Luverne ISD #2184 requests quotes for bakery products
REQUESTS FOR QUOTES
LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Notice is hereby given that quotes for bakery products will be received until 
10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Office of the Superintendent, Luverne
High School, Luverne, Minnesota.
Detailed specifications and information are available at the Office of the
Superintendent of Schools.
The School Board reserves the right to reject any and all quotes and bids and
to waive any technicalities.
David Wrigg
Clerk
(07-13)

Meetings
Battle Plain Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, in the Edgerton Ag conference room.
 
Tour de Donut July 15
The annual Tour de Donut will be Saturday, July 15, at The Lake in Luverne. Start time of the first event is 7 a.m. New this year are 7- or 11-mile tours on the Luverne Loop or the Luverne Loop and Ashby Trail. Register at https://tinyurl.com/donutMN
 
Euphonium music at Plaza July 20
#Luv1LuvAll will host Matthew Dulas, who plays the euphonium, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at The Plaza on East Main Street. Gourmet popcorn and freshments will be served.
 
Suicide prevention info online July 25
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Minnesota Chapter online “Introduction to Suicide Prevention” is from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 25. Register at https://tslmn-0725.attendease.com.
Learn common risk factors for suicide, how to spot warning signs in others and how to keep community members safe.
The online event is paid for with funds raised through the Luverne Out of the Darkness Community Walk. Contact Angela Nolz, angela.nolz@sanfordhealth.org with questions.
 
Mobile dental clinic in Luverne
The mobile dental clinic will be in Luverne on Wednesday, July 26, Thursday, July 27, and Thurs. Aug. 17 at ATLAS of Rock County. (Note the location, use Community Room entrance). This clinic provides dental care for adults and children of all ages. Call 612-746-1530 to schedule an appointment. All forms of insurance accepted. Organized by #Luv1LuvAll's Rock County Oral Health Task Force.
 
Free summer events
Summer crafts and activities, hosted by Rock County Opportunities, provides free activities and fun for all ages at the Plaza on Main from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13.
 Jim Brandenburg’s Touch the Sky Prairie Nature Walk with naturalist Pat Doyscher will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Prairie Waterfall Trail.                         
Zumba Fitness & Fun is a free exercise class hosted by Luverne Aquatic & Fitness at the Plaza on Main from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 17.
Fun at the Beach books, a child reading outreach program, is hosted by Rock County Community Library at the Plaza on Main from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18.
 A Fun Day for Kids, hosted by Quality Printing, will provide free activities and games at the Plaza on Main at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19.
Treats & Treasures is hosted by Luv1LuvAll at the Plaza on Main from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20. A free snack and program info will be provided.
Live music on the Plaza Luverne Street Music is celebrating their 10th anniversary and will provide live music on the Plaza on Main at 5:30 Monday, July 24. Participants are asked to bring a chair.
Senior dance Luverne Aquatics & Fitness will host a senior dance class at the Plaza on Main from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, to promote free exercise thru dance class.
Life on the Prairie The Rock County Historical Society will host a hands-on prairie experience for kids from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Fitzer Barn on the Rock County Fairgrounds. The event is free.
 
Community Ed
Community Education will offer the following classes in the next few weeks. Call 507-283-4724 to register.
Paint and Snack Classes for grades K-4 during the 2022-23 school year are July 17 and Aug. 14. Fee is $33/class.
Cake Decorating Camp for students in grades 3-5 (as attended in the 22-23 school year)is July 18 & 19. Learn to bake and decorate cake from start to finish! Fee is $100. Register by July 13 (Community Ed office closed July 14-28).
Yoga grades 3-5 starts July 24 for four sessions. Fee is $40. Register by July 13 (Community Ed office closed July 14-28).
Missoula Children’s Theatre returns to Luverne on July 31-Aug. 4 for ages Kindergarten (as attended during 22-23 school year) through age 18 to perform in “The Princess and the Pea.” Fee is $35 paid by July 13.
 
