World's largest nutcracker dedicated
The World’s Largest Nutcracker, “Verne,” was dedicated and named Saturday morning with a ribbon-cutting celebration at the nutcracker’s base on South Highway 75 in Luverne.
'On Golden Pond' coming to Luverne's Palace Theater July 24
A classic play centered on the complex relationships of families, the realities of aging and finding acceptance and reconciliation is coming to the Palace Theater in Luverne.
What should we do about e-scooters?
Luverne recently launched a civic assembly group for residents to help shape local decisions about electric scooters.
Luverne's Bull Pen Sports Bar and Grill featured on America's Best Restaurants
The Bull Pen Sports Bar and Grill in Luverne will host national media and marketing company America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) for an on-site visit next month as part of an upcoming ABR Roadshow.
This young pro became a licensed operator at age 18
Ryker Johnson became one of Minnesota’s youngest wastewater operators when he earned his Class D license at age 18.
Wiener dogs highlight Luverne's Hot Dog Night
Dozens of wiener dogs and their proud human companions gathered in Luverne Thursday night for the 23rd annual Wiener Dog Races and 18th annual Wiener Dog Beauty Contest.
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- By Mavis FodnessAugust 06, 2019County Highway Department workers have had their hands full repairing soft spots in gravel roads this summer. After six weeks of dedicated efforts, they’re caught up with the worst spots for now, but with rain in the forecast they’ll watch redeveloping soft spots. Rock County Commissioners toured county gravel roads Tuesday to check progress. Since the end of June, crews have monitored more than…
- By Glenda McGaffeeAugust 06, 2019Prayer Warriors and Team Ethan community members gathered at Ethan Erickson’s favorite spot, the Rez in Hills, for a community prayer event Wednesday, July 31. Ethan’s mother, Heather, and his sister Mia were in attendance with Ethan who participated via FaceTime. “Ethan misses fishing and wants to catch a big bass,” Heather said. The community prayer service was led by Pastor Maggie Berndt-…
- August 06, 2019The city's western landscape along Dodge Street is changing rapidly as Henning Construction crews move dirt to develop the Uithoven Additional residential neighborhood. These pictures were taken July 31.
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 30, 2019Fairgoers and fair organizers alike are happy with the events at last week’s Rock County Fair. “Overall we had a good fair,” said Fair Board President Isaac DeBoer. “We had a lot of compliments on the midway and Discover Center.” The midway included several additional rides including “The Screamer,” a pendulum ride that rotated riders into the air. Several amusement favorites were also returned…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 30, 2019The rough ride for motorists on North Highway 75 through Luverne will continue until mid-August. The milling of the rough surfaces and overlaying of asphalt was set to begin late in July but is now scheduled for Aug. 9 or Aug. 12, weather permitting. Work is expected to take one day, according to a Monday press release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Duininck Brothers Inc. of…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 30, 2019“There are no words” was a common statement describing the loss of a 22-year-old Luverne woman in a July 23 automobile crash near Brandon, South Dakota. Brooke Thompson, a lifelong Luverne resident, was remembered by hundreds of people who attended a July 24 memorial service at the Luverne Ice Arena and four days later at a prayer service at St. Catherine Catholic Church. Thompson was a skater…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 30, 2019Stroeh’s Auto Center on East Main Street in Luverne is celebrating 15 years in business. Owner Alan Stroeh purchased the business from Lyle Nelson in 2004 and moved it to the former Bush’s 66 location on the corner of Main and Spring streets. “I always wanted to go into business on my own and I’m glad I did,” Stroeh said. Stroeh began working at Herman Motors in 1977 and then worked at Nelson’s…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 30, 2019There are some things that people can count on when they make their annual visit to the Rock County Fair. The Luverne Farm Store booth in the gold commercial building is one of those constants. For 71 years the local company has connected with current and future customers at the fair. “We can see more customers in three days at the fair than we see in three months at the office,” said Gary Golla…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 30, 2019Forty-one Luverne High School incoming juniors and seniors attended a first-ever LHS Summer Leadership Retreat at the Lakota Retreat Center at Lake Shetek July 15-16. The group included student council members and students planning to be peer helpers during the upcoming school year, along with school administrators and parent volunteers. Student Council adviser and teacher Jason Berghorst took…
- July 30, 2019The Hills Crescent newspaper reached its readers for the last time with this week’s publication dated July 31, 2019. Subscribers received a letter dated July 22 detailing plans to cease publishing the Hills Crescent and explaining the challenging business climate that led to the decision. All current subscribers will receive a six-month subscription to the Star Herald, and current Crescent…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 30, 2019A 44-year-old North Dakota man with ties to Rock County died Saturday during an ATV trip in the Black Hills when a tree fell on him. Nathan Hoag of Arthur, North Dakota, was riding with a large group of ATV and UTV riders, many from Luverne and Rock County who were participating in the annual Pat Smedsrud Memorial Ride. Hoag was driving his four-wheeler on a trail near Hills City, South Dakota,…
- By Kent Thiesse, Farm Management AnalystJuly 30, 2019On July 25, USDA announced the details for the $16.0 billion trade assistance package for farm operators. A total of $14.5 billion, which is the largest portion of the aid package, is designated as direct payments to farmers in the form of market facilitation program (MFP) payments. The MFP payments are being made to offset the financial losses incurred from the impacts of ongoing negative trade…
- July 30, 2019Three first-place winners rose to the top of the talent pool at the 18th annual Rock County Fair Talent Show. The event took place Wednesday night, July 24, in the Palace Theatre in downtown Luverne. Sixteen acts participated in the event sponsored by Sioux Valley Energy and the Rock County Ag Society. First- through third-place winners earned cash prices of $100, $75 and $50 respectively. In the…
- July 30, 2019Following are the results reported for Open Class competition at the 2018 Rock County Fair: Floral •Best of Show: Betty Leuthold; Reserve Best of Show: Maryln Luitjens. •Champions of Subdivisions: Betty Leuthold, Shirley Sandager, Micaela Hemme, Carter Peterson, Maryln Luitjens, Sarah Stegenga. •Reserve Champions of Subdivisions: Shirley Sandager, Kelsey Bucholz, Coyer Bucholz, Eileen Hemme,…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 29, 2019The Rock County Sheriff’s office is investigating two thefts that occurred in the early morning hours Tuesday in Luverne. A vehicle was stolen from the driveway at the home of Martin and Alvina Wigen sometime between Monday night or Tuesday morning. According to Sheriff Evan Verbrugge, the keys were in the house and someone entered the home, found the keys and took the car, a blue 2015 Ford Edge…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 23, 2019Today (July 25) three Rock County 4-H’ers will enter the show ring in a swine experience like no other. Darwin DeMarrias of Adrian and Jed and Gracie Fagerness, Steen, have eagerly awaited this week since receiving their 100-pound pigs three months ago. They are the county’s first participants in the New Vision Co-Op Club Swine Program that provides 4-H members with animals to own, raise, exhibit…
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