Tuff Home residents experience 'A Night on Mount Olympus'
The day after Hills-Beaver Creek High School hosted a junior-senior prom for students, residents from Tuff Memorial Home donned dresses and suits Saturday afternoon for their first
State offers info on 2026 Hwy 75 work
Minnesota Department of Transportation personnel were in Luverne Tuesday, April 23, to discuss the 2026 Highway 75 construction project.
'Marlene and Darlene without George'
“Marlene and Darlene” will return to the stage next week for another comedy performance to raise money for Generations.
Emerald ash borer officially reported in Rock County
Infestations of the destructive emerald ash borer have been spreading across Minnesota over the past 15 years, and on Monday the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed the first sighting
LHS competes in world robotics
The Luverne High School robotics team earned a Judges Choice Award at last week’s FIRST Robotic Competition World.
Sled hockey comes to Blue Mound Ice Arena
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.
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- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 09, 2021Several Rock County road improvement projects are planned in 2021, according to Highway Engineer Mark Sehr. Also possible are more bridge replacements, the number of which is dependent on state funding. Sehr estimates $3.3 million will be spent this year improving roads. He will present more details in his annual road and bridge report at the commissioners’ Feb. 16 meeting. At their Feb. 2…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 09, 2021Volunteers with the Rock County Food Shelf are raising money to remodel a former Luverne dental office into a new home for their operations. So far, they’ve raised $60,000, and they’re asking local officials and the public for help to reach their $225,000 goal. Board chairman Pastor Roger Sparks and board member Katie Baustian presented the information about the campaign at the Rock County Board’…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 09, 2021Bluestem owner Skyler Hoiland continues to create ways to offer his food selection to customers looking to bring tastes from the popular eatery home. On Monday Hoiland and his staff of 14 officially opened Bluestem Grab & Go in the East Main Street catering facility he opened several years ago. While Hoiland continues to offer catering services, the new Grab & Go service offers individual…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 09, 2021Luverne’s $5 million pool and fitness center expansion project will get a financial boost with a KAHR Foundation grant of $400,000. Mayor Pat Baustian shared the news last week with members of the city pool commission. “This is such a wonderful gift to the Luverne community and in a larger scale the citizens of Rock County,” he said Feb. 3. “We are so fortunate to have a long-term relationship…
- February 09, 2021Seniors Ethan Beyer and Ainslie Robinson receive stocking hats during a lunchtime coronation Monday as the 2021 Snow Week king and queen at Luverne High School. The ceremony — and Monday’s pajama day — kicked off the first of four days of Snow Week activities. Only seniors and royalty candidates attended the coronation in person. Students in grades 9 through 11 and the public were able to watch…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 09, 2021The Hills-Beaver Creek High School mock trial team wrapped up the 2021 season last week with a 1-3 win-loss record. The team’s single victory came in the third round of the four-round season. The H-BC defense earned a seven-point advantage Jan. 19 against Fairmont High School White, winning with a score of 228-221. Adviser Megan Klumper said this mock trial season was a whole new experience for…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 09, 2021For the seventh-straight year, the Luverne High School mock trial team is competing for a possible return trip to the state tournament. The 9 a.m. Wednesday mock trial competition occurred (after the Star Herald press deadline) with the LHS prosecution team against St. Peter High School. The two teams finished the 2020-21 season with identical 4-0 records, with St. Peter taking the No. 1 spot. “…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 09, 2021The Luverne Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association gave away hundreds of pizzas Saturday in the parking lot of Living Rock Church on East Main Street in Luverne. About a dozen volunteers dressed in warm boots and multiple layers against the sub-zero wind chills hand pizzas through car windows of the drive-through event. “It was cold, but we have no regrets,” said club member JoAnn…
- February 09, 2021The Mike Frisch School of Fish class met at The Lake in Luverne Saturday for what was a sold-out Community Education activity. Frisch, a former teacher, engaged with students and their adult companions for basic fishing lessons they could employ on ice or open water. For the $30 registration fee, they received equipment packs valued at over $50 each with rod and reel, tackle box with tackle, 32…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 09, 2021For more than four decades, Glenda McGaffee has made Tuff Memorial Home and Tuff Village her place of employment. To honor her dedication, co-workers recently gave her a bunch of rocks. “Those were so cool,” she said with a laugh. “I cried — it was so neat.” The longest tenured employee at Tuff home was honored Jan. 21 by the nursing home’s staff and residents. They presented McGaffee with a…
- February 09, 2021Quarter 2 A Honor Roll Seniors: Zachary Ahrendt, Kaitlyn Anderson, Peter Baustian, Ethan Beyer, Simon Boyenga, Xavier Carbonneau, Rachel DenHerder, Jonathan Dolo, Regan Feit, Rylee Gee, Dyllon Gehrke, Josephine Golla, Emma Hinz, Benjamin Jarchow, Elise Jarchow, Camron Kopp, Shelby Kracht, John Miller, Autumn Nath, Carlton Oftedahl, Rozilyn Oye, Sadie Reisdorfer, Ainslie Robinson, Paige Sandbulte…
- February 09, 2021Quarter 2 A Honor Roll Seniors: Tryce Bennett, Tyson Bork, Annie Bos, Chase Bosch, Calvin Erickson, Hannah Fick, Ethan Gray, Ashlee Kelderman, Kathleen Kiers, Seth Klarenbeek, Abby Knobloch, Emilee Kodet, Allison LaRock, Taryn Rauk, Jacob Sheppard, Lauren Tatge, Avery Vis. Juniors: Taylor Durst, Kenadie Fick, Danette Leenderts, Samantha Moser, Tara Paulsen, Liam Raymon, Tess Van Maanen, Mackenzie…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 02, 2021Several weeks ago Alice Hansen lost her wedding ring while working around her Hardwick home. She searched outside and throughout the house, but the ring given to her by her late husband, Ron, 46 years ago was not to be found. “I was upset and sad that I lost it,” Hansen said. “I didn’t know where I lost it.” On Saturday her 7-year-old neighbor, Karsten Haas, found it while scooping snow off her…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 02, 2021Three hundred Rock County residents 75 and older received the COVID-19 vaccine this week at Grand Prairie Events in Luverne. Jason Kloss of Southwest Health and Human Services said local health professionals have had to respond quickly with schedules and communication as vaccine doses become available on short notice. “I was informed on Friday that SWHHS would be receiving 300 doses the next week…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 02, 2021Nora Matthiesen, 3, says she wants to return to her rural Magnolia home in time for calving and lambing because “Dad needs his little helper to feed some of those babies on the farm.” Nora, daughter of Jed and Deann Matthiesen, suffered a head injury in a Jan. 13 farm accident in which she was struck by a moving tractor. She spent 16 days in a Sioux Falls hospital where doctors kept her in a drug…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 02, 2021A “closed” sign appeared on the front door of W-2 Quality Meats over the weekend with a message from business owners Steven Wieneke and Troy Wietzema. “We appreciate that you have chosen to do business with us. It has been our pleasure serving you,” the sign said. “Unfortunately, we’ve made a hard decision to close our Luverne location. Our Worthington location remains open if you need anything…
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