On Tuesday, July 15, Rock County Opportunities hosted a Summer Crafts with Watermelon event at the Plaza on Main.

The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 7, 1963.

Hills had voting machine company in early 1900s

10 years ago (2015)

•Ten years ago on July 29, 2005, Sioux Valley Luverne Hospital opened its doors for its first official day of business in its new location on the north edge of Luverne.

Monday, July 28: Country-fried chicken with cream gravy, mashed potatoes, green peas, wheat bread, sugar cookie.

Half-Priced Day sponsored by Security Savings Bank.

Bryan Fodness, age 67, of Hardwick, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

He passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that took place on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Wayne Willie Michelsen was born on February 23, 1933, to Willie and Alma (Matthiesen) Michelsen in Luverne, Minnesota. Wayne grew up on the family farm near Magnolia, Minnesota. He attended school in Magnolia, graduating in 1951.

July is a patriotic month as we celebrate the birth of our nation, Independence Day! It’s a joy to see American flags waving, and to gather with family and friends to watch fireworks light up the night sky! We cherish the many freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this great nation.

St. Catherine Catholic Church

203 E. Brown St., Luverne

St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org

Father Joshua Miller, Pastor

The Luverne Junior Legion baseball team started the 2025 Southwest Sub-State Tournament 1-1 this past week and needs to fight their way back in the consolation bracket.