St. Catherine Catholic Church
203 E. Brown St., Luverne
St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org
Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor
Sundays 8:30 a.m. Mass. Public Mass will be celebrated at FULL capacity in the church. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information.
 
Luverne Christian Reformed Church
605 N. Estey St., Luverne
Office Ph. 283-8482; Prayer Line Ph. 449-5982
www.luvernecrc.com — office@luvernecrc.com
Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 6:30 p.m. Evening worship service. We are streaming Sunday services live on YouTube at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Send him a friend request if you’re not connected. You may also visit our website for delayed broadcasts. Also our services are on local cable TV at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. In all circumstances, may we joyfully declare: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 124:8.
 
First Baptist Church
103 N. Jackson St., P.O. Box 975, Luverne
Ph. 283-4091; email: fbcluv@iw.net — www.fbcluverne.org
Walt Moser, Pastor
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. In-person worship service. Service is also on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m.
 
Grace Lutheran Church
500 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4431; www.graceluverne.org — graceluverne@iw.net
Ann Zastrow, Pastor
Dave Christenson, Interim Pastor
Thursday, June 16: 7:30 a.m. Mom’s Summer Bible Study at Wildflowers. No Missions in Action. 5 p.m. Light supper for VBS kids. 6-8 p.m. Vacation Bible School. 7:30 p.m. VBS program. Sunday, June 19: 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion. 5 p.m. Evening Worship Service with Holy Communion. Monday, June 20: Grace Notes deadline. Tuesday, June 21: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. 6:45 p.m. Ministry meetings. 8 p.m. PPC meeting. Wednesday, June 22: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible study. Online, TV and Radio Worship options are available. Online: Sundays 9 a.m. on the church website www.graceluverne.org, click Worship tab or go directly to our Facebook page at Grace Lutheran ELCA, Luverne. TV: Vast Channel 3 will air our worship service Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. Radio: KQAD-AM Radio will air our worship service on Sundays at 8:15 a.m.
 
Bethany Lutheran Church
720 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4571 or 605-215-9834
Andrew Palmquist, Pastor
Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Worship service; worship online as well (at els.org). Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Zoom Bible study. See our Facebook page, Bethany Lutheran Church (Luverne) for other classes and events.
 
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org
Friday, June 17: 6:3o a.m. Community Men’s Bible study. Sunday, June 19: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion. Tuesday, June 21: 12 p.m. Staff meeting. Services are also broadcast on Vast Channel 3 on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. DVD’s available upon request. To stay up to date on announcements, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @arcluverne.
 
Rock River Community Church
1075 110th Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-9070; email: info@rockrivercommunity.church
Bob Junak, Pastor
Come as you are—Sundays @ 10 a.m.: Main Service. Kids church age 3-6th grade—Nursery. Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Midweek Service—Kids age 3-6th grade.
 
United Methodist Church
109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4529
Wednesday, June 15: 7-8:15 p.m. VBS. 8 p.m. AA meeting. Saturday, June 18: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, June 19: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school. Worship service with Holy Communion. 4:30 p.m. Genesis/Revelation Bible Study. Monday, June 20: Messenger deadline. Tuesday, June 21: 10:30 a.m. Shut-in visit. 6 p.m. Trustee meeting. 6:30 p.m. Church Council meeting. Wednesday, June 22: 5:30 p.m. Community Meal. 7-8:15 p.m. Vacation Bible School. 8 p.m. AA Meeting. Live streamed on Facebook and radio.
 
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787; email: Firstpc@iw.net
Wednesday, June 15: Presbyterian Women Circles—9:15 a.m. Morning circle. 1:30 p.m. Afternoon circle. Sunday, June 19: 9:30 a.m. Worship service. In-person Worship service and live on Facebook. Our Facebook page can be found under First Presbyterian Church of Luverne. We are also on the local Luverne cable station at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Thursdays.
 
St. John Lutheran Church
803 N. Cedar St., Luverne
Ph. 283-2316; email: stjohn@iw.net
www.stjohnlutheranluverne.org
Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, Pastor
Saturday, June 18: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service. Sunday, June 19: 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; Adult Bible Study. Wednesday, June 16: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study. Services will be available on the Vast Channel 3 Sunday and online at the city website, cityofluverne.org.
 
