10 years ago (1995)
Rick Scholten, Steen, won first place in the 1995 Minnesota Beef Cook-Off for his original recipe, "Grilled Top Sirloin with Peppers, A Beefeater’s Delight."
Charlie Olson, Josh Stoltenberg, Brandon Redd, Danny Jolivette, Chris Oye and Chad Krause participated in a local pog tournament.
The Hills-Beaver Creek school district had a hearing about consolidating with Luverne in order to save money instead of paying for building improvements. About 175 residents showed up.25 years ago (1980)
Anna Thorson celebrated her 97th birthday.
A portrait by Delores Boen is one of the first prize winners in the 1979 Juries Show now on display at the Minnetonka Arts and Education Center. The portrait is of Steve Hansen, Hardwick.50 years ago (1955)
Carol Umland, Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club member, won the county 4-H speaking contest last Saturday. Carol Rohlck, Denver Go-Getters, was runner-up. Richard Top, 12, a member of the Livewires, was named champion horticulturist.
Plans were made for a picnic shelter for Mound Springs State Park.75 years ago (1930)
Earl Loose was given generous praise by sports writers in Minneapolis for his work on the University of Minnesota basketball team.
The Luverne Creamery reported a gainful year: butter production was 552,801 pounds, with an average value of $42.21 cents per pound.
Geo. S. Bell retired as agent from the Omaha railroad after more than 50 years of service.100 years ago (1905)
W.A. Spracher, one of Rock County’s pioneer settlers, has decided to retire from farm life and is selling all of his farm property and household goods.
Nine carloads of stock, five cars of cattle and four of hogs, were shipped from Luverne. All but one car of hogs belonged to Herman Fitzer.

DISTRICT COURTPROBATE DIVISIONFIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTNOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE)STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ROCKESTATE OFLucylle Jarchow, a/k/a Lucylle A. Jarchow DECEDENTNotice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Robert C. Jarchow and William Jarchow whose addresses are 202 Cashin Drive, Luverne, Minnesota 56156 and 204 East Fairway Drive, Luverne, Minnesota 56156, respectively as personal representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representatives or may object to the appointment of the personal representatives. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representatives have 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 Representatives 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 representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred./s/ Timothy K. Connell 2/7/05Timothy K. Connell Registrar Date/s/ Sandra L. Vrtacnik 2/7/05Sandra L. Vrtacnik Court Administrator DateAttorney For Personal RepresentativeDonald R. KlosterbuerSkewes, Klosterbuer & Vajgrt, L.L.P.120 N. McKenzieBox 538Luverne, MN 56156-0538507 283-911156674(2-10, 2-17)

AN-CN, AD,MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATEAMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAMEMinnesota Statutes Chapter 333The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Salon 752. State the address of the principal place of business. 626 South Kniss Suite #103 Luverne MN 561563. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.Faye Bremer 418 S. Donaldson Luverne MN 561564. This certificate is an amendment of certificate of Assumed name number 66348 originally filed on 9-20-1987 under the name Shear Reflections.5. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. /s/ Faye Bremer1-4-05 Faye Bremer OwnerFaye Bremer 507-283-4343(2-10, 2-17)

Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse January 18, 2005Chair Hoime called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present. Motion by Boyenga, seconded Bakken, to approve the January 18, 2005, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the January 04, 2005, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to approve consent agenda items, declared carried on a voice vote. 1) FSA Contract 13-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective September 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.2) FSA Contract 31-55-05 with Client Community Services to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to three individuals living at a licensed adult foster care site; effective January 1, 2005, through December 31, 2005. 3) FSA Contract 26-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 4) FSA Contract 27-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 5) FSA Contract 45-2111-05 with Rock County DAC to provide Daily Structured TBI services to one individual through Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services; effective January 1, 2005, to June 30, 2005.6) FSA Contract 54-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 7) FSA Contract 59-1126-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to three individuals residing in a licensed foster care setting; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 8) FSA Contract 65-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to four individuals residing in a licensed adult foster care site; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 9) FSA Contract 70-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 10) FSA Contract 71-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 11) FSA Contract 78-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 12) FSA Contract 80-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.13) FSA Contract 82-530-05 with Hiawatha Manor, Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 14) FSA Contract 84-530-05 with Client Community Services to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.15) FSA Contract 86-186-05 with New Dawn Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.16) FSA Contract 89-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.17) FSA Contract 100-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.18) FSA Contract 105-186-05 with New Dawn Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 19) FSA Contract 110-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.20) FSA Contract 120-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective December 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.21) FSA Contract 121-530-05 with Hiawatha Manor to provide Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.22) FSA Contract 122-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective December 31, 2004, to June 30, 2005. 23) FSA Contract 123-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.Mark Sehr, Engineer, Jeff Haubrich Assistant County Attorney, presented RFP’s for Judicial Ditch No. 3:Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. $31,845.50DeWild Grant Reckert Company No SubmittalBolton & Menk, Inc No SubmittalDakota Land Surveying & Engineering No SubmittalMotion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to accept the bid from Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for $31,845.50, declared carried on a voice vote. The Engineer discussed snow and ice removal procedures and stated that he could improve ice removal by installing a sand/salt pre-wetting system on each truck. Estimated total cost for the tanks, salt brine tank shelter, electrical hook-up are $25,000. Motion by Boyenga, seconded Jarchow to proceed in gathering additional information, declared carried on a voice vote. Mark Gulick and Wendy Krueger, Representatives of the DNR Area Wildlife and Chuck VanWyhe, representing Rock County Pheasants Forever local chapter, presented a resolution for land acquisition (Resolution No. 02-05) located in the S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of 19-104-46 in Rose Dell Township. Following discussion, motion by Boyenga, seconded by Jarchow, to approve Resolution No. 02-05, declared carried on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Bakken voting nay.Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented (2) solid waste abatements; parcel number 20-0814-000 located in Lot 1 of Block 2 of the Kniss & Brown Addition of the City of Luverne - $160.00 and parcel number 20-0808-000 located in Lot 3, Block 1 of the Kniss Brown Addition of the City of Luverne - $126.00. