Curt Bloemendaal, president of Tri-State Insurance of Minnesota, announced expansion plans to employees of the Luverne company.
Construction began to transform the Magnolia school building into Pinnacle Programs, owned by Maurice Crowley.
Sandy Peterson sold her 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo to the television show "Unsolved Mysteries" for a reenactment scene.25 years ago (1980)
The Green Earth Players will be on stage at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. The community theater group has been asked to present a cutting from "Death of a Salesman" during a special program for state officials.
Luverne’s 16-2 regular season record is the best in 12 years according to Gordon Gits, who keeps game stats.
Representative Wendell Erickson chairs the education division of the House Appropriations Committee and this week the committee reviewed predicted enrollments in state institutions of higher learning through the year 2000.50 years ago (1955)
Clarabel, a clown character of Howdy Doody fame will be at Kenny’s Super Valu all day Saturday.
Mary Nelson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. S.T. Nelson, Luverne, was named the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow in a written examination at the school.
Kenny’s advertised Miracle Whip at 53¢ per jar; bananas at 13¢ per pound; Kraft Velveeta for 49¢ per pound, and 100-pound bag of red potatoes for $1.89.75 years ago (1930)
The slot machine which was in operation at the Coffee Cup was confiscated by Chief of Police P.J. Connell on the grounds that it was a gambling device, was demolished under orders from Judge Frank Ferguson. It contained $66.50 in quarters.
Sheep owners Joseph Cleppe, G. Gabrielson, J.E. Mitchell and Neil Roberts reported that their flocks have been attacked by roving dogs.
Miss Virginia Jacobsen will have the honor of being valedictorian of the senior class of 1930 of the Luverne High School, and Miss Barbara Bell will be salutatorian.100 years ago (1905)
For the past three weeks the Omaha company has experience a great deal of difficulty in getting water for its engines. The trouble has been due to the fact that there has not been enough wind to operate the windmill by which the water is pumped.
"Last fall the Herald published the prediction of an open winter, basing the prophesy on the action of the muskrats and the observations of the ‘old settler.’ It was told that the muskrats built very thin houses and that this indicated a warm winter. Up to date, however, the muskrat theory has been sadly discredited. January was the coldest month in five years."

DISTRICT COURTPROBATE DIVISIONFIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTNOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ROCKESTATE OFWilmina Winterswyk DECEDENTNotice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated April 26, 1996, and codicil (N/A) to the will dated N/A, and separate writing (N/A) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 ("Will"), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Robert Stegenga whose address is: 1193 91st Street, Luverne, Minnesota 56156 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. 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 2/14/05Timothy K. Connell Registrar Date/s/ Sandra L. Vrtacnik 2/14/05Sandra L. Vrtacnik Court Administrator DateAttorney For Personal RepresentativeDonald R. KlosterbuerSkewes, Klosterbuer & Vajgrt, L.L.P.120 N. McKenzieBox 538Luverne, MN 56156-0538507 283-911156674(2-17, 2-24)

DISTRICT COURTPROBATE DIVISIONFIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTNOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ROCKESTATE OFLeon E. Opsata, a/k/a Leon OpsataIt is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 14, 2005 at 9:00 (a.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 March 26, 1986 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 Richard Opsata whose address is: 110 West Luverne, 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 2/10/05Timothy K. Connell Judge Date/s/ Sandra L. Vrtacnik 2/10/05Sandra L. Vrtacnik Court Administrator DateAttorney For Personal RepresentativeDonald R. KlosterbuerSkewes, Klosterbuer & Vajgrt, L.L.P.120 N. McKenzieBox 538Luverne, MN 56156-0538507 283-911156674(2-17, 2-24)

DISTRICT COURTFIFTH Judicial DistrictProbate Court DivisionORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOITCE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ROCKIn Re: Estate ofMartin W. Mayes DeceasedTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of April, 2005, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Luverne, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the above named decedent, dated February 12, 1998, and for the appointment of Walter A. Tofteland whose address is 1409 Evergreen Drive, Luverne MN 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 representative 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 thereunto 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 representative or to the Court administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: February 10, 2005TIMOTHY K. CONNELLJudge /s/ SANDRA L. VRTACNIKCourt AdministratorAttorney Walter A. Tofteland109 North CedarLuverne, MN 56156MN Atty. Lic. No. 110279(2-17, 2-24)

LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOLSLuverne, MinnesotaJanuary 27, 2005REQUEST FOR BIDSSealed proposals for the work described as Office Remodel, Jr/Sr High School, Independent School District #2184, Luverne, Minnesota, will be received at the Board Room, 709 North Kniss, Luverne, Minnesota, until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. Bids will be opened and publicly read at said time and date. The proposals will be acted upon by the Board at such later time and place as may then be fixed.Separate bids will be received for the following divisions of work:1. General Construction Work2. Mechanical Construction Work3. Electrical Construction WorkBids shall be in accordance with Bidding Documents prepared by Neumann Monson Wictor Architects. Bidding Documents are on file at the Administration Office of the Luverne School and at Neumann Monson Wictor Architects, 701 Douglas Street, Sioux City, Iowa, and at the following plan centers: Plains Builders Exchange, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sioux Falls Builders Exchange, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Minneapolis Builder’s Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota Builder’s Exchange of St. Paul, St. Paul, MinnesotaInterested bidders may obtain a set of Bidding Documents from the Architect upon request. Each bid must be accompanied in a separate envelope by a deposit of money, a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Credit Union Certified Share Draft or a Bid Bond to be executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Minnesota, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid, made payable to Board of Education, Independent School District #2184, Luverne, Minnesota, as guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a contract and file bonds satisfactory to the Board of Education assuring the faithful fulfillment of the Contract, the provisions of this Notice, and the Contract Documents as required by law, within ten (10) days after acceptance of the bid. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum which shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and terms of the conditions therein contained and the maintenance of said improvements pursuant to the provisions of the Contract Documents.Monthly estimates will be paid to the Contractor as the work progresses in amounts equal to ninety-five percent (95%) of the Contract value of the work completed during the proceeding calendar month. Such monthly payments shall in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any part of the work, partially or totally completed. Final payment of the five percent (5%) due the Contractor will be made thirty (30) days after final acceptance of the work under the Contract by the Owner if no claims are on file and after receipt of satisfactory evidence that all claims pertaining to such Contract have been paid in full as provided in the Contract Documents for said work. Work on site can begin June 15, 2005. Work shall be substantially completed by August 15, 2005.The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all formalities that may be in the best interest of the Luverne School District. Published upon order of the Board, Independent School District #2184, Luverne, Minnesota. Colleen DeutschClerk(2-17, 2-24)

Pursuant to the Rock County Zoning Ordinance, Notice is hereby given by the Rock County Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held at the Rock County Family Service Center located at 2 Roundwind Road in Luverne, MN at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2005. The purpose of the hearing is to rule on the application for a variance submitted by Ahrendt Brothers to expand an existing feedlot within an A-1 area as a non-conforming use. The feedlot is located in the North 1/2 of section 14 in Mound Township, T103N, R45W, Rock County, MN. Rock County Zoning AdministratorEric Hartman(2-17, 2-24)

Rock County/City of Luverne Joint Meeting 7:00 P.M.Community Room/Rock County Human Services Bldg. January 25, 2005Chair Hoime called the meeting to order with Commissioners Wildung, Bakken and Boyenga present and Commissioner Jarchow absent. Purpose of the joint meeting was to discuss Resolution No. 04-05, a joint resolution of the County of Rock and the City of Luverne providing for the continuation of contracted Law Enforcement services and re-instating the Rock County Pool & Fitness Center contract. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to recess the joint meeting, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to reconvene the County Board of Commissioners in a separate session, declared carried on a voice vote.Commissioners discussed recent Law Enforcement proposal and the impact it would have on the small cities. Other concerns were the type and number of activity reports, meeting the deadline of February 15th and the Liaison Committee procedure. Also, Commissioners expressed concerns about tying the Pool Agreement extension into Resolution No. 04-05. Following discussion, motion by Boyenga, seconded Bakken, to recess the separate session of the Rock County Board, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to reconvene the joint meeting, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to adopt Resolution 04-05; a roll call vote was taken with Commissioner Wildung, Bakken and Hoime voting aye and Commissioner Boyenga voting nay. Motion was declared carried on a 3-1 vote.With no further business to come before the joint boards, the meeting was declared adjourned. Ken Hoime, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(2-17)

