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About a dozen members of the public attended the Feb. 18 Luverne City Council meeting where there was a two-hour discussion about the ordinance that will govern retail cannabis businesses in the city. Lori Sorenson/Rock County Star Herald Photo

About a dozen members of the public attended the Feb. 18 Luverne City Council meeting where there was a two-hour discussion about the ordinance that will govern retail cannabis businesses in the city. Lori Sorenson/Rock County Star Herald Photo

News 26 February 2025

Luverne City Council works on cannabis ordinance

At their Feb. 18 meeting, City Council members continued working on an ordinance to regulate cannabis dispensaries in Luverne.

News 26 February 2025

Hills school to be demolished; decision pending on Beaver Creek Elementary

Heavy equipment arrived at the former Hills-Beaver Creek High School Feb. 20 to demolish the more than 100-year-old building.

News 26 February 2025

Local couple starts SouthWest Excavating

It’s been just over a year since Steve and Jacinda Walker started their business, SouthWest Excavating in Luverne.

News 26 February 2025

Water tower hearing address construction, funding concerns

Final plans are almost set for the construction of a new 500,000-gallon water tower on the west side of the Rock County Rural Water System (RCRW).

Community Events 26 February 2025

County at a Glance Feb. 27, 2025

Meetings

Beaver Creek Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 3, in the township hall.

News 26 February 2025

Winter load increases in state frost zones

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will end
winter load increases in the metro, south, and southeast frost zones at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28.