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Family of Doug Boeve

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who shared prayers, sympathy, cards, food and kind gestures during this difficult time. Your support and compassion have meant so much to our family and brought us comfort as we remember and honor our loved one. We are deeply grateful!

The family of Doug Boeve

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Family of Daniel Rust

Thank you so much for the many expressions of sympathy during the loss of our dear son, partner and father, brother and grandson, Daniel Jeffrey Rust. The beautiful cards, food, flowers, hugs and prayers, memorial gifts, which are in a fund for his daughter Eleanor, helped so much during this very difficult time for us. Thank you so much Pastor Steve Voris for the comforting words, and the assurance that God was with Daniel when his life started, during his life, and when his life ended. Thanks to Hartquist Funeral Home and their staff for taking care of the arrangements.

Librarian highlights growth in annual report

The Rock County Community Library saw significant growth in the past year in the number of visitors, programs and items in circulation. 

Library Director Calla Jarvie shared details of the accomplishments during the annual report to the County Board earlier this month. 

Trees come down on Highway 75 ahead of road work

Tree removal began this week on Highway 75 in Luverne ahead of road reconstruction work starting in April between Main Street and Veterans Drive. 

March Mayhem raises funds for Luverne Student Council

The 2026 Luverne High School March Mayhem basketball tournament thrilled spectators and pitted student teams against each other Tuesday, March 17, in the school’s Classic Gym.

Five Lady Pates join all-conference team

The Red Rock Conference recently announced its 2025-26 all-conference team, which includes five Lady Pates girls’ basketball players.

Seniors Abbie Harris and Ella Sammons along with juniors Olivia Deelstra and Brynn Bakken were selected all-conference.

Board reviews county road and bridge plan

The Rock County Board of Commissioners reviewed the next several years of county road and bridge projects and approved a five-year construction plan. 

Rock County Highway Engineer Mark Sehr presented the plan during the March 17 County Board meeting. 

County at a Glance March 26, 2026

Meetings 

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Poplar Creek Estates, 201 Oak Drive, Luverne. All who want to learn about Parkinson’s Disease can attend. Call 507-935-8173. 

We need to be a squeaky wheel

I attended an important meeting while I was at the 2026 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic a few weeks back in Minneapolis.  There was a lot going on in the Minnesota metro area over the past few months, but it did not seem to interfere with the attendance greatly. The Minneapolis location

Star Herald issues 'thumbs' for trees, progress, motorized scooters and more

The Star Herald has received a number of suggestions for “thumbs up” and “thumbs down” mentions in recent weeks. They include: 

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