March 2024
- April 03, 2024Dispatch report March 23 •Complainant on E. Barck Avenue reported a fire call. •Complainant westbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 5, reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant at Magnolia exit reported a transient. •Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 3, requested roadside assistance. •Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 13, reported a road and…
By Lori SorensonMarch 27, 2024threw pies at high school students Friday morning in Beaver Creek after winning a “penny wars” fundraiser $459.68 to $314.47. The penny challenge followed H-BC High School’s suicide awareness campaign observing World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2. They sold T-shirts with the message, “The world is a better place with you in it,” and those proceeds, combined with penny wars competition,…- March 27, 2024Meetings Blue Mound Cemetery Association will meet at the Dick Remme home at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2. All interested in joining are welcome to attend. Pleasant View Cemetery Association annual meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the home of Richard and Ruth Opsata. Call 605-929-1593 with questions. Maplewood Cemetery Association annual lot owners will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday,…
- March 27, 2024Correction: In the March 21 story about Luverne teacher contracts, the Star Herald incorrectly stated that top salary earners “a master’s degree and 30 years.” The correct information is “master’s degree and 30 credits.” The Star Herald regrets the error. We strive for fairness and accuracy in all our reporting, and if readers spot an error or omission, they’re encouraged to call 507-283-2333…
- March 27, 2024Harnack: 'Am I here all alone?' Am I here all alone?! From the moment I could listen, My parents said to me, “Always treat people with respect, The way you want to be.” They also told me not to boast, Don’t brag, don’t bully, or lie, ’cause you will have to answer to these, The moment that you die. I learned the “Sermon on the Mount,” Memorized the “Beatitudes.” But, it seems…
- March 27, 2024Dispatch report March 16 •Complainant reported an unlock. •Complainant on E. Fairway Drive reported a civil issue. •Complainant on W. Hatting Street requested extra patrol. •Complainant on Central Lane reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on N. River Road reported a fire call. •Complainant on Britz Drive reported a miscellaneous assist. March 18 •Complainant on W. Warren…
- March 27, 202410 years ago (2014) •The Luverne City Council meeting convened in the Luverne Fire Hall Tuesday, March 18, for a show-and-tell of sorts for the department’s new fire truck. The new truck was delivered earlier this month, and Fire Chief Dave Van Batavia took council members on a tour of the fire hall, focusing primarily on the new $442,000 pumper. He said the cab is large enough to transport…
- March 27, 2024Leota meat locker earns top awards at convention Judges recognized six products entered by V&M Locker at the March 14-16 Minnesota Association of Meat Processors (MAMP) convention in St. Cloud. The locker, based in Leota, is owned by Chad and Julie Ruiter. “We gained a wealth of knowledge and improved our own products for our local customers to purchase by being a part of this…
By Mavis FodnessMarch 20, 2024The Magnolia City Council shared a letter of support in a grant application Rock County submitted for the $25 million transload and rail yard facility proposed for the east edge of town. Now residents of Magnolia and Magnolia Township are criticizing city leaders for the letter, and they addressed Magnolia City Council and Rock County officials at the March 12 meeting in city hall. Rock County…- March 20, 2024Farm Week at the Library Rock County Farm Bureau is partnering with the Rock County Community Library for Farm Week at the Library. The event takes place this week through Friday, March 22. Voting for the favorite coloring contest entries takes place all week, along with giveaways and information about rural mental health and farm safety. List of daylong events includes: •Wednesday: Movie day…
- March 20, 2024Tuesday, March 19, was National Agriculture Day with the theme, “Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow.” The celebration includes virtual and in-person events nationwide, and in Luverne, “Ag Day” became “Ag Week” at the Rock County Library. Library staff teamed up with Rock County Farm Bureau members and local ag businesses to celebrate agriculture. Monday was “Farm Show and Tell” as…
- March 20, 2024Dispatch report March 9 •Complainant at Cardinal Wash reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant on Highway 23 and 131st Street reported a fire call. •Complainant on E. Church Avenue, Steen, reported weapons. •Complainant east-bound on Interstate 90, mile marker 12, Luverne, reported a road and drive law. •Complainant on N. Kniss Avenue reported an accident with property damage.…
- March 20, 2024LSS meals at Generations Monday, March 25: Pizza pasta casserole, green beans, Texas toast, wheat dinner roll, dessert. Tuesday, March 26: Honey-glazed chicken, rice, country blend vegetables, wheat dinner roll, dessert. Wednesday, March 27: Chicken and wild rice soup, mixed vegetables, bread, cinnamon baked apples, dessert. Half-Price Day sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church. Thursday,…
March 20, 2024Kessler honored with Outstanding Bandmaster Award Kevin Kessler, assistant professor of music education and director of athletic bands for South Dakota State University, was presented the 2024 South Dakota Phi Beta Mu Outstanding Bandmaster Award. Kessler received the award before the evening concert of the 2024 South Dakota In-Service Music Conference held in Brookings on Feb. 9. He was…- March 20, 2024Baustian makes Top 2 percent at Iowa State Peter Baustian, Luverne, achieved ranking in the Top 2 percent of the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames. Baustian, a junior, is the son of Pat and Katie Baustian of Luverne. Area students named to dean’s list at U of M The University of Minnesota Twin Cities has released the Fall 2023 semester dean’s list. Named to the…
- March 20, 202410 years ago (2014) •More than 30 local teenagers gave up food for 30 hours last week to learn about hunger and to raise money for world hunger relief. Living Rock Church youth director Kourtney Leuthold coordinated the weekend, which involved an overnight camp-out at church, volunteering and going hungry for a day. “The goal is to raise $5,000,” she said. “Last year we raised $2,000, but my…
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