By Lori Sorenson
May 26, 2015
Visitors to Luverne City Park will notice a change of scenery on the park’s eastern horizon following recent demolition and cleanup of a nearby property.
In March the Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a commercial demolition grant request from the Sterrett family.
The LEDA agreed to give $5,000 toward the demolition of a house and outbuildings on the acreage just east of Luverne…
By Lori Sorenson
May 26, 2015
Despite a soft rain, the annual Memorial Day Eve Candlelight Vigil was observed, fittingly, at the Rock County Memorial Sunday night.
“We debated about the weather, but it just seemed the right place to have a memorial service — right here at the Veterans Memorial,” said Rock County Veterans Services Officer Dave Haugom, who emceed the ceremony.
Chairs, umbrellas and electronic candles were…
May 25, 2015
By Mavis Fodness
May 25, 2015
Each year Minnesota’s American Legion posts and auxiliaries choose one male and one female to participate in the Legion-sponsored Boys and Girls State.
Open to high school juniors, the programs’ primary purpose is to teach how government works, according to the organization’s website. Participants also work on leadership skills and learn about their rights as citizens. Boys and Girls State each…
By Mavis Fodness
May 25, 2015
Thanks to three concerned citizens, nine ducklings are roaming in a safer environment.
On Thursday, May 21, Luverne businessmen Bill Weber and Gene Cragoe were working at their respective offices on Cedar and Main streets.
“I was talking to someone on the phone … I couldn’t believe it,” Cragoe said about his reaction to glancing out the window.
Shortly before 11 a.m. a wood duck hen was waddling…
May 25, 2015
By Mavis Fodness
May 25, 2015
Waterlines at Blue Mounds State Park were being flushed with bleach Tuesday morning as park officials deal with another fecal coliform contamination within its water system.
Park director Chris Ingebretsen said he learned late Thursday afternoon, May 21, that one water tap tested positive for E. coli, the first positive test since the park installed a new, deeper well in November 2014.
Officials…
By Mavis Fodness
May 24, 2015
May 19, 2015
By Mavis Fodness
May 19, 2015
The Rock County 4-H Horse Project participants kicked off their 2015 season Wednesday, May 13, with the first of 11 sessions to help 4-H’ers learn to ride and be eligible to show at this year’s Rock County Fair.
The sessions take place each Wednesday evening from now until July 22. Each of the 42 horse project members is required to attend five sessions in order to participate in the 4-H horse…
By Mavis Fodness
May 19, 2015
With all members present, the Rock County Commissioners finalized funding for the county’s portion of the fiber optic project and upcoming library remodel project.
The commissioners’ unanimous agreement at Tuesday’s meeting concluded the tax abatement discussion that began two weeks ago at the commissioners’ May 5 meeting.
The May 5th meeting began with a tax abatement hearing that sought input…
By Mavis Fodness
May 19, 2015
Rock County Commissioners approved funding for a Rural Water expansion project during their meeting Tuesday, May 19.
The Rural Water Board was awarded a $2.448 million loan and $2.246 grant from the USDA Rural Development to finance the water improvements.
However, because rural water does not have enough in reserves to fund the upfront construction costs before being reimbursed by USDA, the…
By Glenda McGaffee
May 19, 2015
On Monday, May 25, Americans will take a day to remember those who have died in service of our country.
Programs have been planned throughout the county.
The Hills American Legion Post #399 will host a program and speaker beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday at the Legion Hall in Hills.
The program will honor those who gave their lives in service and those who have served or are still serving today.…
By Glenda McGaffee
May 19, 2015
At the Hills City Council meeting Tuesday, May 12, the following building permits were approved:
•Lyle “Bud” De Boer to replace a driveway and construct a storage shed on a cement foundation.
•Kathy Voss to replace a roof with new asphalt shingles on the house only.
•Jim and Amy Susie to install one egress window on the west side of their home.
Tom Houselog, Rock County Land Records director, and…
May 19, 2015
High fashion at Tuff Home
Tuff Home staff dressed for Tacky Tuesday, May 12, to celebrate Nursing Home Week May 10 through May 16. Pictured are (from left) Pat Paulsen, Glenda McGaffee, Shateen Lichter, Dylan Gehrke, Betty Ackerman, Sandy Bush and Carol Gehrke. At right, Tuff Home resident Toots Van Iperen won first prize with her can-can dress at the fashion show Friday, May 15, at the nursing…
By Glenda McGaffee
May 19, 2015
At their regular meeting Monday, May 11, the Hills-Beaver Creek School Board accepted the resignations of part-time custodian Gerald Hamann, effective Friday, May 15, and part-time custodian Alice Brandt, effective Friday, May 22.
The board also approved hiring Sara Wells as kindergarten teacher and Haley Tollefson as half-time Title I Lead Teacher for the 2015-16 school year.
In other business…