Dispatch report
Feb. 18
•Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 409/410, Valley Springs, South Dakota, reported debris on the road.
•Complainant on E. Minnesota Avenue, Steen, reported HRO violation.
•Complainant on E. Main Street reported a subject in lobby.
Feb. 19
•Complainant on 201st Street, Luverne, reported vandalism.
•Complainant on N. Oakley Street reported an act of vandalism.
•Vehicle parked at location on Redbird Road.
Feb. 20
•Complainant on 190th Avenue, Kanaranzi, reported a fire.
•Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported employee/civil issue.
•Complainant on N. Blue Mound Avenue and E. Christenson reported a leaking fire hydrant.
•Complainant on E. Veterans Drive reported a hit and run at location.
•A driving complaint was reported eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 6, Beaver Creek.
Feb. 21
•Complainant on W. Interstate Drive reported theft.
•Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported an accident to property.
•Assistance from another department was provided on N. Elm Street.
•An outage was reported.
•A civil issue was reported at S. McKenzie Street.
•Assistance from another department was provided westbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 4, Beaver Creek.
•Assistance from another department was provided.
Feb. 22
•Complainant on E. Oakland Avenue reported a possible gas leak.
•Deputy assisted MSP eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 7, Beaver Creek.
•Complainant on W. Luverne Street, Magnolia, reported an accident and power outage.
•Complainant on County Highway 4, Luverne, reported identity theft.
Feb. 23
•Complainant requested to speak with deputy about a possible fraud situation.
•Complainant on Highway 23 and 191st Street, Garretson, South Dakota, reported a driving complaint.
•Complainant on N. Kniss Avenue reported a disorderly patient at location.
•Assistance from another department was provided at mile marker 10 on Interstate 90, Luverne.
Feb. 24
•Complainant on W. 1st Street, Mitchell, South Dakota, reported a subject with a Rock County warrant.
•Complainant on E. Crawford and N. McKenzie Street, reported a crash alert was activated.
Feb. 25
•Complainant on E. Lincoln Street reported theft.
•Complainant on E. Church Avenue, Steen, reported threats.
In addition, officers responded to 2 motor vehicle accident, 1 vehicle in ditch, 5 escorts, 12 ambulance runs, 3 paper services, 4 animal complaints, 12 burn permits, 1 gas drive-off, 3 alarms, 2 drug court tests, 9 purchase and carry permits, 1 stalled vehicle, 20 traffic stops, 11 abandoned 911 calls, 1 test, 1 welfare check and 2 follow-ups.

The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 28, 1902.
Money for the Schools
March Appointment of the School Fund Made on a Basis of $1.43 for Each of the 2,281 Scholars in the County
The semi-annual apportionment of public school funds was made by County Auditor C. S. Bruce and Treasurer P. O. Skyberg according to the provisions of the statutes on the 26th of this month. The total fund was $3,274.13, to be apportioned among 2,281 scholars, leaving an indivisible over plus of $12.30, which will be carried over to October, and making the amount actually apportioned $3,261.83. The amount on the account of each scholar is $1.43, which is slightly larger than the usual amount for March. The school fund was secured from “the following sources: State fund, $2,965.30; fines, $305; balance, $3.83; total, $3,274.13. Following is the apportionment in detail: District number 1, 22 pupils, $31.46; number 2, 565 pupils, $807.95; number 3, 11 pupils, $15.73; number 4, 33 pupils, $47.19; number 5, 74 pupils, $105.82; number 6, 22 pupils, $31.46; number 7, 18 pupils $25.74; number 8, 17 pupils, $24.31; number 9, 8 pupils, $11.44; number 10, 31 pupils, $44.33; number 11, 27 pupils, $38.61; number 12, 32 pupils, $45.76; number 13, 26 pupils, $37.18; number 14, 34 pupils, $48.62; number 15, 106 pupils, $151.58; number 16, 36 pupils, $51.48; number 17, 15 pupils, $21.45; number 18, 36 pupils, $51.48; number 19, 21 pupils, $30.03: number 20, 22 pupils, $31.46; number 21, 10 pupils, $14.30;number 22, 22 pupils, $31.46; number 23, 40 pupils, $57.20: number 24, 19 pupils, $27.17; number 25, 27 pupils. $38.61; number 26, 25 pupils, $35.75; number 27, 11 pupils, $15.73; number 28, 13 pupils $18.59; number 29, 12 pupils, $17.16; number 30, 9 pupils. $12.87; number 31, 18 pupils, $25.74; number 32, 8 pupils, $11.44; number 33, 22 pupils, $31.46; number 34, 7 pupils, $10.01; number 35, 30 pupils, $42.90; number 36, 47 pupils, $67.21; number 37, 19 pupils, $27.17; number 38, 13 pupils, $18.59; number 39, 20 pupils, $28.60; number 40, 26 pupils, $37.18; number 41, 23 pupils, $32.89; number 42, 18 pupils, $25.74 number 43, 23 pupils, $32.89; number 44, 29 pupils, $41.47; number 45, 44 pupils. $62.92; number 46, 0 pupils, 8—number 47, 19 pupils, $27.17; number 48, 59 pupils, $84.37; number 49, 15 pupils, $21.45; number 50, 16 pupils, $22.88; number 51, 24 pupils, $34.32; number 52, 14 pupils, $20.02; number 53, 1 pupil, $1.43; number 54, 18 pupils, $25.74; number 55, 26 pupils, $37.18; number 56, 19 pupils, $27.17; number 57, 15 pupils, $21.45; number 58, 29 pupils, $41.47; number 59, 11 pupil, $15.73; number 60, 27 pupils, $38.61; number 61, 22 pupils, $31.46; number 62, 14 pupils, $20.02; number 63, 11 pupils, $15.73; number 64, 21 pupils, $30.03; number 65, 30 pupils, $42.90; number66, 71 pupils, $101.53; number 67, 42 pupils, $60.06; number 68, 22 pupils, $31.46; number 69, 18 pupils, $25.74; number 70, 26 pupils, $37.18; number 71, 20 pupils, $28.60.
         Donations to the Rock County Historical Society can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, 312 E. Main Street, Luverne, MN 56156.
Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net.