Park announces July programs
The Blue Mounds State Park has announced its July programs and events. Contact bluemounds.statepark@state.mn.us or 507-283-6050 with questions or special requests.
Built Like a Bison will be from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Eagle Rock Vista. Big, bold, and beautiful; bison have been roaming the prairies of North America for hundreds of years. Discover what it takes to be built like a bison and thrive on the prairie at this stop-and-go style program.
Storytime on the Plains will be from 5-6 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the bench across from Campground Host. Long before writing and libraries, people have been sharing their culture, history, and values through story telling.  Hear stories that have been shared on the Great Plains for centuries. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Story-lovers of all ages are welcome.
Mammal Mania Nature Cart will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Picnic Area. Bison may be the star of the show, but they are not the only mammal that make their home at the park. All ages welcome!
Magical Monarchs will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 28, at the Amphitheater. The monarch has become a national icon for pollinators across America. From life cycles to a long migration, explore the world of pollinators through the lens of our state butterfly. Bring a chair as seating is limited.
Wetland Wonders will be from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Picnic Area. Home to animals like great blue herons, painted turtles, and beavers; wetlands are more than just a swamp. Discover the wonders of wetlands through eyes of animals big and small and learn why we as humans need these wonderful places. This program is designed for ages 6-12 years old, but all ages are welcome.
Blue Mounds Birding will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Picnic Area. Learn about popular bird species at the park how to identify birds in the wild. We will hike a short half-mile hike to practice new skills. *Bring sun and insect protection as well as good walking shoes. Bring your binoculars if possible. All ages welcome.
 
Library Happenings
For more information about library happenings, call 507-449-5040 or email rockcountystaff@gmail.com.
All Day Savenger Hunts challenges library visitors to find various items. Successful hunters can earn a prize. The last hunt takes place July 25.
Story Time in the Park is at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through July at the following locations.
•July 13, Kolbert Park
•July 20, Veterans Memorial Park
•July 27, Hawkinson Park
Traveling Story Time continues in city or county parks in all the communities outside of Luverne in July. 
•Monday, July 17, 10 a.m. Magnolia; 10:45 a.m., Kanaranzi.
•Wednesday, July 19: 10 a.m., Hardwick; 10:45 a.m., Kenneth.
•Monday, July 24, 10 a.m., Beaver Creek, 10:45 a.m., Hills, 11:30 a.m., Steen.
•Wednesday, July 26, 10 a.m., Magnolia, 10:45 a.m., Kanaranzi.
Plaza Story Time with children’s librarian is at 10 a.m. at the History Center Plaza on Tuesday, July 18.
Arts & Crafts provides an hour of fun for kindergarteners through fifth-graders. The event begins at 3 p.m. each Wednesday through July.
Teens in Action provides a time for children ages 12 to 18 to meet and discuss books, music and movies. Meets each Thursday at 3 p.m. through July.
Books on Tap takes place at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Take 16 in Luverne.
The 50 State Challenge for adults and older teens is currently underway where patrons are encouraged to read a book set in one of each of the 50 states through Jan. 1, 2024.
Summer reading program for youth and adults is currently underway now through Aug. 15. Youth can pick up the “Find Your Voice” reading log to earn prizes for the number of books read. In the adult program, for every five books read, patrons may enter their name to win one of three gift baskets.
Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Take 16 in Luverne. Team registration is at 6 p.m.
 
SAIL classes in Luverne through Sept. 28
New SAIL classes meet from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 11 through Sept. 28 at Generations Event Center in Luverne. The free classes, Stay Active and Independent for Life, improve strength and balance. Call A.C.E. of SWMN manager Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064 or A.C.E. volunteer Corey Ziegler, 507-920-0587.
 
