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Life is short, even when it's long

We are celebrating Dad's 88th birthday on Saturday.

Eighty-eight is not a "milestone" but, at 88, every birthday is worth celebrating.

So, we're going all out.

Midst football watching tune into Paper Boyz podcast

Football, football and more football. If you like football, the past few weeks have been a football lover’s paradise.  The NFL and NCAA have put on quite a show. From close games to a couple of blowouts, and some controversial calls by the officials, it has been entertaining.

Voice of Our Readers, Jan. 22, 2026

Caucus meetings planned for Feb. 3

To the editor:

On the Record Jan. 7-13, 2026

Dispatch report

Jan. 7

•Rock County Sheriff’s Department issued a weather alert.

•Complainant on 60th Avenue near Beaver Creek requested roadside assistance.

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. 

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