Card Shower
Betty Luethje will celebrate her 90th birthday, Thursday, March 3, with a card shower. Greetings may be sent to 220 Oak Drive, Luverne, MN 56156.

LSS meals at Generations
Monday, March 7: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, dinner roll, gelatin with whipped topping.
Activities: A.C.E. of SW MN-Rock Co.: 8:30 a.m. Quilters. 10 a.m. SAIL class.
Tuesday, March 8: Lasagna, California Normandy vegetable, peaches, breadstick, dessert.
Activities: A.C.E. of SW MN-Rock Co.: 12:30 p.m. Hearts; Uno Golf; Pinochle.
Wednesday, March 9: Baked chicken, AuGratin potatoes, carrots, bread, dessert.
Activities: A.C.E. of SW MN-Rock Co.: 10 a.m. SAIL class.
Thursday, March 10: Turkey stuffing casserole, mixed vegetables, sliced apples, bread, dessert.
Half-Price sponsored by Rock County Board of Commissions.
Friday, March 11: Beef chili with beans, romaine salad with dressing, corn bread, blushing pears, cookie.
Activities: Watch for announcements on new Exercise Sessions.
LSS Dining offers well-balanced and affordable meals in a community atmosphere.
Call Lynette Hoiland at 283-9846 to arrange to pick up a dinner or for home-delivered meals.
Gift certificates are available at the meal site or online at www.lssmn.org/nutrition.

SDSU releases Fall 2021 dean’s list
South Dakota State University, Brookings, has released its Fall 2021 dean’s list. To be eligible, students must earn a minimum of a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale with at least 12 graded credits. Students with a 4.0 are indicated with an asterisk after their name.
Hills: Trenton Bass, engineering; Annie Bos, agriculture, foods, environmental science; Luke LaRock*, arts, humanities, social sciences; Dawson Leenderts, agriculture, foods, environmental sciences; McKenna Westphal, nursing; Jax Wysong, natural sciences.
Luverne: Tacey Baustian, nursing; Jarod Berndt, engineering; Colby Crabtree*, Mara Fick, and Tyler Fick, all agriculture, food, and environmental sciences; Jacinda Hustoft*, Jonah Louwagie, both arts humanities, and social sciences; Aric Meinerts*, engineering; Meghan Mollberg, education and human sciences; Nathan Nekali, arts, humanities, social sciences; Melissa Teal*, nursing.
Steen: Alexia Boltjes*, education and human sciences.
Ellsworth: Cody Kramer, engineering; Ashlyn Meester, education and human sciences.
 
Matthiesen on highest honors list at Vermilion CC
Destiny Matthiesen of Luverne was named to the Fall 2021 highest honors list at Vermilion Community College in Ely.  Students named to the highest honors list have attained a GPA of 3.75 for the semester.
 
Gustavus Adolphus names honor students
Anika Gust and Toby Sengvongxay, both of Luverne, were named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2021 semester at Gustavus Adolpus College in St. Peter. To be named, students must earn a 3.7 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.
 
LaRock named to dean’s list at Bethel
Allison LaRock, Hills, was named to the dean’s list at Bethel University, St. Paul, for the Fall 2021 semester. Students must earn a 3.6 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale to be named to the dean’s list.
 
Dinger on U of N dean’s list
Madilyn Dinger, Luverne, was named to the fall semester College of Journalism and Mass Communications dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dinger is majoring in advertising and public relations. Students must earn a 3.7 GPA or higher to be named to the dean’s list.
 