Living Rock Church
500 E. Main St., Luverne
Ph. 449-0057; www.livingrockswmn.org
Billy Skaggs, Pastor
 
New Life Celebration Church
101 W. Maple, Luverne
Ph. (605) 368-1924; email: newlifecelebration@gmail.com
Food mission every third Thursday.
 
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 E. 2nd St., P.O. Box 36, Hardwick
Ph. (507) 669-2855; zionoffice@alliancecom.net
Jesse Baker, Pastor
Sunday, June 19: 9 a.m. Worship service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Bible study. Worship service on Luverne cable at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday and Friday.
 
Ben Clare United Methodist Church
26762 Ben Clare Ave., Valley Springs, S.D.
igtwlb@WOW.net
Bill Bates, Pastor
 
First Lutheran Church
300 Maple St., Valley Springs, S.D.
Ph. (605) 757-6662
Mark Eliason, Pastor
Sunday, June 19: 10:30 a.m. Joint Worship at First Lutheran. Tuesday, June 21: First Lutheran council meeting. Worship will be streamed live on Facebook Video worship via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHdQwVxFcU4
 
Palisade Lutheran Church
211 121st St., Garretson, S.D.
Ph. (507) 597-6257 — firstpalisade@alliancecom.net
Mark Eliason, Pastor
Sunday, June 19: 10 a.m. Joint worship at First Lutheran. Worship will be streamed live on Facebook. Video worship via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHdQwVxFcU4
 
First Presbyterian Church
201 S. 3rd St., P.O Box 73, Beaver Creek
Ph. 507-935-5025
email: lori.firstpres@gmail.com
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Session meeting.
 
Magnolia United Methodist Church
501 E. Luverne St., Magnolia
Ph. 605-215-3429
email: magnoliamnumc@gmail.com
Nancy Manning, Pastor
Sunday, 9 a.m., in-person with livestream available on the church’s Facebook site.
 
Steen Reformed Church
112 W. Church Ave., Steen
Ph. 855-2336
Jeremy Wiersema, Pastor
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship service in-person with livestream available on Facebook and YouTube. Radio worship on KQAD Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
 
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
112 N. Main St., Hills
Ph. 962-3270 / bethlehemofhills@gmail.com
Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Chapel. 10 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. 9 a.m. Sunday School. 7-8:30 p.m. Youth group meets. Worship will be streamed live to Facebook at Bethlehem of Hills. You can find more info on our website blchills.org. Tuesdays: 2 p.m. Tuff Home Bible study. 3:30 p.m. Tuff Village Bible study. Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Quilting. 6 p.m. Confirmation. 7 p.m. Social/dessert time. 7:15 p.m. Wednesday night worship service.
 
Hills United Reformed Church
410 S. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Alan Camarigg, Pastor

Isaiah 11:10 NIV
“10 In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting-place will be glorious.”
Jesus is the Root of Jesse, the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. From him all things were created and came into being. This time of the year we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, and now Holy Trinity Sunday, where we witness the love of God coming to us through the Holy Spirit.
The root of a faith family is an important part of who we are as a community. Those gathered around each other as a family care for each other, offer help, love, and a way to share what we have received.
As a faith family, the roots at Bethlehem Lutheran in Hills are 150 years deep. Our community comes from long lines of people who have stood up for each other and continue to support each other by worshiping together, supporting different programs that provide for the needs of others, and doing what Jesus would do!
It is not enough to claim you are a Christian with words. You need to back those words up with action.
James 2:14-17 NIV “14 What good is it, my brothers, and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
As we gather for celebrations this summer, let us remember that we come from deep roots, the root of Jesse. Let that root spring up in us as hope eternal. Remember where you have come from, remember those who came before you and made life easier for you. Renew your commitment to your faith family, be there for others, support others and use your God-given gifts to the best of your ability. Rejoice that you have a place to call home where the love of God still thrives! Be fearless in your desire to make life better for those around you, and thank God every single day for all that you have; rejoice and celebrate all that you have been given!
Be the shining star for others. Follow the example of James and care for your brothers and sisters, whoever they may be!

