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10 years ago (1995)
About 45 people attended a meeting about downtown vandalism. It has been a problem, along with littering, and business owners, in particular, were concerned.
The Rock County Planning and Zoning Committee is rewriting the ordinance that governs feedlot specifications, after many rural residents expressed disappointment in how feedlots were permitted. Many times, neighbors next to animal operations weren’t notified of permits until after the fact.25 years ago (1980)
Vandals damaged several pieces of mail beyond recognition by putting fireworks in the out-of-town collection box.
The possibility of remodeling the current jail, sheriff’s office and sheriff’s quarters into a joint law enforcement facility will be the subject of a future meeting. The cost to do that is estimated at $360,000.50 years ago (1955)
The Council Oak store was entered Saturday night and burglars escaped with $5,051 in cash.
Farmers living near the Blue Mound Church were searching for stray dogs that had killed almost 100 sheep from Wednesday through Sunday.
The average worth of county farmland was $189.02 per acre.
Dave’s advertised cantaloupe for 19¢ a pound; tomatoes for 17¢ per pound and Wheaties for 22¢.75 years ago (1930)
Six head of cattle, long yearlings, and two-year-olds, belonging to Geo. Binford, of Rose Dell Township, were killed by a single bolt of lightning early Sunday morning while in the pasture. Emil Thompson of Martin Township also had one critter killed by lighting and Fritz LaFrentz, of Springwater, had a gelding partially paralyzed from lightning.
Six people were hurt, but escaped serious and fatal injuries when a Ford automobile was struck by the Rock Island passenger train on Main Street.
The intensely warm weather of Saturday seemed to make pheasants especially languid and lazy and as an unusual amount strayed on to highways and met with a tragic end at the hands of motorists.100 years ago (1905)
Henry Sodemann, census enumerator for Luverne Township, completed his work last Friday and made his final report to the state enumerator. Mr. Sodemann’s report shows that the population of Luverne Township is 457. This is an increase of only three in the past five years, the population in 1900 being 454.
Street Commissioner M. Connell made some commendable improvements at the bank corners by having constructed platforms over the drainage holes and deep gutters at these points. The platforms not only serve to materially improve the appearance of the streets, but also will keep the gutters free of rubbish.
Cannon crackers longer than six inches in length will not be permitted to be fired on the Fourth on Main Street or within three hundred feet of Main Street.

Janssen probate

DISTRICT COURTPROBATE DIVISIONFIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTNOTICE AND ORDER OF THE HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOITCE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTYOF ROCKESTATE OF Richard J. Janssen, a/k/a Richard Janssen DECEDENTIt is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 18, 2005, at 3:30 (p.m.) a hearing will be held in this Court at the Rock County Courthouse, 204 East Brown, Luverne, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of Decedent, dated December 12, 2000, and codicil (N/A) to the will dated N/A, and separate writing (N/A) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 ("Will"), and for the appointment of JoAnn Strege whose address is: 112 North Estey, Luverne, Minnesota 56156 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in a SUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. /s/ Timothy K. Connell 6/24/05Timothy K. Connell Judge Date/s/ Sandra L. Vrtacnik 6/24/05Sandra L. Vrtacnik Court Administrator DateAttorney For Personal RepresentativeDonald R. KlosterbuerKlosterbuer & Haubrich, LLP120 N. McKenzieBox 538Luverne, MN 56156-0538507-283-911156674(6-30, 7-7)

Dunkle probate

PROBATE COURTDISTRICT COURT—COUNTY COURTPROBATE DIVISIONORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTYOF ROCKIn Re: Estate of Harold Samuel Dunkle, DeceasedTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of July, 2005, at 3:30 O’clock P.M., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Rock County Courthouse, Luverne, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the above named deceased, dated, November 5, 1996, and for the appointment of Glenara Lou Dunkle, whose address is 427 W. Bishop, Luverne, Minnesota 56156, as personal representative of the estate of the above named decedent in supervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, said personal representatives will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate. Upon completion of the administration, the representative shall file a final account for the allowance and shall distribute the estate to the persons thereto entitled as ordered by the Court, and close the estate.Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.Dated: June 27, 2005 /s/ Timothy K. ConnellDistrict Court Judge/s Douglas E. Eisma /s/Douglas E. Eisma Sandra L. VrtacnikAttorney for Petitioner Court AdministratorEisma and Eisma130 East Main, Box 625Luverne, MN 56156(507) 283-4828I.D. #158343(6-30, 7-7)

