September 2024
By Lori SorensonOctober 02, 2024Students and staff at Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School wrapped up September’s Suicide Prevention Month and kicked off October’s Anti-Bullying Month with a special assembly and schoolwide activity led by the student council. Students made new 988 signs (the crisis text number) and put together a paper chain created with messages about how to be part of creating positive changes in people…- October 02, 2024Correction In the Sept. 26 Star Herald story, “Rock County ends contract with Southwestern Mental Health (again),” the proposed increased dollar amount for next year’s contract was incorrect. The correct dollar amount should have been stated as $325,000 to $326,000 per year. The amount translates to a possible $3,250 to $3,260 per person, based on the estimated 100 income eligible county…
- October 02, 2024Dispatch report Sept. 21 •Complainant on County Road 8 reported property damage. •Complainant on County Road 4 and 70th Avenue, Beaver Creek, reported debris. •Complainant on W. Mead Court reported disturbing the peace. •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported theft/larceny. Sept. 22 •Complainant on E. Hatting Street and S. Freeman Avenue reported suspicious activity. •Complainant on E.…
By Mavis FodnessOctober 02, 2024Ten former students and educators of Luverne Public Schools were inducted into halls of fame Friday afternoon in a ceremony in the performing arts center. Five former students are now the Luverne Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Inductees and their LHS graduating year are: •Thomas Getman, 1959. •Marvin “Whitey” Helling, 1941. •Kevin Kessler, 1993. •Gary Papik, 1969. •Vonda Viland, 1984…
September 25, 2024A month of hot weather combined with little to no rain brough yields down to average levels as the local soybean harvest gets underway. Brian Bergman of Kenneth turned to combining beans Monday. He said the weather and lack of moisture were factors of the variable yields. The state crop report places crop maturity at six days behind last year and three days behind the five-year average. Locally,…- September 25, 2024Meetings Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Mary Jane Brown Chapel. Anyone interested is welcome. CoffeeBreak and StoryHour begins Oct. 1 Join us for CoffeeBreak beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 9:30 a.m. for our kickoff at the Luverne Christian Reformed Church at 605 North Estey Street. We meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. to study the Bible. StoryHour is a fun…
- September 25, 2024Hoff writes: 'Life is hard sometimes ...' To the Editor: In the 1980s interest rates were crushing the agricultural community. Farmers could not keep their heads above water. The assumption that you would be farming until your hair turned white was crushed. The devil schemed and crept into their minds. Suicide was the best option. The life insurance policy would fix everything. Last week the…
- September 25, 2024Dispatch report Sept. 14 •Complainant on Rock River Drive reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on County Road 6 reported suspicious activity. •Complainant on W. Church Avenue, Steen, reported a road and drive law issue. Sept. 15 •Complainant east-bound on Interstate 90, mile marker 16, Luverne, reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported…
- September 25, 202410 years ago (2014) •Kaitlyn Van Meeteren, employed with Good Samaritan Society Luverne at Poplar Creek Estates, received a Care Providers of Minnesota Foundation scholarship. Kaitlyn, a universal worker employed at Poplar Creek Estates since January 2013, was presented with the scholarship by Jill Schewe, director of Assisted Living, Housing, and Home Care for Care Providers of Minnesota. ……
- September 25, 2024St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. …
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 17, 2024The city of Hills foray into providing a building for three licensed child care providers is still garnering attention, six months after the first provider opened her doors. Donna Bernhard debuted Creative Minds Childcare LLC in March, filling one of three child care rooms available for rent in the city-owned building. Rent to the city is $1 per year. As a result, Bernhard is seeing a profit…- September 17, 2024UMC hosts free community meal The United Methodist Church will host its free community meal at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the church fellowship hall in Luverne. All are welcome. A pickup option is available. Call 507-283-4529. CoffeeBreak and StoryHour begins Oct. 1 Join us for CoffeeBreak beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 9:30 a.m. for our kickoff at the Luverne Christian Reformed…
- September 17, 2024Youth who want to hunt in Minnesota have several opportunities to go hunting in the fall in addition to regular hunting seasons. “These hunting opportunities are designed for youth to have positive hunting experiences and get dedicated time to learn outdoor skills,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Youth who take part…
- September 17, 2024Honoring Gus Letter to the Editor: I practiced psychology for more than 40 years and encountered many people who were viewed as having limitations. What impressed me most was not their limitations, but their strength and the love they extended to family and friends. On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, our governor and candidate for vice-president spoke. In the front row…
- September 17, 2024Dispatch report Sept. 7 •Complainant westbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 12, reported a road and drive law issue. •Assistance from another department was requested eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 1, near Beaver Creek. •Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 1, near Valley Springs, South Dakota, reported a road and drive law issue. Sept. 8 •Assistance from another…
- September 17, 2024LSS meals at Generations Monday, Sept. 23: Tater tot casserole, diced carrots, tropical fruit, lime gelatin with pineapple, dinner roll. Tuesday, Sept. 24: Lemon pepper fish, rice pilaf, green beans, dessert. Half-Price Day sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. Wednesday, Sept. 25: Beef vegetable stew, peas, biscuit, cinnamon baked apples. Thursday, Sept. 26: Chicken salad on wheat…
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