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Tuff resident Ralph Watts leads his granddaughter, Grace, and his daughter, Jane Heiberger, and son-in-law, Tom, on Saturday’s grand march for Tuff Memorial Home residents. In the background, Cheryl Wilson pushes her mother, Elaine Juhl, in preparation for their turn in the march. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo

Tuff Home residents experience 'A Night on Mount Olympus'

Mavis Fodness

May 01, 2024

The day after Hills-Beaver Creek High School hosted a junior-senior prom for students, residents from Tuff Memorial Home donned dresses and suits Saturday afternoon for their first prom in the same location.

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About two dozen people attended the April 23 open house at the East Main Street trailhead building to learn about the Highway 75 construction planned for 2026. Pictured are (from left) MnDOT public engagement coordinator Anne Wolff, resident Claude Van Driel, Mary Loeffler of MnDOT and residents Harold and Toni Van Wyhe. Lori Sorenson/Rock County Star Herald Photo

State offers info on 2026 Hwy 75 work

Lori Sorenson

May 01, 2024

Minnesota Department of Transportation personnel were in Luverne Tuesday, April 23, to discuss the 2026 Highway 75 construction project.

The $9.3 million project will improve the road surface…

George Bonnema and DJ Luethje share a hug after the 2022 Marlene and Darlene comedy fundraiser for Generations. Rock County Star Herald File Photo

'Marlene and Darlene without George'

Lori Sorenson

May 01, 2024

“Marlene and Darlene” will return to the stage next week for another comedy performance to raise money for Generations.

The show will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Historic Palace Theatre in Luverne.…

Emerald ash borer adults are small, metallic green wood boring beetles. They are about three-eights of an inch long and one-eighth inch wide, which will fit on a quarter.

Emerald ash borer officially reported in Rock County

Lori Sorenson

May 01, 2024

Infestations of the destructive emerald ash borer have been spreading across Minnesota over the past 15 years, and on Monday the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed the first sighting in Rock County.

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Ellsworth asks voters to support $5 million in school improvements

Mavis Fodness

May 01, 2024

Voters in the Ellsworth School District will decide if the current K-12 facility will receive $5 million in improvements.

A special election is set for Tuesday, May 14.…

Sports

LHS freshman Reinha John hurdles her way to a first-place win in the 300-hurdles Thursday, April 25, in the Worthington track meet. She finished in a personal record time of 48.58.

Cardinals and Patriots turn on the heat at Worthington

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

May 01, 2024

The LHS and H-BC track and field teams traveled to the Worthington Invitational Thursday, April 25. Temperatures were in the high 60s at the beginning of the meet and dropped to the high 50s toward evening. Wind and light sprinkles contributed to less-than-favorable conditions for athletes, but…

Senior Will Serie safely slides into third base against Jackson at home Tuesday, April 23. Serie had one hit and an RBI in the 10-7 win.

LHS baseball team slides past Jackson

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

May 01, 2024

The Luverne baseball team hosted Jackson County Central Tuesday, April 23, beating the Huskies 10-7. Luverne tallied 10 runs on 15 hits and covered 24 total bases in a game that featured junior Carter Sehr’s two triples and four trips over home plate. Senior Elliot Domagala had two hits, three…

Senior Kiesli Smith tees off on No. 4 at the Luverne Country Club Monday, April 29.

Luverne golf teams driven to win rounds

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

May 01, 2024

The LHS boys’ golf team beat Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 159-195 Tuesday, April 23, in Luverne. The girls’ team got the day off and had a regular practice. On Monday, April 29, LHS participated in the Big South tournament. The boys’ team played in Worthington, taking first place in the team competition…

H-BC golfers participate in Red Rock Conference tournament Week 1 play

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

May 01, 2024

The H-BC golf team took on Southwest Christian and Heron Lake-Fulda/Westbrook Walnut Grove Tuesday, April 23, at the Adrian Country Club. Southwest Christian captured the team competition with a 9-hole team score of 172. H-BC finished in second place with a score of 205 and HLOF/WWG was third…

Softball team grabs three games in a row to advance to 8-3 for the season

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

May 01, 2024

The Luverne High School softball team grabbed three big wins this past week to bring their season record to 8-3. The Cardinals took two games (doubleheader) on the road from St. James Thursday, April 25. LHS beat the Saints 14-0 in the first game and followed with a 15-0 win in the second game.…

Luverne trap shooters stationed and ready to shoot at the Rock County Sportsman’s Club.

LHS and H-BC trap teams shoot in first week

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

May 01, 2024

The Luverne High School trap team had nine shooters score in the 40s and 14 shooters in the 30s in the first week of shooting April 22-27 at the Rock County Sportsman’s Club. Holden Overgaard was the top shooter with a two-round score of 47. He shot a perfect 25 targets in the first round of…

Columns

How do you define Mom?

Mavis Fodness, reporter

Mother’s Day is just over a week away, and my thoughts have turned to what to do to honor that female parent in my life.

Along the way, I’ve thought about what the definition…

May 01, 2024

'Tis tick season: Start preventative medicine now, get those vaccinations done now

Scott Rall, outdoors columnist

So, I was reminded that it was time for the tick spot and heartworm treatment for my dogs the other day when my phone chimed in and told me so. The ticks are out in full force, and in the past two very short outings, I ended up removing five ticks. I was not in the grass…

May 01, 2024

Melvin navigates complex world of being a cat (And now there are two)

Brenda Winter, columnist

Not Our Cat has lived in our backyard for eight years. She is calico, fat and grumpy.

In the dark of winter she moves into the garage where she remains Not Our Cat until warm weather returns.…

April 24, 2024

Hip surgery recovery continues to go well thanks to attending home nurse

RIck Peterson, general manager

About 15 years ago I had both of my hips replaced, and as with most metal moving parts. a little maintenance is required from time to time.

It seems the titanium ball and socket in my left hip was showing signs…

April 24, 2024

Obituaries

Allan Meinerts

May 01, 2024

Allan Eugene Meinerts was born the youngest of nine children, on August 12, 1948, to John and Freida (Bruns) Meinerts at the Luverne Community Hospital in Luverne, Minnesota. He was raised on the family farm and attended school in town, graduating from Luverne High…

Judith Fenske

May 01, 2024

Judith Diane Fenske was born on July 2, 1944, to Peter and Hazel (Horning) Kuyper in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She grew up in Blue Earth, Minnesota, where she graduated with the class of 1962.

She…

Lois Nath

May 01, 2024

Lois Elaine Nath, age 80, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Sanford Luverne Hospital.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, from 4-8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:45 p.m.,…

Ferdinand Tilstra

May 01, 2024

Ferdinand J. Tilstra, age 91, of Hills, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota.

Visitation is Wednesday, May 1, from 4-7 p.m. at Steen Reformed…

Tuff Home residents experience 'A Night on Mount Olympus'

State offers info on 2026 Hwy 75 work

'Marlene and Darlene without George'

Emerald ash borer officially reported in Rock County

Cardinals and Patriots turn on the heat at Worthington

LHS baseball team slides past Jackson

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