Rock County Board meets June 7

Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse June 7, 2005Chair Hoime called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the June 7, 2005, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the May 17, 2005, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Boyenga, to approve items on the consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. 1. FSA Contract 133-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Supported Living Services to (3) individuals living at the Walnut St. site. Services are funded through Medical Assistance waivered services fund. Contract effective 4-15-05 to 6-30-05.2. FSA Contract 134-55-05 with Client Community Services Inc. to provide Supported Living Services to (4) individuals living at the Christensen St. site. Services are funded through Medical Assistance waivered services funds. Contract effective 4-1-05 to 12-31-05. 3. FSA Contract #112-1644-05 with Avera McKennan Hospital to provide inpatient mental health services. Contract effective 7-1-05 to 6-30-06. 4. FSA contract 10-2110-05 with Southwestern Mental Health Center to provide Home Based Therapy services to eligible children and families; effective 07/01/05 — 06/30/05.Tom Houselog, County Assessor, presented an update regarding tax exempt properties within the City of Luverne and what qualifies the property as tax exempt. Mr. Houselog presented a new assessing contract with the City of Steen for years 2006 and 2007. Rates are as follows: $2,048.00 for 2006 and $2,130.00 for 2007 with the rates being consistent with contracts with other county municipalities. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to approve the assessing contract with City of Steen, declared carried on a voice vote. The Assessor reminded Commissioners of the County Board of Equalization scheduled for June 13, 2005, at 9:00 A.M.Motion by Jarchow, seconded Boyenga, to approve the adoption of Meth Exposure Protocol procedures, declared carried on a voice vote. Randy Ehlers, Family Services Agency Director and Nancy Lange, FSA Social Service Supervisor, presented information regarding a child protection peer review with final results to be presented on Friday, June 10th at 10:30 A.M. at the Family Services Agency. Mr. Ehlers presented information of a program entitled Minnesota Senior Health Options, which will combine medical assistance, Medicare and Medicare Part D Drug Program into one program for elderly persons over age 65. Participation in this program will result in hiring additional staff (Care Coordinator/Social Worker) to provide the medical and social services to a client. The FSA Director recommended designating a Care Coordinator/Social Worker at .5FTE and a .5FTE at Foster Care & Day Care licensing. This would allow an existing social worker time to work with Child Mental Health services and that the additional position becomes effective by 10/01/05. Following discussions of the Minnesota Senior Health Options program, motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to enter into contracts with U Care Minnesota and Blue Plus to provide Minnesota Senior Health Option services, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to authorize a 1 FTE Social Worker position for the Family Services Agency, declared carried on a voice vote. Mark Sehr, Engineer, presented the following bid results for bridge projects.Project SP 67-597-04, Replacement of Bridge L2258 on South River Road in Luverne. Duininck Brothers, Inc $253,778.00 Graves Construction Co. $390,420.50 M&K Bridge Construction $270,059.00 Minowa Construction $320,998.00 Project SAP 67-620-11, Replacement of Bridge L2258 on CSAH 20. Duininck Brothers, Inc. $233,950.00 Graves Construction Co. $338,900.00 M&K Bridge Construction $237,183.00 Minnowa Construction $293,448.00Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the low compliant bid(s) from Duininck Brothers, Inc. for $253,778.00 and $233,950.00, declared carried on a voice vote. The Engineer presented a construction update on a bridge project in Beaver Creek Township as well as a US Highway 75 project update. Due to the heavy rains, construction progress has been slow and that they are waiting for the weather to cooperate. There was a request to use the county highway building site as the gathering point for the CROP Walk event; the County Board Chair authorized the request. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), declared carried on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Boyenga voting nay. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to approve Resolution No. 21-05, authorizing the issuance of general obligation capital improvement plan bonds up to $1.75 million dollars, declared carried on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Boyenga voting nay.Don Klosterbuer, County Attorney, discussed cemeteries throughout the county, but particularly one located in Beaver Creek township. He indicated that he would send a letter to the cemetery associations. There was a request for a raffle gaming permit for the Good Samaritan Mary Jane Brown Home; motion by Bakken, seconded by Hoime, to approve the permit, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the claims, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete listing of the claims is available by request at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office. General Revenue $ 21,055.86 Family Services $ 78,985.75 Road & Bridge $ 58,291.01 Land Management $ 4,840.36 Rural Water $ 0.00 TOTAL $163,172.98Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the fund balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.The County Board received a request to enter into an Emergency Operations Center grant with Homeland Security for $3,000.00. The Chair directed to authorize the Administrator to sign the grant documents.The County Board was in receipt of a rose bush that was distributed by the Capitol 2005 Centennial Commission as part of the celebration of the Minnesota State Capitol’s Centennial. The rose bush will be planted on county property. The County Board briefly discussed the Buffalo Ridge Regional Railroad Authority and the operator’s request to provide a 20% match for grant dollars. The County Board approved of the operator’s interest in applying for grant dollars and the 20% match. Doug Holst, auditor with Larsen Allen Associates, conducted the exit review for the 2004 audit. Rock County received an unqualified opinion. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented information regarding elections and electronic precinct voting equipment. Precincts are eligible to received $6,100.00 to be used toward the purchase of the equipment. The County Board directed the Auditor/Treasurer to send a letter to the precincts indicating that the change is a mandate from the State Auditor’s Office and all counties must comply. The County Board discussed joint powers agreements that are with Nobles County and directed that the following reply be sent back to Nobles County: the current seven member format is maintained for twelve months while we start participating with the Advisory Board(s) and continue to improve operations with the Advisory Board(s) and Executive Board(s) during that time frame. The County Board was in receipt of an architect update referencing the LEC building project. Formal plans with cost estimates will be ready by June 21st.The County Board received an update on Southwestern Mental Health and that there will be additional information presented to the Jackson County Board regarding their participation. The County Board requested that we bring back a carpet proposal for the Rock County Community Library for some carpeting to be done to that building. Commissioner Jarchow indicated that he had attended the Private Industry Council meeting and that they continue to be concerned about their funding going into their new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005.Commissioner Boyenga provided a Rock County Rural Water update as well as a DAC meeting update. With no further business to come before the County Board, meeting was declared adjourned. Ken Hoime, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the County Board(6-30)