SAIL classes start in Beaver Creek Aug. 7
New SAIL classes meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. every Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 7 through Oct. 25 in the Beaver Creek City Council Meeting Room. The free classes, Stay Active and Independent for Life improve strength and balance. Call A.C.E. of SW MN manager, Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064 or A.C.E. volunteer Nancy Lange, 605-838-5915.
 
Kits available at library
Libraries in the Plum Creek Library System have Storytelling Kits in a wide range of subjects from ABCs to Zoos. Each of the more than 130 kits contains a variety of materials based on the kit’s theme. Some include Wonderbooks, puppets, music CDs and DVDs. Various learning activities can also be found in the kits.
Reminiscence Kits are available featuring various topics such as gardening, pets, baking, sewing, farming and hunting. The kits are designed to use with a loved one experiencing memory loss, encouraging loved ones to open up about activities they once loved in the past.
STEAM kits are also available checkout. Motion, lights, hydropower, robotics and magnets are among the kits.
 
Food Shelf evening hours
The Rock County Food Shelf is open for an additional evening shift from 5 to 6 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. Call Mary at 507-227-5548 or Katie at 507-227-3531.
 
A.C.E. respite care available, volunteers needed
A.C.E. of SW Minnesota (A.C.E.) offers respite care services in Rock County for those needing a break from caring for a loved one.
The respite program offers short-term (1-3 hours), temporary care for families and caregivers by providing a brief period of reprieve from the daily cares they provide to their loved one.
Volunteers provide non-professional supportive services to caregivers to give them time for themselves, relieve their stress and help them remain healthy.
Respite care volunteers are also needed. Trained A.C.E. volunteers provide respite care to family caregivers of adults age 60 and older who are suffering from long-term health conditions.
Contact Linda Wenzel at 507-283-5064 or ace.rock@co.rock.mn.us.

Luverne ISD #2184 requests 
bids for dairy products
REQUEST FOR BIDS
LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
Notice is hereby given that bids will be received until 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Office of the Superintendent, Luverne High School, Luverne, Minnesota, for the furnishing of the following products:
          A. Dairy Products
Detailed specifications and information are available at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.
The School Board reserves the right to reject any and all quotes and bids and to waive any technicalities.
David Wrigg
Clerk
(07-13)

Cement trucks commanded a big presence in the bus garage area of the Luverne School District campus earlier this week when the new driveway and parking was installed on the west edge of the school grounds.
Work continues on the parking lots south of the school campus after Hulstein Excavating of Edgerton milled off the old asphalt surface earlier this summer.
The $819,000 project is expected to be finished in August.
The district is also replacing the school sign on the front lawn along Highway 75. (see the photo and information on page 1)

Mortgage foreclosure sale
set for Aug. 31 
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 3, 2004
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $42,800.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Steven K. Baumgard and Rosalia H. Baumgard, Husband and Wife
MORTGAGEE: First Premier Bank
DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: 
Recorded: March 16, 2004, Rock County Recorder
Document Number: 158299
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE:
And assigned to: Washington Mutual Bank, FA
Dated: March 3, 2004
Recorded: March 16, 2004, Rock County Recorder
Document Number: 158300
And assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Dated: December 23, 2021
Recorded: December 27, 2021, Rock County Recorder
Document Number: 201638
And assigned to: Community Loan Servicing, LLC
Dated: December 23, 2021
Recorded: December 27, 2021, Rock County Recorder
Document Number: 201639
And assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Dated: June 28, 2022
Recorded: June 28, 2022, Rock County Recorder
Document Number: 202740
Transaction Agent: Not Applicable
Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: Not Applicable
Lender/Broker/Mortgage Originator: First Premier Bank
Residential Mortgage Servicer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Rock
Property Address: 109 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Luverne, MN 56156
Tax Parcel ID Number: 20-0855-000
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The S 1/2 of Lot in Block 3 in Kniss 
Park Addition to the City of Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota
AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $31,275.57
THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property;
PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 31, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.
PLACE OF SALE: County Sheriff`s office, in the lobby of the Rock County Law Enforcement Center, 1000 N. Blue Mound Avenue, Luverne, Minnesota
to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.
If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 29, 2024, or the next business day if February 29, 2024, falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE
 
THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 
 
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.
 
