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Hills-Beaver Creek essay writer Jenifer Martinyuk earned a $100 prize for her winning entry in the Voice of Democracy VFW District writing contest.
Martinyuk’s essay, “America’s Gift to My Generation Is Pride,” was first in the local VFW contest, which qualified her for the district level...
When Shawna Marshall debuted a public contest this summer for a new candle scent, she got more than she expected from the winning entry.
Kaylena Riendeau of Brandon suggested her grandmother’s blueberry dessert for the Vasshaus Candle Company contest.
“Her suggestion changed the idea of what this...
The Minnesota-North Dakota Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring a series of online jigsaw puzzle contests that will connect people from around the world.
Called Piece Prize, the 90-minute contests will be Dec. 26, Jan. 15 and Jan. 31.
Register at www.pieceprize.org and select a puzzle for...
Luverne Area Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere and Chamber staffer Angela Sneller announced the winners of the Holiday Cookie Contest last week.
“Wow! Were we blown away by all the delicious-looking entries,” Lanphere said. “Both of us said we should have had you bring in 14 cookies …so there...
Regan Feit, a junior at Luverne High School, earned $250 last week when she placed third in the first CEO National Pitch Competition.
Bryn Mongeau, a Hills-Beaver Creek High School senior, was named to the Top 18 and earned $50.
The two students are part of the Southwest Minnesota Creating...
Luverne Rotary essay winner earns third place at districts
Anna Banck, who was chosen as the Luverne Rotary Club Four-Way Test essay winner earlier this year, earned third place in the District 5610 essay contest.
Rotary member and local organizer for the sixth-grade essay contest John Call...
Next week Hills-Beaver Creek High School choral students will sing on stage with multi-platinum-selling rock group Foreigner.
They will join band members on stage to sing the chorus to their No. 1 hit “I Want to Know What Love Is.”
“They were so excited,” said director Amy Comp. “Foreigner is a...
Luverne Area Chamber opened “Love the Light” at the city park Sunday night, where 80 carloads drove the circular route looking at the 24 displays set up by businesses and organizations. The 20-degree temperatures encouraged participants to stop at the shelter house to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus and...
Fair-goers can compare judging skills alongside Rock County 4-H’ers next week as the general livestock team practices for the upcoming Minnesota State Fair competition.
Today, Thursday, July 27, and Friday, July 28, prior to the swine, sheep, goat and beef shows, participants can view the...
The Luverne Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the winners of the August 2016 Prairie Photo Contest.
“Country Sunrise,” by Caryn Harrington of Adrian, and “Touch the Sky Night Lights,” by Thomas Jungroth of Crystal, were named the August winners according to a judging panel comprised of...