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.
News
- By Lori SorensonNovember 09, 2021The city of Luverne and Rock County Rural Water are committing to more water from the Lewis & Clark Regional Water system. The City Council and the County Board considered the opportunity at their respective meetings and agreed to commit to the added capacity. For Luverne, it will increase the city’s access to the system by more than 50 percent. The city is currently contracted for 821,000…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 09, 2021Voters in the Hills-Beaver Creek School District supported two questions on a ballot in the Nov. 2 special election. The first question asked voters to renew the current $897.15 per pupil operating levy for the next 10 years. The question passed with 210 (80.77 percent) voting in favor and 50 (19.23 percent) against. The second question asked for an annual inflationary increase to the current…
- November 09, 2021Wade Sand (left), representing Missouri River Energy Service, and Mayor Pat Baustian (right) present a rebate check in the amount of $46,122.66 to Luverne School District representatives Eric Hartman (board chair) and Craig Oftedahl (superintendent). The rebate check, presented during the Oct. 26 Luverne City Council meeting at City Hall, is offered through MRES Bright Energy Solutions…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 09, 2021A Luverne man is facing felony charges in connection with medications stolen from the Sanford Luverne ambulance. According to the complaint filed in Rock County District Court Nov. 3, ambulance director Harlan VandeKieft called the Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 2 to report narcotics and syringes were missing from the ambulance. Video camera footage showed the defendant, Jeffery William Cook, 34, of…
- November 09, 2021The Luverne Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau recently announced the winners of the second half of the 2021 CVB Photo Contest. ADULT WINNERS LANDSCAPE: Bench on Path – Jim Klosterbuer Early Rock County Morning – Pat Baustian Quarry Top View – Kelly Doyle Sun Kissed Rocks – Kelly Doyle Frosty Morning – Kristin Suhr YOUTH WINNERS LANDSCAPE: Flowers & Sun – Brooke Hubbard Protective…
- November 09, 2021Luverne Community Education thrives on the sharing of talents, interests and information from all members of the community. Those who have taught classes through Community Education in the past are appreciated. Also, sharing ideas for new classes or names of potential instructors is much appreciated. •To share a new class idea to offer or request a particular class, email li.nath@isd2184.net or…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 02, 2021More than 1,000 people flooded downtown Luverne this Monday night for the return of Trunk 'N Treat, the Chamber's ninth annual Halloween get-together for the community. Last year, the pandemic prevented the downtown activity, which moved to the school campus as a drive-through “Street of Treats” event. On Monday for the 2021 Trunk ‘N Treat, 48 businesses and organizations set up…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 02, 2021A new barbershop is opening soon on North Freeman Avenue in Luverne. Eric Oye recently retired from a 25-year career in the Minnesota Army National Guard and graduated Oct. 29 from the Minnesota School of Barbering in St. Paul. He’s opening Honor Barber Shop, a nod to his military background, in the building just north of Rock County Eye Clinic. “Eric has shown people his passion and commitment…
- By Dan Ellingson, For the Star HeraldNovember 02, 2021On a sunny Oct. 30 afternoon, the No. 2-seeded Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots hosted the No. 3 Edgerton Flying Dutchmen in a Nine-Man Section 3 Semifinal matchup. After securing a 44-8 victory Saturday, the Patriots earned a ticket to the Section 3 championship game for the fourth time in four years. The game will be Friday, Nov. 5, at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. As in the…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 02, 2021The Green Earth Players return to the stage next week with their performance of “Mamma Mia,” the musical written by Catherine Johnson. “With Covid canceling our Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 shows, we wanted to come back with a real big hit,” said GEP director Shawn Kinsinger. “We also wanted to get new people involved in the production of community theater, and a well-known show brings people out to…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 02, 2021The Christopher Martin Ashby Memorial Trail is more than just a biking and walking trail. The 1.95-mile paved trail is the family’s lasting legacy to the community that has supported them through one of the hardest experiences of their lives. Friday afternoon Barb and Gene Ashby of rural Luverne were surrounded by family, friends and individuals who worked behind the scenes to make the trail a…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 02, 2021The Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne on Tuesday reported 42 positive Covid cases among its residents and staff. That’s up from 36 reported cases last week at the same time a week ago. The facility managed to stay Covid-free during the height of the pandemic, but the current outbreak in the local facility is prompting state attention. Local facility management isn’t allowed to comment on the…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 02, 2021Papik Motors has purchased the Ford dealership in Sibley, Iowa, adding a third Papik location to its Luverne and Rock Rapids dealerships. As of Monday, Nov. 1, Papik Motors purchased Jeddeloh Ford from Larry and Deb Jeddeloh in Sibley, Iowa. “We are really excited about this new adventure and are looking forward to adding another franchise to our dealership’s organization,” Gary Papik said. He…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 02, 2021The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board approved a one-year contract with secondary principal Andrew Kellenberger during their meeting Wednesday night, Oct. 27. Kellenberger received a 3-percent base salary increase and will receive $100,000 for the 2021-22 school year. Five days were added to the one-year contract with Kellenberger to 225 days. He was also designated the district’s World’s Best…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 02, 2021Luverne Public Schools is seeking community input in how it will spend $1.170 million in coronavirus relief in the next three years. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III or ESSER III is targeted for personnel or activities that address learning loss that resulted from the pandemic’s disruption of in-person learning over the past two school years. A portion of the money is also…
- November 02, 2021Luverne Rotary Club members recently donated two new benches to the Nature Explore Classroom on the campus of Luverne Public Schools. The benches, made by FBT Sawmill near Steen, were purchased through a Rotary District 5610 grant and local matching funds. One bench is located near the Free Little Library and the other is under the shade tree located in the Explore area. Pictured are (seated from…
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