Grand Prairie Events Center ready for first event

Dan Hamann (left) and Gene McClain attach signage on the new Grand Prairie Events facility on South Estey Street in Luverne Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 31. Remodeling of the 11,500-square-foot former Family Dollar Store began last fall with the finishing touches completed last week. The first event, a wedding, will be staged in the building on Friday and Saturday. Mike and Wanda Jarchow, Luverne, own the events facility.