Hills-Beaver Creek grad is guest Veterans Day speaker in Hills
Hills-Beaver Creek High School alumnus Wade Blomgren addressed students, staff and members of the public Monday morning as the keynote speaker for the annual H-BC Veterans Day Program.
'Little Shop of Horrors' takes Palace stage Nov. 14-16, 20-23
Green Earth Players (GEP) cast members admit their upcoming “Little Shop of Horrors” might be rated PG-13 compared with the family-friendly productions they typically
Energy companies host 'PowerOn Midwest' open house in Luverne Nov. 5
An open house Friday night at Generations in Luverne offered information for the community about a major transmission line planned in the region.
Blue Mounds to discontinue tipis as camping option due to cultural sensitivities
Tipis will no longer be a camping option at the Blue Mounds State Park after officials opted not to improve or replace the current ones that need maintenance.
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- By Mavis FodnessAugust 29, 2017Rebecca Austin will represent Rock County at the upcoming Minnesota State 4-H Dog Show at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights. Austin earned grand champion honors at the Southwest Minnesota Regional Dog Show Aug. 7 at the Nobles County Fairgrounds in Worthington. She won each of her intermediate division classes. The winning classes included beginner agility and obedience, jumpers I…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 22, 2017A joint venture inviting the public to view the total solar eclipse in Rock County went soggy Monday when thunderstorms rolled into the area and obscured any view of the rare occurrence. Luverne Area Chamber, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Brandenburg Prairie Foundation organized the solar eclipse viewing at Touch the Sky Prairie, located northwest of Luverne. Hosts were initially…
- By LoriAugust 22, 2017To prevent erosion and boost soil health, many Rock County corn and soybean farmers are planting cover crops between growing seasons. The added bonus is higher yields and lower input costs, according to Luverne farmer Tom Fick. “It’s something anybody can do,” he said. “You just need to figure out what your goals are. … Do you want it for extra livestock feed? Do you want the extra nitrogen? Do…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 22, 2017When Luverne’s founding father Philo Hawes decided to relocate his family home to the banks of the Rock River more than 150 years ago, he was following a well-worn path created by the area’s Native Americans. Francis “Bud” Johnston and his wife, Rona, of Flandreau, South Dakota, brought a little of Luverne’s early history to life Saturday when the couple hosted an afternoon rock-carving workshop…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 22, 2017Hardwick’s Jessie Wenzel is not your typical senior citizen. The soon-to-be 87-year-old lives on her own, sews four-square quilts despite suffering from central vision loss and, until earlier this week, lived on the same Denver Township farm for all but six months of her life. Born in Luverne, Wenzel never called any other place home, choosing to live and raise her own family on the farm…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 22, 2017Luverne elementary and middle/high school staff was tested Monday and Tuesday in a series of mock intruder trainings at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. More than 200 school employees participated in ALICE training, a set of proactive strategies that increase chances of survival during an active shooter event. Each participant received a passing grade. “Act or react — there’s no right or…
- August 22, 2017Harold Tilstra demonstrated “Sounds of Strings” at the Hinkly House Thursday night, Aug. 17, playing several different stringed instruments and offering detailed information and history behind each one. Pictured here, Shirley Harrison and Tilstra play a duet, “Amazing Grace,” on the dulcimer. “To my knowledge, it’s the only true American instrument,” Tilstra said about the instrument, which…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 22, 2017Thorstad Companies of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, submitted the low bid of $747,569 for Phase II of the Luverne Loop bike trail work that will begin later this summer. Thorstad was selected Friday during a bid letting in the Rock County Highway Department, which is overseeing the project. They were the lowest out of four bids for the federally funded project. County commissioners approved Thorstad…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 22, 2017Luverne City Council members approved $282,000 in budget amendments for several unplanned 2017 expenses. The amendments were prompted by the acquisition of land for development and by an increased contribution to the Chamber for additional costs associated with 150th Celebration activities. The city purchased parcels at 202 W. Maple for $36,000, 204 N. Freeman for $25,000, 838 W. Main for $133,…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 22, 2017The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is updating its rules for nitrogen application, and nearly half of Rock County’s farmers could be affected. A draft rule has been released, and the public comment period closes Aug. 25. The rule, designed to reduce nitrates in groundwater, has two parts. Part 1 is directed at farm ground in “vulnerable groundwater areas,” defined as areas where nitrates…
- August 22, 2017Interstate 90 from Luverne to Magnolia will be open to four lanes midweek next week (around Aug. 23) and the westbound ramp at Magnolia will open as the concrete repair and shoulder paving is completed. Motorists need to continue to be aware of workers in the area as the project also includes upgrading the lighting system with LED lights at Highway 75 in Luverne and adding a new LED lighting…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 22, 2017Hard-to-fill teaching positions at Luverne Public Schools may receive a salary boost under a proposed hiring strategy. Luverne Superintendent Craig Oftedahl explained that it’s difficult to fill some positions in the district due to lack of candidates. School board members Katie Baustian, Eric Hartman, Colleen Deutsch, Tim Jarchow and Jody Bosch met with Oftedahl in a Thursday evening, Aug. 10,…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 22, 2017More downtown public parking will soon be available, thanks to an agreement between Rick Reed and the city of Luverne. On the agenda at Tuesday night’s council meeting was a resolution allowing the conveyance and recording of subdivided property — in this case, from Reed Motors Inc. to the city of Luverne. According to council discussion, more adequate public parking is needed in the downtown…
- August 22, 2017Motorists are advised to pay close attention on Interstate 90 from the South Dakota border through the Beaver Creek area as traffic changes are made to accommodate the progress on the bridge work. The Travel Information Center at Beaver Creek is now closed for about two months. However, travel information will be provided at the Adrian eastbound rest area during the closure. Traffic will continue…
- By Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota SenatorAugust 15, 2017In Minnesota we understand the importance of a free press. It’s hard to forget in our state — Minnesotans are among the most engaged citizens in the country. Last year we again ranked first in the nation in voter turnout. Minnesotans volunteer at the second highest rate in the country. And we usually look to our local newspapers as the first stop for the information we need. In my house growing…
- August 15, 2017“Our local Rock County Star Herald prints the pulse of the community. In doing so, readers are informed and enlightened on positive and negative impacts of news happening in our area. Thank you to their dedicated reporters and staff that cover a wide variety of activities that demonstrates the engagement of Rock County citizens from youth activities, community events and government actions.” —…
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