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Sometimes being wrong can make you happier than being right

If you had asked me a few weeks ago whether a theater production of “The Hobbit” could capture the heart and the whimsy of Tolkien’s original book, I would have said, “Maybe, but it’d be tough.” 

Foster parents needed for kids

The Minnesota Department of Human Services reports that 9,070 children and youth experienced out-of-home care in 2025. Of those 63% are in greater Minnesota. 

Stopping for school buses

Question: Did I hear something about a new law about stopping for school buses? 

Elbers probate

Elbers probate

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT

JUDICIAL DISTRICT: FIFTH

COUNTY OF ROCK                  Court File No: 67-PR-26-99

Case Type: Informal Probate

 

House fire displaces local family

A rural Luverne family is displaced after a fire destroyed their home Friday night. 

The 911 call came in shortly after 8 p.m. of a house on fire at 1073 131st Street northwest of Luverne. 

Amid budget deficit, H-BC board denies wrestling

The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board voted against creating a wrestling team during its May 11 meeting, citing an expected deficit. 

On the Record May 13-19, 2026

Dispatch report 

May 13 

•Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90 at mile marker 16 reported a road and drive law issue. 

•Complainant in Hills reported a road and drive law issue. 

Hardwick hosts Memorial Day service

The Hardwick American Legion Post 478 hosted Memorial Day services Monday morning at the Hardwick Veterans Memorial in Hardwick with guest speaker Ed Borchardt, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Hardwick.

1942: John Wulf recalls life, childhood

The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on May 14, 1942. 

John Wulf’s story continues from last week. 

Mr. Wulf was one of 11 children, of which five died while children. 

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