Huisman receives nurse’s badge
Ana Huisman, Luverne, was one of 39 students officially welcomed into Bemidji State University’s four-year track nursing program during a Feb. 19 induction ceremony.
The student nurses had their name badges officially affixed to their nursing polos by faculty and signed the “Nightingale Pledge” in front of family and friends in the university’s Beaux Arts Ballroom.

10 years ago (2012)
•If all goes well, a $750,000 expansion project will begin this spring at the Blue Mound Ice Arena in Luverne.
Fundraising is under-way “in house” with hockey and figure skating families make their pledges now.
Donations will also be sought from alumni, private individuals and corporations. The Luverne Hockey Association is a 501(c) 3 organization, so donations are tax deductible.
Interior improvement plans include a two-story 112-by-32-foot addition that will be connected to the north side of the existing rink. The concession stand will be expanded to meet code and to provide more serving space for food items and more seating for diners.
A hockey dryland training room will allow for off-ice workouts for stick handling, plyometrics and cardiovascular work. Two handicap-accessible rest-rooms will be constructed off the lobby.
The expanded lobby will create better travel into and out of the building and an upper mezzanine area will be available for community gatherings or as a workout area for athletes.
The expansion plan also includes additional locker rooms that will allow boys’ and girls’ varsity teams to leave gear at the facility.
 
25 years ago (1997)
•The Luverne School Board added another five acres to the high school campus and sold two houses to be moved on its existing property to Loren Forrest.
At the board meeting Thursday, the district’s attorney Don Klosterbuer said he and Supt. George Maurer had negotiated a tentative agreement with Julie Schuur for the five-acre parcel west of the bus garage on Dodge Street. The district agreed to pay $68,500 for the land, which is the appraised value.
The purchase price does not include the house and two garages, which were sold in a separate arrangement between the Schuur family and Loren Forrest.
 
50 years ago (1972)
•Three Luverne seniors have become finalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition, according to Dale Knoll, Luverne High School counselor.
Names as finalists were James. A. Golla, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Golla; Dennis T. Olson, son or Mr. and Mrs. Toby Olson and Wendy J. Wildung, daughter of Mrs. Robert Wildung.
To become a finalist, a semi-finalist must be endorsed by school officials, complete informational forms, confirm high original test scores by their performance on the Scholastic Aptitude Test and plan to attend an accredited United States College.
About 14,750 finalists remain in the Merit scholarship competition throughout the nation for the coveted 3,000 scholarships, Knoll said. The winners of scholarships will receive notification between March and May.
Finalists rank in the top one-half of one per cent of the graduating secondary seniors in the nation.
 
75 years ago (1947)
•Mr. and Mrs. Ben Padilla assumed ownership Monday of the Coffee Shop, operated the past several years by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McDonald. They bought the business from the McDonalds who left Tuesday, accompanying Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Norelius, for California.
 
100 years ago (1922)
•Rock county motor vehicles were taxed $44,428 and $205,175 of trunk highway money has been used to date cock Good Roads plan. Only state money is included.
The automobile tax total is from the report of Mike Holm, secretary of state, and the Highway figures are certified by G. W. Brown, state public examiner. The figures reflect early benefits to this locality from Minnesota’s new highway development plan.
Rock county tabulations show that $193,173 of the 1919 and 1920 work is charged to the state fund for reimbursement and that $12,002 was used last year.

