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City of Hills sets fees for data requests

Nicole Ronchetti

September 25, 2026

The Hills City Council adopted a resolution setting fees for public data requests during its Sept. 21 meeting – however, Minnesota Newspaper Association attorney Mark Anfinson has weighed in with concerns that the fees could be illegal.

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Rock County Commissioner, District 4, Candidate Forum

September 24, 2026

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Public forum on proposed charter amendment draws crowd

Nicole Ronchetti

September 23, 2026

Luverne voters will be asked in the Nov. 3 general election if they support an amendment to their city’s government charter regarding public utilities.

If adopted, it would transfer municipal utilities powers and…

Recovery Road hits turning point in Rock County

Lori Sorenson

September 23, 2026

When Jason Lennox reached Rock County last week, it was a literal turning point in his 1,776-mile walk around the periphery of Minnesota.

He posed for a photo at the tri-state marker southwest of Hills before…

Tri-State Band Festival '75 on 75' features parade on new concrete by school

Lori Sorenson

September 23, 2026

The Luverne community along with student musicians and fans will celebrate the 75th annual Tri-State Band Festival Saturday in Luverne.

Dubbed the “75th on 75,” the 2026 Band…

Sports

Greg Hoogeveen photo/0924HBCVB1 H-BC volleyball team members cheer upon receiving the “Queens of the Court” trophy at the end of a 3-0 win against Edgerton Public in Hills Thursday, Sept. 17.

Lady Pates recapture ‘Queens of the Court’ trophy against Edgerton

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

September 23, 2026

The Hills-Beaver Creek girls’ volleyball team held on to the “Queens of the Court” trophy, defeating Edgerton Public 3-0 at home Thursday, Sept. 17. H-BC kept the title and trophy for the second year in a row after Edgerton won it the first three years. “Queens of the Court is always such an…

Greg Hoogeveen photo/0924LHSFB1 LHS senior Ben Hartquist runs along the sideline on his way to the end zone flanked by senior Jaymyn McLaughlin Friday, Sept. 18, in Luverne. LHS beat Windom 47-3 in the game.

Luverne soars past Windom 47-3 at home Sept. 18

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

September 23, 2026

The Luverne Cardinals flew past the Windom Eagles 47-3 at home Friday, Sept. 18. LHS Senior Ben Hartquist amassed 163 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground. He also had a touchdown pass to senior Coy Thone in the game. “As a quarterback, Hartquist is a very good runner with a…

Greg Hoogeveen photo/0924HBCFB1 Patriots junior Max Sammons follows a block by his teammate against Heron Lake-Okabena-Fulda Friday, Sept. 18, in Hills. H-BC won the contest 22-0.

Patriots top Coyotes 22-3 at home

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

September 23, 2026

The Patriots ground out a 22-0 win against a solid Heron Lake-Okabena-Fulda team at home Friday, Sept. 18. “We knew coming in that HLOF was going to be a big, physical team, and it was going to be a four-quarter game,” H-BC head coach Rex Metzger said. “It was definitely a good game for us to get…

Greg Hoogeveen photo/0924A-EVB1 Dragon junior Taylor Luing sends the ball over the net against Candy Sept. 21 at home. A-E took down the Lancers 3-0.

Dragons post 3-3 volleyball record this past week

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

September 23, 2026

In a busy week of volleyball action, the Dragons went 3-3 on the court. Adrian-Ellsworth fell 3-0 to Russell-Tyler-Ruthton on the road Thursday, Sept. 17. A-E won two matches and fell in two matches at the Jackson Invitational Saturday, Sept. 19. The Dragons beat the Canby Lancers 3-0 Monday,…

Greg Hoogeveen photo/0924LHSVB1 Cardinal senior Lexi Braun spikes the ball toward two Redwood Valley players at home Sept. 15 in Luverne. LHS fell 3-0.

Cardinals go 3-3 on volleyball court

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

September 23, 2026

The Luverne Cardinals posted a 3-3 record this past week in volleyball action. LHS fell 3-0 to Redwood Valley at home Tuesday, Sept. 15. The Cardinals went 2-2 at the Jackson Invitational Saturday, Sept. 19, and beat Edgerton 3-1 on the road Monday, Sept. 21. LHS was scheduled to host St. James…

Dragons football team beats Chargers 48-6

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

September 23, 2026

The Adrian-Ellsworth Dragons football team stopped the Westbrook-Walnut Grove Chargers 48-6 Friday, Sept. 18, on the road. Dragons senior quarterback Charger Erlandson had a big night, rushing 166 total yards with four touchdowns against the Chargers. He also completed six of nine passes for 92…

Columns

Recovery Road documentary makes reporter feel newsworthy

Lori Sorenson

It’s not often that reporters and photographers find themselves part of a story — being interviewed and recorded.

And when it happens, it can cloud perspective.

I’d been following Jason Lennox and his Recovery Road walk around the periphery of Minnesota.

I read the…

September 23, 2026

October events at the library

Calla Jarvie, Rock County Library Director

One of the many fun things I get to do as a library director is attend conferences. I just got back from my favorite conference of the year, the Association for Rural and Small Libraries conference. This year it was in Montgomery, Alabama.

As you probably guessed from the title, this…

September 23, 2026

Be responsible for youth first deer hunt

Scott Rall, Outdoors columnist

I spent some time over the past week preparing for my Pheasants Forever Chapter Veterans Appreciation Pheasant Hunt. There is lots to do and emails are flying in and out at a pretty fast clip.

This event is taking place over the same period as the special Youth Firearm Deer Season in…

September 23, 2026

Getting what you paid for: conservation easements

Scott Rall

It was one of the first Labor Days that I can remember over the past years that was actually a rainout. Nobles County received about 3.5 inches of rain over the long weekend. This is the first significant rain we have had in about three months. It killed a lot of plans but part of my weekend…

September 16, 2026

Obituaries

Kristi Morphew

September 23, 2026

Kristi Morphew, age 67, of Trosky, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minn.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne with visitation held one hour prior from 10…

Dr. Doris Schoon

September 16, 2026

Dr. Doris Vivien Schoon – Dec. 31, 1928-July 29, 2026; Anaheim, Calif.

Dr. Doris Vivien Schoon, a physician, teacher, philanthropist, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully at her home on July 29, 2026, at age 97.

Born in Luverne, Minn., to Jacob and Esther…

Korey Heck

September 09, 2026

Korey James Heck, 50, passed away Aug. 30, 2026, with his family by his side at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. He was born Sept. 13, 1975, at the Luverne Community Hospital.

Korey was the youngest of four children to Steve and Sandy (Hatting) Heck. Luverne would be…

Douglas Gunderson

September 09, 2026

Douglas L . Gunderson, age 79, of Luverne, Minn., died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at the Sioux Falls VA Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Burial will be held at a later date in the Jasper City…

City of Hills sets fees for data requests

Public forum on proposed charter amendment draws crowd

Recovery Road hits turning point in Rock County

Rock County Sheriff candidates share views

'Nothing affordable out there'

Lady Pates recapture ‘Queens of the Court’ trophy against Edgerton

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