Rock County Board of Equalization meets June 13

Rock County Board of Equalization Meeting 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse Law Library June 13, 2005Chair Hoime called the meeting to order with Commissioners Boyenga, Bakken and Jarchow present and Commissioner Wildung absent. Also present were County Administrator Kyle Oldre and Land Records Office Director Tom Houselog. No property owners were present to contest the evaluation of their land. Mr. Houselog presented assessment information regarding all types of property throughout the county. The County Board thanked him for the presentation. With no further business to come before the Rock County Board of Equalization, meeting was declared adjourned. Ken Hoime, Chairman of the Board ATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the County Board(6-30)

ISD #2184 School Board meets in special session June 3

JUNE 3, 2005MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184, ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA. A special meeting of the Board of Education ISD #2184, was held in the District Office on Friday, June 3, 2005, at 12:00 p.mThe following members were present: Vicki Baartman, Colleen Deutsch, Laura Herman, Dan Kopp, Cary Radisewitz, Bill Stegemann, and Becky Walgrave. Also present: Marlene Mann. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becky Walgrave and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Deutsch, to hire Gary Fisher as Superintendent. His contract is from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007. His salary for 2005-2006 will be $99,000.00 and his salary for 2006-2007 will be $101,970.00 Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Herman, second by Kopp, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried. Dated: June 3, 2005(6-30)

