Luverne preliminary levy set to rise 7.12%
Luverne City Council members are proposing a 7.12% levy increase for taxes payable in 2027.
Adrian reporter to contribute to Star Herald
The Rock County Star Herald is expanding its coverage area east toward Adrian, and Deb Kroon will be the face of those stories for the Star Herald news team.
Luverne School Board Candidates share views and priorities
Five candidates are seeking election to four seats on the Luverne School Board. They include three incumbents, Michael DeBates, Zach Nolz and David Wrigg, and two challengers, Sara Bolt and Anita Marden.
City of Hills sets fees for data requests
The Hills City Council adopted a resolution setting fees for public data requests during its Sept.
Public forum on proposed charter amendment draws crowd
Luverne voters will be asked in the Nov. 3 general election if they support an amendment to their city’s government charter regarding public utilities.
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By Nicole RonchettiOctober 02, 2026The fourth home built by Luverne’s Today and Tomorrow’s Tradesmen program has officially been sold, and students have already begun work on the fifth. The vocational program at Luverne Public Schools, which began in 2021, teaches high school students the skills involved in construction and building trades. Over the school year, students build a home on a lot provided by the City of Luverne.…
October 02, 2026Christiansen Broadcasting celebrated its new office with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 30 in Luverne. The company purchased KLQL-FM and KQAD-AM radio, Luverne, last December and closed its office east of town for its new location on Main Street. Pictured are (front, from left) Kenzi Klein, Matthew Sterrett, Jaxon Van Pelt, Jenny Jorgensen, Collin Christiansen, Betty Mann, Jill Thielbar, Emily…
By Lori SorensonOctober 02, 2026King’s Custom Trailers in Luverne is a partnership of Austin Christensen and Mike Hagen who have joined forces to develop a three-prong business. Located on a 3½-acre lot just south of I-90, they sell custom trailers and custom sheds, and they’re the local franchise for U-Haul trailer rentals. The business is named for King, a retired state patrol drug dog who worked with Christensen, Beaver…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 30, 2026Luverne Public Schools will induct a new round of honorees into its Alumni Hall of Fame and Educators Hall of Fame Friday, Oct. 2, ahead of homecoming activities. At 4 p.m. alumni inductees will be introduced in the Alumni Garden on the east side of the school campus where the Alumni Hall of Fame Wall will be unveiled. At 4:30 p.m. educator inductees will be introduced in the school performing…- By Nicole RonchettiSeptember 30, 2026Both the Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek school districts have set their preliminary levies for taxes payable in 2027. Luverne is considering a 0.66% increase and H-BC may see a 1.95% decrease. At the Luverne School Board meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, Superintendent Craig Oftedahl encouraged the board to approve the maximum preliminary levy. This increases the amount levied by the district…
By Nicole RonchettiSeptember 30, 2026After several rounds of discussion over the past few months, the Rock County Board of Commissioners set its preliminary levy to increase 5% for taxes payable in 2027. This is down nearly 2.5% from the county’s initial 2027 budget projections in August. The vote on Sept. 22 to approve the 5% increase was unanimous, and following the vote commissioners weighed in with comments. “There’s a lot…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 30, 2026Luverne City Council members are proposing a 7.12% levy increase for taxes payable in 2027. At their Sept. 22 meeting, they reviewed the proposed 2027 budget and set the preliminary tax levy at $4.06 million, which is nearly $270,000 more than the amount levied for 2026. City Administrator Jill Wolf said the council and department heads had worked out budget amounts for next year and she…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 30, 2026Following their annual meeting Monday at the Palace Theatre, the Rock County Historical Society hosted a presentation on the history of the rock alignment at Blue Mounds State Park. Archeologist Tom Sanders presented findings from his research of what he called the “rock serpent,” a row of large stones that aligns with the sunrise and sunset in the spring and fall equinoxes. His study through…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 30, 2026The Rock County Star Herald is expanding its coverage area east toward Adrian, and Deb Kroon will be the face of those stories for the Star Herald news team. Kroon will primarily cover city council and school board in Adrian, but she said she’s most looking forward to writing about the people in the community. She comes to the Star Herald after working for seven years with the Nobles County…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 30, 2026Republican U.S. Senate candidate and former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya stopped in Luverne on Tuesday, Sept. 22, as part of a campaign tour across southwest Minnesota. The visit at Take 16 Brewing Co. was among multiple stops last week that included Fulda, Slayton, Pipestone, Worthington, Windom and Madison Lake. Tafoya won the GOP primary to run for the open U.S. Senate seat currently…
September 30, 2026Star Herald graphic designer Heather Johnson and editor Lori Sorenson were honored at the National Newspaper Association convention in Detroit Sept. 17-18 when winners of the NNA Better Newspaper Contest were recognized. Johnson earned free registration to the event by designing the winning conference logo. She was able to accept her awards in person and also accepted Sorenson’s awards at the…
September 30, 2026Five candidates are seeking election to four seats on the Luverne School Board. They include three incumbents, Michael DeBates, Zach Nolz and David Wrigg, and two challengers, Sara Bolt and Anita Marden. Sara Bolt Tell us about your family. My husband, Chris, and I have two children who are currently in kindergarten and second grade. We also own and operate Bolts Turf Care here in Luverne. …
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 30, 20262026 LHS Homecoming Queen Macie Edstron and King Coy Thone. 2025 Homecoming Queen Anna Banck and King Jaydon Johnson with ceremony Pages Bryson DenHoed and Nora DeBoer. Masters of Ceremonies Charlie Mostad and Kylie Kindt 2026 LHS Program Attendants Reinha John and Kelby Schonacker 2026 LHS Program Attendants Darius Dolo and Rylee Kurtz Freshman Class Samantha VanMaanen abd Andrew…
September 30, 2026Jerry Deuschle called law enforcement Saturday morning after he discovered political signs on his property north of Luverne had been vandalized overnight Friday night, Sept. 25. He said several signs advertising DFL candidates had been vandalized, with their poster boards ripped from their metal posts. Deuschle said there hadn’t been high winds or other weather that could have caused the damage,…
September 30, 2026Young equestrians in Rock County’s 4-H programs participated in the 2026 Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show Sept. 18-21 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. Participating were Paige and Payton Blom from Hardwick, Allison and Andrea Honken from Ellsworth, Hayden Devine from Garretson, S.D., Caul Bonnett from Magnolia, and Blakley Fick from Luverne. Paige Blom received 10th place in…
September 30, 2026Over 40 members of Luverne’s 1976 graduating class gathered at The Lake in Luverne on Sept. 12 to celebrate their 50th reunion. They included (front, from left) Nancy (McGuire) VerSteeg, Penny Ohlen, Karen (Pedersen)Petersen, Paula Petersen-Giles, Connie (Mullvihill) Berseth, Deone (Perkins) Hemme, Joyce (Forsberg) Jacobson, Dale Hunter, (second row) Gracia (Shelton) Bryant-Ladd, Lois (…
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