Ag society buys land for expanded parking at fairgrounds
Rock County Commissioners approved a one-time allocation of $20,000 for the Rock County Agricultural Society to complete three projects in time for the 2024 Rock County Fair.
Local design considered for new state flag
Andrew Prekker said fate played a part in how his design remains in the running for the new Minnesota State Flag.
LACF celebrates Spirit of Philanthropy
The Luverne Area Community Foundation hosted its annual Friends of the Foundation Celebration of Philanthropy Monday night at Take 16 Brewing Company in Luverne.
Saturday retreat offers ways to 'declutter Christmas'
First Presbyterian Church in Luverne on Saturday hosted a community retreat, “Declutter Christmas,” that involved a mix of story-telling, crafts, gifts, cookie decorating and other
Luverne counselor volunteers in Maui with wildfire survivors
A Luverne counselor is back on the mainland after spending two weeks in Hawaii helping traumatized victims of the Maui wildfires.
City resumes responsibility for 2.72 miles of streets for county
After a 33-year hiatus, the city of Luverne once again qualifies as a State Aid City and will take control of certain streets back from Rock County.
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November 26, 2023Luverne Elementary fourth-graders turned the performing arts stage into a school cafeteria in their performance of “Let’s Eat” Friday afternoon. Directors Morgan Van Holland and Christine Thorson took the 89 students through a variety of food-themed songs that all culminated into sitting down and eating. Banana splits, fast food, pizza and Grandma’s pretty good chicken pot pie were among the menu…- By Lori SorensonNovember 26, 2023A Christmas lighted train engine and Santa at the depot will again highlight the start of the local holiday season, which kicks off with fireworks Nov. 26 in Luverne City Park. Ellis and Eastern Railroad will transport Santa and Mrs. Claus through several communities on Sunday, starting in Rushmore at 11:30 a.m. with stops in Adrian at 1:15 p.m. and Magnolia at 3 p.m. before ending in Luverne.…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 26, 2023Citing time constraints, Hills City Council member Stacen Burgers resigned his position on the governing board. In his resignation letter, he said his resignation was effective immediately. “I no longer have the time needed to give the attention this position needs, as my full-time job has added additional duties to my position,” he wrote. “I am grateful for having the opportunity to serve in…
November 26, 2023Retired Smithfield Foods employee and Luverne resident Rodger Ossenfort (pictured far left) distributed 250 fresh hams of various sizes to the Rock County Food Shelf, the Centennial apartments and Blue Mound Towers Wednesday morning in Luverne. He’s pictured at the Blue Mound Tower with Jean Bolluyt (center) and Ossenfoort’s wife Dianne (far right), who assisted with the distribution.…- November 26, 2023Construction started Monday, Nov. 13, to repair the bridge over Kanaranzi Creek on Rock County Highway 1 (41st Street). Bridge 67501 is located in southeastern Rock County one-half mile west of the Rock-Nobles County line, and it is the highway to Ellsworth. The bridge replacement project will take 12 to 14 weeks depending on weather conditions. The detour route includes Rock County Highway 3…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 26, 2023Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School ranked as one of the Top 10 high schools in the Sioux Falls area. The ranking is according to Niche.com, a website that connects colleges and schools with students and families. Niche ranks school by combining ratings from students, parents and alumni from quantitative data to decide its 2024 rankings. Brandon Valley High School was the top high school with…
- November 26, 2023The USDA began mailing ballots last week to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee elections. Elections are occurring in certain local administrative areas for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. Producers and landowners must return…
By Lori SorensonNovember 26, 2023Concrete pouring is underway at Kwik Trip on South Highway 75 in Luverne after recent weeks of construction flurry. Company officials said Luverne’s Kwik Trip footprint will be 9,000 square feet located on 2.88 acres just south of the Econo Lodge Hotel near the intersection of Highway 75 and Gabrielson Road. The Luverne Kwik Trip will be open 24 hours per day, seven days a week, with 20 full-…
By Lori SorensonNovember 26, 2023The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a residential demolition grant for a property near the elevator during its Nov. 13 meeting. CHS Inc. applied for the demolition grant program to take down a small house it owns at 406 S. Freeman Avenue, calling the structure “substandard, dilapidated, and beyond repair.” According to discussion at the Nov. 13 EDA meeting, CHS purchased the…- November 26, 2023The Minnesota Department of Revenue has begun reissuing nearly 150,000 one-time tax rebate checks that have gone uncashed and subsequently expired after 60 days from their August and September issuance dates. The reissued checks will go out in two batches: one batch this week and the second batch in early December. The reissued checks will be valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. …
- November 26, 2023Thanksgiving dinner won’t take as much of a toll on budgets this year compared to 2022, but the meal still reflects historically high costs. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 38th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for 10, which is $61.17 or less than $6.20 per person. This is a 4.5 percent decrease from last year’s record-high…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 26, 2023Rock County 4-H’ers gathered for the year-end awards and recognition program titled “4-H’ers Have S’more Fun” Nov. 4 at Generations Events in Luverne. The potluck event was attended by 116 members, parents, leaders and sponsors. Project, club and individual awards were handed out in recognition of both 4-H’ers and adults. Federation sworn in Interim Extension educator Michele Kruse…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 15, 2023Students from Hills-Beaver Creek elementary, secondary and Hills Christian schools gathered Friday morning at the secondary school gymnasium in Hills to thank local veterans for their military service. The public was also invited to attend the service along with local veterans. Dan LaRock of Hills emceed the event. “Veterans Day began as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who perished…
By Lori SorensonNovember 15, 2023Twenty-four residential lots in the Lopau Addition will soon be on the market for developers and private home builders following Monday’s public hearing. The purpose of the hearing, which drew no attendees from the public, was for the Luverne Economic Development Authority to establish protective covenants and set lot prices in Luverne’s newest housing addition. “Putting these lots on the for-…- By Lori SorensonNovember 15, 2023The Rock County Star Herald is again facilitating a holiday campaign to send Christmas greetings to deployed military men and women serving the United States around the world. After the first campaign in 2019, thousands of letters have been mailed through the Star Herald’s mission to reach service people with holiday cheer. In previous years, letters were collected at the Star Herald’s lighted…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 15, 2023Rock County is one of 13 counties in the state chosen to pilot an electric vehicle (EV) in 2024. Commissioners approved $15,300 toward the $91,000 vehicle at their Nov. 7 meeting. County engineer Mark Sehr supported piloting the federal program. “It’s a test run for all of us counties to see if it’s even viable for us to use,” he said. “We are the only district to be using them so far.” All…
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