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.
For the love of running: Locals excel in marathons
Blake Ziegler, a 2014 Luverne High School grad, ran the prestigious Boston Marathon on April 15, finishing in 2:43:47.
4-Her's try to pick up where volunteer George Bonnema left off
Members of the Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club spent time Thursday night, April 18, raking leaves, picking up branches and remembering community volunteer George Bonnema.
Locals travel to path of totality to view 2024 eclipse
The highly anticipated 2024 total eclipse of the sun occurred Monday, April 8, across North America, and several groups of Rock County residents traveled to experience the once-in-a-lifetime ev
Students perform 'Legally Blonde The Musical'
When the LHS production of “Legally Blonde, the Musical” opens next week for six evening performances, audiences will be surprised at what they see.
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- October 20, 2020Shawna Marshall: Top priority: The first priority in 2021 is going to be balancing the budget and making the difficult decisions on how to do that while also protecting our people and communities. I am running for office because I believe our district deserves a voice that will listen to the people, advocate for their needs, and bring communication and bipartisanship back to the state government…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 20, 2020Luverne’s popular Trunk ’N Treat event typically draws hundreds of costumed children and parents downtown where businesses and organizations set up Halloween displays and hand out candy. This year the pandemic makes that type of gathering unsafe, but the Luverne Area Chamber has plans to make Halloween special. “Our children have missed out on so much this year,” said Chamber Director Jane…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 20, 2020After three days of free COVID-19 testing at Grand Prairie Events last week, 545 people received nasal swab tests. Of them, 26 were positive and 519 were negative. According to Shawn Schloesser of the State Emergency Operations Center, the event accomplished what it was supposed to. “We were very pleased with the turnout,” he said. “Anytime we can provide barrier-free testing to our community…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 20, 2020This black-and-white image of the Palace Theatre recently surfaced in the negative file at the Rock County History Center. The photo by Jim Herreid shows crowds of people wrapped around the block along Freeman Avenue along the west side of the Palace building during a Wednesday Night Free Movie Night sometime during the 1940s. Rock County Historical Society President Betty Mann was excited about…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 20, 2020The Luverne Counseling building downtown will be improved through the city’s Historic Facade Improvement Program. The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved funds for the building at 118 W. Main Street. The project is estimated to cost $76,800 and Luverne Counseling is applying for the maximum grant and loan allowed through the program — a $21,000 grant and a $21,000 loan. The business…
- October 20, 2020Fifteen parents and children ages 0-5 enjoyed animals and activities during “Fall Time Fun” at Harmony Gardens on Highway 75 north of Hardwick on Oct. 13. They painted pumpkins, ate snacks and played with kittens and goats during the event organized through Luverne Community Education.
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 13, 2020Rock County farmers are well ahead of the average grain harvest timeline for the 2020 growing season. Last week Hardwick farmer Dan Niemeyer was combining his last field. Weather this year has been more cooperative. Last year Niemeyer recalled the wet weather delayed spring planting with most seed hitting the ground in May. This year, planting was able to occur in April, with more farmers like…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 13, 2020It’s been a challenging start to the 2020-21 school year for the Luverne district where learning resumed amid a major construction project and a pandemic health threat. With the “hybrid learning model” elementary students attend in-person classes every day while the middle-high school students are split into two groups, alternating days of in-person learning at school and distance learning from…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 13, 2020A handful of Minnesota National Guardsmen descended on Grand Prairie Events in Luverne Monday and within two hours turned the events center into a COVID-19 community test site. The Minnesota Department of Health is in its fourth week of offering free, “no barrier” tests in communities around the state for anyone who wants to participate, regardless of symptoms of circumstances. The goal is to…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 13, 2020Hills-Beaver Creek High School is preparing for the upcoming 2020 Homecoming celebration Oct. 19-23. Activities will kick off Monday, Oct. 23, with a 2 p.m. coronation of this year’s Homecoming king and queen. The event will take place at the school’s football field. Members of the royalty were announced last week. Queen candidates are Annie Bos, Allie LaRock, Abby Knobloch and Lauren Tatge. King…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 13, 2020Four residents at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills have lost their lives to Covid-19, and 30 others have tested positive for the virus. In addition, 15 staff members are positive as of Tuesday and are taking measures to quarantine. Some of those are returning to work after quarantining and some residents are no longer considered active cases. Tuff Administrator Eli Ripley said the outbreak is…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 13, 2020Voters in Hills will choose between two candidates running for mayor in the Nov. 3 general election. Incumbent Mayor Keith Elbers is being challenged by Arlen Leenderts. The Star Herald asked the two mayoral candidates four questions about why they decided to run for office and what they feel qualifies them for the position. The questions were: 1.) Why do you want to be (re)elected as city of…
- October 13, 2020Five Sanford Luverne Medical Center employees were recognized by Sanford Health’s south region of hospitals and clinics. Casey Westphal, Jane Beers, Hailey Gaunt, Mary O’Toole-Hemme and Lila Dewitt were honored with four awards, with seven other nurses receiving nominations. Westphal, a registered nurse and health coach, received the Structural Empowerment Award, which recognizes “professional…
- October 13, 2020Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company, Luverne, hired new sales representative Newt Johnson, Rapid City, South Dakota. Johnson worked as an onsite-equipment specialist before joining Midwest Fire. He’ll start on the production floor, as do all Midwest Fire personnel, to gain a foundational knowledge of the company. Midwest Fire CEO Sarah Atchison said the new sales hire is part of the…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 13, 2020The Albert Van Belle family farm lost 21 acres of standing corn to a field fire Tuesday, Oct. 6, after a spark from a cornstalk baler caught a gust of wind. Allyson Van Belle said the field caught fire in an instant, and her husband, Nick Van Belle, and his family found themselves disking under corn that was about to be harvested. “It was a pretty sickening feeling for them to do that,” Van Belle…
- October 13, 2020A corn drive conducted annually by the Hills-Beaver Creek High School FFA Chapter took place Oct. 9. FFA members contacted local grain producers for a donation of corn, with members transporting and selling the grain at the New Vision Elevator in Hills. Members also accepted monetary donations and all funds were given to the Hills-based Game Plan 4 Hope organization. The FFA’ers raised just over…
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