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Retired Army Veteran Wade Blomgren (at podium) addresses Hills-Beaver Creek students, staff and the public as the keynote speaker during the Veterans Day Program Monday morning at the secondary school gymnasium in Hills. His message centered around how his military experiences formed F.A.M.I.L.Y. or Forget About Me I Love You. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo
Retired Army Veteran Wade Blomgren (at podium) addresses Hills-Beaver Creek students, staff and the public as the keynote speaker during the Veterans Day Program Monday morning at the secondary school gymnasium in Hills. His message centered around how his military experiences formed F.A.M.I.L.Y. or Forget About Me I Love You. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo

Hills-Beaver Creek grad is guest Veterans Day speaker in Hills

Hills-Beaver Creek High School alumnus Wade Blomgren addressed students, staff and members of the public Monday morning as the keynote speaker for the annual H-BC Veterans Day Program.

Dec. 2 meeting to gather input on zones for 'shotgun only'

Hunters in Rock County may have an additional firearm option for deer hunting beginning the fall of 2026.

'Little Shop of Horrors' takes Palace stage Nov. 14-16, 20-23

Green Earth Players (GEP) cast members admit their upcoming “Little Shop of Horrors” might be rated PG-13 compared with the family-friendly productions they typically perform.

County at a Glance Nov. 13, 2025

Operation Christmas Child collection begins Nov. 17

Energy companies host 'PowerOn Midwest' open house in Luverne Nov. 5

An open house Friday night at Generations in Luverne offered information for the community about a major transmission line planned in the region.

Number of cannabis retail licenses remains at one for county, despite another Hartman request

The number of retail cannabis businesses allowed under county ordinance will remain at one, after commissioners revisited plans by a Hills businessman.

Blue Mounds to discontinue tipis as camping option due to cultural sensitivities

Tipis will no longer be a camping option at the Blue Mounds State Park after officials opted not to improve or replace the current ones that need maintenance.

Boese takes oath for Hills city council

Dennis Boese is the newest member to the Hills City Council.

He was sworn into office Monday night, where he was both excited and nervous about his new position.

Van Wyhe dies in ATV rollover crash during hunt

An ATV rollover accident took the life of a Luverne man Saturday morning when he was deer hunting by Ash Creek.

Collision of values is occurring on our world

Voices are being raised from “occupied” Washington as DC’s citizens struggle with both national and international challenges … even gutting tragedies.  

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