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Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom celebrates 12 years

Lori Sorenson

October 23, 2026

The Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom at Luverne Elementary School is now 12 years old and has proven to be a valuable learning addition to the school campus.

“The space has been an incredible addition to our…

Railroad receives $26 million grant for improvements

Lori Sorenson

October 23, 2026

Rock County leaders and railroad officials received word Monday that a federal grant for a $26 million had been approved for local rail improvements.

The funds will be used to construct new siding…

Rock County to replace Mound Creek bridge on County Road 8

Nicole Ronchetti

October 23, 2026

The Rock County Board approved a bid by Prahm Construction Inc. to replace a bridge on County Road 8, just east of the Blue Mounds State Park.

The bid, accepted at the board’s Oct. 20 meeting, is for $863,208.80…

Rock County Rural Water to purchase 106 acres

Nicole Ronchetti

October 23, 2026

Rock County Rural Water is set to purchase 106.82 acres at $1,500 per acre.

The land is located in Clinton Township on the organization’s well field.

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Pumpkin carving, apple pressing Saturday at cidery in Beaver Creek

October 21, 2026

The Pumpkin Patch at the Cidery in Beaver Creek had an abundant crop this year — an estimated 5,000 pumpkins, many of them heirloom varieties. Sean McFarland and his wife, Marcella, and son Cedar, 8, have been hosting events to encourage pumpkin patch visitors. The next one, a pumpkin carving…

Sports

Luverne players rush the Huskies’ field after beating Jackson County Central 36-30 in Week 7 action.

Cardinals take down Huskies in historic win

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

October 21, 2026

The Luverne Cardinals pulled off a huge win Wednesday, Oct. 14, beating the Jackson County Central Huskies 36-30 on the road. Both teams came into the game 6-0 and were ready to battle on the field. Luverne had not beaten the Huskies since 2020 when LHS won 32-0 at home in a shortened COVID…

Greg Hoogeveen photo/HBCVB1 H-BC senior Olivia Deelstra sends a rocket past two Garretson players Oct. 15 on the road. The Patriots won the match 3-0.

Patriots volleyball team wins three in a row

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

October 21, 2026

The Lady Pates won three volleyball matches this past week giving up only one out of 10 sets along the way. H-BC beat Mountain Lake 3-0 at home Oct. 13, took down Garretson 3-0 on the road Oct. 15 and won 3-1 against Red Rock Central at home Oct. 19. The Patriots were scheduled to face Luverne on…

Greg Hoogeveen photos/XC1 Left: LHS eighth grader Tyleigh Hood paces herself halfway through the race. Right: A-E eighth grader Charlotte Lichter heads for the finish line in the girls varsity 5,000-meter race.

Dragons host cross country meet Oct. 13 - Luverne girls take first place

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

October 21, 2026

The Adrian-Ellsworth Dragons cross country team hosted nine local teams Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Adrian Country Club. Luverne participated in the event with the LHS girls team placing first and the boys team placing third in the varsity 5,000-meter races. LHS finished with 14 personal best times…

Samantha McGaffee photo/HBCFB1 Patriots junior Maddox Metzger looks for a pass against Mountain Lake Oct. 14 on the road. H-BC improves to 7-0 for the season.

Patriots breeze past Mountain Lake 62-0

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

October 21, 2026

The Patriots outplayed the Mountain Lake Wolverines 62-0 on the road Wednesday, Oct. 14, to improve to 7-0 for the season. The Wolverines came into the game 0-6 and had trouble keeping up with H-BC from the opening kickoff. Against the Patriots starters, Mountain Lake had to punt seven times in…

Rock County Star HerSkyler Jackson photo/AEFB1 A-E senior Charger Erlandson slips past several Nicollet players Oct. 14 at home. The Dragons beat the Raiders 60-6.ald Photo

Dragons beat Nicollet 60-6 at home

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

October 21, 2026

The Adrian-Ellsworth Dragons picked up their fifth win in a row taking down the Nicollet Raiders 60-6 at home Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Dragons scored eight touchdowns against the Raiders, six on the ground and two through the air. A-E senior Charger Erlandson scored twice running the ball and…

Greg Hoogeveen photo/LHSVB1 LHS senior Lexi Braun, No. 13, and sophomore Delaney Ahrendt, No. 8, jump to block a Fairmont spike Oct. 13 in Luverne. The Luverne Cardinals fell 3-0 to Fairmont at home.

Luverne falls to Fairmont in three sets

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

October 21, 2026

The Luverne volleyball team fell in three sets to Fairmont Tuesday, Oct. 13, at home. “We did not play or communicate as a team very well,” LHS head coach Sarah DeBeer said. “I hope to see Fairmont in the playoffs again and hope that the next game is a different outcome.” Fairmont took the first…

Columns

Good night, stars. A better place lies beyond time as we keep it

Lori Sorenson

Matt and I enjoyed some quiet time on the front porch Sunday evening. The moon was bright and the stars were twinkling overhead.

I was reminded of my former bedtime ritual telling Carson good night as I closed…

October 21, 2026

Not everyone will celebrate

Brenda Winter

And so, the Summer of '75 comes to an end.

There is a small contingency of Luverne residents who will be a bit
saddened by the re-opening of Highway 75 through town.…

October 14, 2026

Stopping the slide of game hunters

Scott Rall, Outdoors columnist

I just read a very interesting article that was published in the Outdoor News and was written by a guest editor by the name of Mark Norquist.

I know this guy and hold him in high regard. He has a podcast and has been active in the conservation world for at least the past 20…

October 14, 2026

A loving touch can last forever

Nicole Ronchetti

When I was 5 years old, standing outside of the elementary school and nervous for my first day of kindergarten, my mother did what so many parents do and gave me a hug.

Then, she kissed my hand and said that if I…

October 07, 2026

Obituaries

Edna Dirks

October 21, 2026

Edna Frances Dirks, age 95, of Luverne, Minn., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. Visitation was…

Robert Zinnel

October 21, 2026

Robert "Bob" Zinnel, age 87, of Luverne, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at the Luverne Hospice Cottage.

Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2026…

David Cook

October 14, 2026

David Douglas Cook, age 55, of Adrian, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.

Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. Visitation also from 9:30 to…

Richard Koens

October 14, 2026

Richard Koens, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Louis Park, Minn., on Oct. 5, 2026. Richard was born to George and Dorothy Ann (Gonnerman) Koens on March 11, 1952, in Pipestone, Minn. He grew up on farms near Sherman, S.D.; Hills and Beaver…

Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom celebrates 12 years

Railroad receives $26 million grant for improvements

Rock County Rural Water to purchase 106 acres

'Notes of Gratitude' set for Nov. 1

History Center has new director

Lutheran Social Services to end contract with Generations Dec. 15

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