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 FodnessJuly 11, 2016Luverne Public School’s special education program underwent a financial and programming review during the 2015-16 school year. Recently the school received the results from the compliance check: No corrective actions. “Clean. Compliant. Everything was rock solid and we were real happy about that,” reported Superintendent Craig Oftedahl at the June 28 board meeting. “Hats off to our staff.” In…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 11, 2016One of the things Blue Mounds State Park is known for is the “Stone Fence”, a mysterious rock formation aligned perfectly in an east-west line. Each year on the first day of spring and fall, the sun sets directly in line with the rocks. No one knows the origin of the rock formation for sure and the mystery is part of the legend. Bud Johnson, from the Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers…
- July 11, 2016A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota was recently awarded a $250 grant from the Shopko Foundation to help fund the organization’s 2016 volunteer appreciation meal. Pictured above is Jeanne Vande Hoef from the Luverne Shopko store presenting the check to Norma Brands, Rock County Coordinator for A.C.E.
- July 11, 2016Rock County 4-H conducted their annual Presentation Night on Thursday, July 7, with members participating in performing arts, demonstrations, foods review and club banner judging. This year performances included piano, clarinet solos, a clarinet and guitar duet and a drum solo piece. Participants receiving red ribbons were Krista Burkman with her performance on the piano and Michaela Abels’…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 05, 2016The Fourth of July celebration at The Lake in Luverne was everything everyone had hoped for and more. “It was an amazing day,” was one comment on the Star Herald’s Facebook post about the event. “We appreciate it a lot for everyone that made it possible.” Another said, “The fire works were wonderful; Luverne can be so proud of you.” According to Luverne Area Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 05, 2016The city-owned Luverne Area Aquatics and Fitness, built in 1978, is about to get some updates and improvements. It could be a matter of new carpet and cardio equipment or as extensive as an outdoor splash park and indoor walking track. The extent of those plans depends on the outcome of public forums planned for Wednesday, July 13, and Wednesday, July 20. Also, an open house to tour the facility…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 05, 2016A 2009 Luverne High School graduate is spending 27 months in China serving as a Peace Corps volunteer and immersing himself in traditional Chinese culture. Matt Christensen, 25, is teaching English at Longnan University of Science and Technology in the city of Chengxuan. Chengxuan is located in Gansu province, which is in north central China. Christensen, son of Tim and Pam Christensen of Luverne…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 05, 2016Rock County may rejoin the Buffalo Ridge Drug Task Force. However, membership costs have more than tripled to join the agency that prevents and deters drug and violent crimes in southwest Minnesota. Information about BRDTF and associated costs was presented at the Rock County Board’s June 21 meeting. Rock County dropped out of the per-capita membership several years ago due to budget constraints…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 05, 2016Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota announced last week that it will drop health insurance plans for individuals and families starting next year. The insurer said medical claims far exceeded premium revenue for individual plans, resulting in a loss of more than $500,000 over a three-year period in the individual area. According to local insurance agents, that decision will have far-reaching…
- July 05, 2016Workers from FLR Sanders of Princeton began sanding decades of sealer layers off the floor of the Luverne Middle/High School gymnasium Monday, June 22, in a $40,000 refinishing project. More than three dozen large plastic garage bags were filled with sawdust from the weeklong project. Sanding was stopped once all the material layered on the floorboards (about an eighth of an inch) was removed.…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 05, 2016Before the city of Hardwick invests a possible $100,000 in street improvements, council members want to know what residents think of the planned project. A public input meeting is scheduled Thursday, July 14, during the council’s regular monthly meeting. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Hardwick City Hall. Cost estimates and a timeline were discussed at the city’s June 9 council meeting. “If…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 05, 2016Standing firm in its practice of not abating tax penalties, the Rock County Commissioners denied a Luverne resident’s request at their June 21 meeting. Patti Overgaard explained at the meeting that she wrote two personal checks and placed two payment stubs in an envelope May 15. No payment was recorded at the auditor-treasurer’s office nor have the checks cleared the bank. She has since written…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 05, 2016Luverne’s Main Street will gain another business in time for Christmas. The popular home décor boutique Dragonfly will gain a sister business once Dragonfly owners Stacy and Dave Riphagen finish remodeling the former Lavish Designs building on East Main Street. The Riphagens opened Dragonfly three years ago in the former Renfro Variety building. “I knew I wanted to expand some day,” Stacy…
- July 05, 2016Tom Janssen with Fischbach Painting, Brandon, South Dakota, rolls a coat of paint on Loopy’s Dollar Store east wall to complement the new storefront Thursday morning, June 30. Curt and Marilyn Bloemendaal, Luverne, own the building and are participating in Luverne’s Historic Façade Improvement program, which offers technical assistance for architectural design services as well as financial…
- July 05, 2016Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and the “American Pickers” team are returning to Minnesota to film episodes throughout the region in August. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on the History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers on their hunt for valuable antiques. In particular, the show features sizeable, unique collections and interesting…
- July 05, 2016More than half of southwest Minnesota adults consider themselves to be about the right weight, when in reality 70 percent are overweight or obese. That’s according to a 2015 public health survey of 16 counties in southwest Minnesota to measure physical activity, nutrition, tobacco use, dental health and mental health Most survey respondents reported an increase in their physical activity since…
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