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.
 
DATED: July 5, 2023
MORTGAGEE: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
 
Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A.
Attorneys for Mortgagee
7616 Currell Boulevard, Suite 200
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-209-3300
File Number: 050335-F2
(07-13, 07-20, 07-27, 08-03, 08-10, 08-17)

The National Newspaper Association announced winners of the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest this week, and Rock County Star Herald editor Lori Sorenson is among the winning journalists.
She penned the Sept. 22, 2022, editorial, “Suicide note from a grieving mother,” following the Sept. 13, 2022, suicide death of her 21-year-old son, Carson Ehde.
The editorial received second-place honors among weeklies in the national contest that was judged by the Wyoming Press Association.
“This is a stunningly important message for a world of young humans bent on hero worship for those who take their own lives,” judges wrote of Sorenson’s editorial, which thanked supporters but warned of glamorizing suicide victims.
Uvalde Leader-News, Uvalde, Texas, won first place for its editorial, “Delay may be darkest hour ever,” about the Uvalde school shooting on May 24, 2022.
There were 1,312 entries in the National Better Newspaper Editorial Contest and winners were named at papers in 33 states.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced this week the process to send 2.4 million one-time tax rebate payments to Minnesotans.
This rebate was part of the historic 2023 One Minnesota Budget, signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on May 24, 2023.
“This rebate will help millions of Minnesotans pay for everyday expenses such as groceries, school supplies, rent or child care,” said Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart.
“We know it will be very valuable to a lot of people, and we look forward to sending payments out in early fall.”
The rebates amount to:
•$520 for married couples filing a joint return with adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less. 
•$260 for all other individuals with adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less. 
•Another $260 for each dependent claimed on your return, up to three dependents ($780).
Taxpayers will not apply for this rebate payment. The department will use tax year 2021 individual income tax or property tax refund returns to determine eligibility and distribute these tax rebate payments in the early fall.
Eligible recipients who have not changed their address or banking information from what was on their 2021 income tax or property tax refund returns do not need to take any action.
Taxpayers who are eligible for the rebate and need to update their address or bank information should visit a new online portal at taxrebate.mn.gov to update that information before 5 p.m. CST on Friday, July 28, 2023.
There is no application for the one-time tax rebate payment. Only eligible rebate recipients who need to update their information need to use the secure online portal.
When will rebate payments go out? Eligible recipients of the one-time tax rebate can expect to get their rebate payment in the early fall.
Who is eligible for the one-time tax rebate? You are eligible if you meet all of the following requirements:
•You were a Minnesota resident for part or all of 2021.
•You filed one of the following returns by Dec. 31, 2022: 2021 Form M1, Minnesota Individual Income Tax or a 2021 Form M1PR, Homestead Credit Refund (for Homeowners) and Renter’s Property Tax Refund.
•Your 2021 adjusted gross income (line 1 of Form M1 or Form M1PR) was $150,000 or less for married joint filers or $75,000 or less for all other filers.
•You were not claimed as a dependent on someone else's 2021 Minnesota income tax return.
Taxpayers who died before Jan. 1, 2023, are not eligible.
Where can Minnesotans find more information on other tax-related legislation?
The Department of Revenue is reviewing other legislation recently signed into law and is working to update the state tax filing systems to reflect changes made to Minnesota’s tax laws.
For more information on other tax law changes, visit revenue.state.mn.us.

Quiet title action
STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF ROCK                                                          FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case Type: Quiet Title Action
                      Court File: 67-CV-23-145
 
Allen Fick and Dennis Hanson and Bernice Hanson,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
Marlin Fick, Marilyn Doppenberg, and all heirs, known and unknown, of Florence E. Fick
a/k/a Florence Fick, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate,
interest or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein,
                                                Defendants
 
SUMMONS
 
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS.
 
