Luverne woman earns military honors for National Guard recruitment
Gabrielle (Luethje) Bullerman took a ride of a lifetime Tuesday morning when she was picked up at the Luverne airport by a Black Hawk helicopter.
H-BC child care director hired, opens this fall
A familiar face will lead the Hills-Beaver Creek School District child care facility when it opens in September.
Solar array to power PMP plant operations
Premium Minnesota Pork is putting up solar panels for electrical generation next to its hog processing facility on the west edge of Luverne.
Mock trial team prepares for criminal case
Members of the Luverne High School mock trial team are preparing for a special season as the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Blue Mounds State Park hosts First Day Hike
More than 50 people spent the first day of their new year outdoors Wednesday, Jan.
Students build third house through TNT class
A third house is under construction in a city-school partnership called Today and Tomorrow’s Tradesmen that began in 2021.
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January 08, 2025For the third straight year, the fifth-graders at Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary assisted the city of Beaver Creek in painting messages in the front of the snow-moving equipment this fall. Under the guidance of district art teacher Isabel Sylvanie, the students painted the plows in late October. One plow featured the school’s name and Patriots mascot, and the other blade depicted the school’s…- By Lori SorensonDecember 31, 2024City of Luverne union employees are in their third year of a three-year contract, which calls for a 3.5-percent increase in 2025. However, at their year-end meeting Dec. 23, council members acted on wage adjustments that reflect cost of living increases and additional compensation. The amended terms of the 2023-25 labor agreement were recommended by Abdo Consulting following a 2024 study. …
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 30, 2024The cost to house a prisoner in the Nobles County Jail increased from $60 to $75 per day, according to a new agreement accepted by Rock County Commissioners at their Dec. 17 meeting. For the past five years, the amount was $60 per day, and the $15 increase was anticipated over the past year, according to Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge, due to increased personnel and operating costs. From…
By Lori SorensonDecember 30, 2024The honorable Terry Vajgrt retired Dec. 31 after nearly 13 years as district judge of the Fifth Judicial District. He said his career has been both challenging and rewarding. “From Day 1 I’ve thought about how fortunate I am to have been able to do this. I’ve enjoyed it,” Vajgrt said. “I’ve had an opportunity to make an impact. That could be through consequences, but it can also mean…
By Lori SorensonDecember 30, 2024Luverne voters will no longer cast their ballots in the Luverne High School gym, according to action at the Dec. 23 Luverne City Council meeting. Following discussion with Generations volunteers and Luverne election judges Corrine Bonnema and Marian Schneekloth, the city designated Generations as the polling place for the 2026 elections. Generations, formerly Luverne Senior Citizens, purchased…- December 30, 2024Minnesotans could avoid an estimated 10,000 strokes per year through stroke prevention efforts, according to updated national stroke prevention guidelines. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain suddenly stops. This can lead to brain damage, which can cause long-term disability or even death. However, up to 80 percent of strokes may be preventable, according to newly updated…
By Mavis FodnessDecember 30, 2024As we reflect on stories that made headlines in 2024, many involved friends and neighbors who prompted reflections on what makes us a community. For example, after George Bonnema died Dec. 26, 2023, it took an entire community to fill the shoes of the former Luverne Flowers owner, Star Herald columnist, and community volunteer. Those efforts played out throughout 2024. The Magnolia Juniors 4-H…- December 30, 2024The following is a list of the obituaries that appeared in the issues of the Rock County Star Herald in 2024. December 2023 Dec. 7: Robyn VanDinther, Grand Rapids, Mich. Dec. 13: William Krotzer, 76, Beaver Creek. Dec. 24: Mary Kraetsch, 89, Luverne. Dec. 25: Lloyd Matthiesen, 87, Luverne. Dec. 26: George A. Bonnema, 74, Luverne. Dec. 29: Joseph Kellen, 82, Adrian. Dec. 31: Steven…
December 24, 2024The monthly gatherings of the Amazing Greys (anyone age 60 and older) at Grace Lutheran Church took on a festive nature Dec. 17 when the group hosted a Christmas Celebration. The group invited the Luverne High School Cardinal Choir to perform at the morning event in which the group engaged the Amazing Grey members into the singing of holiday carols. The program also included the Grace Lutheran…- By Mavis FodnessDecember 24, 2024A year after the Rock County Commissioners adopted the first hemp-derived products ordinance, a second ordinance will be in effect Jan. 1. After a 55-minute public hearing Dec. 17, commissioners adopted the ordinance for the sale, growth and manufacturing of high-dose hemp products in Rock County. The ordinance is in response to the state legalizing recreational marijuana in 2023. While the…
By Mavis FodnessDecember 24, 2024In a special Dec. 16 meeting, Hills City Council members received a glimpse of the upcoming zoning ordinance for the city of 668 residents. The 84-page document was assembled by Chris Webb with the Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) in Marshall. The council hired the SRDC a year ago for $12,000 to guide the city through a strategic plan process that included developing a zoning…- By Mavis FodnessDecember 24, 2024The Rock County Commissioners approved pay increases for elected employees at their last meeting of 2024 on Dec. 17. The increases take effect Jan. 1. Salaries for elected commissioners Greg Burger, Gary Overgaard, Sherri Thompson, Stan Williamson and Jody Reisch will increase 5 percent from the current $22,820 to $23,961. Commissioners also approved a 5-percent increase for county attorney…
- December 24, 2024City workers Aric Uithoven (left) and newly hired Matt Nath work on a water main break on North Blue Mound Avenue Wednesday afternoon. It was the second break this year, and according to water supervisor Darrel Ykema, they happen when the ground shifts, often in response to changing temperatures. Below, water runs across the street.
December 24, 2024Luverne High School Jazz Band students played Christmas music at Wildflowers Coffee Boutique Wednesday afternoon as part of a tour of holiday music they shared in the community over the past week. The Jazz Band, under the direction of James Jarvie, also played at the Veterans Home and Rock County Opportunities Tuesday, and they were featured at the annual band concert at Luverne High School along…
December 24, 2024The Auxiliary of Pacholl Moser VFW Post 2603 of Wilmont delivered diapers and wipes to the Minnesota National Guard Training and Community Center in Luverne on Dec. 13 as part of the National Auxiliary President’s project, “Operation Bottom Cover.” Pictured are Gina Newman, Staff Sgt. Tyler Den Herder, Jean Hoffman, Diane Rabenberg and Roxanne Kremer. The diapers were distributed to soldiers with…- December 24, 2024Holiday greenery and Christmas trees bring joy throughout the season, but they can also hide dangerous pests. Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our landscapes on trees and boughs brought into Minnesota from other states. To protect our environment, the State of Minnesota is asking residents to take these steps to properly dispose of greenery and trees after the holiday season…
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