The Luverne Charter Commission met in two special sessions in the past week to address a citizen petition for a Nov. 3 ballot question amending the city’s charter to allow for a municipal utilities commission.

The City of Beaver Creek has approved an agreement with the Hills-Beaver Creek School District to purchase the former elementary school for $1 and then demolish it. 

Hardwick’s Jubilee Day celebration is this weekend, and it will include an all-school reunion and a chance to stamp another event in the America 250 Rock County Passport. 

The City of Luverne received the League of Minnesota Cities 2026 City of Excellence Award in the under 5,000 population category for its Kids Rock! Child Care Center. Luverne leaders will be recognized Thursday night, June 25, at the League’s Annual Conference in Rochester. 

Meetings 

Al-Anon group will meet each Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the library at United Methodist Church in Luverne. Use the back northwest door for entrance. 

America 250 Rock County 

Passport series 

The Luverne School Board approved a preliminary budget for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, June 18, notably decreasing total expenses by over $30,000. 

For anyone who’s gone through trauma, it’s as though there’s never a perfect time to start living again. I think I’ve had to learn that the hard way. 

The Star Herald had received a number of suggestions for a “thumbs up, thumbs down” editorial, and this week we’re sharing those submissions. 

The library is thrilled to announce, in partnership with the City of Luverne, the Rock County Community Foundation, the Friends of the Library, and Sioux Valley Energy, our Story Trail is up and running! 

First of all, what is a Story Trail?