Tee Hangar bids set for July 25

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS2005 Tee Hangar FacilityLuverne Municipal AirportLuverne, MinnesotaS.P. No. — 6701-41Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the Luverne Municipal Airport Commission until 10:00 a.m. local time, Monday, July 25, 2005, at the Luverne City Hall, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2005 Tee Hangar Facility. Major components of the work include excavation, aggregate base, pavement, construction of a 7,200 square foot pre-engineered steel, 4-unit "Nested Tee" hangar building, including footings, auto-latching bi-fold doors and operators, electrical work, and other miscellaneous and related work is also included in the Bidding Documents. Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., dated May 2005.The Bidding Documents may be seen at the following locations:Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 401 East 8th St., Ste 309, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Luverne City Hall, 203 East Main St., PO Box 659, Luverne, MN 56156Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Sioux Falls office of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. at the above address in accordance with the instructions to Bidders upon payment of $40/Set. Checks should be made out to Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. No refunds will be provided. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.Bids shall be directed to the Airport Manager securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, "BID FOR 2005 TEE HANGAR FACILITIES, LUVERNE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT."The Luverne City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Council. Marianne PerkinsCity ClerkCity of Luverne(6-30)

Mortgage foreclosure sale set for Aug. 18

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALETHE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 29, 2003ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $135,000.00MORTGAGOR(S): Terry L. Poe and Heather Poe, husband and wifeMORTGAGEE: Ameriquest Mortgage CompanyDATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed November 19, 2003, Rock County Recorder, Document No. 157578ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-13 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of December 1, 2003, Dated: March 4, 2005, filed: March 10, 2005, Document No. 160942.LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:The South Sixty (S60) feet of Lot Two (2) in Block Nine (9) in Barck, Adams and Howe’s Addition to the City of LuverneCOUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: RockTHE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $140,533.97THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part hereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 18, 2005, 10:00 a.m.PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, West Side Sheriff Dept., Front Step, Luverne MN to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) their personal representatives or assigns. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORGAGORS THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: June 22, 2005Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-13 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of December1, 2003 Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & NORDMEYER L.L.P.BY /s/ Nancy A. Nordmeyer Nancy A. Nordmeyer Lawrence P. Zielke Craig M. Barbee Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 7300 Metro Blvd., Suite 390 Edina, MN 55439-2306 (952) 831-4060THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.(6-30, 7-7, 7-14, 7-21, 7-28, 8-4)

Mortgage foreclosure sale set for Aug. 18

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALETHE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 30, 2001ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $74,400.00MORTGAGOR(S): Raymond E. Winter and Margaret L. Winter, Husband and WifeMORTGAGEE: Paragon Home Lending, LLCDATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed February 5, 2001, Rock County Recorder, Document No. 149296ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Fleet National Bank, n/k/a Washington Mutual Bank, F.A. Dated: January 30, 2001, filed: February 5, 2001, Document No. 149297LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:The S 35 feet of Lot 22 and all of Lot 23 in Crawford’s Addition to the Village (Now City) of LuverneCOUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: RockTHE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $77,195.62THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part hereof;PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 18, 2005, 10:00 A.M.PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, West Side Sheriff Dept., Front Step, Luverne, MN to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) their personal representatives or assigns."THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: June 22, 2005Washington Mutual Bank, F.A.Assignee of MortgageeSHAPIRO & NORDMEYER L.L.P.BY /s/ Nancy A. Nordmeyer Nancy A. Nordmeyer Lawrence P. Zielke Craig M. Barbee Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 7300 Metro Boulevard Suite 390 Edina, MN 55439-2306 (952)831-4060THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.(6-30, 7-7, 7-14, 7-21, 7-28, 8-4)

