Adrian held its Homecoming coronation in the middle school gym on Sunday, Sept.

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, …” Ephesians 1:18 

Paul prayed that the eyes of the Ephesians’ hearts would be opened so they could know “the hope to which he has called you.” 

St. Catherine Catholic Church 

203 E. Brown St., Luverne 

St. Catherine Ph. 507-283-8502; www.stscl.org 

Father Joshua Miller, Pastor 

Already facing higher costs for fuel and fertilizer, farmers across Minnesota also faced another hurdle this year as the price for their health insurance increased by 10, 20 and even 30%.

After a hot, dry summer, Rock County’s parched, cracked soil received a cool drenching rain over Labor Day weekend.

 In just under two weeks and after several late-night sessions, Sherri Thompson completed her masterpiece – a depiction of the World’s Largest Nutcracker made entirely from Minnesota seeds.

As I visit Minnesota’s 87 counties every year, I see how small businesses power so many of our local economies. I’ve met with farmers who feed America and entrepreneurs who invent new products.

In February, I wrote a piece asking, “Where is the good news in ag?” Today, after seven months, are we starting to find it around Rock County?

Hunter Thilges is the newest member of the Rock County Land Management Office professional team.