There are five candidates seeking election to four open seats on the Hills-Beaver Creek School Board. They are incumbents Travis Helgeson, Ethan Rozeboom and Eric Uittenbogaard and challengers Dalton Engelkes and Stan Metzger.

When I was 5 years old, standing outside of the elementary school and nervous for my first day of kindergarten, my mother did what so many parents do and gave me a hug.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of domestic violence, to honor survivors, to remember those whose lives have been lost and to commit to helping everyone live free from violence and fear.

To the editor:

Sept. 23

•Complainant on Hatting Street and Donaldson Street reported a fire.

The Nexus Vault in Luverne hosted two voice actors from the video game Overwatch on Sept. 24.

Starting at 3:20 p.m. on the dot, the quiet halls of First Presbyterian Church in Luverne start to fill with the noise of children.

The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on Oct. 1, 1942. The story of Matthiesens continues from last week.

Monday, Oct. 12: Barbecued chicken breast, scalloped potatoes, peas, wheat bread and brownie.