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Church news March 26, 2026

St. Catherine Catholic Church 

203 E. Brown St., Luverne; Ph. 507-283-8502; www.stscl.org 

Father Joshua Miller, Pastor 

Hills council gets offer to update city website, boost transparency

Members of the Hills City Council heard a no-cost offer to modernize the city website, adding online billing, information on city financials, and archives of council minutes and meetings. 

Winter hits Sunday, summer in forecast for Friday

Rock County was part of a major Midwest snowstorm that dropped several inches of snow that was accompanied by fierce wind that created blizzard conditions Sunday. 

Wind production tax in 2026 highest ever

For the third year in a row, wind energy production taxes will exceed $1 million in Rock County. In fact, the amount will be the most paid ever at $1,133,665. 

The five wind production farms in Rock County will pay $71,461 more in 2026 than they did in 2025. 

Blue Mound Area Theater board has shake-up at annual meeting

The Blue Mound Area Theater board experienced a shake-up during its annual meeting on March 12 when three long-time directors were replaced with five new board members. 

Sheriff Sorenson announces intention to file for election

Rock County Sheriff Matthew Sorenson on Tuesday announced his intention to file for election to office in the fall general election. 

Since October of 2025 he was hired by the county to fill the unexpired term of Evan Verbrugge who resigned from his position in the spring of 2025. 

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