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Hills-Beaver Creek to adopt new emergency protocols

Nicole Ronchetti

July 24, 2026

Starting this fall, teachers and students in the Hills-Beaver Creek School District will have a new emergency response protocol, one that superintendent Todd Holthaus hopes will be simpler to understand and more versatile.

For years, the school district has followed the ALICE…

World's largest nutcracker dedicated

Lori Sorenson

July 22, 2026

The World’s Largest Nutcracker, “Verne,” was dedicated and named Saturday morning with a ribbon-cutting celebration at the nutcracker’s base on South Highway 75 in Luverne.

“Please welcome our newest Luverne resident, Verne the Patriot,” Katie Walgrave announced from atop the nutcracker…

'On Golden Pond' coming to Luverne's Palace Theater July 24

Nicole Ronchetti

July 22, 2026

A classic play centered on the complex relationships of families, the realities of aging and finding acceptance and reconciliation is coming to the Palace Theater in Luverne.

The Green Earth Players community theater group will perform “On Golden Pond” starting Friday, July 24, with…

What should we do about e-scooters?

Lori Sorenson

July 22, 2026

Luverne recently launched a civic assembly group for residents to help shape local decisions about electric scooters.

“The city has seen an uptick in the last few years of micronized vehicles, which would include e-scooters and electric bikes,” City Administrator Jill Wolf said at the…

Luverne's Bull Pen Sports Bar and Grill featured on America's Best Restaurants

Lori Sorenson

July 22, 2026

The Bull Pen Sports Bar and Grill in Luverne will host national media and marketing company America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) for an on-site visit next month as part of an upcoming ABR Roadshow.

America’s Best Restaurants spotlights independent, locally owned restaurants that…

Sports

Greg Hoogeveen photos Below: Betty Mann throw out the first pitch to catcher Braydon Ripka to open the game.

Nutcrackers beat Belugas 9-8 in 2nd Annual Nutcracker Fest game

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

July 22, 2026

The Luverne Redbirds captured two home wins in the past week, beating the Brandon Belugas 9-8 in an exhibition game July 17 and taking down the Jackson Bull 3-2 July 19. Luverne, now at 11-6 for the season will host the Sioux City Futures July 24 and the Milroy Irish July 26 in the final two…

Greg Hoogeveen photo Luverne Junion Legion player Korbin Miles celebrates on second base after a double against Adrian Monday, July 20, in Ruthton. Luverne beat Adrian 6-1 to stay alive in the sub-state tournament elimination bracket.

Luverne Junior Legion Red Baseball team keeps hopes alive in sub-state baseball tournament

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

July 22, 2026

The Luverne Junior Legion Red team went 1-1 in the Junior Legion Sub-State Tournament in the past week to stay alive in elimination bracket play. Luverne fell 13-9 to St. Clair in the first round of the sub-state tournament Sunday, July 19, in Ruthton. With the loss Luverne moved down to…

Senior Legion stays alive in sub-state tournament

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

July 22, 2026

Luverne managed a 2-1 record in the Senior Legion Division II Southwest Sub-State Tournament in St. James to stay alive in the first weekend of action. The No. 2 west seed Luverne beat the No. 3 east seed Mankato Loyola 5-2 in the first-round game Thursday, July 16. Luverne then lost 6-5 to the…

Local racing results

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

July 22, 2026

Rapid Speedway Rock Rapids, IA No Races Sportsmen Overall points leaders to date 7th - Brandon Boeve – 754 9th - Eric Gaul – 588 12th - Johnathan Tiesler – 397 15th - Larry Kracht – 235 USRA Hobby Stock Overall points leaders to date 8th - Brock Harnack – 670 11th - Chase Overgaard –…

Blake Sauer safely slides into second base against Windom July 11 at home in sub-sub state game action. Windom beat Luverne 6-4 with both teams advancing to sub-state tourney.

Luverne Senior Legion slides into Southwest Sub-State Tournament

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

July 15, 2026

The Luverne Senior Legion Baseball team went 2-1 at home in warm and humid conditions over the past week. Luverne beat Dell Rapids 9-4 July 7 in the final regular season game. In the West Sub-Sub State playoffs Luverne beat Pipestone 16-0 July 10 and fell 6-4 to Windom July 11. The No. 1 seed…

Luverne Junior Legion Red moves on to sub-state action, White ends season abruptly

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

July 15, 2026

The Luverne Junior Legion Red and White teams went 1-3 this past week at home. Luverne White fell twice to finish their post season push. Luverne fell 6-4 to Adrian July 12 and 20-10 to Edgerton July 13 in the sub-sub state playoffs. Luverne Red lost 8-5 to Dell Rapids in their final regular…

Columns

There's no place like home (except RYLA)

Nicole Ronchetti

There’s no place like home, except maybe Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards).

It’s a youth leadership camp for high school juniors and seniors sponsored by local Rotary clubs. While our regional Rotary District 5610 sponsors a camp held in Nebraska, the RYLA that’s closest to my…

July 22, 2026

Passing at an intersection: is it legal?

Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State Patrol

Question: Hello, I live in “cabin country” and it never fails, during the summer months with the influx of traffic, there are always arguments regarding traffic “laws” or “it’s just being Minnesota nice”.

There’s been several near misses and I can see both sides of the…

July 22, 2026

What is the next worse invasive species?

Scott Rall, Outdoor Columnist

Over the past month or so I have been busy dealing with food plots for wildlife and trying to keep the volunteer trees from taking over our public lands. I have traveled many miles across several different counties and am seeing other very undesirable plant species.

The first of those…

July 22, 2026

Never underestimate the lasting impact of a handwritten note

Lori Sorenson

Jeane Leslie stopped in last week to deliver some columns she had clipped from the Star Herald through the years.

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July 15, 2026

Obituaries

Carol Hadler

July 22, 2026

Carol Hadler, age 81 of Hills, Minn., died Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.

Visitation was one hour prior to the service on Monday, July 20, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills.

A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 20, at the Bethlehem…

Monica Braa

July 22, 2026

Monica R. Braa, age 69, of Luverne, Minn., passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. Mass of christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday…

Robert Israel

July 22, 2026

Robert Israel, age 89, of Luverne, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at his home.

A memorial mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 31, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne, officiated by Fr. Joshua Miller.

A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the…

Glenn Vander Poel

July 22, 2026

Glenn Vander Poel, age 69, of Pipestone, Minn., passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at First Presbyterian Church in Pipestone.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday…

World's largest nutcracker dedicated

'On Golden Pond' coming to Luverne's Palace Theater July 24

What should we do about e-scooters?

Luverne's Bull Pen Sports Bar and Grill featured on America's Best Restaurants

Nutcrackers beat Belugas 9-8 in 2nd Annual Nutcracker Fest game

Luverne Junior Legion Red Baseball team keeps hopes alive in sub-state baseball tournament

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