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With the Minnesota governor’s recent “dial back” of some businesses, local students will continue on their current paths as conditions allow.
Hills-Beaver Creek has been using an in-person, socially-distanced approach to classroom learning that stay staff say is safe and effective.
Luverne Public...
Just as bars and restaurants were adjusting to last week’s executive orders, the state delivered another blow Nov. 18 with the announcement that drinking and dining establishments would close entirely for several weeks.
“I don’t think it’s fair that we have to shut down,” said Green Lantern owner...
This year has been emotionally hard on the Kenneth community with several residents passing away and with the social distancing imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.
To ease the hurt for area residents, Kenneth Mayor Keith Hoven erected a Christmas tree inside the gazebo at the city park.
He said it...
Rock County Commissioners allocated more CARES Act dollars last week in response to a fast-approaching spending deadline.
Commissioners allocated almost $220,000 to five community service organizations and will make a final distribution of the more than $1 million into Rock County through the...
The Luverne Fire Department will soon receive new essential breathing equipment, thanks to a $189,381 federal grant for the purchase of new equipment and a $11,930.75 city match.
The Luverne City Council recently took action to award a contract with Allegiant in Sioux Falls for the new MSA (Mine...
Bakker Movers out of Doon, Iowa, move this machine shop west on Dodge Street (County Road 5) west of Luverne Monday morning. The building, 50 feet wide and 80 feet long, belongs to Brian Fick, who bought it from the Lynn Lopau property to move three quarters of a mile to his acreage. Because there...
Everyday family activities led Tina Petronek to be named the 2021 Luverne Education Association’s Friend of Education.
Petronek has been a media center paraprofessional at Luverne Elementary School since 2014.
“What could be better — working in something you enjoy (library/reading) and at the same...
When Lucinda Rofshus accepted the bouquet of flowers and 2021 Teacher ofk the Year plaque from family members and colleagues on Nov. 16, she was quick to defer praise.
“I don’t think I do anything that other teachers don’t do,” she said. “We just make a really good team here.”
But her peers thought...
Each Monday during American Education Week, Luverne Education Association celebrates public education and honors two individuals whose focus is on students and receiving a quality education.
Fourth-grade teacher Lucinda Rofshus was selected as the 2021 Teacher of the Year and elementary...
Rock County SHARE volunteers are preparing for the 2020 gift distribution for local families in need and are seeking applications from families and individuals who are interested in receiving from the program.
SHARE (Sharing Hearts Are Reaching Everyone) is in its 36th year of collecting donations...
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