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- April 06, 202110 years ago (2011) •Many of Rock County’s bridges are nearly 70 years old, and those structures are not only showing wear, but they’re not safe for heavy loads. During Tuesday’s Rock County Board meeting, commissioners received a list of bridges that are posted as unsafe for heavy loads. Of the 320 bridges in Rock County, 27 are considered unsafe for loads normally allowed on roadways and…
- March 30, 202110 years ago (2011) •A decade-long coaching run officially came to an end during a meeting of the District 2184 School Board Thursday. The board accepted the resignation of Jason Phelps as Luverne High School’s head girls’ basketball coach. Phelps has been head coach since the 2001-02 season. “It’s time to step aside and give someone else a chance to move the program forward.” Phelps said. Phelps…
- March 23, 202110 years ago (2011) •Blue Mounds State Park manager Rick White has been retired since December, so he’s had some time to reflect on his 34 years in the state park system. “I enjoyed the buffalo,” he said. “If you have a prairie and no buffalo, you really don’t have a natural prairie. Under White’s tenure at the Blue Mounds, the buffalo herd grew from 40 to more than 100 animals, and their grazing…
- March 16, 202110 years ago (2011) •Even after moving into a bitter cold, snow-filled winter, prior Georgia residents Pastor Billy Skaggs and his wife, Cindy, have a fire in their hearts for their new church home in Luverne. “It’s the people here,” Skaggs said about being senior pastor of Living Rock. “There are incredible families God has placed in our church. Living Rock is a nondenominational congregation…
- March 09, 202110 years ago (2011) •Local Green Earth Players community theater actors are rehearsing for their upcoming musical performance of “Gilligan’s Island.” … “Phil Voigt plays Mr. Howell,” Ceynowa said. “Normally he plays more conservative roles, but for this, he’s just a riot.” Some scenes call for Mr. Howell to hula dance and join a Conga line, and Voigt plays the part. “We have had so much fun with…
- March 02, 202110 years ago (2011) •Just over a year ago, retired optometrist George McDonald spent a week in Mexico helping more than 550 patients get eyeglasses. In February 2010 he traveled south through the Volunteers in Optometry for Service to Humanity (VOSH) organization, along with his daughter Julie Deters and grandson Harrison, both of Fort Collins, Colo. Although all three had to pay their way there…
- February 23, 202110 years ago (2011) •The Polar Plunge team of Evan Verbrugge, Daryl Fuerstenberg, Dan Nath, Chris Harnack and Michael DeJong doubled their goal of raising $750 before their plunge Saturday, Feb. 12 Through the Polar Plunge, the Rock River Shivers’ $1,480 donation directly benefits Special Olympics Minnesota. This surpassed the initial goal of $750 and the second goal of $950. This year was the…
- February 16, 202110 years ago (2011) •The Luverne Middle and High School students and staff had the goal of raising $2,000 through the Pennies for Patients program in just one week’s time. The incentive was to gain permission to shave the heads of Ryan Johnson, principal, and Todd Oye, activities director. During the Friday pepfest on Feb. 11, though, students cheered as two other chairs were filled by Wade…
- February 09, 202110 years ago (2011) •Luverne School District is among eight districts in southwest Minnesota in line to receive a sizeable technology grant. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will award $369,000 in grants to promote distance learning in rural schools. In Luverne that will likely translate to more course offerings for students and more opportunities, according to Superintendent Gary…
- February 02, 202110 years ago (2011) •On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Raymond Vogt turned 100 years old. To celebrate, Vogt’s six children and other relatives enjoyed a birthday party on Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Mary Jane Brown Home where he lives. “There were a lot of people,” Vogt said. The many attendees represent vast memories, most of which open the door to life in turn-of-the-century Nobles and Rock counties. Along…
- January 25, 202110 years ago (2011) •Luverne’s Price is Right Night is shaping up to be the social event of the year. The Blue Mound Banquet Center will host the popular game show Friday night, Feb. 7. Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m. and the appetizer buffet opens at 7 p.m. for the event, sponsored by the Luverne Area Chamber. At 8 p.m. the first contestants will be invited to “come on down” with Luverne’s Kyle…
- January 19, 202110 years ago (2011) •Urban Planner Michael Schroeder took the stage of the Palace Theatre in Luverne Thursday, Jan. 13, to present possible directions for a commercial revitalization plan. Local leaders have been working with consultants to draw up a plan for Luverne’s future growth. A community meeting on Nov. 30 drew more than 100 interested community members who shared their thoughts on what…
- January 12, 202110 years ago (2011) •On Saturday, Feb. 12, the Rock River Shivers will plunge into the polar-cold Minnesota water, and they are looking forward to “freezen’ for a reason.” That reason is to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota. Shiver team members Evan Verbrugge, Daryl Fuerstenberg, Dan Nath, Chris Harnack and Michael DeJong will participate in the 14th annual Polar Bear Plunge when they…
- January 05, 202110 years ago (2011) •Terry and Chantel Connell and Roger and Kathy Fick signed papers Tuesday afternoon authorizing the sale of the K&R Auto property to Connell Car Care. The Connells will move their East Main Street business to the South Highway 75 location. “This is exciting,” Terry said. “It’s going to be a good move.” He said construction will begin immediately to expand the K&R shop…
- December 28, 202010 years ago (2010) •Luverne High School Band Director Tyler Woods presented information about the summer band trip to Boston to Luverne School Board members at their Dec. 21 meeting. Woods said that the East Coast experience will “allow the band students an opportunity to represent the school and community in two Independence Day parades.” The band will march to Randolph, Mass., and Bristol, R.…
- December 21, 202010 years ago (2010) •Although counting has been a normal part of her job at the Rock County Courthouse for 26 years, auditor/treasurer Gloria Rolfs has not been counting down the days to her last day in the office. Rolfs and her staff have been busy with elections, tax statements and the 2009 audit, among normal responsibilities. She will be working right up until her last day as a county…
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