LHS competes in world robotics
The Luverne High School robotics team earned a Judges Choice Award at last week’s FIRST Robotic Competition World.
Sled hockey comes to Blue Mound Ice Arena
The Siouxland Sled Hockey Association brought on-ice practice to the Blue Mound Ice Arena in Luverne for the first time April 7 in honor of their newest member.
For the love of running: Locals excel in marathons
Blake Ziegler, a 2014 Luverne High School grad, ran the prestigious Boston Marathon on April 15, finishing in 2:43:47.
4-Her's try to pick up where volunteer George Bonnema left off
Members of the Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club spent time Thursday night, April 18, raking leaves, picking up branches and remembering community volunteer George Bonnema.
Locals travel to path of totality to view 2024 eclipse
The highly anticipated 2024 total eclipse of the sun occurred Monday, April 8, across North America, and several groups of Rock County residents traveled to experience the once-in-a-lifetime ev
Students perform 'Legally Blonde The Musical'
When the LHS production of “Legally Blonde, the Musical” opens next week for six evening performances, audiences will be surprised at what they see.
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- By Mavis FodnessAugust 17, 2021Luverne High School varsity wrestling coach Jordan Kopp and assistant coach Lance Ripka met with Luverne School Board members during an Aug. 12 work session. They asked the board to consider a cooperative wrestling agreement with Hills-Beaver Creek High School to bolster team numbers. Kopp said 14 wrestlers are needed in each weight division to be considered a complete team. Weight divisions…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 17, 2021An offer to complete yearly inspections wasn’t enough to change the “no fowl” ordinance in the city of Hills. At the Aug. 10 city council meeting, Hills resident Faith Thompson asked about changing the ordinance that prevents residents from keeping laying hens within city limits. Thompson, who moved to Hills a year ago, inquired on behalf of other residents who were interested in keeping a small…
- August 17, 2021The Rock County 4-H Youth Development Program concluded the 2021 summer day camp program on Aug. 13 with “Summer Fun” at the Rock County Fairgrounds in Luverne. Nine campers in grades 1-4 captured the sun’s energy in an attempt to roast marshmellows for s’mores, read and shared campfire stories, learned about fireflies and played games. Pizza Ranch of Luverne provided the pizza boxes for the…
- August 17, 2021The Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers Board recently donated a full set of tires to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office as part of a promotion for using soybean oil in tire treads. Goodyear’s soy-based “Eagle Enforcer All Weather” tires are designed for extreme climates. According to state soybean promoters, soybean oil in a tire’s tread compound creates low glass transition temperatures,…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 10, 2021Adam Ask’s new business is for the dogs — or for picking up the dogs’ business. “AJ’s Pooper Scoopers” charges dog owners weekly for cleaning up after canines in their yards. Working from a family member’s suggestion earlier this year, Ask jumped at the chance to start his own business. “It’s just something most people don’t want to do,” he said. As a responsible dog owner himself, he said he…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 10, 2021The Luverne High School Marching Band is in its last full week of the 2021 practice camp. On Monday the 54 students were learning a new field routine in the grass area near the high school football field. This year’s program, “Music for Life,” follows four life stages — birth, work, marriage and end of life — through songs and choreographed movements, according to director James Jarvie. Ward…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 10, 2021ATLAS of Rock County is expanding its community ministries to include bike sales and repair, brought about by Ken Petersen’s retirement from his Ken’s Bike Shop business. The arrangement has been a “God thing,” according to ATLAS director Michael Blank “We had a person come to us who had no transportation, so I looked to Ken to purchase a bike from to give to this person,” he said. “Instead of…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 10, 2021A familiar face is the new director in the Rock County Land Records department. Rachel Jacobs began her new duties Aug. 2, taking the reins from former assessor and Land Records director Tom Houselog, who retired after 46 years, 21 of those years in Rock County. “It’s a little intimidating,” Jacobs said. “But it’s a good and exciting change.” Jacobs has been a technician in the office since 2015…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 10, 2021State transportation officials are considering a mini roundabout for the Main Street-Highway 75 intersection in Luverne. It’s one of two state road improvement projects in Rock County in the state’s five-year plan. The other one, slated for 2022, provides for resurfacing both directions of I-90 from Beaver Creek to the South Dakota border. Greg Ous, Minnesota Department of Transportation District…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 10, 2021To express appreciation for farmers and agriculture, an Aug. 21 Ag/Farmer Appreciation event will thank them for their “dedication to food production.” Organizer Don Dinger said the event was planned for last year, but it didn’t happen due to COVID-19. This year he and other volunteers revived the plans, staging a meal, live music, inflatables and family-friendly activities at Take 16 Brewing Co…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 10, 2021A job fair Friday and Saturday is expected to fill 11 positions still open at the local Agri-Energy plant in Luverne. Owner Gevo Inc. announced in March production would resume May 1; however, fewer than half of the needed 20 employees were hired at that time. The coronavirus pandemic that stopped production in early 2020 is leading to employee shortages. “We are having trouble finding people,”…
- August 10, 2021Sen. Bill Weber was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 29 during the Coalition’s summer conference in Alexandria for his positive impact on environmental issues in Greater Minnesota. Sen. Weber, a Republican from Luverne, is serving his third term in the Minnesota Senate. The Legislator of Distinction Award is given to legislators who played key roles in advancing…
- August 10, 2021Luverne Mayor Pat Baustian was elected to serve as president of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 30 at the coalition’s summer conference in Alexandria. As president, Baustian will help direct efforts to inform state legislators on issues unique to Greater Minnesota, such as Local Government Aid (LGA), economic development, transportation and environmental policy. Baustian was…
- August 10, 2021The Garretson Tractor Ride headed east Friday morning through Rock County on their way to Luverne for a lunch and tour at Midwest Dry Cast on South Highway 75. The group traveled 65 miles and included 39 tractors of all ages, makes and models, making it the largest in the group's history of annual rides.
- August 10, 2021The deadline is Friday, Aug. 20, to apply for the DNR special youth hunt at the Blue Mounds State Park Nov. 20-21. The number of participants will be limited to 10 with a bag limit of two. Orientation will be Nov. 19. Youth special firearms hunt applicants must be at least age 12 and under age 16 by the beginning hunt date. An adult parent/guardian mentor, who may not hunt, must accompany youth…
- August 10, 2021As work finishes on the Sanford Luverne Clinic remodeling project, 69 photographs will be hung as artwork throughout the building. “When we started looking at plans to give the clinic a facelift, we realize that artwork is usually what your eye wants to go to — not just the carpet or wall color,” said senior director Tammy Loosbrock. “We wanted to give our patients and our staff some high-quality…
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