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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- December 21, 2021Anglers in some parts of Minnesota have been venturing onto the ice for several weeks, while water remains open in other parts of the state. So far in December, weather in the state — which has included rain, snow and fluctuating temperatures — has affected ice-making and impacted ice that’s already formed. As a result, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stresses the importance of…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 21, 2021Hills-Beaver Creek essay writer Jenifer Martinyuk earned a $100 prize for her winning entry in the Voice of Democracy VFW District writing contest. Martinyuk’s essay, “America’s Gift to My Generation Is Pride,” was first in the local VFW contest, which qualified her for the district level competition. ‘America's Gift to My Generation Is Pride’ By Jenifer Martinyuk Have you ever thought…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 14, 2021A ceremonial groundbreaking took place Tuesday afternoon for the new $17.5 million Minnesota National Guard Readiness and Community Center in Luverne. Federal, state and local leaders observed the official launch of a 46,293-square-foot facility on West Koehn Avenue in Luverne’s Industrial Park. Officials shared remarks at a public event at the current National Guard Armory on South Freeman…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 14, 2021The Blue Mound Tower turns 50 this year just as it wraps up a major construction and remodeling project. The seven-story, 70-unit apartment building welcomed its first tenants Feb. 20, 1971, and a community open house that summer hosted more than 1,200 people from 62 towns and 11 different states. On Thursday, Dec. 16, an open house will again welcome the community, this time for holiday treats…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 14, 2021“A Prairie Christmas” radio show plays on airwaves nationwide during the holidays, but broadcaster and storyteller Jeff Gould will bring his popular production to SpringBrooke Events in Beaver Creek Friday night, Dec. 17. “This is a live show,” Gould told the Star Herald. “This is what we’ve realized over the past couple of years: It works better when we’re together.” He’s already sold out in…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 14, 2021Lisa Fick of Hills is one of the 10 “Master Bakers” selected during the “Let’s Get Ready to Crumble” contest through the Luverne Area Chamber during Luverne’s recent Winterfest celebration. Five local restaurants sponsored and selected five adult and five youth Master Bakers from the 26 adult and 16 youth entries in the cookie contest. Lisa earned Master Baker distinction for her original “…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 14, 2021Seventh-grader Paige Kubesh has a talent for tying knots, a skill that Luverne High School FCCLA adviser Carmen Thompson discovered recently. Thompson chose making a dog’s chew toy from flannel strips as a community engagement project for her Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter members. She saw the tying of square knots together to form the homemade dog toys and encouraged the…
- December 14, 2021Neither the depth of snow nor chill in the air stopped Santa and Mrs. Claus (Rodger and Dianne Ossenfort) from visiting Hardwick Saturday afternoon for the annual Hardwick Community Club-sponsored Santa Day. This year the jolly couple greeted children and adults inside the community hall. Last year, due to the coronavirus, they waved to attendees from the outside deck. Hardwick received about 8…
- December 14, 2021Doug Bos, Rock Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) assistant director, was recently named the 2021 Outstanding Soil and Water Conservation District Employee. (BWSR) Executive Director John Jaschke recognized Bos with the award during the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) annual convention. “Local staff is the driving force behind successful…
- December 14, 2021The first measurable snowfall was forecast for Friday, Dec. 10, prompting the Luverne and Hills school districts to call for an e-learning day. While snowfall amounts varied throughout Rock County, the U.S. National Weather Service estimated 4 to 8 inches fell throughout the day in light to moderate snow that persisted throughout the day with some areas receiving a foot of snowfall. The snow won’…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 14, 2021Basketball cheerleading returns to Luverne High School after a 17-year absence. School members met in special session Monday evening and unanimously supported senior Syndal Pick’s request to add cheerleading back to the winter activity offerings. Pick talked with board members at their Nov. 23 meeting. Because her request was not an agenda item, board members postponed any decision until their…
- December 14, 2021Fourth-, seventh- and tenth-grade students at Luverne Public Schools participated in three days of character-building retreats led by the Youth Frontiers professionals. Each grade traveled to the American Reformed Church in Luverne for a day of large and small group activities. Fourth-graders learned about kindness on Dec. 7. Seventh-graders focused on courage at a Dec. 8 event, and 10th-graders…
- December 14, 2021The Quilts of Valor Foundation and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 88 recently presented 98-year-old World War ll veteran Bill Holling with a Quilt of Valor Saturday, Dec. 11, at Poplar Creek Estates where he lives.
- December 14, 2021The Luverne Basketball Association hosted a "Teal-out" night Dec. 7 when the Cardinals hosted the Jackson County Central Huskies in a girls’/boys’ doubleheader. The evening raised awareness for mental health and suicide prevention while also supporting a local scholarship. T-shirt sales, a pulled pork supper, half-time shootouts at both games and donations to the cause allowed the LBA…
- December 14, 2021With a deadly open-water season nearly in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that lakes and ponds throughout the state have started to freeze – and that where ice hasn’t formed, the water is dangerously cold. It’s up to all people to choose to stay safe around the water or ice, according to the DNR. Where there is ice, its thickness this time of…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 07, 2021Local history buffs and vintage auto enthusiasts made a long-awaited acquisition last week when an original Luverne Automobile arrived at the Rock County History Center on East Main Street. The 1911 Luverne Thirty is one of only two known Luverne automobiles in existence, and one now resides — appropriately – in Luverne. “I haven’t been able to sleep,” said Luverne’s Tanya Light. “I’ve been on a…
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