Roemen leads area talent during five-win weekend at racing venues

By John RittenhouseThe capture of five feature titles highlighted a successful weekend for area racecar drivers.The feature wins came on four different tracks, with one local competitor posting two victories.Ellsworth’s Greg Roemen was the big winner over the weekend.Roemen, a competitor in the sportsman class, won feature titles at Rapid Speedway (Rock Rapids, Iowa) Friday and at Lake County Speedway (Madison, S.D.) Saturday.For Roemen, it was his fifth feature win in Rock Rapids and his first victory in Madison this season.Another Ellsworth driver joined Roemen in the winner’s circle at Rapid Speedway.Adam Jenniges, a factory stock driver, won his third feature title of the season at the track.Ash Creek’s Marlin Kracht and former Rock County resident Darrin Korthals posted feature wins at other tracks.Kracht drew the checkered flag during the A modified feature race at Murray County Speedway in Slayton Friday. Korthals won the late model street stock feature at Huset’s Speedway, near Brandon, S.D., Sunday.The Luverne-Hills-Beaver Creek team remains in first place in team competition after two weeks of action at Thunder Valley Dragway in Marion, S.D.L-H-BC leads a 12-team field with 4,160 points, which leaves it with a 920-point lead over second-place Lake Preston (3,240 points).Josh Fick turned in a solid performance for L-H-BC, advancing to the semifinals of the high school shoot-out Saturday.Alex Wiese, Michael Hup and Dave Hup turned in solid efforts in Marion as non-members of the L-H-BC squad. Wiese, the defending track champion in the junior dragster division, won a title race in the same division Saturday. Michael Hup took top honors in the teen championship race. Dave Hup placed second in the street shoot-out.Here is a look at the rest of the results turned in by area drivers over the weekend.Huset’s SpeedwayBrandon, S.D.Sunday’s resultsStreet stock: Korthals, Rock Rapids, fourth in first heat and first in A feature; Colter Deutsch, Kanaranzi, sixth in first heat, third in B feature, ninth in A feature; Jesse Akkerman, Luverne, first in third heat and 18th in A feature. Make-up feature rained out on June 12: Akkerman second and Deutsch 12th.Hobby stock: Andy Gabrielson, Luverne, sixth in second heat and fifth in B feature; Greg Brandt, Luverne, first in third heat and 10th in A feature.Rapid SpeedwayRock Rapids, IowaFriday’s resultsStreet stock: Scott Overgaard, Luverne, first in first heat and second in A feature; Deutsch, fourth in first heat and 10th in A feature; Korthals, fifth in first heat and sixth in A feature; Mark DeBoer, Adrian, first in second heat and third in A feature; Chad Overgaard, Luverne, third in second heat and 11th in A feature.Sportsmen: Roemen, Ellsworth, first in second heat and first in A feature.Hobby stock: Nick VanBelle, Luverne, second in first heat and sixth in A feature; Gabrielson, seventh in first heat and 12th in A feature; Amanda Deutsch, Kanaranzi, sixth in second heat and 10th in A feature.Factory stock: Jenniges, first in first heat and first in A feature; Ron McClure, fourth in first heat and third in A feature; Gary Delfs Jr., Steen, fifth in first heat and fifth in A feature; Dan DeBeer, Adrian, sixth in first heat and fourth in A feature; Cody Scholten, Steen, seventh in first heat and seventh in A feature.Lake County SpeedwayMadison, S.D.Saturday’s resultsStreet stock: C.Deutsch, second in second heat and 12th in A feature; Akkerman, fifth in second heat and sixth in A feature.Sportsmen: Roemen, third in first heat and first in A feature.Hobby stock: Gabrielson, eighth in first heat and 15th in A feature; Brandt, fifth in first heat and 10th in A feature.Nobles County SpeedwayWorthingtonSaturday’s resultsSportsmen: Brent Hulstein, Hardwick, fourth in A feature.A modified: Kracht, eighth in A feature; Josh Klay, Magnolia, sixth in A feature.Murray County SpeedwaySlaytonFriday’s resultsA modified: Kracht, first in A feature; Josh Reisch, Luverne, fifth in A feature.Thunder Valley DragwayMarion, S.D.Week 2 standingsBracket 1: Matt Reverts and Dan Hup, tied for sixth place, 10 points.Bracket 2: Dustin Donth, tied for second place, 520 points; Jack Harms, fourth, 420 points; Josh Fick and Breanna Hup, tied for eighth, 220 points; Chris Smook, 12th, 10 points.Bracket 3: Dan Hup, third, 210 points; Ryan Wynia and Eric Woodley, tied for fifth, 10 points.Bracket 4: Matt Anderson, fifth, 220 points.Bracket 5: Kyle Woodley, fourth, 610 points; Kevin Theesfeld, eighth, 310 points; Dan Fick, ninth, 220 points; Jesse Connell, 14th, 110 points; Nathan Brands, 15th, 10 points.

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