Luverne celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Dozens of people joined Monday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Luverne on Main Street where crowds also wore green to enjoy the festive parade entries.
Church gets downtown storefront
The Blue Mounds Baptist Church will lease space in the former Dragonfly building on East Main Street starting April 1.
Hills man seeks local support for cannabis business
Hills cabinet shop owner Dennis Hartman and his son, Tim Hartman, want to operate a cannabis retail business in southwestern Rock County.
Wind tax revenue exceeds $1 million in Rock County for 2025
For the second year in a row, wind energy production taxes will exceed $1 million in Rock County.
The five wind production farms will pay $1.062 million in 2025, about a $1,000 less than last year.
Courthouse remodel continues
Remodeling at the Rock County Courthouse moved into new phases as work on previous floors has come to a standstill.
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- By Mavis FodnessOctober 17, 2016The educational journey for Luverne High School Senior Betania Topete came full circle Monday as she worked one-on-one with kindergartner Rene Flores. Topete is one of four Spanish IV students practicing language skills with elementary and middle school students who are learning English as a second language. “I love it,” she said. “It’s my favorite thing to do.” The unique pairing is in response…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 17, 2016Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge said he was surprised to receive state and national media inquiries Tuesday about a homicide arrest involving a Magnolia man. “It’s kind of intriguing, to be honest,” Verbrugge told the Star Herald Tuesday morning. “I’m not aware of any homicide.” When he searched the subject online, he found several Associated Press stories that had been posted around 10:30 a.m…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 17, 2016Saturday marks a milestone for the local Masonic Temple. At a 5 p.m. rededication ceremony, the Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114 members will shed some light on the world’s oldest fraternity. The ceremony is open to the public. The Ancient Free and Accepted Masons were reorganized in the early 1700s as a way to share and pass on the philosophies of stone masons to future generations. Bryce Stoltenberg…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 17, 2016Luverne Rotary Club members, city public works employees and volunteers are wrapping up work on the new Rotary Park on South Highway 75 in Luverne. The club hosted a dedication ceremony Oct. 11 as part of their regular meeting, and City Council members remarked about it at their meeting later that night. “I think everyone can be proud of that park out there and the cooperation between the Rotary…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 17, 2016Author and illustrator Derek Anderson told his audience Friday at the Rock County Community Library that he was not much older then than they are now when he knew what his career was going to be. “I knew in kindergarten I wanted to be an artist,” he said. Anderson showed the picture of a rabbit he drew as an Ames, Iowa, youngster that inspired his dream and sparked his career as an illustrator.…
- October 17, 2016Luverne firefighters welcomed the public to tour the fire hall, trucks and equipment Thursday night during an open house for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15. The event included a demonstration of how an automated sprinkler system can save lives until the fire department shows up. Pictured here, Luverne Fireman Tyler LeBrun talks to fire hall visitors about the sprinkler system demonstration. He…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 17, 2016Another downtown business has been approved for Luverne’s Historic Façade Improvement Program. The program offers free technical assistance for architectural design services as well as financial assistance in the form of loans and grants. On Monday the Luverne Economic Development Authority approved an application for improvements to the Rock County Eye Clinic building at 104 N. Freeman Ave. The…
- October 17, 2016“When a stressed out nursing student covers a night shift in a hospital’s morgue, things start to become strange.” This is a description of the horror film, “Insania,” which is based on a short story written by Luverne High School graduate Rona Vaselaar. “I heard the story on the NoSleep podcast and I knew I had to make a film from it,” says director Derrick Childers, who adapted the story into a…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 17, 2016Luverne City Council members approved salary increases for city elected officials at their Oct. 11 meeting. They approved an ordinance to set the mayor’s annual salary at $8,450 per year. This is an increase of $2,550 over the current $5,900 per year. The ordinance also increases the aldermen’s salary to $7,000 per year, an increase of $2,000 over the current pay of $5,000 per year. “The salaries…
- October 17, 2016Luverne’s Main Street was under a dusty haze last week while city public works crews completed crack sealing on the street downtown. This photo was taken Tuesday morning on Main Street facing east. Crack sealing is a cost-effective maintenance tool that helps prevent damage from water and the effects of the freeze and thaw cycles. Flexible, watertight material is placed in joints and pavement…
- October 17, 2016The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc. will assist Medicare beneficiaries with their 2017 Medicare plan research and enrollment on Oct. 26 in Luverne. Trained volunteers will be available by appointment at the Rock County Law Enforcement Center. Call the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 to make an appointment. Medicare beneficiaries need to bring with them current insurance…
- October 17, 2016Dancers with the Performing Arts Academy helped with Domestic Violence Awareness Night Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Farmers Market near Redbird Field. The dancers wore purple — the color for Domestic Violence Awareness — and performed several numbers. Jennifer Lindsey of the Southwest Crisis Center thanked the group for being there. “We reach out to young people and empower them and encourage them…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? Amie Fick is seeking her second four-year term on the Hills-Beaver Creek School Board. She and her husband, Marlin, have lived in Beaver Creek for…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? Jeff Boltjes is seeking reelection to the Ellsworth School Board. He and his wife, Deb, have lived in Ellsworth for 16 years and have three children…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? David Bullerman is seeking reelection to the Adrian School Board after serving one four-year term. He and his wife, Ann, have five children, Hannah…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? Incumbent Luverne School Board member Colleen Deutsch is seeking her fifth term. She and her husband, Doug, have lived in rural Luverne for more…
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