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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- December 08, 2020The Luverne Area Chamber hosted Zoom chats with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their North Pole workshop Saturday, and children and families were encouraged to chat with the jolly couple online. Pictured here are Huntley (left) and Kallista (right) Van Grootheest and their cousin Afton Nuffer (middle) on a Zoom chat with Santa and Mrs. Claus, played by Rodger and Dianne Ossenfort. The Ossenforts…
- December 08, 2020Ashlyn Johnson is 16" of hair lighter after a Nov. 29 haircut by her mother, Heather Johnson, Luverne, who shared these photos on Facebook. The 15-year-old donates her hair to charitable organizations that make wigs for people who suffer from hair loss. This is her fifth hair donation in 10 years, according to Heather. “I cannot believe how fast this girl grows hair,” she said. This donation…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 01, 2020On Monday, Luverne Middle School teacher Jodi Rops faced her empty classroom. Her computer was pointed to the smart board so that her logged-in students could view the lesson as though they were sitting at their desks. Rops, a 19-year veteran of the classroom, is educating herself on computer apps that offer immediate student feedback. “I liked the interaction with the students,” she said. “They…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 01, 2020For the past three weeks, the Luverne teachers and students have been diligently following a hybrid learning model of younger students in class and distance learning for older students. Based on COVID-19 case numbers, district officials will announce on Friday how learning will proceed next week. “What we see that’s happening in school reflects the public (numbers),” said Superintendent Craig…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 01, 2020Dozens of holiday displays were illuminated simultaneously Sunday night for Luverne’s Love the Lights celebration. The city park came to life around 7 p.m. when the lights were illuminated on more than 70 displays set up by 39 businesses and organizations. The park lighting followed a spectacular 20-minute fireworks show by local pyro-technicians who set off explosives from the west riverbank…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 01, 2020Gil Haugan Construction is taking advantage of continued mild weather this week as they move precast concrete panels into place for Luverne School District’s performing arts center. The project will complete the back stage wall and is one of the last major steps to fully enclose the building. The addition will house the media center, kitchen and commons area as well as the 750-seat performing…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 01, 2020The City of Luverne will help the Luverne School District improve its technology for live-streaming school activities, according to action at a recent council meeting The council approved a resolution to increase the loan amount for PEG access equipment. LUVTV, the city’s online streaming services, was modernized with new programming equipment and cameras in 2017 with broadcast of live City…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 01, 2020Fifteen Luverne High School juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society Nov. 23 in a recorded ceremony that replaced the traditional in-person event. New junior inductees are Trista Baustian, Olivia Huisman, Griffen Jarchow, Casey Sehr, Luke Thorson, Brooklyn VerSteeg and Olivia Wieneke, and seniors are Peter Baustian, Zachary Ahrendt, Simon Boyenga, Rylee Gee, Elise Jarchow…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 01, 2020Owners of 19 Rock County parcels recently received letters that they’re out of compliance with the state’s buffer law. Since the notifications were sent in October through the Rock County Land Management Office, one parcel has been brought into compliance, leaving 18 parcels whose owners will receive letters of corrective action through the Rock County Attorney’s office. These landowners will…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 01, 2020Covid-19 prevented Luverne’s traditional Winterfest activities for this weekend, but the Luverne Area Chamber and volunteers organized Flannel Fest, which also has been modified from original plans. “Flannel Frenzy is going on and we encourage people to collect their take-out receipts and submit them over the next three weeks to win $500 in dining gift cards that will be given away,” Lanphere…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 01, 2020Beaver Creek City Council members approved a new three-year contract with Ketterling Services, Luverne, for refuse and recycling pickup. They had received a bid from Town and Country Disposal, Rock Rapids, Iowa, which would be less expensive and provide automated pickup and larger recycling bins. The council discussed the fact that Ketterling doesn’t use an automated “arm” to pick up garbage cans…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 01, 2020Story has been updated to include a new online survey address. A pilot program through Purdue University aims to increase civic digital engagement in Rock County, one of three Minnesota counties selected for the university’s Digital Ready Communities project. “Rock County was selected because the Blandin Foundation suggested we reach out to them,” said Roberto Gallardo, director of the Purdue…
- December 01, 2020The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that lakes and ponds across the state have started to freeze, and ice thickness is highly variable at this time of year. Even where there isn’t ice, the water is so cold that an unexpected fall into water can be deadly. It is vital to talk with children about staying safe. Anglers and others who recreate on the ice should stay on…
- December 01, 2020Logan Stratton, a senior cyber operations major at Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakota, was a member of the school’s computing team and recently repeated as a first-place finisher during this fall’s cyber events. Stratton’s team placed first overall at the MetaCTF CyberGames 2020 for the second consecutive year and the Digi-Key Collegiate Computing Competition for the third consecutive…
- December 01, 2020The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2021 is Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened DMC signup in October to help producers manage economic risk brought on by milk price and feed cost disparities. “2020 has been a challenging year for agricultural producers, and we don't…
- December 01, 2020The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is temporarily restricting in-person visits for numerous service centers in Minnesota because of elevated rates of coronavirus community spread, but USDA employees will continue to assist agricultural producers with programs and services. USDA is using a phased, data-driven approach to determine which service centers are open for in-person appointments.…
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