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County at a Glance May 21, 2026

Eastbound Adrian safety rest area temporarily closed May 18-22 

Wrestling entertainment

Luverne enjoyed its first-ever entertainment wrestling event Saturday at The Lake in Luverne. “New Sound Wrestling, the Final Countdown to Summer Break,” was at the beach for free, thanks to sponsorship by Luverne businesses Herb ‘n Legend and High Fidelity Cannabis. 

Finding joy amid despair

What does one who is in public life in a nation’s capital do when despair undermines hope? 

The value of locally owned newspapers

This is my last column for the month of May. I have June and July left and then I step away from the computer on my July 31 retirement date. 

Before I do step away, we have two very busy months ahead. 

How America protects kids

To the Editor: 

When I talk to people about when Jacob Wetterling was raped and murdered, if they were his age they immediately emphatically say, ‘that is when it all changed.’ 

Spring is here; it's time to notice sunshine in life

Spring may finally be upon us with a recent string of mild, sunny weather. 

That got me thinking about things that we take for granted here in Rock County that people in bigger cities may not get to experience. 

Sheriff's Office observes National Peace Officers Day and Police Week

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office observed National Police Week last week and National Peace Officers Day on Friday, May 15, at the Rock County Law Enforcement Center.

On the Record May 6-12, 2026

Dispatch report 

May 6 

•Complainant on W. Mead Court reported a garbage complaint. 

•A scam was reported. 

•Equipment testing/drill. 

•Complainant on W. Luverne Street reported a civil issue. 

H-BC students spread positivity and kindness

Members of the Hills-Beaver Creek Student Council hosted an elementary retreat on Thursday, May 7, to spread positivity with younger students. 

1942: John Wulf recalls threshing business

 

 The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on May 14, 1942. 

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