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
Student 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.
Roeman retires from 38-plus years with county FSA
Stacey Roemen celebrated her retirement from 38 years with the Rock County Farm Service Agency Saturday night at Take 16, which was crowded with family, friends and well-wishers.
Thone wins spelling bee C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N-S-H-I-P
Twenty-three of the best spellers in southwest Minnesota participated Saturday morning in the 2024 SW MN Spelling Bee hosted at the Luverne Middle School.
History Center to host April 18 celebration
The Rock County History Center’s construction project is complete, and staff and volunteers are hosting a celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
Palisade Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years of worship
Palisade Lutheran Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary Sunday, April 14, at the corner of Minnesota Highway 23 and 121st Street (County Road 5).
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- July 25, 2016The Star Herald asked candidates facing a primary election on Aug. 9 five questions to inform readers about themselves. The five questions are: 1.) Community involvement 2.) Employment, education and family 3.) What made you decide to seek election/reelection to the County Board of Commissioners? 4.) How do you view the role of a commissioner in your community? 5.) What makes you the best…
- July 25, 2016The Star Herald asked candidates facing a primary election on Aug. 9 five questions to inform readers about themselves. The five questions are: 3.) Community involvement 4.) Employment, education and family 5.) What made you decide to seek election/reelection to the County Board of Commissioners? 6.) How do you view the role of a commissioner in your community? 7.) What makes you the best…
- July 25, 2016The Star Herald asked candidates facing a primary election on Aug. 9 five questions to inform readers about themselves. The five questions are: 1.) Community involvement 2.) Employment, education and family 3.) What made you decide to seek election/reelection to the County Board of Commissioners? 4.) How do you view the role of a commissioner in your community? 5.) What makes you the best…
- July 25, 2016The Star Herald asked candidates facing a primary election on Aug. 9 five questions to inform readers about themselves. The five questions are: 1.) Community involvement 2.) Employment, education and family 3.) What made you decide to seek election to the Luverne City Council? 4.) How do you view the role of a councilor in your community? 5.) What makes you the best candidate for the job? Dan…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 25, 2016When the filing deadline closed on May 31, three local races emerged with three or more candidates. Four candidates are seeking election to the open county commissioner seat in District 1 currently held by Ken Hoime, who opted not to seek re-election. Candidates are Don Bryan, Hardwick; Mike Davis, rural Luverne; Kyle Hemme, rural Hardwick; and Gary Overgaard, rural Magnolia. The District 3…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 25, 2016Jay and Peter Bakken of Blac-X Farms near Beaver Creek hosted a stop on the 2016 Ag United South Dakota Farms After 5 Tour on Tuesday, July 19. The event, which attracted 50 interested citizens from the tri-state area, was designed to provide basic farm information for those who were unfamiliar with modern farm methods and how their food arrives safely from the farm to their plates. “People are…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 25, 2016A specially designed trailer was used Friday morning to house an unusual puppet show at the Luverne City Park. For the past two weeks Margo McCreary and Paulino Brener have been performing “The On-Time Circus” at 18 locations within the Plum Creek Library System. The event was free and open to audiences of all ages. The Rock County Community Library hosted the local event that lasted about 45…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 25, 2016By 2019 road conditions in southwest Minnesota will be the state’s worst. That’s according to Rhonda Allis of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Allis, a principal planner for MnDOT’s District 7, presented that information and the district’s 10-year road improvement plan to Rock County Commissioners at their July 19 meeting. This is the first year a MnDOT representative visited each of…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 25, 2016Citizens interested in public service have opportunities to file for office in upcoming school board, small cities and some township elections. The filing period for these offices opens Aug. 2 and closes at 5 p.m. Aug. 16. School boards In the Luverne School District, the two-year seat is open, and current board member Shelley Sandbulte has indicated she will file for re-election to that…
- July 25, 2016CHS Eastern Farmers and CHS Nutrition received donations of $31,000 and more than 1,300 pounds of food during the company’s “Harvest for Hunger” campaign during the month of March. In Luverne CHS donated $3,800 to the Luverne Public School’s Backpack Program and $8,589.78 to the Rock County Food Shelf. The money raised came through donations from CHS vendors, sales representatives, employees and…
- July 25, 2016Youth can apply to hunt deer in the Blue Mounds State Park during a special hunt in November. “Parents or other adult mentors go with youth to the fields and forests during these annual hunting opportunities,” said Mike Kurre, Department of Natural Resources mentoring coordinator. “Time spent outdoors together is important and continued adult support can shape youth into lifelong hunters.” …
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 25, 2016Rock County Commissioners approved changing positions within the sheriff’s office after recent resignations affected the current patrol schedules. Earlier this year county officials developed and approved a hybrid position within the sheriff’s department. Lee Christians, who had been a part-time deputy, became full-time by filling that hybrid position as a part-time deputy and part-time…
- July 25, 2016Sanford Luverne invites the public to participate in the “Step by Step Wellness Challenge” from Aug. 15 to Sept. 25. Teams of three earn points for step totals each week and can also access tips and wellness information. Register by Aug. 5 by calling 507-449-1229. Cost is $10 without pedometer, $20 with.
- July 25, 2016First Baptist Church of Luverne hosted its Vacation Bible School the week of July 18 under the theme, “Ocean Commotion.” Organizers said everyone had a “boatload” of fun learning about Noah and the great flood from the book of Genesis. Through songs, games, crafts and Bible time, children were taught how they can trust, obey and stand for God with lessons from the life of Noah and the flood.
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 19, 2016Luverne businesses that served free hot dogs at the July 14 event deemed it a resounding success. At the 54th annual Hot Dog Night 15,000 hot dogs were served and consumed within record time, most within an hour after serving began. Ace Hardware Manager Kevin Mick said his 500 spiral-cut hotdogs were given out in under one hour including the 20 pounds of macaroni and cheese, 24 pounds of smoked…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 19, 2016Officials at next week’s Rock County Fair want a record number of exhibits to fill the open class divisions. Anyone from toddlers to senior citizens can enter items in 21 separate classes that award ribbons and small premiums to those who participate. “It’s fun,” said 9-year-old Madison Hansen, who plans to bring a creative arts project she made in school. Her sister, Meagan Hansen, 14, said she…
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