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 Lori SorensonJune 29, 2021Luverne City Council members met in closed session Tuesday, June 22, to discuss the purchase of a residential lot on East Maple Street. They approved $108,600 to buy the property at 315 East Maple Street from the Pam Bode estate. The council intends to move the house and garage at a later date to 115 West Warren Street, which the city bought in 2018 for $35,000 from James Mehlhaff. The lot was…
- June 29, 2021With rain showers occurring most of the morning and early afternoon, the weather turned sunny Saturday afternoon in time for Jubilee Days in Hardwick. The annual celebration featured a community dinner and adult and children’s activities. The parade, however, took center stage, with community members enthusiastically attending and participating in the town celebration that had to be canceled…
- By Lori SorensonJune 29, 2021Luverne’s Fourth of July celebration returns to The Lake this weekend with all the classic holiday attractions, including free inflatables, face painting, a bean bag tournament and fireworks. The Davis Lake Triathlon includes team and individual competition with a Minnow Race. There’s also a 3-mile kayak, 2-mile bike and 1-mile run and a 5-mile kayak, 7-mile bike and 2-mile run. New this year…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021Luverne School District may work with the Rock County Sheriff’s Office and the city of Luverne for a school resource officer. Total cost for an officer, equipment and vehicle is estimated at $98,000. The district, city of Luverne and sheriff’s office would each pay a third of the costs. Sheriff Evan Verbrugge presented the costs and ideas for the program to Luverne school board members at their…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021Luverne High School ninth- and 10th-graders will spend noon breaks on campus this fall, as the new school commons allows for greater seating capacity. Luverne School Board members at their June 24 meeting voted unanimously to close the noon lunch period for freshman and sophomore students beginning the 2021-22 school year. Juniors and seniors will still be allowed to leave the school campus…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021Luverne School Board members applauded retiring business manager Marlene Mann at their June 24 meeting for her dedication to the district. “She has done a remarkable job for the Luverne School District for 55 years,” said Superintendent Craig Oftedahl. “She has been an integral force in creating a stable financial picture for this district. It has been an honor to work with such a loyal and…
- June 29, 2021Security Savings Bank recently hired Knute Oldre, Luverne, as loan officer and credit analyst at its Luverne branch on South Highway 75. Oldre, son of Kyle and Sara Oldre, Luverne, graduated in 2017 from Luverne High School. A 2021 graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Oldre earned a degree in quantitative economics with emphases on finance and environmental studies. Oldre’s primary role at…
- June 29, 2021Gil Haugen Construction workers maneuver the final 55-foot precast wall panels into place Tuesday morning, June 22, fully enclosing the Luverne Middle-High School performing arts center. Once in position, the 53,000-pound panel was welded into place and the seams caulked. Finishing work now begins on the construction project, including the performing arts center floor, and auditorium seating is…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021Luverne School Board members increased the salaries of supervisory and exempt employees at a special June 10 meeting. Superintendent Craig Oftedahl conducted evaluations with each of the positions. For three employees, he recommended a per-month raise while recommending two other positions be compensated for added duties. “I didn’t want to do everyone at 3 percent,” he said. District Food Service…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021Rock County’s largest taxpaying company, Gevo Inc., received a $3.2 million drop in market value, according to information presented at the annual board of appeals and equalization meeting on June 22. The meeting is the final local appeal option for property owners who question the assessed value of their homes, land or buildings. The 2021 market value is used to determine property tax amounts…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021Rock County recently switched to a new phone service and so far has had no issues with emergency 9-1-1 services. Deputy county administrator Susan Skattum oversaw the transition that finished in late April. “The E911 issues were resolved immediately once the call paths were built within our network and the (phone) numbers were ported/switched carriers,” she said. The county’s phone provider is…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021An after-school child care option returns to Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary this fall. The H-BC School Board approved hiring a director and an assistant at their June 14 meeting. Hourly rates were set at $25 per hour for the director and $20 per hour for the assistant. The director will work with school officials to develop enrichment activities and tailor events as an extension of the school day…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021The Hills-Beaver Creek School District made a final payment of $3,156 last week to the Minnesota State High School League, ending a seven-month standoff with the non-profit interscholastic high school sports organization. The amount is in addition to a $1,161 payment in December. Board members were quiet before the payment was approved during their June 14 meeting. The action reverses a…
- June 29, 2021Jonathon Stearns (right) repeats the service oath administered by Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge Tuesday, June 22, at the evening meeting of the Rock County Commissioners. Stearns was hired as a deputy sheriff in February and recently finished field training with the local law enforcement officials. Stearns, a 2018 Luverne High School graduate, is the son of Jeff and Victoria Stearns of…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021More than 125 local youth and adults last week volunteered with “Service Over Self,” sponsored by Rock the Edge youth group. They completed projects such as siding homes, painting, washing windows and landscaping during the weeklong annual mission project. “What an amazing week sharing Christ’s love with our neighbors,” said organizer Becky Ossefoort. On Thursday afternoon, June 24, as a…
- June 29, 2021Members of the Beaver Creek City Council, community and Luverne Area Chamber celebrated the new splash pad Thursday afternoon, June 24, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The public splash pad is free to use and is located on the north side of the elementary school. Pictured (front, from left) are Annie Opitz, Cris Oeltjenbruns, Beaver Creek clerk Jane Blank, Beaver Creek Mayor Josh Teune, Beaver…
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