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The morning sun peeks between sundogs over a bank of clouds across a heavy blanket of snow Tuesday after two days of a winter storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in Rock County and the tri-state area. Wind expected later this week will create visibility issues. Lori Sorenson/Rock County Star Herald Photo
The morning sun peeks between sundogs over a bank of clouds across a heavy blanket of snow Tuesday after two days of a winter storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in Rock County and the tri-state area. Wind expected later this week will create visibility issues. Lori Sorenson/Rock County Star Herald Photo

Winter makes late, impressive arrival

A two-day winter storm dumped nearly a foot of snow on parts of Rock County and the tri-state area Monday and Tuesday.

Day care in Hills to host open house on Jan. 19

An open house for an innovative facility for child care in Hills will be Friday, Jan. 19, hosted by the Hills City Council.

H-BC teacher named Middle School Music Educator of the Year

Music instructor Amy Comp enters her classroom at Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School always determined to find an “aha” moment for each of her students.

Hills cafe reopens on Main Avenue with new owners, new name

Dennis and Marcia Hartman opened the Green Rail Food and Spirits in Hills Monday after purchasing the former Hills Cafe and Hideaway Tavern last summer.

County collects record amount of gravel tax in 2023

Rock County collected nearly $200,000 in gravel taxes in 2023, making it the highest amount collected since the tax was implemented in 2003.

County salaries increase 5 percent; administrator, engineer get 10 percent

Rock County Commissioners approved pay increases for elected employees at the last meeting of 2023 on Dec. 26.

City salaries increase 3.5 percent in 2024

City of Luverne union employees are in their second year of a three-year contract, which calls for a 3.5-percent increase in 2024 and a 3.5-percent increase in 2025.

Hike by candlelight at Blue Mounds Jan. 27

Minnesota state parks will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Blue Mounds State Park on Saturday, Jan. 27.

Minnesota Veterans Home Luverne named 'Best Nursing Home'

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne joins the Fergus Falls veterans home to be honored as “Best Nursing Homes” for 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report magazine.

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