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Wildung, to approve both solid waste abatements, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken 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 $115,996.10Ditch .00LEC .00Road & Bridge 124,371.37Welfare 47,367.03Landfill 6,373.19TOTAL $294,107.69Fund balances were accepted on a motion by Boyenga, seconded by Wildung, and declared carried on a voice vote. The County board acknowledged receipt of $548,415.40 payment from the City of Luverne; payment breakdown is the following: $499,447 for law enforcement contract: $43,500 as a 25% good faith payment for dispatch: $5,063.33 for special assessment; and $405.07 as interest. The County Board discussed that the law enforcement payment was short of the contract payment $669,336; motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to move into closed session for the purpose of discussing contract law enforcement, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board went into closed session at 10:27 A.M. with the following members present: Commissioners Wildung, Boyenga, Jarchow, Hoime, Bakken; County Attorney Klosterbuer, Assistant County Attorney Haubrich, Sheriff Winkels, Auditor/Treasurer Rolfs and Administrator Oldre. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to rise out of closed session at 11:03 A.M., declared carried on a voice vote.The County Board Chair directed to appoint Marcia Bork to the Rock County Community Library Board.The County Board discussed participation of County Day at the Capitol, sponsored by AMC; no action was taken. The County Board scheduled a County Board Retreat on February 8th following the County Board meeting.Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to table action regarding participation of the Special Law Enforcement Study Committee, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was in receipt of a resolution from the City of Luverne (5804) pertaining to the Rock County Pool and Fitness Center, The County Board directed that a joint meeting occur and send a letter to the City of Luverne thanking them for their extension to the pool agreement.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to adopt Resolution No. 03-05, a resolution to continue Rock County Pool & Fitness Center joint powers agreement with the City of Luverne, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was in receipt of a funding request from PPIE (Parents, Partners In Education) for $750.00 to help with the swimming curriculum for the Luverne Elementary Students; motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to table action until February 8th for the purpose of gathering additional information, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was in receipt of demographic information for southwest Minnesota entitled "Positively Minnesota."The County Board was in receipt of a Public Health update and directed the County Attorney and County Administrator to study the by-laws of Public Health and Community Corrections prior to the next board meeting.The County Board was in receipt of a report from the Department of Administration regarding Data Practices; action was tabled until the next board meeting. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing contract law enforcement, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board went into closed session at 12:16 P.M. with the following members present: Commissioners Wildung, Boyenga, Jarchow, Hoime, Bakken; County Attorney Klosterbuer, Assistant County Attorney Haubrich, Sheriff Winkels, Auditor/Treasurer Rolfs and Administrator Oldre. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to rise from closed session at 12:53 P.M., declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, directing the County Attorney to seek clarification from the City of Luverne by February 15th regarding the payment received of $548,415.40, declared carried on voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to re-establish the City of Luverne/Rock County Liaison Committee and have the Chair appoint two members to that committee. The Chair appointed Commissioners Wildung and Boyenga to serve on the City/County Liaison Committee.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 Board(2-10)

