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What’s next for deer farms? CWD complicates their futures

It does not happen very often in my neck of the woods, but when you are making a trip of any distance you can see from time to time a batch of elk or deer behind some pretty tall fences.

Minnesota has extra cash, and counties need it now

The Minnesota Department of Management and Budget’s February forecast projects a $3.7 billion surplus at the end of the fiscal year 2026-27 biennium.

Handsome no matter what

My friend said it so casually you might have missed the poetry of it.

We were chatting on the phone when she mentioned her husband had ended his attempt at growing out his hair. After going more than a year without a haircut, he came home with a crisp new look. 

1942: Rollags recall journey to Rock County

The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 19, 1942.

Spring equinox hike at Blue Mounds March 20

The spring equinox marks the day the sun passes directly over the equator, giving equal hours of day and night.

Celebrate the beginning of spring with a one-mile hike on top of the Blue Mounds State Park from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the state park.

Large trees to be cleared for ‘progress’ ahead of Highway 75 construction this summer in Luverne

The maple tree at the corner of Dodge Street and Highway 75 in Luverne is at least the age of the stately three-story home on the property — more than 100 years old.

Band button design contest for Tri-State Band Festival opens to the public for 75th anniversary event this year

For the first time in its 75-year history, Luverne’s Tri-State Band Festival will open its button design contest to the public.

Previously open only to students, the contest has been an annual event since 1976 when the first winner, Missy Weinman, received $10 in prize money.

Luverne School Board debates options for 2026-27 district calendar

The Luverne School Board members were presented with four different calendar options for the 2026-27 school year during their meeting Thursday night, Feb. 26, but no clear favorites rose to the surface.

Council approves dehumidification unit for pool and fitness center

Luverne City Council members approved a quote by Climate Systems of Sioux Falls to replace the rooftop dehumidification unit at the city pool and fitness center.

Council members approved the quote for $374,750, which includes:

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