Luverne woman earns military honors for National Guard recruitment
Gabrielle (Luethje) Bullerman took a ride of a lifetime Tuesday morning when she was picked up at the Luverne airport by a Black Hawk helicopter.
H-BC child care director hired, opens this fall
A familiar face will lead the Hills-Beaver Creek School District child care facility when it opens in September.
Solar array to power PMP plant operations
Premium Minnesota Pork is putting up solar panels for electrical generation next to its hog processing facility on the west edge of Luverne.
Mock trial team prepares for criminal case
Members of the Luverne High School mock trial team are preparing for a special season as the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Blue Mounds State Park hosts First Day Hike
More than 50 people spent the first day of their new year outdoors Wednesday, Jan.
Students build third house through TNT class
A third house is under construction in a city-school partnership called Today and Tomorrow’s Tradesmen that began in 2021.
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December 24, 2024Luverne Elementary students (donning ugly Christmas sweaters) gathered in the performing arts center Friday morning for a special holiday celebration that included a sing-along, a teacher-performed parody of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” followed by a group of students performing the real lyrics to the Christmas song. Surprise guests, the Luverne High School concert choir, closed the…
By June KroonDecember 24, 2024Editor’s note: This information was written by the late June Kroon of Steen. Her daughter, Faith DeBoer, shared it last week with the Star Herald for publication. Today I am babysitting my six-month-old namesake, Virginia, while her mother goes Christmas shopping. I have just laid her down to nap. I marvel at God’s miracle of creation as I gaze fondly at the long, dark lashes reposing on red…
December 24, 2024Hills-Beaver Creek Student Council members conducted a toy drive during the basketball games against Luverne last week for the Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls. Fans from Luverne and H-BC participated by bringing a toy as admission to the game.
By Mavis FodnessDecember 24, 2024Instead of selling his parents’ Cadillac XT5, Randy Warner of rural Lester gave the SUV to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills to be raffled. “The car was a hassle to sell,” Warner said. “I brought it to a few dealers but they won’t give much for it. I talked with my dad and asked if I could give it to the church. Dad thought it was OK.” Warner’s parents, Lowell and Dee (both unable to drive),…
December 24, 2024St. John Lutheran Church Sunday School students and staff presented their annual Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 15. This year’s production, “Coloring Christmas,” was written by St. John Director of Christian Education Jessica Blocker. It tells the life of Christ in reverse, with vignettes inspired by The Coloring Song (Petra). Starting at the empty tomb, the children showcased Jesus’ death,…
December 24, 2024Elementary and secondary students at Hills-Beaver Creek schools were sent off on the holiday break by some special Christmas characters. On Thursday, Dec. 19, the Grinch, Elf and Santa Claus waved to elementary students from the rooftop and visited classrooms. On Friday, Dec. 20, the costumed characters also appeared at the secondary school when student council members greeted students in the…
December 18, 2024Parishioners at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne hosted their annual live nativity Sunday night, turning the church parking lot into a live nativity complete with three wisemen, shepherds, live animals and the baby Jesus. The public was also invited inside for a soup supper, children’s activities and another indoor scene depicting the birth of Christ.- By Lori SorensonDecember 18, 2024Luverne City Council members certified a levy of $3,566,592 for taxes payable in 2025. That’s a 10.33-percent increase over the current levy of $3,232,740. Council members noted at their Dec. 10 Truth in Taxation hearing that this levy amount is $75,000 less than the preliminary levy they approved in September. This is because improvements in liquor store revenues allowed $50,000 more to be…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 18, 2024Members of the Rock County Rural Water Board met with Beaver Creek City Council members last week to address mounting concerns about water needs for the new elementary school. The Hills-Beaver Creek School District is building a new elementary school in the southeast part of town near the former golf course. District voters approved the $30 million project in April 2023, and it’s expected that…
By Lori SorensonDecember 18, 2024Jackie Schoo is the new events coordinator for Generations and is working to keep the organization vital for both members and the community. Generations was formerly Luverne Senior Citizens, and in 2021 the organization purchased and moved into the Prairie Events building on Estey Street and began rebranding the organization. The building hosts Lutheran Social Services Senior Dining meals and…- By Mavis FodnessDecember 18, 2024Hills-Beaver Creek School Board members approved hiring a director for the planned day care inside the new elementary school currently under construction in Beaver Creek. The director will work with Superintendent Todd Holthaus to develop programming and oversee the hiring and training of staff for the facility’s planned opening in September 2025. “Large parts have to get planned out yet,”…
December 18, 2024Hardwick Community Club members hosted a memorable Santa Claus Day in the community hall Saturday afternoon with Mr. Twister (aka Bob Anderson of Sioux Falls). Participants enjoyed sugar cookies and a glass of milk, made crafts, and posed for free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The annual event brightened up a foggy day with temperatures around 32 degrees.- By Lori SorensonDecember 18, 2024Beaver Creek City Council members certified their 2025 budget and levy during their Dec. 10 meeting. The levy was set at $160,496 for taxes payable in 2025. That’s a 9.6-percent increase over the current levy of $146,342. The amount will help bridge the gap between Beaver Creek’s revenues of $147,157 and its expenses of $307,653 in 2025. A new fire truck is one of the expenses affecting Beaver…
By Mavis FodnessDecember 18, 2024Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge was honored at the 2024 Minnesota Sheriff’s Association conference Dec. 10 in Alexandria. He received the MSA President’s Award, which is given to a person who has “given unselfishly themselves, their time, effort and experience, serving on many (MSA) committees and projects.” Outgoing MSA President and Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable said Verbrugge stood…
December 18, 2024The Beaver Creek Firemen’s Auxiliary hosted a Santa Claus event Saturday in the Beaver Creek City Building where Kyle Knobloch donned a red suit and played the role of Jolly Old St. Nick. Families were encouraged to join the event to let Santa know what they wanted for Christmas and to pose for photographs.
December 16, 2024EXCLUSIVE Star Media interview with Santa and Mrs. Claus just days ahead of Christmas! Santa and Mrs. Claus took a few minutes out of their busy schedule to visit with Rick Peterson. Tune in to hear some inside information about the North Pole! https://youtu.be/Gr9KhFDX23I?si=V-HR8xDVVfRItiKS
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