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184, ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA.A regular meeting of the Board of Education ISD #2184 was held in the Middle/High School Library on Thursday, January 27, 2005, at 7:30 p.m.The following members were present: Vicki Baartman, Colleen Deutsch, Dan Kopp, and Bill Stegemann. Absent: Laura Herman, Cary Radisewitz, and Becky Walgrave. Also present: Superintendent Vince Schaefer, Marlene Mann, Gary Fisher, Gordie Hansen, Renee Sawtelle, Kate Baustian, Dawn Frankenhoff, Emily Crabtree, Dan Amborn, Kayla Jarchow, and Lori Ehde – Rock County Star Herald, and Matt Crosby – K101/KQAD Radio. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Bill Stegemann. Superintendent Schaefer gave announcements. Motion Kopp, second by Deutsch, to approve the agenda. Motion unanimously carried. Renee Sawtelle presented information to the Board regarding the charge to non-profit organizations such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for use of the facilities after school. Kate Baustian, representing Parents: Partners in Education, submitted a proposal to the school board for second and third grade swimming lessons for 2005 and 2006. Administrative reports were given. Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to approve the minutes of January 5, 2005, with one correction of the Oath of Office being read to newly elected members Baartman and Herman – not Baartman and Deutsch. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Kopp, second by Baartman, to approve payment of the district bills in the amount of $1,057,438.15. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Deutsch, second by Kopp, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of December 31, 2004. Motion unanimously carried.Motion by Deutsch, second by Kopp, to approve the annuity companies as presented. Motion unanimously carried.Member Kopp introduced the RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE and moved its adoption. The motion for adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Member Baartman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Baartman, Deutsch, Kopp, and Stegemann, and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to approve the Rock County Interagency Early Intervention Agreement. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Deutsch, second by Baartman to accept the Parents: Partners in Education swimming lesson proposal as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Marlene Mann, Business Manager, presented the revised 2004-2005 budget. Revenues $11,667,292.00 Expenditures $11,895,829.00Deficit Spending ($228,537.00)Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to approve the revised budget as presented. Motion unanimously carried. Marlene also presented a projected 2005-2006 budget for the board. Revenues $11,352,220.00 Expenditures $11,849,582.00 Deficit Spending ($497,362.00)Motion by Deutsch, second by Baartman, to approve the Preliminary Seniority List for Certified Staff. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Deutsch, second by Kopp, to approve the Custodial Staff Seniority List. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Deutsch, second by Baartman, to approve the Paraprofessional Seniority List. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Baartman, second by Kopp, to approve the Early Childhood Family Education/School Readiness/Discovery Time Seniority List. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to approve the Alternative School Seniority List. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to approve the hiring of Brenda VanderZiel as a special education paraprofessional. Motion unanimously carried. Committee reports were given.The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed.Motion by Kopp, second by Baartman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried. Dated: January 27, 2005Colleen Deutsch, Clerk(2-17)

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 that certain mortgage dated December 2, 1999 executed by Darrel O. Kroeger, a single person, as mortgagor, to Norwest Mortgage, Inc., a California Corporation, n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., as mortgagee, and filed of record in the office of the County Recorder, in and for the County of Rock, Minnesota, on December 3, 1999 as Document No. 146869; the original principal amount secured by said mortgage being $30,400.00; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage, including interest to the date hereof, the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE and 47/100 ($30,321.47) DOLLARS and that pursuant to the power of sale therein contained, said mortgage will be foreclosed and the tract(s) of land lying and being in the County of Stearns, State of Minnesota, described as follows, to wit: The E. 12 Feet of the S. 90 Feet of Outlot 2 And the W. 123 Feet of the S. 90 Feet of Outlot 3, All in County Auditor’s Plat of Hills Outlots in the Village (Now City) of Hills, Rock County, Minnesotawill be sold by the sheriff of said county at public auction to the highest bidder on April 7, 2005 at 10:00 A.M., at the main office of the Rock County Sheriff, in the lobby of the Rock County Law Enforcement Center, 213 East Luverne St. Luverne, Minnesota, to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.Mortgagors released from financial obligation on the mortgage: none."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 FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED."Dated: February 4, 2005WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.MortgageREITER & SCHILLER, P.A.By:Thomas J. Reiter, Esq.Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq.Attorneys for MortgageeThe Academy Professional Building25 North Dale Street, Second FloorSt. Paul, MN 55102-2227(651) 209-9760Attorney Reg. No. 152262(D2856)THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.(2-17, 2-24, 3-3, 3-10, 3-17, 3-24)