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 11, 2001ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $102,000.00MORTGAGOR(S):Debra Solis, unmarried womanMORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING:Recorded: July 12, 2001Rock County RecorderDocument #: 150306LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:The S. 6 feet of the W. 88 feet of Lot 6 and All of Lot 7 in Whitney’s Addition to the City of Luverne, Rock County, MinnesotaCOUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: RockAMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $105,697.10THAT 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 thereof;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: April 7, 2005 10:00 A.M.PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office Courthouse Steps, West Entrance Luverne, MNto 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.Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONETHIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.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 10, 2005Mortgage Electronic Systems, Inc. Mortgagee Wilford & GeskeAttorneys for Mortgage Lawrence A. WilfordJames A. Geske7650 Currell BoulevardSuite 300Woodbury, Minnesota 55125(651) 209-3300File ID: 06657(2-10, 2-17, 2-24,

By John RittenhouseThe Ellsworth boys basketball team went 1-2 against Camden Conference foes this week.The Panthers lost a two-point decision in Lake Benton Friday before upending Lincoln HI by 21 points in Ellsworth Saturday.Ellsworth played and lost a game to Russell-Tyler-Ruthton in Tyler Tuesday, but no report on the contest was available to the Star Herald on Tuesday night.Ellsworth, 11-11 overall, hosts Minneota and Flandreau (S.D.) Indian School Friday and Saturday respectively. The Panthers play in Ivanhoe Tuesday.Ellsworth 81, LH 60The Panthers bounced back from a loss in Lake Benton Friday by posting a 21-point home win over Lincoln HI Saturday.EHS coach Kvaale challenged his players to compete at a higher level than they did the night before during a team meeting prior to Saturday’s game. The Panthers responded to the challenge by outscoring the Rebels in all four quarters of the game."It was a complete antithesis compared with the night before," Kvaale said. "We had patience and executed well. It was a good effort."With Cody Schilling netting 10 of his team-high 18 points to lead the way, Ellsworth outscored LH 27-15 in the second quarter to run a three-point lead (21-18) after eight minutes of play into a 48-33 halftime cushion. LH proved to be unable to seriously challenge EHS the rest of the night.Along with his 18-point effort, Schilling charted 16 assists and eight rebounds. Darrin Weikamp scored 16 points and collected six rebounds for the winners. Aaron Van Der Stoep scored 11 points, while Nick Deutsch and Weston DeBerg chipped in 10 counters each. Ben Herman pulled down six rebounds and Deutsch led the Panthers with four steals.Box scoreDeutsch 3 1 1-1 10, Kramer 3 0 0-0 6, DeBerg 4 0 2-2 10, Schilling 7 1 1-2 18, Weikamp 6 0 3-3 15, Klaassen 0 1 0-0 3, Van Der Stoep 2 1 4-4 11, Herman 4 0 0-0 8.Team statisticsEllsworth: 62 percent field goals (no totals were available), 11 of 12 free throws (92 percent), 33 rebounds, 15 turnovers.LB 65, Ellsworth 63Lake Benton’s deliberate style of play caught the Panthers off guard when the teams met in Lake Benton Friday.The Panthers got off to a good start and led 15-8 at the end of the first quarter, but the Bobcats outscored EHS 57-48 the rest of the night to win by two."Our impatience really hurt us in this game," said Panther coach Kvaale. "They were very patient and we were not. I had a hard time recognizing our set patterns when I watched the game on tape Saturday."Trailing 65-62, Ellsworth received an opportunity to knot the score when Aaron Van Der Stoep was fouled in the act of shooting a three-point shot as time expired. Van Der Stoep made his first free throw, but the game was ruled to be over when his second attempt was off the mark.Schilling scored 27 points, nabbed seven rebounds and passed for six assists during the game. Weikamp netted 15 points and led the Panthers with nine rebounds.Box scoreDeutsch 1 0 0-0 2, Kramer 3 0 2-2 8, Schilling 11 0 5-7 27, Weikamp 5 0 5-6 15, Van Der Stoep 2 1 2-4 9.Team statisticsEllsworth: 45 percent field goals (no totals were available), 14 of 19 free throws (74 percent), 31 rebounds, 11 turnovers.

