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- By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025City Council members opted not to renew a contract with Braun Intertec Corporation for continued investigation of environmental staining on Luverne properties. Braun had submitted a $55,000 proposal to the City of Luverne to expand the scope of the investigation into the source of staining. This would be in addition to the $53,000 the city has already spent on Braun services plus $15,000 in…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 30, 2024The cost to house a prisoner in the Nobles County Jail increased from $60 to $75 per day, according to a new agreement accepted by Rock County Commissioners at their Dec. 17 meeting. For the past five years, the amount was $60 per day, and the $15 increase was anticipated over the past year, according to Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge, due to increased personnel and operating costs. From…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 25, 2024Editor's note: The 57-percent increase has been corrected to represent the exact cost of $325,000 or $326,000 a year. Exorbitant costs prompted Rock County commissioners to end a contract with the local Southwestern Mental Health center (SWMH) for the second time in two years. Commissioners unanimously agreed to sunset the agreement at their Sept. 17 meeting. Commissioner Greg Burger…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 04, 2024The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board approved a two-year contract with secondary principal Andrew Kellenberger Aug. 26. Kellenberger will receive a 4-percent increase for each of the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. Previously Kellenberger’s salary was $108,000. For 2024-25 he will receive $112,320, and for 2025-26 his salary will be $116,813.
- March 27, 2024Correction: In the March 21 story about Luverne teacher contracts, the Star Herald incorrectly stated that top salary earners “a master’s degree and 30 years.” The correct information is “master’s degree and 30 credits.” The Star Herald regrets the error. We strive for fairness and accuracy in all our reporting, and if readers spot an error or omission, they’re encouraged to call 507-283-2333…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 06, 2024The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board approved a new three-year contract with Superintendent/Elementary Principal Todd Holthaus Feb. 26. The contract extends through the 2026-2027 school year. In the compensation package, Holthaus will receive a salary of $151,000 (a 4.14-percent increase) for the 2024-25 contract year, $157,000 (3.97-percent increase) for the 2025-26 contract year, and $164,000…
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