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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- 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.” —…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 15, 2017What would Rock County be like without the Star Herald? Think of all that would be lost — not the least of which would be an official record of our lives. Our archives date back to 1873; we’ve been here nearly as long as our forefathers who settled the prairie 150 years ago. Even in an era of Google and Wikipedia, we have information about Rock County — wars, famines, floods, fires, elections,…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 15, 2017Roughly 120 people learned the basics of rock climbing at the Blue Mounds State Park over the weekend. All eight “I Can Climb!” sessions were filled with participants of all ages from all over the tri-state area. Trained professionals from Vertical Endeavors Guided Adventures, Minneapolis, provided equipment and instruction for climbers. Instructor Tim Cheesebro said the Blue Mounds State Park is…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 15, 2017It’s not immediately evident looking at the exterior of the house, but Luverne Fire Chief David Van Batavia said Jim and Marilyn Van Santen’s home is “significantly damaged.” The house on County Road 6 north of Beaver Creek and west of Luverne caught fire Monday evening and a neighbor reported it around 8 p.m. Van Batavia said the caller reported smoke billowing from the home, and by the time…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 15, 2017Female patients at Sanford Luverne Medical Center will soon have more options for women’s health services with Dr. Nicole Woodley, who starts Aug. 28 (see story on Page 3A). Dr. Woodley, a Luverne native, provides obstetrical and gynecological services and will be the first full-time OB-GYN at the Luverne facility. “She will complement already established obstetrics services provided in Luverne…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 15, 2017Nearly a month after the state’s Driver and Vehicle Services updated its computer mainframe, local residents are still waiting for business to return to normal. “We are at about 20 percent functionality,” said Rock County’s Auditor-Treasurer Ashley Kurtz last week. “With all the different types of transactions, the system needs to be able to process with 100 percent functionality.” The upgrades…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 15, 2017A new manufacturing plant may open for business south of Luverne in 2018 if state funds come through as planned. Under a resolution passed Aug. 8 by the Rock County Commissioners, Midwest Dry Cast is eligible for job creation funds through the Minnesota Department of Economic Development. Midwest Dry Cast is a collaboration of companies that manufacture concrete materials — primarily flooring —…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 15, 2017A different approach and a more focused roadway condition study by Minnesota Department of Transportation officials has propelled U.S. Highway 75 to be included in MnDOT’s 10-year roadway improvement plan. Greg Ous, transportation engineer with District 7 that includes Rock County, presented MnDOT’s newest roadway improvement plan to commissioners at their Aug. 8 meeting. Ous said since the…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 15, 2017Auditions for “Miracle on 34th Street” will be Aug. 27 and 28 in the Green Earth Players community theater building on Edgehill Street in Luverne. Luverne native Bruce Kurtz is directing the performance, which will require three men, two women and one girl, plus another “dozen men or women and many more extras, including children,” he said. Kurtz, who lives in Storm Lake, Iowa, said he stepped up…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 15, 2017A neighborhood in the east central part of town was evacuated Saturday morning after Luverne Street construction crews hit a gas line with a skid loader. According to Luverne Fire Chief Dave Van Batavia, the gas leak was detected around 10 a.m. and a two-block area of residents were evacuated from their homes. Van Batavia described the leak as coming from a "high pressure line," so a…
- August 15, 2017The Luverne Area Community Foundation is excited to announce its Spring 2017 Grant Awards in the amount of $27,526. The following awards were granted: Health care: •Sanford Luverne Medical $6,120 for a transvaginal probe. •Luverne BackPack Program $5,000 for weekend nutrition needs for students. •LIFT/Luverne Farmers Market $2,500 healthy eating program/family education. •Rock County…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 15, 2017Rock County residents can help decide where state water quality dollars should be spent by attending two public meetings next week. The meetings —Tuesday, Aug. 22, and Wednesday, Aug. 23, — are part of the One Watershed-One Plan (1W1P) Initiative for the six-county area that includes Rock County. Informal votes at each of the public meetings will help target and prioritize concerns for a…
- August 15, 2017Important Dates Aug. 31 - CRP Emergency Haying ends Aug. 31 - 2017 Expiring CRP reenrollment deadline Sept. 1 - 2018 NAP Fall-Seeded Annual Crops sales deadline Sept. 1 - 2018 NAP Value Loss Crops sales deadline Sept. 1 - 2018 NAP Controlled Environment Crops sales deadline Sept. 1 - 2018 MPP-Dairy election begins Sept. 4 - FSA Office closed for Labor Day Sept. 10 - CRP Emergency Haying reporting…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 19, 2017Fair-goers can compare judging skills alongside Rock County 4-H’ers next week as the general livestock team practices for the upcoming Minnesota State Fair competition. Today, Thursday, July 27, and Friday, July 28, prior to the swine, sheep, goat and beef shows, participants can view the designated species and mark their judge’s cards prior to the class of animals entering the ring. Those who…
- April 17, 2017Doodling goes to a whole new level as you learn about shading and perspective in Drawing for grades 4-5 on April 20. Master Gardener Tim Olsen will offer information and best practices for growing Blue Ribbon Vegetables on April 20. Both youth and adult will learn the secrets to growing the best vegetables in your own garden in this 3 hour class. Fee is $20. Take a bus trip to the Brookings…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 29, 2017A Sioux Falls man appeared in Rock County District Court Wednesday on felony charges of fleeing a peace officer. According to court documents, South Dakota authorities pursued 25-year-old Jordan Glenn Shannon into Minnesota early Tuesday morning and eventually apprehended him near Rushmore. The complaint states that Rock County deputies were on duty at 2:44 a.m. March 28 when they were alerted to…
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