Luverne woman dies in apparent homicide; suspect in custody
On Friday the Rock County Sheriff’s Office released information about an arrest following a suspicious death that evening in the city of Luverne.
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.
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June 11, 2025Ally, a 12-year-old lab-retriever mix, retired this spring after working five years in Luverne Elementary School as a certified therapy dog. Her human companion, school counselor Marie Atkinson Smeins, would bring her to school two to three days a week to help with students where needed.
June 11, 2025This year the event featured five characters from Rock County’s past. Above, Cody and Nicole Henrichs portray Neil and Jessie Roberts. Sheriff Roberts held his position in local law enforcement for many years, and his wife, Jessie, was popular for the meals she cooked for jail inmates. The event is a fundraiser for the Rock County Historical Society, which accepts donations to help offset costs…
By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2025The Blue Mound Tower apartment units will soon undergo a major rehabilitation, thanks to funding through Minnesota Housing. The $1 million project will address plumbing issues, elevator maintenance and other repairs for the 70-unit apartment building in Luverne. Funds were secured through the Publicly Owned Housing Program (POHP) a state-funded program that rehabilitates and preserves public…
June 11, 2025Work on a three-story play system was completed last week and is ready for visitors to Jacobson Park in Hills. A smaller play system was also assembled at The Rez. The work was completed through Dakota Playscapes of Sioux Falls. The Hills City Council approved the purchase of both play systems in September 2024 at a cost of $135,600.- June 11, 2025Quarter 4 H-BC A Honor Roll Seniors: Sawyer Bosch, Gracie Fagerness, Augustus Jacobson, Jack Moser, Harli Rozeboom, Ashton Taubert, Johnathan Tiesler, Amber Wiersema. Juniors: Mya Erickson, Abigayl Olson. Sophomores: Brynn Bakken, Katelyn Chesley, Edward Duncan, Makynzie Hellerud, Hailey Moser, Ava Rainford, Reagan Spath, Ava Steinhoff, Tryg Tollefson. Freshmen: Aspyn Bartels, Kersi Billet…
- June 11, 2025Luverne A Honor Roll Seniors: Keaton Ahrendt, Payton Behr, Zachary Brown, Kaitlin Conger, Trevor DeBates, Marcos Diaz, Owen Janiszeski, William Johnson, Caitlin Kindt, Brianna Kinsinger, Linkon Knorr, Nora Louwagie, Andrea Luitjens, Xavier McKenzie, Emma Nath, Gemma Nath, Janica Oechsle, Corynn Oye, Hallie Pergande, Katherine Pizel, Ella Reisdorfer, Maria Rops, Layne Sasker, Carter Sehr, Hannah…
June 09, 2025Wyatt VanSteenberg celebrates 3 years at the Star Herald office on June 6. He answered a few questions about his time at the Star Herald. 1. How did your journey with the Star Herald start? I saw a help wanted ad in the paper and applied for the job. 2. Can you make a comparison between then and now? What was your role in the beginning, and where are you at right now? Compared to…
By Mavis FodnessJune 04, 2025Luverne’s ethanol plant will resume production this fall after a three-year operating hiatus. Gevo Inc., in a May 28 press release, announced the $7 million sale to A.E. Innovation LLC. A.E. Innovation is the purchasing company established by the plant’s original developers, Agri-Energy LLC. Dave Kolsrud is a principal with A.E. Innovation and the original plant developers Agri-Energy, which…
By Mavis FodnessJune 04, 2025Before the Kids Rock! Child Care Center opened its doors Monday, the facility located on Round Wind Road in Luverne hosted a public open house. The May 28 event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the city of Luverne and Kids Rock! board of directors. Opening of the public -private venture was a long time in coming, according to Luverne Mayor Pat Baustian. “For over 10 years, elected leaders…- By Lori SorensonJune 04, 2025In a special meeting on a split vote last week, Beaver Creek City Council members signed a contract with Rock County Rural Water for continuous water service. Beaver Creek currently serves residents and businesses with its own well water and has a backup connection to Rural Water for emergency needs. New elementary school construction and anticipated regulations for manganese in Beaver Creek’s…
- By Jason BerghorstJune 04, 2025After a couple of years of visioning and planning, Luverne’s first-ever Woofstock event is Sunday from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in the Luverne City Park. Billed as an event for dogs and the people who love them, Woofstock will include vendor booths, food trucks, demonstrations, doggie gift bags, a dog blessing and a doggie parade. The event is hosted by the Dog Park Task Force, which has purchased…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 04, 2025Interest rates to finance $11.475 million in facility improvements in the Hills-Beaver Creek School District were below pre-sale expectations at the Wednesday morning, May 28, bid opening. School board members received the sale results from the district’s financial adviser Matthew Hammer of Ehlers Inc. Wednesday night, May 28. He said all five bids received at the sale were below the presale 4.…
By Lori SorensonJune 04, 2025The Rock County History Center will present its annual Tales from the Graves and pie and ice cream social from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at the History Center in Luverne. “Hear about the life of local legends, with performances starting at 1, 2, and 3 p.m.,” Buys said. “I feel like it just gets better every year.” This year the event features five characters from Rock County’s past. They…- By Mavis FodnessJune 04, 2025Three Luverne High School juniors have been selected for the upcoming Minnesota Boys State and Minnesota Girls State programs. Brooke Vis, Jessika Tunnissen and Zander Carbonneau are sponsored by the Arthur Moeller American Legion and Auxiliary Post 478 in Hardwick. Vis and Tunnissen will travel to Bethel University in Arden Hills to participate in the June 15-21 Minnesota Girls State program…
By Mavis FodnessJune 04, 2025Two very clean lions will greet visitors to Saturday’s Blue Mound Quilters’ annual show at the Hinkly House in Luverne. The sandstone lions have garnered decades of grime, lichen and moss on their surfaces, discoloring their normal tan surfaces. Earlier this year, Historical Society director Wendel Buys turned to local history enthusiast Denise Sprecher for help. “Denise occasionally stopped…
June 04, 2025The iconic multi-colored striped building on South Highway 75 in Luverne is now gone. Peter Dikun of Dikun Properties demolished the former restaurant building and is planning to open a new building on the lot. He is among several applicants in the process of establishing a retail cannibus dispensary in Luverne.
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