By John RittenhouseThe Adrian boys slipped out of contention for a Red Rock Conference title after dropping three consecutive league games.After losing by 14 points in Fulda Thursday, the Dragons dropped five- and 10-point home games to Red Rock Central Friday and Southwest Star Concept Monday.Adrian, 10-9 overall and 7-5 in league play, travels to Slayton Friday before hosting Edgerton Tuesday.SSC 62, Adrian 52Cold shooting in the second half led to Adrian’s third consecutive loss Monday in Adrian.The Dragons were in position to pick up a win when they trailed 33-30 at halftime, but the Quasars limited the hosts to 30 percent shooting from the field in the second half."We couldn’t hit anything," said Dragon coach Chris Rozell. "We were nine of 30 from the field in the second half."SSC took advantage of Adrian’s shooting woes by outscoring the Dragons 15-6 in the third quarter to open a 48-36 lead that set the stage for a 10-point win for the Quasars.Casey Knips, who scored 12 points to help keep the Dragons close in the first half, finished the game with 16 points and 17 rebounds. Brett Block netted 13 points and collected eight rebounds for AHS. Jason Klaassen charted six assists.Box scoreSwayze 1 0 1-2 3, Lonneman 0 1 0-0 3, Block 3 2 1-2 13, Weidert 0 2 0-0 6, Engelkes 1 0 2-2 4, Stover 0 1 0-2 3, Brake 2 0 0-0 4, Knips 7 0 2-2 16.Team statisticsAdrian: 20 of 67 field goals (30 percent), six of 10 free throws (60 percent), 39 rebounds, 16 turnovers.SSC: 21 of 41 field goals (51 percent), 14 of 25 free throws (56 percent), 19 rebounds, 12 turnovers.RRC 73, Adrian 68The Dragons came up on the short end of a five-point decision when they played the Falcons in a double-overtime thriller in Adrian Friday.Adrian forced extended play when Block drained a three-point shot with 34 seconds left in regulation play to knot the score at 56.The Dragons sported slim leads during both overtime periods, but RRC rallied from a one-point deficit with a 6-1 run in the final 1:40 of the second overtime session to win by five.Lee Stover, who netted 22 points for the Dragons, gave the hosts a 58-56 lead with a pair of free throws at the 2:53 mark of the first overtime period. RRC battled back to take a 62-60 edge that was erased when Stover tied the game at 62 with a field goal with 13 seconds left in the first overtime.Stover scored five consecutive points to give the hosts a 67-66 edge with 1:43 remaining in the second overtime, but RRC countered with a 6-1 surge that settled the issue.Adrian, which trailed by as many as seven points in the first half, received a 29-point effort from Block. Knips pulled down 12 rebounds before fouling out at the 3:26 mark of the first overtime period. Brad Brake blocked three shots for the hosts.Box scoreLonneman 0 0 0-0 0, Klaassen 1 0 1-1 3, Block 7 4 3-5 29, Weidert 0 1 0-0 3, Stover 5 3 3-3 22, Brake 3 0 0-0 6, Knips 2 0 1-2 5.Team statisticsAdrian: 26 of 75 field goals (35 percent), eight of 11 free throws (73 percent), 31 rebounds, 13 turnovers.RCC: 24 of 67 field goals (36 percent), 19 of 22 free throws (86 percent), 41 rebounds, 20 turnovers.Fulda 68, Adrian 54The Raiders ambushed the Dragons in the second quarter when the teams met in Fulda Thursday.After opening a 16-9 lead in the first quarter, Adrian was outscored 27-11 in the second period and trailed 36-27 at the intermission.The Dragons were unable to recover from the second-quarter collapse and ended up losing the game by 14 points."They made 10 of 12 shots in the second quarter and we just couldn’t stop them," said Dragon coach Rozell. "That was the most points we’ve given up in one quarter this season. They got hot and were moving a lot faster than we were."Block tossed in 21 points to lead the Dragons in scoring. Brake scored 11 points and led AHS with five rebounds.Box scoreSwayze 0 10-0 3, Lonneman 0 0 1-2 1, Klaassen 0 1 0-0 3, Block 7 1 4-10 21, Weidert 2 0 1-2 5, Engelkes 0 0 1-4 1, Stover 2 0 1-2 5, Brake 3 1 2-2 11, Knips 2 0 0-0 4.Team statisticsAdrian: 20 of 42 field goals (47 percent), 10 of 23 free throws (43 percent), 16 rebounds, 15 turnovers.Fulda: 27 of 50 field goals (54 percent), 12 of 16 free throws (75 percent), 29 rebounds, 14 turnovers.

