World's largest nutcracker dedicated
The World’s Largest Nutcracker, “Verne,” was dedicated and named Saturday morning with a ribbon-cutting celebration at the nutcracker’s base on South Highway 75 in Luverne.
'On Golden Pond' coming to Luverne's Palace Theater July 24
A classic play centered on the complex relationships of families, the realities of aging and finding acceptance and reconciliation is coming to the Palace Theater in Luverne.
What should we do about e-scooters?
Luverne recently launched a civic assembly group for residents to help shape local decisions about electric scooters.
Luverne's Bull Pen Sports Bar and Grill featured on America's Best Restaurants
The Bull Pen Sports Bar and Grill in Luverne will host national media and marketing company America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) for an on-site visit next month as part of an upcoming ABR Roadshow.
This young pro became a licensed operator at age 18
Ryker Johnson became one of Minnesota’s youngest wastewater operators when he earned his Class D license at age 18.
Wiener dogs highlight Luverne's Hot Dog Night
Dozens of wiener dogs and their proud human companions gathered in Luverne Thursday night for the 23rd annual Wiener Dog Races and 18th annual Wiener Dog Beauty Contest.
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- By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2018Luverne City Council members took action on another step in the process of building the new $4 million electrical substation in the industrial park. After a May 17 bid letting, the council at its May 22 meeting awarded the general contractor work to Highmark Erectors from Black Hawk, South Dakota, who submitted the low bid of $1,408,216. City engineers with DGR are reportedly familiar with work…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2018The city of Hardwick conducted its annual Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting Wednesday night, May 2. No members of the public attended the meeting to discuss the 2018 valuation of properties. County Land Records Director Tom Houselog said the small cities in Rock County increased at the same 5 to 5.5 percent level based on a five-year assessment history. Acreage values also increased 5 to…
- By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2018The next show at Lord Grizzly Gallery in Luverne will feature the work of 22 high school artists from southwest Minnesota and South Dakota. The June show is entitled “Foot in the Door,” because the intent is to support new artists, according to gallery owners and curators Cody and Nicole Henrichs. “As a professional gallery, we value arts exhibition and education above all else,” Cody Henrichs…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2018Record-breaking heat descended on the area for Memorial Day weekend prompting this Angus cow south of Hardwick to seek a way to stay cool. Temperatures reached the 90s across the region with reports of areas reaching 100. According to the National Weather Service, Luverne’s Quentin Aanenson Field reached 99 degrees on Sunday, breaking the previous record high of 93 set in 1969. Worthington…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2018A new location, a new day and new honorary chairpersons will greet those who attend this year’s Rock County Relay for Life event in Luverne next week. Scheduled for Thursday, June 7, the event begins with the 5:30 p.m. supper and the 7 p.m. opening ceremonies in the Luverne Elementary School. With an indoor location, organizers won’t worry about weather conditions. Scott Wessels has been on the…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2018Four Rock County tax-forfeited properties were sold at an informal auction Wednesday morning, May 23, and all four properties found new owners. A dozen people gathered in the commissioners’ room of the Rock County Courthouse in Luverne with auditor-treasurer Ashley Kurtz, who conducted the auction. Kurtz outlined conditions of the sale and reminded those in attendance of other taxes and fees…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 29, 2018The Star Herald invited Korean War veterans living in Rock County to gather for a commemorative picture Friday morning, May 18. Twenty-two veterans met at the grounds of the Rock County Courthouse including (front, left) Norm Ykema, John Hup, Russell Wenzel, Harold Kindt, Bob Lange, George Heronimus, (second) Leon Siebenahler, Jim Harner, Wayne Van Wyhe, Delbert Elbers, (back) Wayne Biever, Alvin…
- By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2018The 34th Annual Buffalo Days celebration is set for this weekend in Luverne where a full slate of events and activities are set to unfold Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5. “It’s a good start to the summer,” said Luverne Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere. She said a big draw to the annual event this year will be the Luverne Baseball Association’s tournament games, which so far have 47…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017Sierra Schmuck and Mark Robinson were crowned LHS 2017 Homecoming queen and king at ceremonies Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, in the Luverne High School gymnasium. Schmuck is the daughter of Cory Schmuck and JoDee Haubrich, both of Luverne. Robinson is the son of Wayne and Ann Robinson, also of Luverne. Class of 1967 royalty crown new king and queen The Luverne High School 2017 Homecoming royalty…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017The Schoneman County Park picnic shelter will receive some needed attention this fall, according to action taken by Rock County Commissioners Oct. 3. County Engineer Mark Sehr brought three proposals to the board for their consideration at their Tuesday morning meeting. Two of the plans propose replacing the entire open-air structure with new materials, while a less expensive proposal replaces…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 10, 2017Mark and Amy Van Essen have purchased the former Creeger building on East Main Street where they’ll move their business, Tyana’s Boutique, from its current location in the new Mall on Main. The couple will renovate the building’s façade with help from the city’s Historic Façade Improvement Program. Luverne Economic Development Authority members approved the Van Essen application for funds at…
- October 10, 2017Luverne Fire Department member James Rahm talks to day care children in the Luverne Fire Hall Tuesday morning. He showed them what he wears to go into a burning structure, and he specifically pointed out how scary he looks and sounds when he is wearing his full protective gear. He told them to not be afraid, but many of the little ones were scared of Rahm after he put on his breathing apparatus.…
- October 10, 2017Rock County farmer Jared Pap has won the opportunity to direct a $2,500 dollar donation to Luverne Elementary School from Monsanto’s program, America’s Farmers Grow Communities. Luverne Elementary will use the funds to create a flexible seating classroom, a research-based seating system that allows students to physically move while learning in class. The Monsanto funds purchase different seating…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017The Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club partnered with Shopko and the Tracy Area Animal Rescue to host “Paws to Remember Dani” Saturday morning, Oct. 7. “I really wanted to do some kind of a community pride project,” said 4-H’er Mallie Fick, a fifth-grader at Luverne Elementary. “I thought it would be kind of fun to remember Dani.” Daniella Gacke took her life at the age of 13 earlier this year. Fick and…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 10, 2017Luverne district residents will vote Nov. 7 on a $23 million bond referendum for school building upgrades and improvements. While property owners study its impact on their taxes, students are studying the referendum as a class project in their high school government class. Teacher Dave Rysdam said it’s the perfect opportunity to apply a real-world local case to a local government assignment. “It…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017A public hearing is set for Tuesday, Oct. 17, for the county to consider adopting a local ordinance to enforce the state’s new buffer law. The hearing begins at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Rock County Courthouse. Commissioners will take comments as well as act on the proposal outlining the implementation and enforcement of the state’s riparian protection requirements. The buffer law,…
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