EDA approves funds to support local property improvement
The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved nearly $30,000 worth of improvements in local property aesthetics during their Monday morning meeting.
Lieutenant Gov. brings 'Loud and Clear Voice Tour' to Luverne
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was in Luverne Saturday night sharing her vision for Minnesota seeking the DFL endorsement for U.S. Senate. (The seat is currently held by Sen.
New Hills Area Fire Department rescue truck now in service
The Hills Area Fire Department’s new fire rescue truck is now operational in Clinton and Martin townships, which include the communities of Hills and Steen.
LHS takes one act stage Saturday
Luverne High School one act play cast members are using a MacGuffin in their production of “Life and Death in an Empty Hallway,” by Christopher Evans in competition on Saturday, Jan. 24.
Heros Behind Badges blood drive attracts full slate of donors
Luverne Fire Chief David Van Batavia (left) and Rock County Sheriff Matthew Sorenson are pictured at the annual Heroes Behind the Badges blood drive Monday at Sanford Luverne.
Middle school students attend Young Writers Conference in Marshall
More than 30 Luverne Middle School students joined roughly 300 students in 17 districts from across southwest Minnesota last week for the annual Young Writers Conference in Marshall.
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October 01, 2025Lyle Rollag (above) combines wet corn for livestock feed Sunday afternoon in Beaver Creek Township and (at left) Dick Kramer combines soybeans in Rose Dell Township Friday afternoon. “Soybean yields have been impressive across the area,” according to Lucas Peters with Professional Ag Marketing, Luverne. “Consistent yields are a talking point this year as we avoided the excessive rainfall events…
By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025The Luverne Area Chamber and the Convention and Visitors Bureau recently announced the winners of the July-August CVB Photo Contest. “Special thanks to all of you for entering the contest,” said Chamber Director Kenzi Klein. The winners are: •Kelly Doyle who had three winning images, “Bergamot,” “Bison Stare” and “Cliffline Pano.” •Heather Johnson with “Bird’s Eye View.” •Steven Baatz with…- October 01, 2025Minnesota deer hunters can use an online field log (mndnr.gov/mammals/deer/management/hunter-field-log.html) to report wildlife they see while hunting. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources uses the information to supplement its model-generated population estimates, which are important tools for managing wildlife. Using a mobile device or desktop computer, deer hunters can enter…
By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025Luverne hosted the 74th Tri-State Band Festival Saturday with 16 bands participating in the parade and field events. “On behalf of the Tri-State Band Festival Committee, we would like to thank all the amazing band students, directors and supporters who joined us,” said Chamber Director Kenzi Klein. “We were honored to have these incredible performers in our community. Host bands are Luverne…
September 24, 2025- By Lori SorensonSeptember 24, 2025Luverne will host the 74th Tri-State Band Festival Saturday, Sept. 27, with 16 bands participating in the parade and field events. Parade competition begins at 9:30 a.m. on Main Street with 12 marching bands performing on the parade route. No bleachers will be provided this year, so parade goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Field competition among eight bands begins at 12:30 p.m.…
September 24, 2025Roughly 250 people circled the Luverne City Park Saturday morning for the fifth annual Out of the Darkness Suicide Walk. This year organizers centered around a theme of hope, according to Angela Nolz, who helped organize the event with a team of volunteers and sponsors. “Hope is what brings us together today — hope for healing, hope for understanding and hope for a future where no one walks…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 24, 2025A final radio call will be made for retiring Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge on Tuesday, Sept. 30. After 34 years on the job, Verbrugge announced in April he would retire at the end of September. “I have struggled with this decision, but I know in my heart that it is time for me to step away while things are in excellent condition,” he told county commissioners April 22. “I will truly miss…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 24, 2025This summer the Rock County Star Herald’s video production service, Star Media, earned a prestigious national award through Editor and Publisher Magazine. The award, Media that Matters, “spotlights and celebrates individuals and organizations redefining success in the news publishing industry through innovation in audience engagement, revenue, technology, and journalism,” E&P shared about…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 24, 2025Four Luverne High School graduates and four educators became the newest members of the Luverne Educator and Alumni Halls of Fame Friday afternoon in an induction ceremony in the Luverne Public Schools performing arts center. Alumni included Tim Connell (’67), Dyan Ebert (’86), David Piepgras (’58) and Richard “Dick” Wildung (’39). Educators included Laurin Carroll, Gregg Gropel, Katie Hemme and…
September 24, 2025After more than a week without stoplights at Main Street and Cedar Avenue, motorists in downtown Luverne have been taking turns under the direction of a small, stationary stop sign in the middle of the intersection. According to city officials, hardware at the intersection needed to be replaced after a semitractor-trailer took a corner too close and clipped a pole. Work started a week ago but was…- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 24, 2025Luverne Township supervisors voted unanimously to distinguish a subordinate service district within the township’s boundaries, the first such local township to do so. The district encompasses about 20 acres and 12 residences located on Rowe Drive, east of Luverne. Doug Dooyema is the township clerk and said work on the district started a year ago. “The issue began as the asphalt surface of…
- September 24, 2025ITC Midwest will be conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout its service territory in the coming weeks. The patrols will be sometime during Sept. 22 through Oct. 4, weather permitting. Helicopter patrols provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system owned and operated by ITC Midwest. These patrols are a North American Electrical…
September 24, 2025Luverne High School Homecoming Royalty visited the Kids Rock! Child Care Center Friday morning before settling in for a game of bingo with residents at the Good Samaritan — Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. The students were invited to stop at each location before returning to the high school, where an afternoon pep fest took place. Kids Rock! Director Sara Robinson said the children were in awe…
September 18, 2025Heather Johnson celebrates 8 years at the Star Herald office on September 18. She answered a few questions about her time at the Star Herald. 1. How did your journey with the Star Herald start? My kids were all in school and I was looking to get back into the workforce. I saw the ad for a graphic designer and thought it sounded like a great fit! 2. Can you make a comparison between then and…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 17, 2025Students and staff at Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School won’t move into the new facility until Thanksgiving break. Superintendent Todd Holthaus told H-BC School Board members, staff and students of the delay on Monday. He met with RA Morton construction managers, and discussions placed the 57,400-square-foot building at 90 percent complete by the original Oct. 16 move-in date. “It wasn’t…
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