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Deputy Eduardo Carillo (left) is pictured with Rock County Sheriff Matthew Sorenson and fellow deputy Michael Diep. Both Carillo and Diep were sworn in during the Rock County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on June 16. Nicole Ronchetti photo.

Two new deputies sworn in for duties at Rock County Sheriff's Office

Rock County will have two new deputies after a swearing in ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, welcoming Eduardo Carillo and Michael Diep to the sheriff’s office. 

On the Record June 10-16

Dispatch report 

June 10 

•Complainant on Main Street and Freeman Avenue reported an outage. 

•Complainant on E. Warren Street submitted a tip. 

Joshua Crabtree, M.D., named to Modern Healthcare's list of 50 most influential clinical executives

Joshua Crabtree, M.D., chief physician at Sanford Health, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2026. 

Menu June 29-July 3

Monday, June 29: Barbecued chicken breast, scalloped potatoes, peas, wheat bread and brownie. 

Half-Priced Day sponsored by Cattnach Insurance. 

Remember When June 25, 2026

10 years ago (2016) 

•Thirty-six Luverne High School students and four chaperones returned Friday from a 10-day trip to Puerto Rico. 

1942: Civil War widow recalls life in Rock County

The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on June 4, 1942. 

Sanford nutrition supervisor earns statewide recognition

Sanford nutrition supervisor earns statewide recognition 

Diana Buffington, nutrition foods supervisor at Sanford Luverne Medical Center, was recently awarded the Dietary Department Excellence award from the Minnesota Hospital Association. 

Redbirds swing past three rivals

The Redbirds captured three Class C wins to improve their record to 6-4 for the season.

Luverne beat Milroy 7-3 June 16 at home, topped Fairmont 3-2 on the road June 19 and won 4-3 against Hadley on the road June 21.

Warren Baker

Warren Baker, age 80, of Luverne, Minn., died on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. 

Memorial service was at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at the American Reformed Church in Luverne with visitation two hours prior from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church. 

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