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The city of Hardwick is working with DGR Engineering out of Rock Rapids to develop an access road to the seven-acre Scott Addition. Stakes mark the entrance through a tangle of trees that the city will remove to clear the way for access to the future fire hall and the newly purchased commercial and residential tracts by the VanDerBrink family for future businesses and homes. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo
The city of Hardwick is working with DGR Engineering out of Rock Rapids to develop an access road to the seven-acre Scott Addition. Stakes mark the entrance through a tangle of trees that the city will remove to clear the way for access to the future fire hall and the newly purchased commercial and residential tracts by the VanDerBrink family for future businesses and homes. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo

VanDerBrink businesses and family to develop lots in Hardwick

Hardwick City Council members agreed to sell property in the city’s new Scott Addition to Steve and Yvette VanDerBrink, according to action during the council’s regular monthly meeting Oct. 10.

Twisted Farmers Fab, LLC

Last summer a tornado sent a silo through the back wall of Jacob and Amanda Hartz’s shop north of Beaver Creek.

“Things were just a mess,” said Amanda. “It was all twisted.”

City orders owner to raze ruined home in Hardwick

The Hardwick City Council further enforced its nuisance ordinance Oct. 10 with one of two property owners who failed to comply with administrative citations.

Cadet program exposes secondary students to volunteer firefighting

A cadet program with the Hills Area Volunteer Fire Departments is exposing high school students to fire fighting in their community.

MDH updates Beaver Creek wellhead protection plan

Beaver Creek City Council members learned Wednesday night that the community’s drinking water is clean and relatively well protected against contaminants.

Community Events Oct. 19, 2023

Mobile dental clinic Oct. 19

Culligan celebrates new location

Culligan Water of Luverne celebrated the opening of its new location at 321 East Main Street with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday morning.

Support the folks who support our families affected by dementia

Last week families and volunteers “Painted the Prairie Purple” for Dementia Awareness Week, which culminated with a Dementia Walk Saturday in Luverne City Park.

Want to earn money for improving your health? Read Below

Members of the S7 Wellness Group (which includes me) have been challenged this month to get more individuals signed up for our virtual health group.

Everything's not the same when in comes to pumpkins

It’s funny how everything has changed. Some things you thought would never change – yet they did.

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