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The tipis at the Blue Mounds State Park have been a popular camping option with over 1,200 reservations over the past five years alone. The first one arrived at the park in 2011. Heather Johnson/Rock County Star Herald Photo
The tipis at the Blue Mounds State Park have been a popular camping option with over 1,200 reservations over the past five years alone. The first one arrived at the park in 2011. Heather Johnson/Rock County Star Herald Photo

Blue Mounds to discontinue tipis as camping option due to cultural sensitivities

Tipis will no longer be a camping option at the Blue Mounds State Park after officials opted not to improve or replace the current ones that need maintenance.

Boese takes oath for Hills city council

Dennis Boese is the newest member to the Hills City Council.

He was sworn into office Monday night, where he was both excited and nervous about his new position.

Van Wyhe dies in ATV rollover crash during hunt

An ATV rollover accident took the life of a Luverne man Saturday morning when he was deer hunting by Ash Creek.

Collision of values is occurring on our world

Voices are being raised from “occupied” Washington as DC’s citizens struggle with both national and international challenges … even gutting tragedies.  

'Groves were God's first temples' and are still sacred places today

The American poet John Russell Hays wrote, “The Groves Were God’s First Temples” in 1895 as a tribute to nature.

Local talent leaves lasting impression

This Friday is opening night for the Green Earth Players’ musical production of “Little Shop of Horrors” under the direction of Shawn Kinsinger and Carol Ceynowa.

On the Record Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2025

Dispatch report

Oct. 29

H-BC Elementary School building getting closer to completion, move-in day

Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary staff and students will be in their new elementary school Dec. 1, if the schedule goes as planned.

Child and caregiver reunite as Kids Rock! professionals

After an 18-year absence, Sue Stroh and Kiesli Smith are back together again.

Remember When Nov. 13, 2025

10 years ago (2015)

•Gary Papik has been named this year’s outstanding Chamber member. …

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