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  • May 26, 2015
    Pictured is the Henry Lever .22 rifle engraved with the Hills logo for the quasquicentennial celebration. A limited number of 200 tickets will be sold at $20 per ticket and are available at the Hills City Office, Elbers Auction Service, Exchange State Bank of Hills and Orv's.  The gun is on display at the Hills City Office.
  • By Glenda McGaffee
    May 26, 2015
    Remembering those who served Area residents observed Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, and one of the ceremonies was at the Hills American Legion where Don Arends is pictured near the POW-MIA empty chair.   Pictured are the flags and crosses displayed by the Hills American Legion Monday, May 25.   Hills Fire Chief Jeff Bass (left) and Gary Bowman of the Hills American Legion place wreaths at the…
  • By Glenda McGaffee
    May 26, 2015
    The group Helping Build Communities Stronger met Tuesday, May 19, to finalize plans for the upcoming celebration of Hills’ 125th anniversary. The group will be meeting again at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 1, to finalize events for the celebration. Activities discussed for the weekend: •Raffle tickets are on sale for a commemorative 125th Henry Lever. 22 rifle engraved with the Hills logo.  The gun is…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    May 26, 2015
    Visitors to Luverne City Park will notice a change of scenery on the park’s eastern horizon following recent demolition and cleanup of a nearby property. In March the Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a commercial demolition grant request from the Sterrett family. The LEDA agreed to give $5,000 toward the demolition of a house and outbuildings on the acreage just east of Luverne…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    May 26, 2015
    Despite a soft rain, the annual Memorial Day Eve Candlelight Vigil was observed, fittingly, at the Rock County Memorial Sunday night.  “We debated about the weather, but it just seemed the right place to have a memorial service — right here at the Veterans Memorial,” said Rock County Veterans Services Officer Dave Haugom, who emceed the ceremony. Chairs, umbrellas and electronic candles were…
  • May 25, 2015
  • By Mavis Fodness
    May 25, 2015
    Each year Minnesota’s American Legion posts and auxiliaries choose one male and one female to participate in the Legion-sponsored Boys and Girls State. Open to high school juniors, the programs’ primary purpose is to teach how government works, according to the organization’s website. Participants also work on leadership skills and learn about their rights as citizens. Boys and Girls State each…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    May 25, 2015
    Thanks to three concerned citizens, nine ducklings are roaming in a safer environment. On Thursday, May 21, Luverne businessmen Bill Weber and Gene Cragoe were working at their respective offices on Cedar and Main streets. “I was talking to someone on the phone … I couldn’t believe it,” Cragoe said about his reaction to glancing out the window. Shortly before 11 a.m. a wood duck hen was waddling…
  • May 25, 2015
  • By Mavis Fodness
    May 25, 2015
    Waterlines at Blue Mounds State Park were being flushed with bleach Tuesday morning as park officials deal with another fecal coliform contamination within its water system. Park director Chris Ingebretsen said he learned late Thursday afternoon, May 21, that one water tap tested positive for E. coli, the first positive test since the park installed a new, deeper well in November 2014. Officials…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    May 24, 2015
  • May 19, 2015
  • By Mavis Fodness
    May 19, 2015
    The Rock County 4-H Horse Project participants kicked off their 2015 season Wednesday, May 13, with the first of 11 sessions to help 4-H’ers learn to ride and be eligible to show at this year’s Rock County Fair. The sessions take place each Wednesday evening from now until July 22. Each of the 42 horse project members is required to attend five sessions in order to participate in the 4-H horse…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    May 19, 2015
    With all members present, the Rock County Commissioners finalized funding for the county’s portion of the fiber optic project and upcoming library remodel project. The commissioners’ unanimous agreement at Tuesday’s meeting concluded the tax abatement discussion that began two weeks ago at the commissioners’ May 5 meeting. The May 5th meeting began with a tax abatement hearing that sought input…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    May 19, 2015
    Rock County Commissioners approved funding for a Rural Water expansion project during their meeting Tuesday, May 19. The Rural Water Board was awarded a $2.448 million loan and $2.246 grant from the USDA Rural Development to finance the water improvements. However, because rural water does not have enough in reserves to fund the upfront construction costs before being reimbursed by USDA, the…
  • By Glenda McGaffee
    May 19, 2015
    On Monday, May 25, Americans will take a day to remember those who have died in service of our country. Programs have been planned throughout the county. The Hills American Legion Post #399 will host a program and speaker beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday at the Legion Hall in Hills.   The program will honor those who gave their lives in service and those who have served or are still serving today.…
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