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Luverne celebrates Winterfest

By Lori EhdeFreshly fallen snow glittered and twinkled on Luverne’s Main Street Saturday night as a perfect backdrop for the 2005 Winterfest lighted parade.There were 22 float entries in the ninth annual event participating under the theme of "Fairytale Christmas."Total Card Inc. wowed the crowds with its Polar Express float, which took first place in the large business class of the parade.Other winners include: oLuverne Public Schools entry, "Frosty’s Christmas," in the civic/families class, oAmerican Reformed Church’s "Happily Ever After" in the churches category andoM-M Distributing float, "Hansel and Gretel," in the small business category.The fresh blanket of snow also made the neighborhood lighted lanes especially festive this year. Homes on Memorial Circle in the Veterans Addition took first place for their theme, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

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