliya Kruger, Brynn Rauk, Justin Roelfs, Larissa…
- April 18, 2023The fifth-annual Love the Burger Battle, sponsored by the Rock-Nobles Cattlemen’s Association, starts Monday, April 24, and continues through Saturday, May 27. The Cattlemen’s Association will present the Love the Burger traveling trophy to the winner of the contest at 8 p.m. during the Buffalo Days Cruise-In on Main Street Luverne on June 2, 2023. Luverne participating restaurants will compete…
- April 11, 2023Over 100 happy Easter egg hunters took to Main Street in Magnolia Saturday morning in search of plastic egg-wrapped treats. The event, sponsored by the Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club, typically happens in the city park, but it had to move this year due to winter conditions. “It was such a change from last year, because the park was under snow,” said Laura Luitjens, one of the organizers. She said 4-H…
- By Lori SorensonApril 11, 2023The Rock River spilled its banks over the weekend in Luverne, sending water into Riverside Park on the north side of County Road 4 on Sunday and Monday. The Luverne City Park and Redbird Field escaped flooding, however, and by Monday morning water levels began to recede. According to the National Weather Service, the river crested just before 10 p.m. Sunday in Luverne at 9.9 feet. Moderate…
- By Lori SorensonApril 11, 2023Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical responders and military personnel are trained to help victims in traumatic circumstances. However, despite their training, these professionals often suffer from the aftereffects of their regular exposure to life-and-death emergencies. Luverne’s Diane Sherwood and her Remember Rally nonprofit will host a conference April 20 to bring…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 11, 2023The former Total Card Inc. building on Roundwind Road in Luverne is now the temporary home for the Rock County Extension Service and Southwest Health and Human Services. Office workers moved across the street temporarily while a new heating and cooling system is installed and lighting is updated to LED fixtures in the 40-year-old county building. The $938,000 project by Johnson Controls is…
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