Troy DeBoer, 55, Adrian, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at his home.
A time of fellowship will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, at the United Methodist Church in Adrian, with fellowship one hour prior to the service.
A private family committal of cremains will be at a later date.
Troy Allen DeBoer was born June 7, 1966, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Eugene and Donna (Dietz) DeBoer. Troy grew up on a farm in Rock Rapids and graduated from Central Lyon High School.
Troy married Karen Klingenberg on August 10, 1985, at the Zoar Presbyterian Church in George, Iowa. The couple lived on an acreage near George before moving to Adrian in 1986 and purchasing their current home in 1987.
Troy was a hard worker and skilled with knowledge of many trades. He most enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was always at the center of a good time, known for being quick with a joke or a witty remark. Troy was very active with his favorite activities: reserving the winters for shooting pool and watching the Cowboys and the summers for golfing (and playing softball in the eighties and nineties). He always appreciated jamming out at a good concert and a peaceful nap.
Troy is survived by his adored wife, Karen; daughter, Kassanna (fiancé, Michael McDonald) DeBoer, St. Augustine, Florida; son, Mitchell DeBoer, Omaha, Nebraska; brother, Cordell (Rochelle) DeBoer, Rock Rapids, Iowa; and sister, Kelly (special friend, Dusty Dreesman) Cuperus, Rock Rapids, Iowa; his mother-, brothers- and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and many, many more beloved family, friends and teammates.   
Arrangements are with Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian.
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Henrietta Bos, 84, Hills, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
A funeral service was Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Steen Reformed Church. Burial followed in the East Side Cemetery in rural Steen.
Henrietta Van Wyhe was born May 10, 1937, on a farm east of Hills, the daughter of Cornelius and Alice (Vander Wolde) Van Wyhe. She grew up near Hills and graduated from Hills High School. She then furthered her education at the Swedish Hospital Nursing School in St. Paul, where she received her nursing degree.
On Sept. 5, 1958, Henrietta was united in marriage to Verlyn Bos at Steen Reformed Church.
They lived in Luverne where Henrietta was a nurse at the Luverne Medical Center before moving to a farm near Beaver Creek.
In December of 1965, they moved to the farm southeast of Hills.
Together they raised their family, milked cows, and farmed. The current farm they were living on has been through four generations of dairy farmers. Verlyn passed away on July 9, 2009.
Henrietta was a member of the Reformed Church of Steen and the Swedish Hospital Alumni. She truly enjoyed farming, horses, cutting hay, fishing, mowing, and spending time with her grandchildren, especially holding the babies.
Henrietta’s favorite memories were those of horseback rides and campfires with Verlyn in the Black Hills and Newton Hills.
Henrietta is survived by her children, Doug (Lynette Stensland) Bos of Luverne, Vicki Bos of Steen, Brad (Barb) Bos of Hills, Brenda (Selden) Lacey of Valley Springs, South Dakota, Ron (Noreen) Bos of Hills, and Ken (Tammy) Bos of Hills; 15 grandchildren; six great grandchildren with one on the way; brother, Harold (Toni) Van Wyhe of Luverne; sisters, Berniece (Noralf) Barstad of Brandon, South Dakota, Cordean (Sonny) Top of Springfield, Missouri, and Viny (Jerry) Weeda of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; sister-in-law, Joann Bos of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; along with many extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Verlyn; sister, Tina Zylstra; in-laws, Lyle and Dorothy Bos and Maynard Bos.
Arrangements were provided by Jurrens Funeral Home in Hills. jfh@jurrensfuneralhome.com
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Virgil Block age 88, Adrian, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at his residence.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 4, at the Bethel Reformed Church.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Bethel Reformed Church, rural Little Rock, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Block family for later designation.
Virgil Lloyd Block was born September 5, 1933, near Little Rock, Iowa, the son of Henry and Margaret (Klaassen) Block. He grew up near Little Rock, attended country school and graduated from Little Rock High School. He continued his education at The Riesch Auctioneer School in Mason City, Iowa. He returned to his family and helped his father and brothers with the family farm.
On Sept. 23, 1953, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou DeBoer at the Bethel Reformed Church, rural Little Rock, Iowa. They had four children, Laura, Dan, Tim and Sally. Virgil and Betty farmed near Little Rock until they moved onto the current farm near Ellsworth where they continued to farm until retirement.
Virgil was a member of the Bethel Reformed Church, rural Little Rock, where he served as deacon and was active with other church functions such as the cemetery committee.
Virgil was a farmer through and through. He considered himself a John Deere Man, with green and yellow toys, tractors and signs found around the farm and house.
After retirement he continued to help his son and grandsons with the fieldwork. He was always willing to help any way he could. Springtime was a favorite time of the year with fieldwork and garden planting. The amount of vegetables and fruits produced were his pride and joy, and he loved to share the bounty with the community.
Virgil and Betty enjoyed listening to polka music and WNAX radio. He also enjoyed playing cards, throwing dice and visiting with friends and neighbors. Later in life he and Betty would frequently take drives through the countryside together. He will be remembered as a fun-loving man with a sense of humor.
On Jan. 27, 2022, Virgil’s wife of 68 years Betty passed away. He continued living at home until this past Tuesday when he died unexpectedly.
He is survived by four children, Laura (Steve) Fresk of Windom, Dan (Jo) Block of Adrian, Tim (Laurie) Block of Johns Island, South Carolina, and Sally (Scott) Roth of Red Wing;  11 grandchildren, Clayton (Kara) Fresk, Jessica (Adam) DeRosier, Spencer (Anna Lauren) Fresk, Bryce (Lindsey) Block, Brett Block, Bridgett (Josh) Gacke, Brittany (Tucker) Mabry, Brandon Block, Calvin Roth, Solveig Roth, and Anja Roth; 11 great grandchildren with one on the way in June; sisters-in-law, JoAnn Block, Joyce (Everon) Kanengieter, Eleanor DeBoer; many nieces, nephews and other extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Margaret Block; his wife, Betty; a sister, Darlene Heidebrink; and two brothers, Clarence and Clifford Block.
Arrangements were provided by the Jurrens Funeral Home in Rock Rapids, Iowa. jfh@jurrensfuneralhome.com.
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