By John RittenhouseThree strong efforts turned in by the Luverne girls basketball team were unable to produce one win.The Cardinals lost a four-point home decision to Pipestone Thursday before falling by five points in Windom Friday. Luverne traveled to Fulda Tuesday, where it ended up on the short end of a nine-point decision.The 4-16 Cardinals play in Jackson tonight before ending the regular season with a home game against Adrian Tuesday.Fulda 57, Luverne 48A 24-point performance by Fulda senior Abby Oakland proved to be too much for the Cardinals to overcome in Fulda Tuesday.Playing in her final home game, Oakland hit five three-point shots and made come crucial free throws down the stretch to erase any chance of a Luverne upset."Oakland was playing her final home game and she took it upon herself to show us that she’s a pretty good player. She was the difference in the game," said LHS coach Jason Phelps.Luverne got off to a good start by taking a 14-6 lead in the first quarter. Fulda, however, moved in front 27-25 by halftime and put the game away by outscoring the Cards 16-5 in the third quarter to open a 43-31 cushion.Mindy Nieuwboer scored a team-high 16 points for Luverne. Samantha Gacke bagged 11 rebounds and blocked four shots. Maggie Kuhlman served up seven assists.Box scoreKlein 0 0 0-0 0, Heitkamp 0 0 0-0 0, Hanson 0 0 0-0 0, Nieuwboer 6 1 1-1 16, Snyder 0 2 0-0 6, Peterson 0 0 0-0 0, Kuhlman 0 2 1-2 7, Hoiland 0 2 0-0 6, Gacke 1 0 5-10 7, Evans 3 0 0-0 6.Team statisticsLuverne: 17 of 49 field goals (34 percent), seven of 13 free throws (53 percent), 24 rebounds, 14 turnovers.Windom 55,Luverne 50A late challenge by the Cardinals came up short when they challenged the Eagles in Windom Friday.Trailing 39-23 entering the final eight minutes of play, Luverne battled back to trim the difference to three points with 1:30 remaining. Windom, however, thwarted Luverne’s comeback attempt to win the game by five points."We only missed one shot in the fourth quarter," said Cardinal coach Phelps. "The girls didn’t quit. We gave ourselves a chance to win in the fourth quarter."Luverne, which trailed 35-18 at the intermission, received a 13-point, six-rebound performance from Gacke.Kuhlman, who passed for five assists and charted three steals, scored all 13 of her points in the fourth quarter. Nieuwboer added four assists to Luverne’s effort.Box scoreKlein 0 0 0-0 0, Heitkamp 3 0 0-0 6, Hanson 0 0 1-2 1, Nieuwboer 4 0 0-0 8, Snyder 1 0 1-2 3, Peterson 0 0 0-0 0, Kuhlman 2 3 0-1 13, Hoiland 2 1 1-2 8, Vogt 0 0 0-0 0, Gacke 6 0 1-1 13, Evans 2 0 0-0 4.Team statisticsLuverne: 21 of 53 field goals (40 percent), four of eight free throws (50 percent), 15 rebounds, 20 turnovers.Pipestone 51,Luverne 47The Cardinals let a potential conference win slip away when they challenged the Arrows in Luverne Thursday.Luverne traded blows with Pipestone most of the game, but sub-par shooting from the free-throw line (11 of 28) and costly turnovers at inopportune times by the hosts helped Pipestone escape with a four-point win."Unforced errors and missed free-throw opportunities, especially in the first half, hurt us," said LHS coach Phelps. "We had a chance to lead at halftime, but we missed too many free throws."Luverne started fast and led 7-2 when Tori Snyder drained a pair of free throws at the 3:51 mark of the first period before Pipestone scored six straight points to take an 8-7 edge.The Cards regained the lead at 9-8 when Traci Evans converted a field goal to cap the scoring in the first quarter, and the hosts led by five (17-12) when Erin Hoiland delivered a three-point shot with 5:11 remaining in the second quarter. Luverne, however, was unable to cash in at the charity stripe as the second period progressed, allowing Pipestone to gain a 23-22 halftime edge.The Arrows led 27-26 in the third quarter before going on a 9-1 run to end the period and take a 36-27 lead into the final eight minutes of play.Luverne regrouped to knot the score at 43 when Gacke converted a field goal with 1:29 left to play, but the Arrows outscored the hosts 8-4 the rest of the win to prevail by four.Gacke led the Cards with 15 points, nine rebounds and three steals. Kuhlman scored 14 points and charted three assists. Nieuwboer collected seven rebounds. Snyder delivered four assists.Box scoreHeitkamp 0 0 0-0 0, Nieuwboer 1 1 2-4 7, Snyder 1 0 2-8 4, Peterson 0 0 0-0 0, Kuhlman 2 2 4-8 14, Hoiland 0 1 0-1 3, Gacke 6 0 3-6 15, Evans 2 0 0-0 4.Team statisticsLuverne: 16 of 58 field goals (28 percent), 11 of 28 free throws (39 percent), 28 rebounds, 12 turnovers.

