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  • By Lori Sorenson
    November 26, 2023
    The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a residential demolition grant for a property near the elevator during its Nov. 13 meeting. CHS Inc. applied for the demolition grant program to take down a small house it owns at 406 S. Freeman Avenue, calling the structure “substandard, dilapidated, and beyond repair.” According to discussion at the Nov. 13 EDA meeting, CHS purchased the…
  • November 26, 2023
    The Minnesota Department of Revenue has begun reissuing nearly 150,000 one-time tax rebate checks that have gone uncashed and subsequently expired after 60 days from their August and September issuance dates. The reissued checks will go out in two batches: one batch this week and the second batch in early December. The reissued checks will be valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.  …
  • November 26, 2023
    Thanksgiving dinner won’t take as much of a toll on budgets this year compared to 2022, but the meal still reflects historically high costs. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 38th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for 10, which is $61.17 or less than $6.20 per person.  This is a 4.5 percent decrease from last year’s record-high…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    November 26, 2023
    Rock County 4-H’ers gathered for the year-end awards and recognition program titled “4-H’ers Have S’more Fun” Nov. 4 at Generations Events in Luverne. The potluck event was attended by 116 members, parents, leaders and sponsors. Project, club and individual awards were handed out in recognition of both 4-H’ers and adults.   Federation sworn in Interim Extension educator Michele Kruse…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    November 15, 2023
    Students from Hills-Beaver Creek elementary, secondary and Hills Christian schools gathered Friday morning at the secondary school gymnasium in Hills to thank local veterans for their military service. The public was also invited to attend the service along with local veterans. Dan LaRock of Hills emceed the event. “Veterans Day began as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who perished…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    November 15, 2023
    Twenty-four residential lots in the Lopau Addition will soon be on the market for developers and private home builders following Monday’s public hearing. The purpose of the hearing, which drew no attendees from the public, was for the Luverne Economic Development Authority to establish protective covenants and set lot prices in Luverne’s newest housing addition. “Putting these lots on the for-…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    November 15, 2023
    The Rock County Star Herald is again facilitating a holiday campaign to send Christmas greetings to deployed military men and women serving the United States around the world. After the first campaign in 2019, thousands of letters have been mailed through the Star Herald’s mission to reach service people with holiday cheer. In previous years, letters were collected at the Star Herald’s lighted…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    November 15, 2023
    Rock County is one of 13 counties in the state chosen to pilot an electric vehicle (EV) in 2024. Commissioners approved $15,300 toward the $91,000 vehicle at their Nov. 7 meeting. County engineer Mark Sehr supported piloting the federal program. “It’s a test run for all of us counties to see if it’s even viable for us to use,” he said. “We are the only district to be using them so far.” All…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    November 15, 2023
    For the next five years, Rock County can claim overtime expenses when sheriff’s office personnel work jointly with investigators at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCA). Sheriff Evan Verbrugge supported the joint powers agreement under the Minnesota Anti-Heroin Task Force Program (AHTF). “For us not having a drug investigator, it would be nice to have some of those costs covered…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    November 15, 2023
    Marilyn Bloemendaal was honored Monday night as the Luverne Area Chamber Outstanding Member of the Year. The award, established in 2005, honors retired Chamber members “who have made significant contributions to the community in their personal life and professional career.” The honoree is chosen each year by the Chamber Board of Directors, and Chamber Board President Tony Schomacker introduced…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    November 15, 2023
    The 2024 Luverne Education Association Teacher of the Year Becky Runnoe immediately recognized her peers when she was honored Monday afternoon. “Thank you, guys, so much for this honor,” Runnoe said through tears. “It takes a team, and every single one of you has been a part of the team.” The Teacher of the Year and 2024 LEA Friend of Education (see related story) were announced Monday…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    November 15, 2023
    Members of the Arthur Moeller American Legion Post 478 received a standing ovation Monday afternoon when they were named 2024 Friends of Education by the Luverne Education Association (LEA). The award kicked off American Education Week when current and former teachers gathered to celebrate in the Luverne Middle-High School commons. Post commander Kyle Oldre explained that Legion membership is…
  • November 15, 2023
    Luverne Elementary students showed their appreciation to local veterans Friday morning during a Veterans Day coffee event. While munching on school-made cinnamon rolls, the discharged and current soldiers shared stories with students, who gave the veterans drawings and cards in thanks for their military service. The two-hour event was hosted by the elementary student council.
  • By Lori Sorenson
    November 15, 2023
    Miniature war games returned to the History Center Saturday with a small group of players and periodic Veterans Day audiences. The games use miniature soldiers (about the size of a thumb), artillery and vehicles on a tabletop battlefield. War game enthusiast Mike Westerbur and his son, Dylan, debuted their World War II battlefield at the History Center for Veterans Day in 2019. “I’ve been…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    November 08, 2023
    The city of Luverne has hired a finance director, and the Luverne School District is now advertising to fill its business manager position. Tyler Reisch will start Nov. 27 as Luverne’s finance director. He leaves his position as business manager with the school on Nov. 22 after giving notice on Friday, Nov. 3. “We are all very excited to have him join our team,” City Administrator Jill Wolf…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    November 08, 2023
    The Green Earth Players are set to perform “Knickers: A Brief Comedy” beginning Friday at the Palace Theatre in Luverne. The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11, and Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 16-18. Shows on Sundays, Nov. 12 and 19, begin at 2 p.m. The comedy is about three ladies who are members of the local weight watchers club, whose members do more…
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