History of Rock County Poor Farm shared during Passport Series
An audience gathered at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne to learn about the history of Rock County’s Poor Farm on Aug.
'This is not justice for Grant'
It was a crowded and somber courtroom Monday for the sentence hearing of Jayson Delfs, who was convicted of criminal vehicular homicide for the drunk driving crash that killed 47-year-old Grant
Luverne principals to team up for covering middle school
Luverne principals Ryan Johnson and Jason Phelps are getting ready for another school year, but they know that this year it will look a little different.
Celebrate the end of summer at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas this Labor Day weekend
Whether people are looking for a day trip or a full weekend, Minnesota state parks and trails have something everyone can enjoy this Labor Day weekend.
Kids Rock! Child Care director resigns following state inspection
The Kids Rock! Child Care Center in Luverne has a new director following an annual inspection of licensed childcare centers for compliance with state health, safety and education standards.
Sen. Klobuchar tours Kids Rock! Child Care Center Tuesday
U.S. Senator and Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Amy Kchildcare facility in Luverne Tuesday morning, taking time to greet staff members and read children’s books to toddlers.
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By Nicole RonchettiAugust 05, 2026Six honorees were inducted into the Rock County Hall of Fame on Sunday, Aug. 2, with a ceremony celebrating their contributions to their communities and country. The six inductees were Dale Frakes, Hugo Goehle, Marv Helling, Elmer Hovland, Emily Lodine Overgaard and Harrison White. “The hall was established to honor the deep roots and remarkable achievements that define our heritage,” said…
Council approves resolution to advance charter amendment but disapproves of process in getting thereBy Lori SorensonAugust 05, 2026Luverne City Council members took action at their July 28 meeting to advance the charter amendment question to the Nov. 3 general election ballot. They unanimously approved the resolution under statutory obligation, but they unanimously — and vocally — disapproved of the process by which they’d arrived at the point. Just ahead of casting their votes, each council member voiced disappointment…
August 05, 2026As construction work on Highway 75 in Luverne continues, access to the school is changing. Starting on Monday, Aug. 10, drivers will no longer be able to use the Barck Street crossing to access the school. This intersection will be closed for one week. Instead, motorists will have to access the school from the south, using Donaldson Street to Dodge. Work on Highway 75 began earlier this…
August 05, 2026Following are results from the 2026 Rock County Fair Open Class Competition as released to the Star Herald by open class officials. Bucket of Flowers: Best of Show: Arnie Vink Reserve Best of Show: Pat Reverts Champion: June Osborn, Lorena Hoiland Reserve Champion: Jeane Swenson, Mareese Cragoe Baking: Best of Show: Vickie Henderson Reserve Best of show: Heather Johnson Champion: Barb…
August 05, 2026St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne and Zion Lutheran Church of Hardwick joined teamed up to offer vacation Bible school during the week of July 20 for under the theme, “Illumination Station.” A total of 99 children registered for the week, and a team of 50 volunteers led crafts, music, games, lessons and mission projects. The kids raised just over $500 for the Lutheran Association of…
By Lori SorensonAugust 05, 2026Organizers of the September’s Suicide Awareness Month are hoping to “Light the Town Purple” as a show of community support for brain health and suicide prevention. The initiative replaces the annual “Out of the Darkness” walk for suicide prevention awareness, which was a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. “Light the Town Purple,” is a local effort to raise funds…
By Lori SorensonAugust 05, 2026Rock County Fair Board president Lyle Rollag said the board is getting positive feedback about the 2026 event. “We’re really pleased with how everything went,” he said. Because it’s a free fair, there aren’t gate receipts to gauge attendance, but Rollag said grandstand numbers, daily participation and food sales indicated healthy participation. For example, Rock County Dairy Association…
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By Lori SorensonJuly 29, 2026Murder charges were filed Monday against 61-year-old Melvin Leon Frazier who is accused of killing 47-year-old Janelle Lea Carlson in their Luverne residence on July 24. On Tuesday, July 21, he was released from a jail sentence for assaulting Carlson in May. On Friday, he was arrested on charges that he brutally beat and stabbed her that evening. According to the criminal complaint filed…
By Lori SorensonJuly 29, 2026Janelle Carlson died at her home in Luverne on July 24, apparently at the hands of a man she loved and who described her as “his first love.” While her assailant is facing murder charges, Carlson’s family now wants her to be remembered for who she was, not how she died. When asked Monday to describe Carlson, her family eagerly provided a list: Little things made her happy. She loved to walk…
By Nicole RonchettiJuly 29, 2026Critical communication upgrades could soon come to the Rock County 911 dispatch center, but they won’t come without a cost. The county is considering updating its 911 dispatch console, the piece of technology that connects dispatchers to Minnesota’s ARMER system, or Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response. ARMER allows dispatchers and first responders across the state to communicate and…- By Jason BerghorstJuly 29, 2026UPDATED INFORMATION: Two challengers filed to be candidates for the Luverne School Board on July 28, bringing the total number of candidates to five for the four seats to be voted on in November. Sara Bolt and Anita Marden will join incumbents Michael DeBates, Zach Nolz and David Wrigg on the ballot this fall. The top four vote getters will be elected to four year terms. Current board chair…
By Nicole RonchettiJuly 29, 2026Starting this fall, teachers and students in the Hills-Beaver Creek School District will have a new emergency response protocol, one that superintendent Todd Holthaus hopes will be simpler to understand and more versatile. For years, the school district has followed the ALICE model, which stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate. It’s primarily built for active shooter…
By Lori SorensonJuly 29, 2026The Rock County Fair is underway this week with four full days of events and activities at the fairgrounds on South Freeman Avenue in Luverne. Traditional fair favorites — 4-H and Open Class exhibits, horse and livestock shows, midway rides and games, Historical Society buildings and displays and more — are annual draws to the fair. New attractions this year will feature a Friday night cruise-…
July 29, 2026Ken and Phyllis Vos hosted their 19th Annual Tractor Party Friday night, July 24, at their home in Luverne where 245 people of all ages enjoyed a picnic-style meal (with root beer and ice cream) and games for children and grown-ups. Children were invited to “dig for treasures” in a pool of shelled corn, and grown-ups could test their skills with a tractor-vs.-bowling pins challenge. The highlight…
By Lori SorensonJuly 29, 2026The Rock County Historical Society on Sunday will induct six new members into the Rock County Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Committee this spring chose the following six Rock Countians for the honor: Dale Frakes, Hugo Goehle, Marvin Helling, Elmer Hovland, Emily Lodine-Overgaard and Harrison White. White was a Rock County pioneer, served as a lieutenant colonel in the Civil War, was a member…
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