By John RittenhouseThe Luverne basketball team went 1-2 in games staged since Friday.The Cardinals received Southwest Conference setbacks in road games played against Windom and Marshall on Friday and Tuesday. Luverne notched a 13-point home win over South Dakota school, West Central, Saturday.Luverne, 13-8 overall, wraps up league play with a game in Jackson tonight.Marshall 63,Luverne 48The Tigers swept their annual season series with the Cardinals when they bested LHS by 15 points in Marshall Tuesday.Luverne played well enough to remain in contact with the Tigers most of the night, but it wasn’t enough to produce a win."Marshall is the best team in the conference," said Cardinal coach Tom Rops. "We played a lot of zone defense to try and control the tempo of the game, but they hit their threes and got the big rebounds when they needed them."Marshall outscored the Cards in both quarters of the first half to open a 29-20 lead at the intermission. Luverne was unable to cut into Marshall’s advantage in the second half."I thought we did play them better than we did the first time around. I was pleased with the improvement we showed," Rops added.Brad Herman and Jared Pick scored 14 and 11 points respectively for LHS. Brandon Deragisch led the Cards with six rebounds.Box scorePick 1 3 0-1 11, Herman 5 0 4-6 14, Deragisch 3 1 0-0 9, Tofteland 2 0 0-0 4, Heronimus 1 0 0-0 2, Antoine 0 2 2-2 8, Haakenson 0 1 0-0 3, Hendricks 0 0 2-3 2.Team statisticsLuverne: 19 of 44 field goals (43 percent), eight of 12 free throws (67 percent), 28 rebounds, nine turnovers.Marshall: 22 of 55 field goals (40 percent), 12 of 17 free throws (70 percent), 23 rebounds, nine turnovers.Luverne 68, WC 55The Cardinals overcame a 12-point deficit in the first half to notch a 13-point home win over West Central Saturday.Trailing 27-15 early in the second quarter, Luverne rallied to knot the score at 27 when Deragisch converted a field goal with 1:27 remaining in the first half.The score was tied at 29 when the Cards opened the second half with an 11-0 run capped by a three-point shot from Dusty Antoine that gave the hosts a 40-29 cushion.WC trimmed the difference to three points moments later (43-40), but the Cards responded by putting together a 9-2 run capped by Pick’s three-point play that gave LHS a 52-42 lead it would take in tow the fourth quarter.Luverne led by 15 points (61-46) when John Tofteland drained a free throw at the 5:20 mark of the fourth quarter. WC closed the margin to nine points in the final five minutes of play, but the Cards pulled away to win by 13 at game’s end.Deragisch scored 15 points and snared 11 rebounds for the Cards. Tofteland added 15 points and recorded six steals. Pick and Herman netted 15 and 11 points respectively.Box scorePick 3 0 9-14 15, Herman 5 0 1-4 11, Deragisch 4 1 4-10 15, Hendricks 1 0 0-0 2, Antoine 3 0 2-3 8, Tofteland 1 4 1-2 15, Heronimus 0 0 2-2 2.Team statisticsLuverne: 22 of 50 field goals (44 percent), 19 of 35 free throws (54 percent), 30 rebounds, nine turnovers.WC: 21 of 47 field goals (45 percent), eight of 14 free throws (57 percent), 33 rebounds, 17 turnovers.Windom 47,Luverne 42The Eagles came out on the winning end of a hard-fought, five-point decision against the Cardinals in Windom Friday.The game was tightly contested the entire night as the Eagles sported 18-15, 28-25 and 38-36 edges at the first three quarter breaks before winning by five points at game’s end."We tied the game twice in the fourth quarter," said Cardinal coach Rops. "Costly turnovers and poor shooting on the road hurt us in this game."Tofteland and Deragisch led the Cardinals offensively by scoring 14 and 12 points respectively. Nick Heronimus pulled down seven rebounds, Pick drew two charging fouls and Herman blocked two shots for LHS.Box scorePick 0 0 0-0 0, Herman 0 0 3-7 3, Deragisch 6 0 0-2 12, Hendricks 1 1 0-0 5, Antoine 1 0 0-0 2, Tofteland 4 2 0-1 14, Heronimus 1 0 4-4 6.Team statisticsLuverne: 16 of 49 field goals (33 percent), seven of 14 free throws (50 percent), 28 rebounds, 20 turnovers.Windom: 14 of 41 field goals (34 percent), 13 of 16 free throws (81 percent), 20 rebounds, 19 turnovers.