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.
News
- By Lori SorensonJune 15, 2021Work on Phase 3A of the Luverne Loop path is completed. Phase 3A started at the trailhead building on East Main Street and Blue Mound Avenue and ended at the Rock River to the east of the wastewater treatment plant. Luverne City Council members recently approved final payment of $206,000 to Henning Construction, the general contractor for the work. The total project cost was just over $496,000,…
- By Lori SorensonJune 15, 2021The Beaver Creek splash pad opened this spring just ahead of a long heat wave of 90-degree temperatures. Nearly every day children and families — many of them visiting from other communities — have enjoyed the water entertainment located between the elementary school and ball diamond. A ribbon-cutting to celebrate the splash pad completion will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 24, with Luverne Area…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 15, 2021Luverne School Board members will reconsider hiring a school resource officer in a three-way agreement with the city of Luverne and Rock County. They will also consider closing the lunch hour at the high school — meaning students would not be able to leave campus for lunch. The topics were discussed at a board workshop Thursday night, June 10. Formal action may be on the agenda of the next…
- By Lori SorensonJune 15, 2021The Luverne Area Chamber will host the 2021 Ride the Rock event as a fundraiser for the Rock County Food Shelf. The June 19 countywide cruise will feature ATVs, side-by-sides, motorcycles and classic cars with stops at 15 locations in Rock County. “Enjoy the day cruising,” said Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere. “Go when you want, and stop when and where you want.” There will be drawings for…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 15, 2021Rock County Commissioners approved an additional $35,000 to two of the three ambulance services serving Rock County. The increases will be effective this year. The additional money for 2021 will be paid through reserves, auditor-treasurer Ashley Kurtz confirmed at the commissioners’ June 8 meeting. Jasper Ambulance will receive an allocation of $5,000, up from $1,300. Edgerton Ambulance will…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 15, 2021Recent news accounts of hackers holding data “hostage” has local school officials beefing up cybersecurity in efforts to protect personal student data and sensitive accounting information. The cost for the added protection (not yet known) will add to the 2021-22 school budget. School board members were informed of the budget increase during their May 13 work session and special meeting. Wade…
- By Lori SorensonJune 15, 2021Beaver Creek City Council members discussed the Spring Brook Bridge at their meeting Wednesday, June 9, after they were asked to provide $10,000 in matching funds to repair it. For several years, the bridge at the northeast edge of Beaver Creek has been showing signs of wear — cracking, pitting and some erosion underneath. However, the concrete structure is on the list of historic bridges with…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 15, 2021Luverne Area Chamber partnered with the LIFT Plaza Committee to host several events last week in Luverne. First was Night at the Zoo on Thursday night at the city park. The free activities allowed children and adults to view creatures from the Great Plains Zoomobile, have faces painted or tattoos applied from Fantasy Face Painting and view dogs available for adoption for the Tracy Area Animal…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 15, 2021Nine local youth and five 4-H ambassadors joined 4-H program intern Anna Rose June 4 at the Rock County Fairgrounds in Luverne for a morning of “Science Fun!” Creating hovercrafts and measuring someone’s pulse using a marshmallow and a toothpick were among the activities participants enjoyed at the first of three 4-H summer day camps. “Two other day camps will take place this summer,” Rose said…
- June 15, 2021Slither Critters On Friday, June 18, join the park naturalist from 7 to 8 p.m. to learn about all that slithers at Blue Mounds State Park. You’ll hear about the species you can find at the park, how they keep the park healthy, and how you can help keep snakes safe! Preregistration is required by June 17. To register for this program send an email to amber.brooks@state.mn.us with the subject line…
- By Brennen RuppJune 15, 2021The Minnesota State High School League trap shooting state tournament will be Friday, June 25, at the Alexandria Shooting Park in Alexandria. The Luverne trap shooting team will send 10 individuals to Alexandria on Friday, June 18, to see if any of the Luverne shooters can qualify for the state meet. “This is just a championship shoot,” Luverne trap shooting coach Scott Loosbrock said. “We have…
- By Brennen RuppJune 15, 2021Kale Wiertzema is following in his dad’s footsteps. Literally. Steve Wiertzema started his coaching career at Hills-Beaver Creek as the head coach of the girls’ basketball team. Then in 1991, the elder Wiertzema made the transition over to the boys’ side of things. The younger Wiertzema started his head coaching career at his alma mater as the head coach of the girls’ basketball team. Kale held…
- By Lori SorensonJune 08, 2021Minnesota’s pandemic restrictions lifted May 28, just in time to switch Buffalo Days to an in-person celebration over the weekend. Residents and visitors alike eagerly embraced the traditional summertime events after a year of canceled community festivals. Sunshine and blue skies — and temperatures in the mid-90s — prevailed for the Friday Night Cruise-In, Saturday morning parade and Buffalo Days…
- By Lori SorensonJune 08, 2021For more than 50 years, Millie Lais, Magnolia, has been living out her favorite saying: "Life is like a patchwork quilt.” She was honored over the weekend as the 2021 Blue Mound Quilters “Quilter of the Year,” with many of her classic pieces on display at the Hinkly House during Luverne’s Buffalo Days celebration. By piecing together fabrics that otherwise mean nothing, Lais has created a…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 08, 2021Retired middle school principal Jim Harner stepped into the Luverne Middle-High School June 2 and found things have changed. “It’s really something,” the retired principal said. The Luverne School District is in the final months of a two-year $31 million construction project at the middle-high school. About 30 retired educators, including Harner, were invited on a tour hosted by the Luverne…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 08, 2021After 51 years behind the wheel of a Hills-Beaver Creek school bus, driver Ron Rauk delivered his last students home on June 2. As he waited for them to board the No. 19 yellow bus, he reflected on his upcoming retirement. “It was just time,” said Rauk, 74. He began driving school bus in 1969 at age 23. He had recently returned home to Beaver Creek to help his mom, Betty, with the grocery and gas…
You must log in to continue reading. Log in or subscribe today.