Feb. 7 event features two local authors
After her brother died in 2013, Jennifer Radtke started journaling to get through the grief.
Jarvie's book promotes Midwest beauty in photos
Rock County Librarian Calla Jarvie will sign her books, “No Coast: Midwest Photography,” from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Take 16 Event Center in Luverne.
Work begins on final courthouse remodel phase
Demolition began last week on the final remodeling phase at the Rock County Courthouse.
Star Herald earns multiple awards at MNA conference
The Rock County Star Herald brought home nine awards from the 2026 Minnesota Newspaper Association Annual Convention, topping seven awards from last year’s event.
Mary Jane Brown-Good Sam celebrates activities professionals, Groundhog Day
Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown nursing home residents celebrated Groundhog’s Day Monday by making ‘pop-up Groundhog cupcakes with Oreos.
Luverne Music Boosters host Winter Carnival
Luverne music students, families and volunteers hosted their 44th annual Winter Carnival Saturday night in the Luverne High School gym.
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By Lori SorensonFebruary 04, 2026After her brother died in 2013, Jennifer Radtke started journaling to get through the grief. The tearful lines on those pages turned into thoughtful paragraphs and organized chapters that eventually became an impactful book released late last year. “I never set out to write a book,” Radtke said. “I started writing down my dreams, because they were so emotional and so painful. I found myself…- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 04, 2026More improvements are coming to the Rock County Fairgrounds after Rock County Commissioners approved no-interest loan to the Rock County Ag Society on Jan. 20. The $161,090 loan, to be paid over 10 years, will be used to improve two buildings and replace aging sidewalks this year at the fairgrounds located on South Freeman Avenue in Luverne. Ag society member Lee Sells requested the loan to…
By Lori SorensonFebruary 04, 2026Rock County Librarian Calla Jarvie will sign her books, “No Coast: Midwest Photography,” from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Take 16 Event Center in Luverne. She’ll join friend and fellow author Jennifer Radtke who is hosting the event for her book, “When a Catholic Gets a Lutheran Pregnant.” Jarvie said she’s excited to team up with Radtke for the event and is looking forward to sharing…
By Mavis FodnessFebruary 04, 2026Demolition began last week on the final remodeling phase at the Rock County Courthouse. The $87,251 bid from Empire Building Construction of Sioux Falls was the lowest of two bids commissioners approved Jan. 20. It's the same firm that completed the remodel of the second and third floors of the courthouse that began more than a year ago. Unlike the other floors. damage from years of water…
February 04, 2026The Rock County Star Herald brought home nine awards from the 2026 Minnesota Newspaper Association Annual Convention, topping seven awards from last year’s event. The Star Herald was recognized for excellence in the MNA Better Newspaper Contest, conducted annually to recognize the talent of news and design staff at newspapers statewide. “We have always been an award-winning community newspaper…
February 04, 2026Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown nursing home residents celebrated Groundhog’s Day Monday by making ‘pop-up Groundhog cupcakes with Oreos. Activity director Katie Petersen hosts a weekly ‘Bake and Taste’ class with residents, featuring sweet treats requested by residents. Residents participate in both the creation of the treats and, of course, sampling their creations. Petersen has…- February 04, 2026Quarter 2 H-BC A Honor Roll Seniors: Micah Bush, Caidence Ellis, Mya Erickson, Dania Hadley, Claire Knobloch, Jayden Kueter, Gavyn Leuthold, Jamin Metzger, Abigayl Olson, Sarah Prohl, Ella Sammons, Hadley Spath, Joshua Ternus. Juniors: Brynn Bakken, Katelyn Chesley, Brooklynne Hubbard, Makynzie Koller, Hailey Sievers, Ava Steinhoff. Sophomores: Aspyn Bartels, Kersi Billet, Claire Boeve,…
- February 04, 2026Luverne A Honor Roll Seniors: Bergen Ask, Anna Banck, Rhiannon Bartels, Isabella Benson, Julia Beyer, Connor Bose, Jenna Bullerman, Tyler Hodge, Ella Hoogendoorn, Rebecca Hoogland, Hannah Kempema, Allie Kracht, Addyson Mann, Paula Martinez-Penuelas, Greta McClure, Makayla Oechsle, Jordyn Reisch, Adelyn Rodriguez, Kimberly Rogers, Emma Saarloos, Austin Sandbulte, Ella Schmuck, Ava Sieve, Clay…
January 28, 2026Luverne music students, families and volunteers hosted their 44th annual Winter Carnival Saturday night in the Luverne High School gym. Students manned carnival games, face painting, cake walks and more while volunteers helped with concessions, cotton candy, Bingo and other fundraising activities. According to Luverne Music Boosters organizers, crowds were steady Saturday night despite frigid…- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 28, 2026Editor's note: Story has been revised to correct Kate DeBoer's first name and the name of her business. Members of the newly formed Hills Chamber of Commerce envision their new organization not only supporting and promoting local businesses but also enhancing the quality of life in Hills. Five of the Chamber members met with the Hills City Council Jan. 13 to collaborate with them by sharing…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 28, 2026The Rock County’s 2026 precinct caucuses will be Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Luverne. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. and caucuses start at 7. Local Republicans will gather in the Luverne High School-Middle commons on Kniss Avenue, and the Rock County DFL group will gather in the Generations Events Center on South Estey Street. Precinct caucuses are the initial first steps for voters to engage in the…
By Lori SorensonJanuary 28, 2026Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the local non-profit Luv1LuvAll is offering its well-timed cookie fundraiser just ahead of the holiday. Community members are encouraged to order their large heart-shaped cookies for $5 apiece no later than Friday, Feb. 6 B’s Bakehouse will bake, frost and decorate them (gift tags are included), and Luv1LuvAll volunteers will help package and…- By Lori SorensonJanuary 28, 2026After decades of serving crisis survivors in Rock County, the Luverne office of the Southwest Crisis Center will close its doors. That’s according to an announcement by the organization last week that it was adopting a regional model to “support long-term sustainability.” "While change can bring uncertainty, our mission remains strong," said Sara Wahl, Executive Director of Southwest Crisis…
January 28, 2026The Rock County DFL hosted a vigil on Highway 75 in Luverne at noon Friday in minus 10-degree weather to protest the presence of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Minnesota communities and to stand with immigrant families. At the same time in Minneapolis where ICE officials have killed two residents and U.S. citizens, thousands of peaceful protesters were marching. “My heartfelt thanks…
January 28, 2026A winter-time tradition at Luverne High School celebrates its 10th year as Snow Week kicks off on Monday, Feb. 2. The Snow Week king and queen will be crowned at 1:50 p.m. Monday, which is also the first of five school-wide dress-up days. Ten Snow Week candidates were nominated by faculty in recognition of their positive leadership in the classroom, in school activities and in the community.…- By Lori SorensonJanuary 28, 2026Luverne City Council members took action at their Jan. 20 meeting to finance the upcoming $2,425,000 Highway 75 underground infrastructure project. Working with George Eilertson of Northland Securities, Minneapolis, the council on Tuesday set Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. as the date to receive proposals for the sale of bonds. The council will review the bids at their regular meeting at 5 p.m.…
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