Luverne School District seeks quotes for vehicle fuels
REQUEST FOR QUOTES
 LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
Notice is hereby given that quotes for vehicle fuels will be received until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022, 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.
Reva Sehr, Clerk
(06-16, 06-23, 06-30, 07-07)

Luverne Mayor Pat Baustian is seeking election to the Minnesota House of Representatives.
He announced his candidacy for the District 21A seat after filing Tuesday, May 31, just before the 5 p.m. deadline.
Baustian is running on the DFL ticket, challenging Republican incumbent Joe Schomacker of Luverne in the November 2022 general election.
If elected, Mayor Baustian would be required to give up his elected position in Luverne in order to accept a seat in the House of Representatives.
He said he waited until the last minute to file because it took him that long to decide if he’d do it.
“I’ve had a ground swell of supporters in the entire District 21A encouraging me to run because of the lack of any accomplishments at the state level and knowing that I like to take on issues and get things done,” Baustian said.
No other DFL candidates filed, and Baustian’s 20-year background in government leadership would qualify him for a seat in the House of Representatives.
He’s been Luverne mayor for 12 years, now 2 ½ years into his current term, and he was previously elected to two four-year terms on the council.
Chief Master Sgt. Baustian retired in January 2020 from his 32-year career in the South Dakota Air National Guard where he was IT manager in the 114 Communications Flight.
 
Weber challenged for Senate seat
The Minnesota District 21 State Senate seat is open for election, and incumbent Bill Weber will face challenger Brad Hutchinson, Mountain Lake, also a Republican, in a race for that seat.
 
Race in Ward 2
In city of Luverne elections, incumbent Kevin Aaker will face challenger Merlin Kracht in a race for the Ward 2 seat on the Luverne City Council.
“I am running for City Council to address the needs of the people of Luverne, instead of the wants of city government.”
Kracht is a longtime Luverne businessman, operating his Mert’s Repair shop in the city’s industrial park.
 
No other contests
According to Rock County Auditor Ashley Kurtz, all city and county incumbent candidates have filed for re-election.
Ward 1 Luverne City Council member Caroline Thorson is running unopposed for election to another term.
Because of redistricting, all county commission seats are up for election. They are Gary Overgaard in District 1, Stan Williamson in District 2, Greg Burger in District 3, Sherri Thompson in District 4 and Jody Reisch in District 5.
The offices of Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge and Rock County Attorney Jeff Haubrich are up for election this fall, and both have filed for re-election.
Jim Veldkamp filed for Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, and Josh Ossefoort filed for the SWCD 2 seat.
There is a second candidate filing period, Aug. 2-16, for all other cities, townships and school districts that hold elections in November.

Large crowds gathered on the sidewalks and curbs of Luverne’s Main Street Saturday morning for the 38th Annual Buffalo Days Parade, which boasted more than 45 entries and more than enough candy to go around. The fun continued into the afternoon with the Buffalo Days Expo at the Courthouse Square, a change in recent years from the traditional Arts in the Park at the city park, which is less accessible for vendors and visitors. Happy smiles and brightly colored parade entries and expo vendors more than offset dark clouds and intermittent sprinkles that persisted through the Buffalo Days weekend. The only event affected by weather was Tales from the Graves, which moved indoors Sunday from the Maplewood Cemetery to the Downtown History Center, which may become the venue for future Tales, due to its accessibility and appropriate historic backdrop.
Intermittent sprinkles weren’t enough to dampen the festive atmosphere of Friday Night’s Classic Car Cruise-In, the official start to Luverne’s Buffalo Days Celebration weekend. More than 200 auto enthusiasts participated and hundreds more came downtown to appreciate the classic, collectible and unique automobiles and to enjoy live music, outdoor dining and other festivities.

