Hot, hot hot dogs!
The 62nd annual Hot Dog Night July 11 in Luverne drew thousands of people who consumed 15,000 hot dogs.
Food rescue program brings Kwik Trip, Food Shelf together
Twice a week local volunteers gather food items from the Kwik Trip in Luverne for Thursday distribution at the Rock County Food Shelf.
Capistran considered Army band before going into teaching
Editor’s note: Four educators from Luverne Public Schools packed up their lesson books, cleaned their desks and retired from positions they held for a combined 124 years.
Library friends add green space
Friends of the Rock County Library typically support activities and special projects inside the library.
Luverne celebrates Fourth of July
Luverne community leaders and volunteers hosted a full day of Fourth of July activities at The Lake on Thursday, July 4.
Experts advise farmers how to 'restart' flooded acres
Following flood damage to local crops, farmers are considering options for soil that was supposed to grow corn and soybeans.
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- By Mavis FodnessJuly 10, 2024Board members renewed the Luverne Public Schools 10-year operating referendum levy June 20. The levy will continue to generate $1,187 per pupil through local property values through 2035, or about $575,000 annually. The amount will fluctuate based on enrollment in grades pre-K through 12, said Superintendent Craig Oftedahl. “School boards were given the authority — this is the first time it’s…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 10, 2024Luverne is among eight Minnesota cities that will receive grants from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to create plans that will protect homes and businesses from flooding and other climate impacts. The MPCA announced on June 26 a $500,000 investment in Greater Minnesota to help communities better understand how to prepare their infrastructure for extreme weather caused by climate change…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 10, 2024The Luverne City Council approved changes to firefighter retirement plans in addition to other business items at their regular meeting June 25. The council unanimously approved two requests from the Luverne Fire Relief Association. The first raised the pension factor from $2,750 to $3,000 for each full year of service as an active Luverne firefighter. “The last audit of the Fire Relief Fund…
By Jason BerghorstJuly 10, 2024Members of the Luverne Econonic Development Authority (LEDA) heard updated trail usage counts on the Luverne Loop. The Southwest Rural Development Corporation (SRDC) installed a trail counter along Blue Mound Avenue from May 24 to June 16. There were 4,604 users during that time with a daily average of 192 trail users. Sammons reported that trail use has increased steadily over the past…
July 10, 2024Through the Luverne Area Chamber LIFT design committee, 82 new banners were designed and will be displayed for the rest of the summer. This is the second year for the veterans banner program. Each banner depicts a veteran, lists his/her name, military rank and years of service. A waiting list is currently being assembled for a possible third year. Contact the Luverne Area Chamber, 507-283-4067,…- July 10, 2024Soil from gardens that were recently flooded may not be safe for growing fruit and vegetables this summer. Depending on the location, flood waters may contain contaminants such as agricultural or other chemicals, as well as disease-causing organisms from fresh manure, animal carcasses, septic systems, and even lagoons. Commonly found pathogens include E. coli 157, listeria, clostridium,…
July 10, 2024The trio are working on a documentary involving the families of two local World War II veterans and their experiences during the D-Day Invasion on Omaha Beach. “We are maybe the most remote Star Herald readers,” said Cocherie, the videographer on the project. Rivalin plays a character in the documentary while Rocher is the sound technician. The documentary will debut at the Palace Theatre,…- By Lori SorensonJuly 03, 2024The 10th Annual Fourth of July celebration at The Lake in Luverne will include all the classic summer beach features, including water competitions, food, live music and fireworks. Mike and Traci Davis, who own the buildings and campground adjacent to The Lake, have helped organize the celebration since it began in 2015. “We do it to give back to the community we live in,” Mike Davis said. “It's…
July 03, 2024Hardwick residents and visitors celebrated the town’s annual Jubilee Days Saturday and Sunday. The main event was the annual Saturday night parade, where Rick Wenzel performed the traditional flyover to signal the parade start. Twenty-five parade entries were led by parade marshals Lowell Ahrendt, Russell Wenzel and Harold Kindt. In addition to a community meal, pedal pull and hay bale toss,…
By Mavis FodnessJuly 03, 2024Rock County is among 21 counties included in a major disaster declaration approved Friday by President Biden. The declaration allows for federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts from severe storms and flooding beginning June 16. Joining Rock County on the major disaster declaration list are Nobles, Pipestone, Murray, Cottonwood, Jackson, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Faribault,…
By Lori SorensonJuly 03, 2024As the realities of flood damage to crops come into focus, area producers are considering options for soil that was supposed to grow corn and soybeans. Now those plants are dead, and weeds will soon grow in their place if no action is taken. Recognizing these pressing questions, a group of farm organizations and soil health experts will meet Wednesday to consider solutions for area producers.…
July 03, 2024The second annual Carson’s Cause Car and Truck Meet at the Verne-Drive-In attracted more than 120 vehicles and raised $27,000 for local efforts to improve brain health dialogue among elementary students. The local non-profit started after 21-year-old Carson Ehde died by suicide in September of 2022. The mission is to normalize brain health conversations in order to reduce stigma and improve…
By Jason BerghorstJuly 03, 2024Luverne High School world language students and teachers spent 10 days traveling in Spain and Germany from June 17-26. Pictured at Schloss Linderhof in Germany are (front, from left) Jordyn Reisch, Anna Banck, Julia Beyer, Audrie DeBates, Egypt Forrest, Alex Perkins, Ashlyn Johnson, Belle Smidt, Sarah Stegenga, Katia Jarchow, Janica Oechsle, (second) Corynn Oye, Maddy Schepel, Fox Forrest, Lucas…- By Mavis FodnessJuly 03, 2024Rock County Commissioners unanimously approved a $10,000 annual commitment for Luv1LuvAll to help close a financial gap for individuals seeking mental health care. The Rock County Mental Health GAP Fund (Grant Assistance Program) will begin taking applications Sept. 1. Three GAP committee members updated commissioners June 18 about the developing program two months after the group asked…
By Mavis FodnessJuly 03, 2024Rock County residents whose homes received damage due to the recent flood event (June 16 or later) are asked to supply information to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Homeland Security. A QR code has been established by the state, and the code is shared on the Rock County, Minnesota, social media site. The code links to a secure website where homeowners can enter information.…- By Mavis FodnessJuly 03, 2024Eight businesses recently underwent an educational compliance check to ensure clerks were not selling products to anyone under 21 years of age. Two of the retailers failed the check when the clerks did not ask for identification and sold age-restricted products to a minor. Because the test was an educational compliance check, neither the clerk nor the retailers faced any penalties, but they…
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