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- By Mavis FodnessMay 14, 2025Representatives from Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS) met with commissioners April 22. The representatives outlined a positive fund balance and adequate financial reserves but cautioned possible reductions in state and federal funding may mean future budget cuts or shift to place more of the burden on counties for continued services. SWHHS representatives included director Beth Wilms…
May 07, 2025Volunteers from the Rock County DFL completed an Adopt-A-Highway service project along Interstate 90 on Monday, May 5.- By Mavis FodnessApril 30, 2025The county will soon accept credit or debit card payments online or in person. It’s uncertain, however, when the service will be available. “We are still waiting on the equipment to show up, and then we have to get it all hooked up and take training to get it going,” said auditor-treasurer Ashley Kurtz. Kurtz received approval from Rock County commissioners April 22 to contract with the Fort…
- April 30, 2025The replacement of traffic signs which are at the end of their service lives began on April 28 along several highways in south central and southwest Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Traffic signs located on various highways in the following counties are being replaced: Blue Earth, Jackson, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Nobles, Rock, Sibley and Waseca. MnDOT replaces…
- April 30, 2025Four Rock County 4-H’ers were recently selected to receive scholarships awarded annually by the county federation executive committee. The recipients, their 4-H club and their parents are the following: •Brianna Kinsinger, Magnolia Juniors, Shawn and Teresa Kinsinger, Luverne. •Andrea Luitjens, Magnolia Juniors, Dean and Laura Luitjens, Luverne. •Gracie Fagerness, Blue Ribbon, Chris and Mary…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 23, 2025Sheriff Evan Verbrugge announced his resignation to county commissioners Tuesday morning. His last day will be Sept. 30. “I have struggled with this decision, but I know in my heart that it is time for me to step away while things are in excellent condition,” he stated in a letter. Verbrugge was hired as deputy sheriff in 1991. He’s served 15 years on patrol and 19 years as elected sheriff.…
By Lori SorensonApril 16, 2025Fire departments from three different communities were on the scene of a grass fire north of Beaver Creek last week for over three hours last week. Multiple 911 calls came in around 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, reporting large flames getting close the house, buildings and grove at 575 121st Street, Beaver Creek. The acreage is home to Evan and Denae Meinerts, and initial reports were that the…
By Lori SorensonApril 16, 2025The Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers announced winners last week in their poster contest for local fourth- and fifth-graders. More than 100 students entered original artwork showcasing corn and soybeans in Rock County, and three were selected to be displayed along roadsides in Rock County for the next year. The winning pictures were drawn by Nick Bose, Greyson Mundt and Siena Barron, each…- By Mavis FodnessApril 16, 2025Severe thunderstorm warnings have been added as a reason severe weather sirens will sound in local communities. Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge recommended the change to the community alert system because of the similar dangerous conditions of hail, high winds and heavy rains. “We clearly get more property damage and the potential for personal injury during severe thunderstorm warnings,” he…
By By Evan Verbrugge, Rock County SheriffApril 16, 2025Recently I have received complaints about unusual activity by our deputies. When I investigated the complaint, I have come to discover that we have a couple of individuals driving around Luverne, Rock County, in decommissioned squad cars. These vehicles look exactly like our current fleet. The difference is that we have our shoulder patch on the driver and front passenger doors. According to…
By Betty MannApril 16, 2025The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on Feb. 6, 1925. First and Farmers Nationals merged Complete Reorganization effected under title of First and Farmers National Bank Capital and surplus of new bank, $150,000 Stockholders of two banks to liquidate real estate holdings and frozen assets The merging of the First National bank and the Farmers National bank of Luverne into a new…- April 16, 202510 years ago (2015) •It was a record-breaking night for volunteers and fundraising coordinators at Sanford Luverne Hospice Saturday, April 11. The Blue Mound Banquet Center in Luverne accommodated a packed house of 400 people for the Annual Hospice Charity Dinner and Auction fundraiser, which featured a New Orleans and Mardi Gras theme. According to Sanford Luverne Hospice volunteer…
By Lori SorensonApril 02, 2025ATLAS of Rock County hosted an open house Wednesday, March 26, to celebrate 10 years as an independent ministry. The organization now boasts dozens of volunteers and several paid staff to operate five ministries that are housed under one roof in downtown Luverne. Pastor Michael Blank said the past 10 years of growth are worth celebrating, but at its core, ATLAS still has the same mission: “…- By Pastor Mark Eliason, Palisade Lutheran Church, Rock CountyMarch 26, 2025In the 13th chapter of Luke, Luke writes about sin and punishment. In this passage Jesus asks, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans?3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. 4 Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them—do you think that they were worse offenders…
By Mavis Fodness, reporterMarch 19, 2025For the second year in a row, wind energy production taxes will exceed $1 million in Rock County. The five wind production farms will pay $1.062 million in 2025, about a $1,000 less than last year. The 165 turbines operating in the county generated 901,300 megawatt-hours of electricity in 2024. Walleye Wind, operating 39 turbines near Beaver Creek, will pay the most tax at $569,096 followed by…
By Mavis Fodness, reporterMarch 19, 2025Children and adults alike were able to decorate farm animal-shaped sugar cookies Monday afternoon as the Rock County Library kicked off its annual Farm Week. Various activities will occur throughout the week, and a full list is on the library’s new social media. Kinsley Nath, 3, enjoys the sugar cookie she decorated. Knox Arends, 2, quickly decorated and ate his cookie.
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