Schwartz Family LLC 
applies for 
livestock feedlot permit
Notification Requirements
MINNESOTA RULE 7020.2000, SUBP. 4
notice of application foR 
livestock feedlot permit
Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, and Rock County’s feedlot ordinance, that Schwartz Family LLC has made an application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency / County of Rock for a permit to build a new feedlot.
The new feedlot will be in the NW 1/4 of Section 25 Vienna Township, Rock County, Minnesota. The proposed new barn will be a 122’ x 224’ total confinement facility with an 8’ deep below barn concrete manure storage area with 12 months of storage. The proposed barn will hold a total of 3,330 head of finishing swine weighing between 55-300 pounds for a total of 999 animal units. The total number of animal units after construction will be 999 animal units.
This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot, as required by Minnesota State Law.
 
Schwartz Family LLC
32296 190th St 
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(06-09)

ISD #2184 School Board
meets April 28 
MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF 
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184, 
ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA  
A regular meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in the District Office on April 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Eric Hartman, Reva Sehr, Jeff Stratton, and David Wrigg. Absent: Katie Baustian, Jodi Bosch, and Tim Jarchow. Also present: Craig Oftedahl, Jason Phelps, Ryan Johnson, Ann Rigney, Tyler Reisch, Brooklyn VerSteeg, and Mavis Fodness – Rock County Star Herald.
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion made by Sehr, second by Wrigg, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to approve the minutes of the March 24, 2022, school board meeting as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2022, school board meeting as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to accept the following donations:
C & B Operations – contribution to new lift in Industrial Tech area
Professional Ag Marketing – $1,000 donation to the Robotics Team
Sandy Klein - $1,250 donation to the Boys and Girls Golf Teams
Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the school district bills with the School Board. Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to pay the school district and student activity bills as presented in the amount of $788,189.97; and payroll in the amount of $1,110,953.06; for a total of $1,899,143.03. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Wrigg, to receive the Student Activity report showing the balances as of March 31, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to accept the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health and Hospitalization Insurance rates as presented effective July 1, 2022. This reflects an 8% increase. Motion unanimously carried.  
Motion by Sehr, second by Stratton, to approve the extended summer contracts as presented for Special Education services, technology, reading and math enrichment, agriculture and band. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to approve the request from Wade Hiller, Technology Coordinator, to hire a Summer Technology Support person to work 30 hours per week for approximately 10 weeks. Motion unanimously carried.
Discussion was held regarding the scheduled May 12 School Board work session. Superintendent Oftedahl will be out of town. Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to cancel the May 12 work session. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to accept the resignation of Bailey Cowell as Assistant Baseball Coach effective May 5, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Wrigg, to approve a medical leave of absence request from Aaron Perkins, Chemistry/Physics teacher, beginning April 28, 2022, for the remainder of the school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to approve the hiring of Megan MacCormack as long-term substitute teacher for Aaron Perkins beginning April 28, 2022, for the remainder of the school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Peyten Elbers as Elementary teacher for a salary of $43,727.00 to begin with the 2022-2023 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Matt Fodness as Agriculture teacher and FFA advisor for a salary of $45,276.00 to begin with the 2022-2023 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Sara Weber as English Language Learner teacher for a salary of $64,477.00 to begin with the 2022-2023 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to accept the retirement of Nyla Sohl, Paraprofessional, effective May 27, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to approve a maternity leave request from Kellsie Rivas, Paraprofessional, beginning April 25 for the remainder of the school year. Motion unanimously carried.  
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to accept the resignation of Lucas Larson, Social Studies teacher and Boys Tennis Head coach, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Stratton, to accept the resignation of Travis Bullerman as Middle School Football coach effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Sehr, to approve a request from Southwest Minnesota State University for Sarah Spieker to complete 12 weeks of student teaching with Amy Sahly, High School English teacher, beginning August 29, 2022.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to approve the hiring of Tami Bergman as Middle/High School Administrative Assistant effective May 16, 2022.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to accept the retirement of Deb Ward, Special Education teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to accept the retirement of Rod Rosin, Custodian, effective July 29, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Committee reports were given. Member Wrigg reported on the Elementary Counselor Advisory Committee meeting. 
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: April 28, 2022 Reva Sehr, Clerk
(06-09)