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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- August 22, 2017Harold Tilstra demonstrated “Sounds of Strings” at the Hinkly House Thursday night, Aug. 17, playing several different stringed instruments and offering detailed information and history behind each one. Pictured here, Shirley Harrison and Tilstra play a duet, “Amazing Grace,” on the dulcimer. “To my knowledge, it’s the only true American instrument,” Tilstra said about the instrument, which…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 22, 2017Thorstad Companies of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, submitted the low bid of $747,569 for Phase II of the Luverne Loop bike trail work that will begin later this summer. Thorstad was selected Friday during a bid letting in the Rock County Highway Department, which is overseeing the project. They were the lowest out of four bids for the federally funded project. County commissioners approved Thorstad…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 22, 2017Luverne City Council members approved $282,000 in budget amendments for several unplanned 2017 expenses. The amendments were prompted by the acquisition of land for development and by an increased contribution to the Chamber for additional costs associated with 150th Celebration activities. The city purchased parcels at 202 W. Maple for $36,000, 204 N. Freeman for $25,000, 838 W. Main for $133,…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 22, 2017The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is updating its rules for nitrogen application, and nearly half of Rock County’s farmers could be affected. A draft rule has been released, and the public comment period closes Aug. 25. The rule, designed to reduce nitrates in groundwater, has two parts. Part 1 is directed at farm ground in “vulnerable groundwater areas,” defined as areas where nitrates…
- August 22, 2017Interstate 90 from Luverne to Magnolia will be open to four lanes midweek next week (around Aug. 23) and the westbound ramp at Magnolia will open as the concrete repair and shoulder paving is completed. Motorists need to continue to be aware of workers in the area as the project also includes upgrading the lighting system with LED lights at Highway 75 in Luverne and adding a new LED lighting…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 22, 2017Hard-to-fill teaching positions at Luverne Public Schools may receive a salary boost under a proposed hiring strategy. Luverne Superintendent Craig Oftedahl explained that it’s difficult to fill some positions in the district due to lack of candidates. School board members Katie Baustian, Eric Hartman, Colleen Deutsch, Tim Jarchow and Jody Bosch met with Oftedahl in a Thursday evening, Aug. 10,…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 22, 2017More downtown public parking will soon be available, thanks to an agreement between Rick Reed and the city of Luverne. On the agenda at Tuesday night’s council meeting was a resolution allowing the conveyance and recording of subdivided property — in this case, from Reed Motors Inc. to the city of Luverne. According to council discussion, more adequate public parking is needed in the downtown…
- August 22, 2017Motorists are advised to pay close attention on Interstate 90 from the South Dakota border through the Beaver Creek area as traffic changes are made to accommodate the progress on the bridge work. The Travel Information Center at Beaver Creek is now closed for about two months. However, travel information will be provided at the Adrian eastbound rest area during the closure. Traffic will continue…
- By Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota SenatorAugust 15, 2017In Minnesota we understand the importance of a free press. It’s hard to forget in our state — Minnesotans are among the most engaged citizens in the country. Last year we again ranked first in the nation in voter turnout. Minnesotans volunteer at the second highest rate in the country. And we usually look to our local newspapers as the first stop for the information we need. In my house growing…
- August 15, 2017“Our local Rock County Star Herald prints the pulse of the community. In doing so, readers are informed and enlightened on positive and negative impacts of news happening in our area. Thank you to their dedicated reporters and staff that cover a wide variety of activities that demonstrates the engagement of Rock County citizens from youth activities, community events and government actions.” —…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 15, 2017What would Rock County be like without the Star Herald? Think of all that would be lost — not the least of which would be an official record of our lives. Our archives date back to 1873; we’ve been here nearly as long as our forefathers who settled the prairie 150 years ago. Even in an era of Google and Wikipedia, we have information about Rock County — wars, famines, floods, fires, elections,…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 15, 2017Roughly 120 people learned the basics of rock climbing at the Blue Mounds State Park over the weekend. All eight “I Can Climb!” sessions were filled with participants of all ages from all over the tri-state area. Trained professionals from Vertical Endeavors Guided Adventures, Minneapolis, provided equipment and instruction for climbers. Instructor Tim Cheesebro said the Blue Mounds State Park is…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 15, 2017It’s not immediately evident looking at the exterior of the house, but Luverne Fire Chief David Van Batavia said Jim and Marilyn Van Santen’s home is “significantly damaged.” The house on County Road 6 north of Beaver Creek and west of Luverne caught fire Monday evening and a neighbor reported it around 8 p.m. Van Batavia said the caller reported smoke billowing from the home, and by the time…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 15, 2017Female patients at Sanford Luverne Medical Center will soon have more options for women’s health services with Dr. Nicole Woodley, who starts Aug. 28 (see story on Page 3A). Dr. Woodley, a Luverne native, provides obstetrical and gynecological services and will be the first full-time OB-GYN at the Luverne facility. “She will complement already established obstetrics services provided in Luverne…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 15, 2017Nearly a month after the state’s Driver and Vehicle Services updated its computer mainframe, local residents are still waiting for business to return to normal. “We are at about 20 percent functionality,” said Rock County’s Auditor-Treasurer Ashley Kurtz last week. “With all the different types of transactions, the system needs to be able to process with 100 percent functionality.” The upgrades…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 15, 2017A new manufacturing plant may open for business south of Luverne in 2018 if state funds come through as planned. Under a resolution passed Aug. 8 by the Rock County Commissioners, Midwest Dry Cast is eligible for job creation funds through the Minnesota Department of Economic Development. Midwest Dry Cast is a collaboration of companies that manufacture concrete materials — primarily flooring —…
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