Tuff Home residents experience 'A Night on Mount Olympus'
The day after Hills-Beaver Creek High School hosted a junior-senior prom for students, residents from Tuff Memorial Home donned dresses and suits Saturday afternoon for their first
State offers info on 2026 Hwy 75 work
Minnesota Department of Transportation personnel were in Luverne Tuesday, April 23, to discuss the 2026 Highway 75 construction project.
'Marlene and Darlene without George'
“Marlene and Darlene” will return to the stage next week for another comedy performance to raise money for Generations.
Emerald ash borer officially reported in Rock County
Infestations of the destructive emerald ash borer have been spreading across Minnesota over the past 15 years, and on Monday the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed the first sighting
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.
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- November 21, 2022For those hunting for holiday gift ideas, consider giving someone the opportunity for a lifetime of outdoor adventures. People can purchase a lifetime hunting or fishing license for themselves or as a gift for someone else. More information is available on the DNR website about licenses for Minnesota residents (mndnr.gov/Licenses/Lifetime/Residents) and non-residents (mndnr.gov/Licenses/Lifetime/…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 21, 2022Rock County 4-H’ers were recognized for their year’s achievements at the annual year-end awards banquet Saturday, Nov. 5, at Generation Events in Luverne. The potluck event, “Color Your Life with 4-H” was attended by 100 4-H’ers, parents, leaders and sponsors. Federation officers The evening began with the installation of Federation officers. Installed as officers were president Lanae Elbers,…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 15, 2022Luverne leaders are forging ahead with a $6.4 million plan to convert former office space into a child care center. Costs are daunting and smaller models struggle with earning a profit, but research shows the long-term community benefits are well worth the investment. “By having a facility that can provide quality early care education to your youngest residents, it’s going to relieve burdens…
- November 15, 2022About two dozen local veterans attended the Veterans Day program Friday at Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School, where they were treated as “everyday heroes.” “I wanted the public to notice that veterans are everyday people — high school students, young adults, janitors, volunteers, business people,” said Randi Oftedahl, middle school teacher at H-BC. The student-led ceremony featured four high…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 15, 2022A third-grade teacher at Luverne Elementary was chosen by her peers as the 2023 Luverne Education Association Teacher of the Year. Pam Christensen began teaching full time at Luverne Elementary in 2000. She’s spent all but one year teaching third-graders. The annual announcement took place Monday in the Luverne Middle-High School commons and kicked off American Education Week. “This week we…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 15, 2022The custodial staff members at Luverne Public Schools say they are only doing their jobs, but the Luverne Education Association said they go above and beyond normal duties in their support of public education. The 14 full- and part-time custodians were selected as the 2023 LEA Friends of Education Monday afternoon at an ice cream social to kick off American Education Week at Luverne schools. “…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 15, 2022The Luverne Country Club opened Bogey’s Bar and Grill this fall with a variety of food and drink options, plus bar and patio seating available. Manager Lisa Remme hosted a Luverne Chamber gathering Thursday morning, when she explained food and entertainment options. “We just added a kids’ menu, and we keep adding new things to the menu as people suggest things to us,” she told a room full of…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 15, 2022Rock County voter turnout in the 2022 general election was nearly 75 percent, according to local election official Ashley Kurtz. Of Rock County’s 5,582 registered voters, 4,163 participated in the midterm (non-presidential) election. That turnout is high compared with Minnesota’s 60.66 percent turnout and the national turnout of just under 50 percent. However, Kurtz said 2022’s local…
- November 15, 2022… there’s smoke testing of sewer lines underneath Highway 75. The work is part of the infrastructure project that closed six blocks of the main corridor north of Main Street in Luverne from Oct. 17 for a month. Smoke testing identifies sections of the sanitary sewer system that may have defects such as cracks, leaks or faulty connections that allow rainwater to enter the underground pipe network…
- November 15, 2022Luverne Elementary students hosted a Veterans Day Coffee & Treats Open House Friday morning for local veterans. The two-hour event in the school commons was hosted by the fifth-graders and organized by the school’s elementary student council. Local veterans and their families were invited to sit at tables with students who had lists of questions for the guests. Students in other grades…
- November 15, 2022Tara Zewiske takes her oath of office from Mayor Pat Baustian Monday morning in Luverne City Hall Council Chambers as a new board member of the Luverne Economic Development Authority. She is fulfilling the remainder of Mike Engesser’s term, which expires January 2023, and then will serve a six-year term set to expire January 2029.
- November 15, 2022Blue Mounds State Park will be closed to all visitors on Nov. 19 and 20 for a special deer hunt. The purpose of the hunt is to prevent overpopulation of deer and to protect natural resources. “Too many of one animal or plant species in an area can start to throw off the balance of other species in that area,” said Tavis Westbrook, Natural Resource Program coordinator for Minnesota State Parks and…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 08, 2022The Star Herald went to press Tuesday afternoon as voters were still participating at the polls, but local election official Ashley Kurtz was keeping tabs on Election Day processes. “We have not had any hiccups so far,” she said Monday. “Everything has been going smoothly. We are in close contact with the post office too and will continue to be throughout the day tomorrow.” She said postal…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 08, 2022Harvest for local farmers wrapped up quickly this fall, thanks to dry conditions that affected yield potentials as well as drying expenses at harvest. “Yields have been good,” said Centrol’s Mark Moeller of Luverne. “But with the dry growing conditions, there was some potential left in the field. Most people are happy with what they got.” Cornfields that received timely rains yielded well,…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 08, 2022“Elf, the Musical Jr.” brings an early holiday spirit to the local area. The Green Earth Players present the children-only production for seven shows, Nov. 11, 12 and 13 and Nov. 17, 18, 19 and 20. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m. Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. “Every few years the Green Earth Players try to produce a show that features the youth in the community…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 08, 2022The Edward Jones financial firm is celebrating 100 years of business with 50,000 associates and 15,000 locations nationwide. Meanwhile, the Luverne location is celebrating 35 years of local business, and Kevin Thelen and his staff are celebrating their recent move to a new office space downtown. “It’s a nice space to work out of,” Thelen said Monday. “It’s about taking better care of our clients…
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