U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announced the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act passed the Senate unanimously. The bill will expand research, testing and treatment for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. 

Over 40 community members enjoyed the Van Heerde Sisters Quilt Trunk Show on Monday, Aug. 3. The event, sponsored by the Blue Mound Quilt Guild, was held at the Rock County Community Library and featured quilts by sisters Deb and Darla Van Heerde.

Monday, Aug. 17: Country fried chicken, cream gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, wheat bread and sugar cookie. 

Tuesday, Aug. 18: Pasta pizza casserole, country vegetable blend, spiced peaches, dinner roll. 

10 years ago (2016) 

•A recent fire at Magnolia’s campground prompted the Magnolia Fire Department to host a community gathering Aug. 9. 

The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on July 30, 1942. The story of M.W. Chunn is continued from last week. 

Lori Sorenson photos/0813 student election judges 

Student election judges prepare for primary election 

Bonnie M. Kirchhofer, age 88, of South Haven, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield.

Jeffrey Allen Heronimus, age 67 of Tracy, Minn., passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Prairie View Senior Living. A private burial will be held at a later date in the Bethel Cemetery in rural Garvin, Minn. 

Brock Raymond Theilbar, age 60, of Luverne, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at his home.