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Lori Sorenson/Rock County Star Herald Photo

Heros Behind Badges blood drive attracts full slate of donors

Luverne Fire Chief David Van Batavia (left) and Rock County Sheriff Matthew Sorenson are pictured at the annual Heroes Behind the Badges blood drive Monday at Sanford Luverne.

Celebrations Jan. 2, 2026

Card Shower

Floyd Kraetsch will celebrate his 95th birthday Friday, Jan. 30. Greetings can be sent to c/o Poplar Creek, 201 Oak Dr., #416; Luverne, MN 56156.

College News Jan. 22, 2026

Apel receives Distinguished Scholars Award

The University of Minnesota Morris
has announced that Ella Apel, of Luverne, has been selected to receive
a Distinguished Scholars Award.

Menu Jan. 26-30, 2026

LSS meals at Generations

 

Monday, Jan. 26: Baked pork chop with pork gravy, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, oatmeal raisin cookie.

Half-Priced Day sponsored by Main St. Financial.

1942: Gibson recalls traveling by stage coach

The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group and it appeared in The Rock County Herald on Feb. 12, 1942.

Danielle Malwitz-White Mountain

Danielle Malwitz-White Mountain, age 51, passed away surrounded by loving family Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 

Jana Wilson

Jana R. Wilson, age 79, of Luverne, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at her home.

Remember When, Jan. 22, 2026

10 years ago (2016)

•Paul Tweet, Kenneth, shot a 400-pound female black bear eight years ago in Canada, so what should he do with a 400-pound male he recently shot in northern Minnesota?

Robert Fick

Robert “Bob” Fick, age 88, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. Visitation was Thursday, Jan. 15, from 4-7 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan.

Ardys Dirckx

Ardys Dirckx, age 92, of Madison, South Dakota, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at her home.

Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Rustand-Weiland Funeral Chapel with a prayer service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Edgerton, Minnesota. 

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