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Author Nina Willner visited Luverne earlier this year to talk about her book, "The Boys in the Light," which is now an Amazon best book. Rock County Star Herald File Photo
Author Nina Willner visited Luverne earlier this year to talk about her book, "The Boys in the Light," which is now an Amazon best book. Rock County Star Herald File Photo

Book featuring Luverne World War II hero tops Amazon 'best book' lists

Nina Willner’s book, “The Boys in the Light,” made national news in the past week as it was named Amazon Editors’ No. 3 Best Book of 2025 and No. 1 Best Nonfiction Book of 2025.

Agri-Energy resumes production in Luverne

Ethanol production is returning to Luverne, and officials celebrated Thursday morning, Nov. 13, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting hosted by the Luverne Area Chamber.

Enrollment grows in Luverne District

Enrollment at Luverne Public Schools grew by seven students, better than what was predicted this spring.

Automatic digital meter readers to improve Rock County Rural Water efficiencies

The Rock County Rural Water Board is planning to install automatic meter readers at each of its roughly 820 connections systemwide.

County at a Glance Nov. 20, 2025

Operation Christmas Child collection ends

Nov. 24

Beaver Creek to replace vacancy on city council

Beaver Creek City Council members approved a resolution at their Nov. 12 meeting declaring a vacancy on the council.

LEA names Teacher of Year, Friend of Education

Luverne Elementary teacher Laura Louwagie is this year’s Teacher of the Year and was honored Monday afternoon during a kick-off celebration for American Education Week.

Luverne Music Boosters names 2026 LEA Friend of Education

A group dedicated to supporting music at Luverne Public Schools is this year’s Friend of Education as named by the Luverne Education Association (LEA).

National Family Caregivers Appreciation Month is a time to recognize and celebrate caregivers

November is National Family Caregivers Appreciation Month — a time to honor and recognize the vital role that family, friends and neighbors play in caring for loved ones who need support due to age, illness or disability.

Grandma's blessing

On an early November morning three years ago, Mom and I sat in the living room. She was holding a fluffy, blue and white blanket. 

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