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Members of the Luverne High School robotics team pose with their Judges Award. Pictured are (from left) Alex Perkins (kneeling), Brynn Boyenga, Skylar Vander Steen, Zoey Berghorst, Zander Carbonneau, Janica Oechsle, Roselynn Hartshorn, Xavier McKenzie and Owen Stephenson. Submitted Photo

LHS competes in world robotics

Mavis Fodness

April 24, 2024

The Luverne High School robotics team earned a Judges Choice Award at last week’s FIRST Robotic Competition World.

FIRST means, “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science…

Katie Fick of Luverne skates with the Siouxland Lightning sled hockey team April 7, when the group came to the Blue Mound Ice Arena for the first time to practice. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo

Sled hockey comes to Blue Mound Ice Arena

Mavis Fodness

April 24, 2024

The Siouxland Sled Hockey Association brought on-ice practice to the Blue Mound Ice Arena in Luverne for the first time April 7 in honor of their newest member.

Katie Fick, a…

Blake Ziegler, 2014 Luverne High School graduate, ran in the 2024 Boston Marathon. Submitted Photo

For the love of running: Locals excel in marathons

Lori Sorenson

April 24, 2024

Blake Ziegler, a 2014 Luverne High School grad, ran the prestigious Boston Marathon on April 15, finishing in 2:43:47.

His 6:15-minute-per-mile pace (a personal best) was good for 694th place, well toward the…

Braydon Ripka secures the new banner into place. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo

New banners placed on U.S. Highway 75

April 24, 2024

The electric utilities crew with the city of Luverne spent Tuesday morning placing new banners along Highway 75 through Luverne. The Luverne Economic Development Authority and Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow banner committee chose the…

Four students from Hills-Beaver Creek earned medals Sunday at the 20th annual Creative Writing Contest awards ceremony. Pictured are (from left) Penni Moore, Londyn DeBoer, Bryce Metzger and Grace Prohl. Submitted Photo

Four H-BC students earn writing awards

April 24, 2024

Four Hills-Beaver Creek students received medals Sunday as part of the 20th annual Creative Writing Contest.

Students in grades 3 through 12 could enter original work in…

Sports

With temps in the mid 30s and wind gusts up to 20 mph, athletes bundle up for the Pipestone track meet Saturday, April 20. LHS and H-BC teams performed well considering the weather.

Harsh conditions don’t hinder LHS and H-BC track athletes

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

April 24, 2024

Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek track and field teams traveled to the Pipestone Invitational Saturday, April 20. Conditions at the meet were cold and windy, with athletes competing in gloves, hats and leggings and donning layers between events. In the boys’ team results, Luverne took first place…

Sophomore Allie Kracht beats the ball to first base against Fairmont Monday, April 22, in Luverne. LHS fell 7-1 in the game.

Girls’ softball team wins three games, loses three in busy week of ball

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

April 24, 2024

The Luverne High School softball team went 3-3 this past week. Against Jackson County Central, LHS won one game 7-4 and lost one game 0-15 in doubleheader action Thursday, April 18, at Jackson. The Cardinals played in the Morris Area Tournament Saturday, April 20, and beat Sacred Heart 14-5,…

Sophomore Landyn Lais (left) and senior Jacob Stroh celebrate after Lais slid into home plate safe against Windom Thursday, April 18, at Redbird Field. Luverne beat the Windom Eagles 11-7.

Luverne baseball team takes four games, wins MACA Invitational championship

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

April 24, 2024

The Luverne baseball team won four games in the past week, including winning the 2024 MACA (Morris Area/ Chokio-Alberta) Baseball Invitational in Morris. This puts the Cardinals’ record at 5-4 after a rocky start to the season. LHS beat Windom 11-7 at home Thursday, April 18, and notched three…

Cool conditions and wind hamper play between LHS and H-BC golf teams

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

April 24, 2024

The Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek golf teams played on the Patriots’ home course, Meadow Acres Golf Club, in Larchwood, Iowa Thursday, April 18. Conditions were cool and windy, but the course was green and spongy after recent rains. In 9-hole head-to-head competition, the Cardinals won with a…

Jarchow named NCCAA National Player of the Week

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

April 24, 2024

Elise Jarchow, a 2021 Luverne High School graduate, was named the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) National Player of the Week in women’s tennis Monday, April 22. As a junior Jarchow plays tennis for the University of Northwestern in St. Paul. Jarchow went 4-0 in singles…

Cardinal boys’ and girls’ golf teams participate in the Big South Division tournament April 22

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

April 24, 2024

The Luverne boys’ and girls’ golf teams participated in the Big South Division tournament Monday, April 22, in Redwood Falls. Monday’s 9-hole tournament was the first of three Big South Division tournaments played before the Big South Championship held at the Dacotah Ridge Golf Club in Morton on…

Columns

Melvin navigates complex world of being a cat (And now there are two)

Brenda Winter, columnist

Not Our Cat has lived in our backyard for eight years. She is calico, fat and grumpy.

In the dark of winter she moves into the garage where she remains Not Our Cat until warm weather returns.…

April 24, 2024

Hip surgery recovery continues to go well thanks to attending home nurse

RIck Peterson, general manager

About 15 years ago I had both of my hips replaced, and as with most metal moving parts. a little maintenance is required from time to time.

It seems the titanium ball and socket in my left hip was showing signs…

April 24, 2024

Total eclipse was gift, answered prayer to Kenneth sisters in Texas

Lori Sorenson, editor

My sisters and I traveled to Austin, Texas, last week to view the total eclipse of the sun. The trip was a culmination of nearly a year of planning and several weeks of nervous anticipation as departure day grew nearer.

…

April 17, 2024

Father-in-law becomes role model for end of life

Mavis Fodness, reporter

Steps through life are very straightforward.

As children we’re told we’ll attend school when we’re old enough and we’re encouraged to achieve a high school diploma.…

April 10, 2024

Obituaries

Steven Meyer

April 24, 2024

Steven K. Meyer, age 75, a resident of Hastings, peacefully passed away at his home on December 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving children.

Born on May 18, 1948, in Luverne…

Michael Aning

April 24, 2024

Michael Aning, age 49, of Luverne, died Monday, April 15, 2024, unexpectedly in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 23, 1974, to Jake and Marilyn (Hamann) Aning in Luverne. He was…

John Frahm

April 24, 2024

John Frahm, 63, of Madison Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

John was born on April 20, 1961, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Fred (Jr.) and Marian (Crosby) Frahm. John grew up in Luverne and…

Norma Parker death notice

April 24, 2024

Norma Jean Parker, age 49, passed away peacefully in her home in Luverne, Minnesota, on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Hartquist Funeral Home - Luverne Chapel.…

Sled hockey comes to Blue Mound Ice Arena

4-Her's try to pick up where volunteer George Bonnema left off

Harsh conditions don’t hinder LHS and H-BC track athletes

Girls’ softball team wins three games, loses three in busy week of ball

Luverne baseball team takes four games, wins MACA Invitational championship

Cool conditions and wind hamper play between LHS and H-BC golf teams

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