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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- By Mavis FodnessMay 05, 2020More visitors are enjoying the Blue Mounds State Park than normal, according to park manager Chris Ingebretsen. “Day traffic is experiencing well over a 100-percent increase,” he said. “People are wanting to get out and enjoy the nice weather we’ve had.” Camping at the state park north of Luverne was prohibited by the state’s Stay at Home order issued in March to curb the spread of the…
- By Lori SorensonMay 05, 2020The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed 18 cases of coronavirus in Rock County as of Tuesday morning, up from eight cases reported a week ago. But Minnehaha County has 2,195 (up from 1,939 a week ago) and Nobles has 1,069 (up from 477 last week), both stemming from outbreaks in meat processing plants in Sioux Falls and Worthington. Rock County Emergency Management Director Kyle Oldre said…
- May 05, 2020Luverne High School senior Chandra Javner created the winning design selected for the 2020 Tri-State Band Festival button. The school’s fine arts and graphic arts classes submitted selections from which Tri-State Band Festival committee members chose Javner’s design. She created the design in Mr. Thompson’s graphic arts class. Javner is the daughter of John and Deb Javner of Hardwick.
- May 05, 2020Members of Palisade Lutheran Church in western Rock County worshipped with a "drive through" communion ceremony Sunday, May 3, under warm spring sunshine and blue skies. Pastor Laura Phillips administered the sacraments through driver’s side windows of cars cruising through the parking lot while observing pandemic precautions with masks and prepackaged grape juice and wafers. The…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 05, 2020Spring planting 2020 is making history in Minnesota for all the right reasons. Since Sunday, the state’s grain producers are well ahead of corn and soybean acres planted at this time last year and are ahead of the five-year planting averages. Soybeans have set a planting record. Last week farmers completed planting 35 percent of the state’s anticipated soybean crop, the most planted by this time…
- May 05, 2020Luverne Public School District is among the 75 beneficiaries of an Enel Green Power $1.3 million donation. The district will receive $5,000, with an additional $5,000 to Pipestone Area Public Schools. Enel North America operates Prairie Rose Wind Farm in northern Rock County. “The company’s response will not only address immediate health and social needs, but it will also help alleviate long-term…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 28, 2020Teachers and staff of Hills-Beaver Creek Public Schools took to the streets Friday afternoon in a “Teacher Parade” through the district’s communities. The group of almost 50 district employees climbed into about 30 personal vehicles and four school buses for the drive through Steen, Beaver Creek and Hills. The event took about an hour to complete. “We miss your faces!” was a theme for the parade…
- By Lori SorensonApril 28, 2020The coronavirus pandemic is crushing economies all over the globe, as well as right here in Rock County. That’s why the Chamber and the city of Luverne are partnering with local media — the Star Herald and radio station — to launch a gift card campaign this week called #strongertogether – Rock Solid. The idea is for customers to buy gift cards now to use in the future when stay-at-home orders are…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 28, 2020Dreams of a Rock Ranch indoor arena are becoming a reality as builders lift the rafters into place this week. Dan and Marie LaRock began their equine therapy program in 2016, and for the past two years, they dreamed of an indoor facility to avoid weather-related program cancelations. Seven months ago they began a pledge campaign for a $680,000 indoor arena. Today, the steering committee is $40,…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 28, 2020With no students or staff in the Luverne Middle-High School building for the past six weeks, construction workers are completing and starting projects sooner than expected. District personnel will move back into offices on the newly remodeled first floor of the west wing next week. The first floor west wing also includes new counselor suites/athletic offices, a portion of the new school kitchen…
- By Lori SorensonApril 28, 2020The cities of Adrian and Ellsworth are competing for bragging rights for “most patriotic community” as part of a pandemic effort to lift spirits among residents. According to Adrian Community Assistant Megan Vortherms, the two city offices announced it earlier this week to residents. “We decided we need to bring some excitement and fun to our communities so we thought why not a little friendly…
- By Lori SorensonApril 28, 2020As Rock County’s confirmed coronavirus cases still number in the single digits, its neighboring counties to the east and west are reporting rapidly rising cases. As of Tuesday morning, Rock County had eight cases, but Minnehaha is up to 1,939 and Nobles has 477, both stemming from outbreaks in meat processing plants in Sioux Falls and Worthington. While it appears Rock County is an oasis in…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 28, 2020Local livestock producers have permission to exceed their feedlot capacity permit, if needed, due to coronavirus outbreaks shutting down meat processing plants. Rock County commissioners on April 21 approved a resolution — The Rock County Feedlot Permit Relief for 2020 – that allows local feedlots to exceed maximum capacities up to 90 days. The shortage of the operation of pork and beef…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 28, 2020Area schools will finish the 2019-20 school year in virtual classrooms. The announcement was made Thursday, April 23, through executive order by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic. “To preserve the health, safety and lives of Minnesotans, it is necessary to extend the distance learning period of all Minnesota school districts and charter schools for the…
- April 28, 2020Ron and Jane Cote and their son, Wyatt, on the mandolin, brought their musical talent to a birthday party at the end of Pine Drive today in Luverne for Allison Grieme, whose name is celebrated in colorful chalk in the driveway. In addition to leading the group in singing Happy Birthday, the Cotes played a number of country western songs and wrapped up with their signature song, "Happy Trails…
- April 28, 2020Temperatures reached the upper 70s for several days in a row this past week, and area farmers took advantage of warming soil to get a big chunk of spring planting done. Curt Sandbulte, with his daughter, Alena, in the buddy seat plants a field near Beaver Creek Wednesday just north of the Palisade Lutheran Church west cemetery. Many farm operators have said soil conditions this spring are fit for…
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