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WEB6 days ago — By. Lori Sorenson. October 02, 2024. The Rock County Star Herald hosted a livestreamed and recorded candidate forum Wednesday, Sept. 25, from the new Star Media studio. The forum featured candidates vying for election to mayor and city council — in….
Obituaries | Rock County Star Herald
WEBSep 25, 2024 — Fred Vander Kolk, age 85, of Edgerton, Minnesota, passed away at home on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Visitation was Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church in Edgerton. A funeral service was Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church in Edgerton.
News | Rock County Star Herald
WEBSep 25, 2024 — Correction Oct. 3, 2024. October 02, 2024. Correction In the Sept. 26 Star Herald story, “Rock County ends contract with Southwestern Mental Health (again),” the proposed increased dollar amount for next year’s contract was incorrect. The correct dollar amount should have been stated as $325,000 to $326,000 per year.
Sports | Rock County Star Herald
WEBSep 25, 2024 — By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor. September 25, 2024. Luverne High School trap shooters started their fall season Monday, Sept. 16, with practice rounds at the Rock County Sportsman’s Club in Luverne. “Fall is a shorter season, only six weeks in total,” said Luverne assistant coach Julie Wynia.
Straight-line winds cause scattered damage | Rock County Star …
WEBJul 27, 2010 — The National Weather Service determined Monday that Friday night’s storm damage was caused by straight-line winds gusting up to 80 mph. Uprooted trees and destroyed buildings were thought to be the work of a tornado, but meteorologist Todd Heitkamp said strong winds were to blame. “I didn’t see any evidence on the ground or on radar of any tornadic activity,” said Heitkamp, warning ...
A year in review - Rock County Star Herald
WEBDec 27, 2023 — Rock County’s biggest news stories in 2023 follow a theme of growth, development and progress, and the Star Herald headlines over the past 12 months reflect strong and resilient communities behind those successes.
Star Media livestreams council, mayor candidate forum
WEB5 days ago — About 50 people joined the livestreaming candidate forum watch party Wednesday night in the Palace Theatre. The online recording has now had more than 800 views. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo. News 2 October 2024.
Winter makes late, impressive arrival | Rock County Star Herald
WEBJan 10, 2024 — The morning sun peeks between sundogs over a bank of clouds across a heavy blanket of snow Tuesday after two days of a winter storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in Rock County and the tri-state area.
Storm bring wind, hail, heavy rain | Rock County Star Herald
WEBAug 31, 2021 — Storms that swept through Rock County and the tri-state area Saturday night left downed trees, damaged crops and property, and wet basements. Hills, Beaver Creek, Steen and Luverne all had downed trees, some of them large, and some fell on vehicles and buildings. A large maple tree in Roger Tollefson’s backyard on Northview Drive in Luverne split down the middle, and half of it fell toward ...
Rural Water gets grant for tower | Rock County Star Herald
WEBSep 4, 2024 — Rock County Rural Water (RCRW) received a $3 million grant from the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to replace the existing water tower damaged by a derecho in 2022.