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 SorensonDecember 01, 2020Ten hunters harvested four deer in the Blue Mounds State Park during the annual mentored youth hunt Nov. 20-22. The park was closed to visitors for the weekend while youth and their mentor grownups sought to get a deer — a first for many young hunters. According to park manager Chris Ingebretsen the weather was mild, making it enjoyable for hunters, but may have caused the deer to move less.…
- By Brennen RuppDecember 01, 2020The Luverne Cardinals girls’ basketball team enjoyed a successful 2019-2020 season, finishing with a respectable 19-10 record. They earned the No. 1 seed in their subsection before falling to Windom, the No. 2 seed, on a buzzer-beater. The Cardinals were paced by Brooklynn Ver Steeg. As a sophomore last season, Ver Steeg averaged 16.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 steals, and 2.2 assists per game.…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2020With the Minnesota governor’s recent “dial back” of some businesses, local students will continue on their current paths as conditions allow. Hills-Beaver Creek has been using an in-person, socially-distanced approach to classroom learning that stay staff say is safe and effective. Luverne Public Schools will continue educating in the same learning models implemented earlier this month. The…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2020Just as bars and restaurants were adjusting to last week’s executive orders, the state delivered another blow Nov. 18 with the announcement that drinking and dining establishments would close entirely for several weeks. “I don’t think it’s fair that we have to shut down,” said Green Lantern owner Linda DeSplinter in Hardwick. She said without establishments to meet at, people seeking social…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2020This year has been emotionally hard on the Kenneth community with several residents passing away and with the social distancing imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. To ease the hurt for area residents, Kenneth Mayor Keith Hoven erected a Christmas tree inside the gazebo at the city park. He said it’s a way to remember lost loved ones. “My inspiration for that tree and gazebo is Clare Vande Velde…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2020Rock County Commissioners allocated more CARES Act dollars last week in response to a fast-approaching spending deadline. Commissioners allocated almost $220,000 to five community service organizations and will make a final distribution of the more than $1 million into Rock County through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. At their Nov. 17 meeting, commissioners unanimously…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2020The Luverne Fire Department will soon receive new essential breathing equipment, thanks to a $189,381 federal grant for the purchase of new equipment and a $11,930.75 city match. The Luverne City Council recently took action to award a contract with Allegiant in Sioux Falls for the new MSA (Mine Safety Appliances) respiratory equipment. Luverne Fire Chief David Van Batavia and Assistant Chief…
- November 23, 2020Bakker Movers out of Doon, Iowa, move this machine shop west on Dodge Street (County Road 5) west of Luverne Monday morning. The building, 50 feet wide and 80 feet long, belongs to Brian Fick, who bought it from the Lynn Lopau property to move three quarters of a mile to his acreage. Because there wasn’t enough road width to move it past Maplewood Cemetery, it had to go west via Dodge Street and…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2020Everyday family activities led Tina Petronek to be named the 2021 Luverne Education Association’s Friend of Education. Petronek has been a media center paraprofessional at Luverne Elementary School since 2014. “What could be better — working in something you enjoy (library/reading) and at the same place your children go to school (holidays and summers off with them),” she said. Petronek’s efforts…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2020When Lucinda Rofshus accepted the bouquet of flowers and 2021 Teacher ofk the Year plaque from family members and colleagues on Nov. 16, she was quick to defer praise. “I don’t think I do anything that other teachers don’t do,” she said. “We just make a really good team here.” But her peers thought differently when they selected her for the annual honor during this year’s American Education Week…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2020Each Monday during American Education Week, Luverne Education Association celebrates public education and honors two individuals whose focus is on students and receiving a quality education. Fourth-grade teacher Lucinda Rofshus was selected as the 2021 Teacher of the Year and elementary paraprofessional Tina Petronek was named Friend of Education on Nov. 16. However, the traditional gathering and…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2020Rock County SHARE volunteers are preparing for the 2020 gift distribution for local families in need and are seeking applications from families and individuals who are interested in receiving from the program. SHARE (Sharing Hearts Are Reaching Everyone) is in its 36th year of collecting donations and distributing gifts of food, clothing and toys to Rock County residents during the holiday season…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2020The Luverne Loop will get a financial boost for its final trail segments, thanks to a Parks and Trails Legacy grant in the amount of $839,300. Luverne Economic Development Authority Director Holly Sammons updated the EDA board on the funding that will complete Phase 3B and Phase 4 of the Luverne Loop. “It’s an exciting grant,” she said during the Nov. 9 meeting. “We’ve been enjoying the trail…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2020A former Luverne resident is asking Rock County residents to share their stories for a special Minnesota exhibit called the “Post-9/11 Project.” Linda Cameron is encouraging residents to record what occurred in Rock County from Sept. 11, 2001, and in the 19 years since terrorists hijacked commercial airliners and attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Submissions are accepted through…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2020Beaver Creek City Council members are arranging for new welcome banners, and they’re looking for sponsors to adopt street poles to pay for them. The 18-by-45-inch banners are the same size as the existing “Welcome to Beaver Creek” banners, which means existing hardware can be used for most replacements. The artwork, designed by Quality Printing in Luverne, features a red-and-blue Patriot, which…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2020Luverne Area Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere and Chamber staffer Angela Sneller announced the winners of the Holiday Cookie Contest last week. “Wow! Were we blown away by all the delicious-looking entries,” Lanphere said. “Both of us said we should have had you bring in 14 cookies …so there would be six cookies for each of the restaurants judging the cookies and one for each of us. ……
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