| Rock County Star Herald

Ellsworth Public School is seeking a Preschool Instructor for the 2025-2026 school year. The candidate should have a current MN teaching license in Early Childhood Education or the ability to obtain a license. If you are interested in the position and have a bachelor’s degree, we may be able to assist you in obtaining a license. This position will be open until filled.

Magnolia Garage Sale

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Magnolia Garage Sale - 424 E. Luverne St., Magnolia. Aug. 14-17; Thurs. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Misc. household, decor, fruit jars, canner, treadmill, dishwasher, stove, electric leather reclining sofa, queen adjustable bed base and more. (8.9-8.14)

Sports Rock County Sports Luverne Sports 6 August 2025

Luverne Senior Legion captures third-place finish at American Legion State Tournament

The Luverne Senior Legion baseball team captured third place at the American Legion Division II State Tournament Saturday, Aug. 2, in Ely.

Luverne beat Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 9-6 July 31 in the first-round game.

Sports Rock County Sports Luverne Sports 6 August 2025

Spring trap hardware delivered

Luverne trap shooters Piper Wynia (left) and Makayla Oechsle recently received their conference medals for the 2025 spring trap shooting season.

Wynia finished in first place and Oechsle placed third for Luverne in the female division.

Sports Rock County Sports Luverne Sports 6 August 2025

Redbirds stumble in first round of District 8B playoffs

The Luverne Redbirds dropped their first game in the Minnesota Baseball Association District 8B tournament Saturday, Aug. 2, in New Ulm.

The No. 5-seed Redbirds fell 5-3 to the No. 4-seed Raymond Rockets in the first round of the district playoffs.

Sports Rock County Sports Luverne Sports 6 August 2025

Local race results posted for Aug. 1-2

Local racing results for Aug. 1-2 are listed. Drivers posted have ties to Rock County.

Rapid Speedway

Aug. 1 - Rock Rapids, IA

Sportsman’s

Columns 6 August 2025

What a shame

I was out on a wildlife ride yesterday to look at the native wildflowers at their very peak for the season. For whatever reason this is about three weeks later than a normal year. Nobody can really explain why that happened this year.