Hardwick torn in two for remodeling
After 15 years of planning and member prayers, Zion Lutheran Church in Hardwick is undergoing an estimated $800,000 construction project that will see the church cut almost in half
Rock County Library reaches more than 30,000 patrons each year
Visits to the Rock County Library continue to reach more than 30,000 annually, according to library director Calla Jarvie.
Pre-enrollment opens for Patriot Pals Child Care Center in H-BC School
Pre-enrollment is open for the Patriot Pals Child Care Center that will open this fall in the new Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School.
Students help out on Senior Service Day
The Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom at Luverne Community Education was on the list for Luverne High School seniors who were performing community service work Friday for their Senior Serv
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- April 02, 2025The Minnesota Department of Transportation will conduct aerial mapping along Interstate 90 in southwest Minnesota this spring. The mapping will create a record of existing infrastructure and landscape along and adjacent to MnDOT right of way for transportation planning and operations. This work must be conducted before the trees leaf out. Work was scheduled to begin in late March and will…
April 02, 2025Longtime friends (from left) Marlene Erickson, Marshall, Kristi Franken, Luverne, Roxanne Westover, Garretson, Pam Luettel, Adrian, and Barb Wiebel, Slayton, have been gathering regularly for 50 years and have supported each other through personal losses. In March they gathered at Franken’s home in Luverne to toast their friend, the late JoAnne Lynch. They drank homemade Irish cream in…
By Mavis FodnessApril 02, 2025A box of Girl Scout cookies awaits students at Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School, a gift from an alumnus. Marla Meyer, H-BC Class of 1988, will dole out 200 boxes during the last week of school in May. Meyer is the chief executive officer for Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons district, which encompasses Rock County. She’s the third H-BC alumnus to speak to students in celebrating the school’s 2024…
By Mavis FodnessApril 02, 2025A new van now carries requested materials to Rock County Library users in style. Plum Creek Library System (PCLS) recently upgraded to a 2025 Ford cargo van. The van is wrapped with graphic designs promoting PCLS member libraries. “One of our goals with this project was to use the van to advertise libraries in our nine-county region, which is why we wanted a great-looking wrap on it”, said…- By Mavis FodnessApril 02, 2025The Luverne speech team traveled to the RTR Knights Duel of the Fates tournament Saturday in Tyler. The event was rescheduled from March 15 due to weather. Luverne fielded nine students to the team event with four students reaching the final rounds in the Star Wars-themed tournament. The team placed sixth out of 15 schools. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton won the event with 75 points. Luverne students…
By Lori SorensonApril 01, 2025Homicide charges have been filed in the case of the fatal crash on Highway 23 in western Rock County March 27. According to the criminal complaint filed Tuesday morning, 21-year-old Jayson Delfs, Hardwick, faces felony charges of criminal vehicular homicide. He's accused of operating a vehicle with negligence — under the influence of alcohol, resulting in the death of a 47-year-old rural Jasper…
March 26, 2025A rabbit, two goats and a Silkie chicken visited the Rock County Library basement Friday morning where patrons could see, touch and ask questions about the common farm animals. The special guests concluded the library’s Farm Week, which featured information sharing, story times with a farmer, and crafts during the five days of activities celebrating National Ag Week.
By Lori SorensonMarch 26, 2025Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow hosted a community gala Friday night to share information about current local initiatives. Mayor Pat Baustian emceed the evening in Big Top Tents and Events, providing background on LIFT. “In 2010 roughly 180 people met to figure out what do we want to do to make Luverne better? Where are we going to go from here? How can we make Luverne a place that people want…
By Lori SorensonMarch 26, 2025Luverne City Council members toured the nearly finished Kids Rock! Child Care Center Tuesday, March 18, as part of their monthly Committee of the Whole meeting. Kids Rock director Sara Robinson led the tour, which included a walk-through of the entire 30,000-square-foot facility. The center operates from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and can accommodate 186 children, with care broken down as follows: •…
By Mavis FodnessMarch 26, 2025Demolition of the single-story addition to the former Hills High School is complete, and work on the main three-story brick building is underway in Hills. DRC Inc. of Litchfield began demolishing the north side addition on the 1921 brick structure on March 10. The north side work was complete last week, and a larger excavator was moved in to take down the main structure of the three-story…- By Lori SorensonMarch 26, 2025Luverne City Council members heard a presentation about Minnesota GreenStep Cities during their March 18 meeting at City Hall. A GreenStep city refers to a city that emphasizes sustainability, good air quality, low pollution and accessible green spaces as important elements of urban development and promotion. Nadya Bucklin of the Southwest Regional Development Commission shared information…
- March 26, 2025Meetings Suicide Loss Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, in the Rock County Library basement. Pleasant View Cemetery Association will meet for their annual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 7, in the home of Allen and Sue Nuffer, rural Hills. Call 605-929-1593 with questions. Nutrition for Seniors April 3 Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 60 and older,…
By Mavis FodnessMarch 26, 2025A throwback to the 1980s takes place next week when the Green Earth Players (GEP) perform “A Night at the Palace at the Palace Theatre” April 4-6 and 10-13. The three one act plays feature local cast members portraying one or more parts in each 30-minute production. A similar format was last performed by the GEP 40 years ago. Since the January auditions, first-time directors Haley Boltjes and…
By Mavis FodnessMarch 26, 2025Martin Township joined the city of Hills in plans to refurbish the existing 29-year-old rescue truck. Under the joint-powers agreement, the two entities will split the cost. Martin Township voted to move forward with the refurbishing of the 1996 Ford at the annual meeting March 11, as recommended by Hills Area Fire Department chief Jared Rozeboom. He said his decision comes from the department…
March 26, 2025Allen Nuffer (right) of rural Hills was recognized Tuesday, March 11, at the annual township meeting for his 30 years of service as a Martin township supervisor. Presenting Nuffer with an appreciation plaque was Martin Township secretary Doug Bos. Friends and family were invited to the meeting to share cake and ice cream.
By Mavis FodnessMarch 26, 2025Bulletin boards at Luverne Elementary are filled with pictures of college mascots during March Madness as students celebrate local, regional or nationally known colleges and universities. In September each of the elementary school teachers adopted a college with the idea that it’s never too early to introduce students to postsecondary education options, according to Luverne Elementary Principal…
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