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 FodnessJanuary 12, 2021A brief stop at Schoneman Park netted more than a fish story for brothers Brody Kopp and Hunter Baker. It filled a freezer. Late in the afternoon on Jan. 6 Kopp and Baker reeled in 37-inch and 38-inch northern pikes, respectively, from the man-made pond located south of Luverne. “I knew they were out there, but I didn’t know we would get that lucky,” Baker said. The brothers had a few hours…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 12, 2021A Luverne man credited with bringing a stable water supply to the city has died, leaving behind a legacy of leadership. Lennis “Red” Arndt of Luverne was an original board member of Lewis & Clark when it was incorporated in January 1990. He became vice-chairman in 1994 and then chairman in 2006. Troy Larson, Executive Director of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System issued a…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 12, 2021The first school extra curricular activities since mid-November got underway last week. Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek high schools competed in the first of five rounds of mock trial competition. The law-related education program introduces students to the American legal system and is organized through the Minnesota Bar Association (MBA). Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the weekly competitions,…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 12, 2021A year after organizing, Game Plan 4 Hope is expanding and needs community help to reach its goal. Donations of money, materials and construction expertise are sought to make “Team-E Fieldhouse of Hope” a reality. Organizers kicked off the efforts on Jan 1, including Jeff and Missy Bass, and Aaron and Heather Erickson. “We figured the start of the year would be good as people always look for what…
- January 12, 2021Rock County Commissioner Stan Williamson (right) accepts the gavel Tuesday, Jan. 5, from fellow commissioner and outgoing chairman of the board Gary Overgaard during the commissioners’ first meeting of 2021. Commissioner Jody Reisch is vice chairman for 2021.
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 12, 2021The first of two Walleye Wind Farm public hearings took place Jan. 5 online and by conference call. The hearing allowed verbal comments to be recorded for Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and their upcoming decision on whether a site permit and a certificate of need should be granted for the wind farm to be operational in Rock County. Comment period is open until Jan. 26 through written…
- January 12, 2021A Rock County man is recovering from injuries he received in a snowmobile accident on Jan. 4. Wayne Kruger was driving his snowmobile to pick up his son at the bus stop when he hit a bump in the ditch and was thrown from the machine. According to his daughter, Justine Miller, he was found 45 minutes later lying in the ditch unable to move. He was airlifted to Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls where…
- January 12, 2021The Rock County Sheriff’s Office assisted Iowa authorities Sunday with a pursuit that ended with the arrest of two individuals. At 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Lyon County Iowa Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance with a vehicle pursuit that was entering Rock County south of Hills. Lyon County deputies were pursuing the vehicle after it fled…
- January 12, 2021Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is this Saturday, Jan. 16, through Monday, Jan. 18. During the weekend, Minnesota residents 16 or older can fish or dark-house spear without an angling or spearing license if they take a child younger than 16 fishing or spearing. “Ice fishing is lots of fun and is another way to enjoy the outdoors,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the…
- January 05, 2021Rime ice clings to trees around Rock County Monday morning after days of winter fog blanketed the area since the New Year began last week. With the fog pretty sights around the area included scenes along Highway 75 through Luverne. Rime ice’s dense structure allows the water droplets to freeze and cling on any surface. Temperatures have been mild into the New Year and will continue through the…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 05, 2021Big Orv’s in Adrian has been ordered to “cease and desist” operations and faces a 60-day license suspension after state officials cited the bar for on-site consumption of beverages. Gov. Tim Walz’s latest executive order prohibits in-person drinking and dining until Jan. 10 in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. They’re allowed to be open for off-sale liquor and food orders, but sometimes more…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 05, 2021The Luverne Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit Monday night for an in-home salon at 603 E. Dodge Street. Paula Gonnerman is starting a business, Salon Moleah, named for her three children — Morgan, Levi and McKaya. The salon will be located in her home on East Dodge Street in the neighborhood east of Blue Mound Avenue. In order to operate a business in a residential…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 05, 2021Lessons learned from online pandemic teaching has prompted the Luverne School District to adopt a formal e-learning plan to eliminate closing schools due to inclement weather. “It makes sense to have that option in lieu of tacking on snow days at the end of the year,” said Superintendent Craig Oftedahl. The e-learning lessons are expected to be “high quality,” according to the plan adopted at the…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 05, 2021Rock County Commissioners approved cost of living wage increases for non-union employees at their last meeting of 2020 on Dec. 22. The 3.25-percent increase is effective Jan. 1. Commissioners also approved two three-year contracts with the administrator and county engineer of 3-percent increases each year. Salaries of commissioners Jody Reisch, Greg Burger, Stan Williamson, Gary Overgaard and…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 05, 2021The COVID-19 vaccine continues to be administered to Rock County people in the first phases of the rollout. So far, public perception seems positive, according to local public health officials. “Certainly there have been health care workers that have chosen to not get vaccinated or take a ‘wait-and-see’ approach,” said Jason Kloss of Southwest Health and Human Services. “The COVID-19 vaccination…
- By Mavis Fodness, reporterJanuary 05, 2021Rock County Commissioners declined to participate in a tax abatement bond requested by the city of Luverne. Luverne officials plan a $5 million expansion of Luverne Area Aquatics and Fitness and will pay for the project though a $5.8 million tax abatement bond. Commissioners discussed that there was no county interest in participating in the abatement and unanimously denied the abatement request…
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