Tuff Home residents experience 'A Night on Mount Olympus'
The day after Hills-Beaver Creek High School hosted a junior-senior prom for students, residents from Tuff Memorial Home donned dresses and suits Saturday afternoon for their first
State offers info on 2026 Hwy 75 work
Minnesota Department of Transportation personnel were in Luverne Tuesday, April 23, to discuss the 2026 Highway 75 construction project.
'Marlene and Darlene without George'
“Marlene and Darlene” will return to the stage next week for another comedy performance to raise money for Generations.
Emerald ash borer officially reported in Rock County
Infestations of the destructive emerald ash borer have been spreading across Minnesota over the past 15 years, and on Monday the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed the first sighting
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.
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- By Mavis FodnessJuly 27, 2021More than two years after proposing a bike and walking trail in memory of their son Chris, Gene and Barb Ashby saw construction on the 1.5-mile trail east of Luverne begin last week. Henning Construction of Adrian is moving dirt for the 8-foot-wide bituminous surface path. Workers followed stakes set by DGR engineers of Rock Rapids for the recreational trail that begins at the Luverne City Park…
- July 27, 2021Activities at the Rock County Fair are well underway Monday with last-minute preparations and pre-fair judging at the fairgrounds in Luverne. The old stone ticket booth on the fairground’s northwest side received a little sprucing up with a new roof and, beginning on Sunday with the Ahrendt brothers’ telehandler, a new 53-foot square iron tubing trellis joining the ticket booth and its two stone…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 27, 2021Sanford Health Systems announced July 22 that it would require all employees, including its Good Samaritan Society locations, to get COVID-19 vaccinations by Nov. 1. Dr. Josh Crabtree, Luverne, said the move was prompted by patient requests and common sense safety considerations. “It’s really important that people understand we have patients with vulnerabilities coming to us every day, asking our…
- July 27, 2021Superintendent Craig Oftedahl (far right) led a tour of Rock County Commissioners and county staff Tuesday, July 20, as part of the commissioners’ annual road and bridge tour. The group stands on the stage of the new performing arts center on the school campus. The $30 million project enters the final month of remodeling and construction work on the middle-high school facility. After the school…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 27, 2021A Hills man was airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital Wednesday, July 21, after colliding with a passenger car at an intersection in Martin Township. Kelly Demuth, 65, was eastbound on 31st Street as a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, driven by Richard Teig, 66, of Slayton, was traveling south on 20th Avenue. According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Teig stopped at the intersection and proceeded…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 27, 2021Local emergency responders were dispatched to a personal injury crash involving two vehicles and four people on I-90 east of Luverne Monday afternoon. The crash at mile marker 13 in the westbound lane was reported shortly after 3 p.m. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Chevy Suburban, driven by Ericka Perez, 42, Pipestone, was traveling westbound when it collided with a westbound…
- July 27, 2021More than 110 students participated in vacation Bible school at First Baptist Church in Luverne July 19-21. The theme was “Mystery Island,” and students grappled with questions like, “Is there only one God?” “Who is he?” “What is he like?” “Does he love me?” “Can I know him?” On Mystery Island, students tracked down the truth about “the one and only God” and gained a better understanding of “the…
- July 27, 2021The weather turned warm and sunny Thursday afternoon, July 22, for Splish Splash Summer Bash, which filled the Luverne City Park with water games and activities. The Luverne Area Chamber originally set the event for July 8, but rain showers prompted it to be postponed.
- July 27, 2021The Rock County Soil and Water Conservation District will be part of a first-ever Manure Demo Day Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris. The day will be broken into two sessions, a morning recertification and an afternoon free session for the public with demonstrations. Afternoon session for demonstrations The afternoon field session is free and open to…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 20, 2021Library director Calla Jarvie and the Rock County Library are among 22 rural library fellows selected nationwide to improve third-grade reading outcomes in rural communities. “The Rural Library Initiative will provide an invaluable opportunity to cultivate libraries as change-makers and libraries as key partners in their communities,” said Regina Washington, director of Rural Impact Networks at…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 20, 2021Adults and older 4-H’ers gathered Sunday night at the Rock County Fairgrounds in Luverne to show an eager group of youth how to work with beef animals prior to next week’s county fair. Magnolia Juniors 4-H member Justin Mente suggested the practice evening with fellow club members and invited other beef project participants to the 90-minute session in the horse arena. He asked his older brother…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 20, 2021Owners of the former Hills Co-Op Creamery Association building received permission to tear down the brick and sandstone structure next month. Kris Gagnon purchased the 68-by-68-foot building five years ago to house salvaged lumber for his Banking Barns business. He told Hills City Council members July 13 of his plans and requested permits to tear down the two-story building on West Third Street…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 20, 2021The city of Beaver Creek learned this summer that manganese levels in its city drinking water are five times the level determined safe for infants by the Minnesota Department of Health. Recent MDH tests show manganese in Beaver Creek’s water at 500 micrograms per liter. For households with infants who drink untreated tap water, up to 100 micrograms of manganese per liter of water is considered…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 20, 2021Luverne celebrated its 59th annual Hot Dog Night on July 15 with merchants sharing more than 12,000 free hotdogs plus creative toppings and side dishes. After a pandemic 2020 summer of limited parties, it seemed the 2021 Hot Dog Night was bigger and better than ever. Chamber Director Jane Lanphere thanked the businesses who participated and reflected on the origins of the celebration. Hot Dog…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 20, 2021Notifications will be mailed to about 300 residents and property owners in the city of Hills directing them to clean up their properties. The letters inform them that they could face fines and possible cleanup at their own expense. Deadline is Oct. 1. Councilors reviewed a letter drafted by city attorney Paul Vis outlining the cleanup process. “I like the way it is written — it’s very clear,”…
- July 20, 2021With 52 percent of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought and 4 percent in extreme drought, the state has entered the drought warning phase. With this designation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and others are taking additional steps. Current drought information, including details on areas subject to surface water use suspensions, is available on DNR’s website. The warning…
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