City utility staff Brian Remme and Braydon Ripka spent time Friday attaching new America 250 banners to city light poles in Luverne. The banners are among dozens of ways local communities are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence, observed all year.

Luverne boys’ and girls’ golf teams beat Worthington head-to-head at GreatLIFE Golf and Fitness Club in Worthington Thursday, April 9.

The LHS boys finished in first place with a team score of 167 in the 9-hole, par 35 meet.

The property values for 2026-27 are out for Rock County, and while the value of most of the area remains relatively steady, the townships of Springwater and Beaver Creek saw sharp decreases. 

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office will purchase 16 new handguns after receiving approval from county commissioners during their April 7 meeting. 

Sheriff Sorenson said the request is part of his effort to standardize the firearms issued to deputies. 

H-BC boys’ and girls’ golf teams both finished in third place at the Farmers Golf and Health Club in Sanborn, Minnesota, Thursday, April 9.

The boys finished in third place with a team score of 210 in the 9-hole, par 36 meet.

 Following Luverne Superintendent Craig Oftedahls’ retirement announcement, the school board plans to retain Oftedahl in the role following his official retirement. 

The number of expansions and new permits for feedlots in Rock County is remaining steady, though the numbers still haven’t recovered to pre-pandemic levels. 

The Rock County Historical Society last week announced the induction of six new members to the Rock County Hall of Fame. 

Join the naturalist for Blue Mounds Birding for up to a one-mile walk to practice birding skills from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18 and 25. Dress for the weather including good walking shoes. Bring your binoculars if you have them (some will be available).