Hardwick celebrates annual Jubilee Days
Hardwick residents and visitors celebrated the town’s annual Jubilee Days Saturday and Sunday.
Rock County among 21 included in presidential disaster declaration
Rock County is among 21 counties included in a major disaster declaration approved Friday by President Biden.
Local Soil Health experts brainstorm for options as farmers consider next steps for flooded fields
As 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.
Carson's Cause Truck Meet and Classic Car Cruise attracts over 120 and raises $27,000 Saturday
The 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 he
Disaster declared in Rock County
Preliminary estimates are over $2 million in public infrastructure damage as a result of the June 21-22 flood event.
Some areas receive 12+ inches of rain
Multiple rounds of torrential rain in Rock County and the tri-state area created significant flooding over the past week, wreaking havoc on properties and public infrastructure.
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- September 22, 2020LeRoy Austin (left) accepted the official Love the Burger Battle trophy Friday night for his “Forkin’ Good Burger” from Rock-Nobles Beef Ambassador Whitney Elbers. The announcement was by televised video by Rock-Nobles Cattlemen’s Association President Jay Bakken. Eight Rock County restaurants took part in the 2020 event with diners consuming a total of 1,210 burgers from Aug. 17 through Sept. 19…
- September 15, 2020After an unusually dry August, local fields have ripened rapidly and local farmers are responding to conditions with early harvest protocols. Livestock producers started silage chopping over two weeks ago and have now moved on to wet corn. Meanwhile, many soybean fields quickly yellowed and turned to brown under prolonged hot, dry conditions followed by last week’s near freezing temperatures.…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 15, 2020Two Rock County organizations are collaborating to support families whose loved ones are living with dementia. A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota and the local Friends of the Library are sponsoring reminiscence kits now available for checkout from the Rock County Library. Linda Wenzel, the local A.C.E. (Achieve, Connect, Educate) coordinator, and library director Calla Jarvie assembled seven kits,…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 15, 2020Exhibition at the Minnesota State Fair is one of the ultimate goals for area 4-H’ers. But with this year’s in-person state fair canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, 4-H officials turned to technology for a virtual state fair showcase. In Rock County, a qualifying showcase was conducted in person for livestock entries from July 29 to Aug. 1 with virtual judging for static projects. Projects…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 15, 2020A small group of parents representing the junior class at Hills-Beaver Creek High School spent Sunday painting the towns red, white and blue. Seventeen sidewalks and driveways in Hills and Beaver Creek each received a spray-painted H-BC mascot, which is the head of a Patriot “We have a nice drying day,” said Kari Kueter. This is the fourth year for the after-prom fundraiser. For $40, residents…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 15, 2020Early voting opens Friday, Sept. 18, for the Nov. 3 general election, and the Rock County Auditor-Treasurer Office will be busy filling absentee ballot requests. More than 500 registered voters are waiting for the official ballots, slated to arrive in the mail the week of Sept. 28. Auditor-treasurer Ashley Kurtz estimated a week for her office to assemble the ballots with instructions and place…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 15, 2020The Rock County Commissioners postponed action on a preliminary 2021 tax levy until Sept. 22 after discussions stalled during the Sept. 8 meeting. County Administrator Kyle Oldre said the state is projecting a budget shortfall due to spending efforts to lessen the coronavirus pandemic impact in the state. State officials may shift more costs to counties by not allocating all of the promised Local…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 15, 2020For the second year in a row, Luverne’s tax levy could increase by more than 9 percent, according to action at the Sept. 8 City Council meeting. Council members set the proposed 2021 tax levy at $2,298,720, which represents a 9.67 percent increase ($202,596 more than the current levy). The levy amount includes $2,157,000 for the general fund and $141,720 for principal and interest on existing…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 15, 2020The Luverne School Board unanimously approved two-year contracts with the district custodians and the district paraprofessionals at a special meeting Thursday night, Sept. 10. Both contracts are effective from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022. Salary increase percentages are consistent with recently approved teaching staff and other district salaries. For custodial staff, salaries increase 2.6…
- September 15, 2020Rock County Opportunities in Luverne and the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR) are supporting Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week this week, Sept. 13 to 19. The goal is to recognize the accomplishments and contributions made by direct support professionals to the lives of people with disabilities. “Direct support professionals are at the core of our…
- September 15, 2020Rock County 4-H member Whitney Elbers received a $1,000 scholarship on Sept. 7 during the virtual 4-H Auction Scholarship Awards Program. The Minnesota State Fair and the 41st annual Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association Purple Ribbon 4-H Auction were canceled due to the pandemic. However, the 4-H Auction Scholarships were still awarded, due to support of donors. A total of 51 youth leaders…
- September 15, 2020Aug. 24 Worthington (H) 6-1 (W) Aug. 27 at Pipestone 6-1 (W) Aug. 31 Pipestone (H) 7-0 (W) Sept. 3 at Worthington 6-1 (W) Sept. 10 at Marshall 5-2 (W) Sept. 12 at St. James 2-5 (L) Sept. 14 Marshall (H) 4-3 (W) Sept. 17 Redwood (H) 4:30pm Sept. 21 at Redwood…
- September 15, 2020The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and where improvements are needed, specifically at the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency RMA). A selection of 28,000 producers will receive the survey…
- September 15, 2020U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Minnesota Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Joe Martin reminds producers that Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs) are available to help producers through periods of low market prices. MALs and LDPs provide financing and marketing assistance for wheat, feed grains, soybeans and other oilseeds, pulse crops, rice,…
- By Jason BerghorstSeptember 08, 2020Friday nights aren’t quite the same this fall in Rock County and throughout Minnesota, due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic In early August, the Minnesota State High School League’s (MSHSL) governing board voted to delay the high school football and volleyball seasons until Spring 2021. Other fall sports offered at Luverne High School, including cross country and tennis, were allowed to…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 08, 2020Transportation director Brad Goembel wanted Tuesday’s first day of school to be as close to business as usual as possible for Luverne students. As usual, on the weekend before the start of school, each of the district’s 17 drivers phoned families on their routes. They inquired about which children from each family needed rides to and from school. They also gave families a time schedule that won’t…
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