You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Plaintiffs’ attorney an Answer to Complaint, which is filed in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named county, within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service.  If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.  This action involves, affects, or brings in question real property situated in the County of Rock, State of Minnesota, described as follows: 
 
Parcel 1:  The West Two (2) Rods in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) in Section Twenty (20) in Township One Hundred Two (102) North of Range Forty-six (46) West of the 5th P.M., Rock County, Minnesota, except for that portion of said West Two (2) Rods contained within Parcel 2 described below.
 
Parcel 2: A tract of land in the West One-Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section Twenty (20), Township One Hundred Two (102) North, Range Forty-six (46), West of the 5th P.M., described as follows: commencing at the Southeast corner of said Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4), thence going in a Westerly direction on the South side of said Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) 2,311.5 Feet to the point of beginning; thence going in a Northerly direction parallel to the East side of said Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) 663 Feet; thence going in a Westerly direction parallel to the South side of said Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) 328.5 Feet, more or less, to the West line of said Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4); thence going in a Southerly direction along the West line of the subject Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) 663 Feet, more or less, to the Southwest corner of the subject Southeast Quarter; thence going in an Easterly direction along the South line of the subject Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) 328.5 Feet, more or less, to the point 
of beginning, subject to easements, restrictions, and encumbrances, if any. 
 
The object of this action is to remove, terminate and quiet any interest of the defendants to this action and to the real estate described above. 
 
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT NO PERSONAL CLAIM  is made against any of the Defendants.  If any Defendant unreasonably defends the action, the Plaintiffs are requesting an order of the Court directing that said Defendant shall pay full costs to the Plaintiffs.
Civil cases are subject to Alternative Dispute Resolution processes as provided
in Rule 114 of the General Rules of Practice for District Courts. Alternative Dispute
Resolution includes mediation, arbitration, and other processes set forth in the rules. You
may contact the Court Administrator for information about these processes and about
resources available in your area.
The undersigned hereby acknowledges that sanctions may be awarded pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes 549.211.  
 
Dated: June 27, 2023 /s/ Paul A. Vis 
Paul A. Vis, Attorney at Law
130 E. Main
Luverne, MN 56156
507-283-4828, FAX 507-283-9188
Attorney ID No. 297550
(07-13, 07-20, 07-27)

To remind motorists to drive safely, law enforcement partners are participating in a statewide extra speed enforcement and awareness campaign through the end of July. Officers, deputies and troopers will be looking for speeders endangering their own lives and the lives of others.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety coordinates the campaign with funding provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The campaign includes extra patrols and advertising in support of the Toward Zero Deaths traffic safety program.
“The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day have a deadly reputation on Minnesota roads,” said OTS Director Mike Hanson.
“During the first 25 days of the current 100 days, preliminary figures show 46 people have lost their lives in crashes. That’s the highest in that timespan in the last 10 years. Minnesotans can help change this deadly trajectory with smart choices such as slowing down.”
While getting a ticket may be a primary concern when speeding, drivers should worry about far more dangerous consequences:
•In 2022, 129 motorists died in speed-related crashes (preliminary).
•During the 100 deadliest days in the past five years (2018-2022), preliminary numbers show that 231 people lost their lives in speed-related crashes.
•Speed contributed to an average of 85 deaths per year from 2013-2017, but an average of 122 deaths per year from 2018-2022.
Through June 25 this year, preliminary numbers show speed-related deaths are lower so far than the past two years, but even one death is one too many.
Reducing speed reduces chances of a crashes. It gives drivers more vehicle control. It allows drivers to respond more quickly to road situations. It decreases the severity of the impact during a crash.
Motorists should keep a three-second following distance to allow for safe stopping and reaction to other vehicles. It takes more than the length of a football field to stop when traveling at 60 miles per hour.