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 SorensonAugust 16, 2016The day is soon coming when all rural voters in Rock County will cast their ballots by mail. Rock County Auditor Treasurer Ashley Kurtz said that’s the trend for small precincts with low turnout and high costs of hosting elections. Minnesota statute says a town of any size not located in a metropolitan county or a city having fewer than 400 registered voters and not located in a metropolitan…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 16, 2016Sometimes the best ideas come from friends talking over a cup of coffee. Luverne's first annual tractor ride on Friday, Sept. 2, is a good example. According to Rodger Ossenfort, the Luverne Area Chamber is discussing having a tractor ride next year as part of Luverne's 150th Anniversary celebration. One day, while he and Ken Vos were having coffee, the idea to do a trial-run tractor…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 16, 2016The Luverne Loop received a prestigious designation this week as a “regionally significant” trail for 2016. In a statement released Monday, the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission announced the Luverne project made the list of 14 parks and trails to achieve regional designation. “Achieving regional designation shows that the long-term vision for our trail meets a very high…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 16, 2016A recent fire at Magnolia’s campground prompted the Magnolia Fire Department to host a community gathering Aug. 9. According to first-year fire chief Scott Dohlmann, some people were surprised Magnolia had its own fire department, so he hoped Tuesday’s event would be educational for the community. Community members enjoyed grilled hot dogs, chips and a beverage served by the firefighters and…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 16, 2016By Lori Sorenson The city of Luverne’s efforts to remove blighted properties and replace them with development has become increasingly evident in recent months. Luverne’s new business, Computer Clinic, is under construction on the lot north of the Laundry Room on Highway 75 near the Main Street intersection. That lot at one time housed an abandoned, dilapidated property, which the city aquired…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 16, 2016By Lori Sorenson The filing period closed at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, for candidates interested in running for upcoming school board, small cities and some township elections. The Star Herald went to press Tuesday afternoon, but here’s the information as of 3 p.m. School boards In the Luverne School District, one two-year seat and two four-year seats are open for election. Incumbents Shelley…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 16, 2016The Hardwick City Council is considering street improvements on roughly 13 city blocks, and a cost analysis will provide options for how much work can be done for the best price. Meeting in special session Wednesday night, Aug. 10, council members charged Gary Kurth of DGR Engineering, Rock Rapids, Iowa, with completing the study. DGR has worked with Hardwick officials on projects in 1994, 2006…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 16, 2016Luverne School District will pay off its elementary school construction debt in December of 2017, prompting long-range planning for other facility projects. In a Thursday evening workshop school board members listened to experts in school finance and educational facility planning as they decide the district’s next steps. In little more than a year the $12.5 million bond levy to build the…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 16, 2016Violators of Hardwick’s new nuisance ordinance will pay a per-day fine plus assessment costs under an enforcement program adopted last week. Council members, minus Crystal Swenson who was absent, unanimously supported the enforcement program at their Aug. 10 meeting. Under the newly adopted program a fee of $100 per offense per day plus a $75 assessment would be issued to any violator found not…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 16, 2016For the first time in a number of years, passports are now being issued in Luverne. According to Luverne postmaster Alisha Vander Wal, the local post office has been offering the service since June. “We were getting multiple requests a week for passports,” she said. “We knew there was a demand.” People can apply for new passports or renew or replace existing passports, Vander Wal added.…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 16, 2016Conflicting news was given to the Rock County Soil and Water Board of Supervisors Monday morning regarding flood-damaged agricultural properties. Doug Bos, assistant director with the Land Management Office, explained the county would receive an additional $550,000 in flood relief monies to repair damage from the floods of 2014. The amount is in addition to the $1.2 million in flood relief monies…
- August 16, 2016The Luverne Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the winners of the July 2016 Prairie Photo Contest Friday. “The selection process is getting more difficult each month for the panel of judges,” said Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere. The winners for July are Bradley Herreid from Luverne for his photo, “Three Sisters Dramatic Cloud,” and Kelly Doyle from Edina for the photo, “Tall Grass…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 09, 2016Three local races with three or more candidates were narrowed to two candidates each during Tuesday’s primary election. Luverne City Council The first race decided Tuesday night was the three-way contest for the Luverne City Council Ward 1 seat currently held by Esther Frakes, who is not seeking re-election. Seeking her seat on the council are Lennis “Red” Arndt, Larry Lanphere and Daniel Nath…
- August 08, 2016A three-hour public open house took place Aug. 2 at the Rock County Law Enforcement Center. The second annual National Night Out garnered more than 150 visitors and featured several local service and emergency response vehicles on the lawn, allowing the public a close look. Inside the Law Enforcement Center, sheriff’s office personnel conducted tours, and space was provided for organizations to…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 08, 2016Two more downtown businesses have been approved for Luverne’s Historic Façade Improvement Program. The program offers free technical assistance for architectural design services as well as financial assistance in the form of loans and grants. On Monday the Luverne Economic Development Authority approved applications from Luverne Properties LLC, which owns the building leased by W-2 Quality Meats…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 08, 2016Luverne City Council members took action Tuesday night toward redeveloping two lots on Highway 75 currently occupied by Culligan and a condemned house next door. The City is in the process of purchasing the properties in the block north of the stoplights and will ultimately demolish both buildings and prepare the lots for future development. The Culligan Water Conditioning business has leased…
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