Peterson wins election for county commissioner
Rick Peterson won the special election for Rock County’s District 3 and is set to join the county board of commissioners early next week.
PowerOn Midwest narrows routes
PowerOn Midwest has narrowed its preferred route for a proposed high-voltage transmission project, and one of its choices would cut through Rock County within one mile of the Blue Mounds State
Murder suspect to have mental evaluation
Accused murder suspect Melvin Frazier made his initial appearance in Rock County District Court Monday in a remote hearing before District Court Judge Kayla Johnson.
Main Street intersection to close Aug. 24
The second phase of construction on Highway 75 is set to begin on Aug. 24, with the closure of the Main Street intersection.
Beaver Creek celebrates Beaver Days
Beaver Creek community members and visitors celebrated tthe weekend with a full lineup of events and activities for all ages.
Candidate Johnson: 'How we spend our money is an expression of our values'
Over 60 people gathered at the Rock County Library in Luverne Thursday night for a public town hall meeting with Dist. 1 Congressional candidate Jake Johnson, Stewartville.
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By Nicole RonchettiAugust 14, 2026Rick Peterson won the special election for Rock County’s District 3 and is set to join the county board of commissioners early next week. Peterson, who retired last month as Star Herald general manager, garnered 259 votes compared to Deon Carriere’s 103. While he tried to follow results as they were coming in, Peterson said he and his wife were on a drive when he found out that he’d won the…
By Nicole RonchettiAugust 12, 2026PowerOn Midwest has narrowed its preferred route for a proposed high-voltage transmission project, and one of its choices would cut through Rock County within one mile of the Blue Mounds State Park. At an open house event in Luverne on Aug. 5, route maps were on display showing a proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line between substations in Brookings, S.D., and Lakefield, Minn. The project…
By Lori SorensonAugust 12, 2026Accused murder suspect Melvin Frazier made his initial appearance in Rock County District Court Monday in a remote hearing before District Court Judge Kayla Johnson. He is represented by public defender Michael Hanson who on Monday requested a Rule 20 evaluation of his client before the case proceeds. A Rule 20 evaluation is conducted by a court-appointed examiner to assess a defendant’s…
August 12, 2026The second phase of construction on Highway 75 is set to begin on Aug. 24, with the closure of the Main Street intersection. Traffic will be diverted to an alternate detour on South Freeman Avenue and West Hatting Street. The detour to the school will be on West Warren Street to Donaldson and north on Donaldson. For commercial traffic on County Road 4 the detour will be Koehn Avenue and…- By Jason BerghorstAugust 12, 2026Rock County voters participated in the state primary election Tuesday, Aug. 11. Ballots included both major parties on one side and local, nonpartisan primary contests on the other side. Voters had to choose only one party to vote for on the partisan side, or they could just vote on the nonpartisan side. The polling location for Luverne residents was at Generations in Luverne for the first…
By Lori SorensonAugust 12, 2026Beaver Creek community members and visitors celebrated tthe weekend with a full lineup of events and activities for all ages. A Friday golf tournament and car show kicked off the festivities ahead of Saturday’s Beaver Days events that featured a parade with 53 entries. Mild weather Saturday contributed to a crowded vendor fair and American Legion community meal near the splash pad where a “…
By Lori SorensonAugust 12, 2026Over 60 people gathered at the Rock County Library in Luverne Thursday night for a public town hall meeting with Dist. 1 Congressional candidate Jake Johnson, Stewartville. Johnson is the DFL frontrunner challenging incumbent GOP candidate Brad Finstad in the Nov. 3 election to represent Minnesota’s District 1, which covers the southern portion of Minnesota. “We had great conversations at our…
August 12, 2026The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced this week that Feikema Farms, Inc. near Luverne is a 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winner. Established in 1991, the award celebrates “outstanding land stewards in the cattle industry,” according to NCBA President Gene Copenhaver. “These award recipients undertake stewardship efforts unique to their…
August 12, 2026The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 23 state lawmakers, including Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne), as 2026 Legislators of Distinction. The annual award, presented by the league’s board of directors, honors legislators whose leadership, collaboration, and support for cities helped advance the interests of Minnesota communities during the 2026 legislative session. Honorees have…
By Lori SorensonAugust 12, 2026As part of Beaver Days activities Saturday, a history presentation featured “Jacob’s Ice Barn,” which served as refrigeration to homeowners and businesses in the early 20th century. The century-old barn sits on the edge of Beaver Creek along Spring Brook Road, and it’s built into a hillside, which allowed its interior to remain cool. The property is now owned by Shad and Leilani Kruger who…- August 12, 2026As local blood supplies falls into a critical shortage, Sanford Luverne Medical Center and Community Blood Bank will host an urgently needed community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17. Donors can schedule a donation by logging into www.cbblifeblood.org, selecting “Donate Now”, “Blood Drive Calendar”, and select Aug. 17 or call Community Blood Bank at 605-331…
- August 12, 2026U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announced the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act passed the Senate unanimously. The bill will expand research, testing and treatment for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. “Minnesota is proud to have more than 10,000 lakes and thousands of rivers for us to enjoy, and we’re always especially eager to get outside after a long winter,” said Sen. Smith. “…
August 12, 2026Over 40 community members enjoyed the Van Heerde Sisters Quilt Trunk Show on Monday, Aug. 3. The event, sponsored by the Blue Mound Quilt Guild, was held at the Rock County Community Library and featured quilts by sisters Deb and Darla Van Heerde. Both sisters graduated from Luverne High School, Deb in 1974 and Darla in 1976.
August 12, 2026Lori Sorenson photos/0813 student election judges Student election judges prepare for primary election Local election officials spent a good share of Monday setting up the primary election polling place in the Generations Event Center. Among the workers hauling equipment and setting up tables and voting booths were a group of teenagers learning about the election process. As “student election…
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By Lori SorensonAugust 05, 2026Abby and Dustin Versteeg have purchased the former Wildflowers coffee building downtown Luverne to expand their current salon business that’s outgrowing its current location on West Main Street. “Abadabado” opened nine years ago at 110 West Main Street with just one stylist — Abby Versteeg — operating in the space that offered hair services only. Today, there are three stylists in the 390-…
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