Peterson wins election for county commissioner
Rick Peterson won the special election for Rock County’s District 3 and is set to join the county board of commissioners early next week.
PowerOn Midwest narrows routes
PowerOn Midwest has narrowed its preferred route for a proposed high-voltage transmission project, and one of its choices would cut through Rock County within one mile of the Blue Mounds State
Murder suspect to have mental evaluation
Accused murder suspect Melvin Frazier made his initial appearance in Rock County District Court Monday in a remote hearing before District Court Judge Kayla Johnson.
Main Street intersection to close Aug. 24
The second phase of construction on Highway 75 is set to begin on Aug. 24, with the closure of the Main Street intersection.
Beaver Creek celebrates Beaver Days
Beaver Creek community members and visitors celebrated tthe weekend with a full lineup of events and activities for all ages.
Candidate Johnson: 'How we spend our money is an expression of our values'
Over 60 people gathered at the Rock County Library in Luverne Thursday night for a public town hall meeting with Dist. 1 Congressional candidate Jake Johnson, Stewartville.
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- July 01, 2026Staff members with the Rock County Star Herald and Luverne Announcer were recently recognized by the Association of Community Publishers in the ACP Best of the Best Awards. In the 2026 contest, designer Brooke Huisman earned second-place honors for her entry in the “banner or nameplate” category for the Luverne Announcer. The Announcer and Star Herald staff earned third-place accolades in the…
By Nicole RonchettiJuly 01, 2026- By Minnesota Secretary of State's OfficeJuly 01, 2026This week, three U.S. District Courts issued new rulings upholding current election laws across the country. •On June 22, the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia ruled that the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system violates federal law. In her ruling, Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan stated, “All in all, the federal government has knowingly trampled on the privacy…
July 01, 2026Twenty-four students and two teachers from Luverne High School returned June 24 from a 10-day educational tour of Spain and Germany. The group visited some of Europe’s most iconic landmarks as they toured the cities of Barcelona, Girona, and Figueres in Spain and Munich and the Bavarian region in Germany. Some specific highlights included visiting La Sagrada Familia, the Picasso Museum,…
July 01, 2026After qualifying for a competition held in Worcester, Mass., two Hills-Beaver Creek robotics teams have returned from the trip, one with an award in tow. H-BC robotics advisor Lexi Moore shared that both teams performed well in the competition, and that the team Brick Wall 2.0 was recognized with the second place in the Motivate Award, which honors teams known for working together, showing team…
By Nicole RonchettiJune 24, 2026The long-awaited day has arrived, and Luverne is now home to the world’s largest nutcracker. It stands 73 feet from ground level, with the nutcracker itself towering above visitors at 65 feet, plus the 8-foot-tall base it stands on. A long-standing project, the statue stands just outside of Those Blasted Things, clearly visible from Interstate 90. According to Katie Walgrave, whose family owns…
By Nicole RonchettiJune 24, 2026Work is continuing on Highway 75 in Luverne, with the closure of the Dodge Street intersection as the next big change residents can expect. The intersection was slated to close on Monday, June 22, but this was delayed due to weather, according to Robert Sneller, the project’s construction supervisor. “People should expect it to be closed anytime,” Sneller said Monday. “The alternate route is…
By Lori SorensonJune 24, 2026The Kids Rock! Childcare Center in Luverne has been open for one year, and a cthe milestone. An outdoor open house event will feature ice cream floats and inflatables from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the childcare center on 1 Roundwind Road in Luverne. For children enrolled in Kids Rock, the milestone represents a year of acclimating to new surroundings, new caregivers and new…
By Lori SorensonJune 24, 2026The Luverne Charter Commission met in two special sessions in the past week to address a citizen petition for a Nov. 3 ballot question amending the city’s charter to allow for a municipal utilities commission. The proposed utilities commission, made up of three elected and two appointed individuals, would take over the city’s electrical and other utilities — including rate setting, management…
By Lori SorensonJune 24, 2026The City of Beaver Creek has approved an agreement with the Hills-Beaver Creek School District to purchase the former elementary school for $1 and then demolish it. As a part of the agreement, the school district will provide a one-time payment of $175,000 to help cover demolition, asbestos abatement and redevelopment costs. Demolition costs are estimated to be around $131,000 and asbestos…- By Lori SorensonJune 24, 2026Hardwick’s Jubilee Day celebration is this weekend, and it will include an all-school reunion and a chance to stamp another event in the America 250 Rock County Passport. This year the Hardwick Community Club has chosen the Hardwick All-School Reunion Committee and all Hardwick School alumni in attendance to be the honorary parade marshals. The parade will be at 7 p.m. on Main Street in…
June 24, 2026The City of Luverne received the League of Minnesota Cities 2026 City of Excellence Award in the under 5,000 population category for its Kids Rock! Child Care Center. Luverne leaders will be recognized Thursday night, June 25, at the League’s Annual Conference in Rochester. The LMC shared the following information about Kids Rock background in a press release about the award. Facing a long-…
By Nicole RonchettiJune 24, 2026The Luverne School Board approved a preliminary budget for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, June 18, notably decreasing total expenses by over $30,000. The preliminary budget, which will be adjusted and finalized in the next few months, places the district’s budget for next year at $20,914,039.23. Last year the budget was $20,945,086. Part of the reduction comes from an expectation of…
By Nicole RonchettiJune 24, 2026Rock County will have two new deputies after a swearing in ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, welcoming Eduardo Carillo and Michael Diep to the sheriff’s office. Carillo is a Luverne graduate who has been living in Sioux Falls. He attended Minnesota West Community and Technical College and joined the National Guard. Prior to being hired in Rock County, he worked as a correctional officer at the jail…
June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026Joshua Crabtree, M.D., chief physician at Sanford Health, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2026. This honor recognizes individuals who are shaping the future of healthcare through their leadership and innovative approaches to clinical care. The list is updated annually. “This recognition is shared with the incredibly talented team…
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