Rock County is among 21 counties included in a major disaster declaration approved Friday by President Biden.

As the realities of flood damage to crops come into focus, area producers are considering options for soil that was supposed to grow corn and soybeans.

The second annual Carson’s Cause Car and Truck Meet at the Verne-Drive-In attracted more than 120 vehicles and raised $27,000 for local efforts to improve brain health dialogue among elementary students.

Luverne High School world language students and teachers spent 10 days traveling in Spain and Germany from June 17-26.

Rock County Commissioners unanimously approved a $10,000 annual commitment for Luv1LuvAll to help close a financial gap for individuals seeking mental health care.

Rock County residents whose homes received damage due to the recent flood event (June 16 or later) are asked to supply information to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Homeland Security.

Meetings

Eight businesses recently underwent an educational compliance check to ensure clerks were not selling products to anyone under 21 years of age.

A $3 million property tax abatement moved forward June 24 when the Hills-Beaver Creek School Board unanimously passed the resolution.