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 FodnessAugust 25, 2020Ellis & Eastern Railroad representatives thanked federal, state and local officials for public support during an Aug. 20 outdoor gathering in Magnolia. Many of the 50 in attendance were meeting each other face-to-face for the first time after working to secure a $14.4 million federal grant to improve 41 miles of the Buffalo Ridge Railroad. The BRRR runs through the southern third of Rock and…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 25, 2020Luverne Street Music reopened in June with some teachers and students, but this fall lessons will resume full time. Board president Janine Papik said Covid-19 processes are in place to allow instruction to safely take place in the pandemic. “Our board truly believes parents and students will be so ready to have some normalcy in their lives,” Papik said, “and these music lessons will be able to…
- August 25, 2020The family of the late Henrietta Elbers recently presented a gift of $1,485 to Rock County Opportunities, Luverne. They presented the gift in memory of Henrietta, who they say loved working at RCO. “We are very appreciative of her recognition of RCO as a valuable part of the community,” RCO director Elizabeth Schear said. “On behalf of RCO board members, employees and all the people we serve, we…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 25, 2020The Rock County Relay for Life events and activities unfolded Thursday night in the Luverne City Park. Due to pandemic social distancing, it played out as a drive-through event where supporters could tune in on their car radios to hear speakers and music. As they circled the park in their vehicles, they could view the posters honoring survivors and in memory of those lost to cancer. Sunshine…
- August 21, 2020The body of a missing woman from Marshall was found this morning in the Blue Mounds State Park, and authorities say it appears she took her own life. Sarah Hubler had been missing since Thursday morning when she failed to show up in Delavan to pick up her daughter. The Rock County Sheriff’s Department got involved last night in the search after Hubler’s cell phone pinged off the Magnolia tower…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 18, 2020Pandemic economic relief aid is helping businesses cover losses; however, Rock County Opportunities has been quietly bleeding revenue — over $200,000 with no government relief in sight. Until Friday. That’s when Gov. Tim Walz signed into law a bill that includes $30 million for disability service providers like RCO in Luverne. “The people most impacted by COVID-19 have been our most vulnerable…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 18, 2020“I came in quietly and I’m leaving quietly … just the way I like it.” That’s how Todd Mann described his retirement as lead custodian at Luverne Middle/High School. Mann is officially retiring this month after 35 years with the school district. He said his final year has been anything but typical, due to distance learning and the continuing construction project this summer. “It’s been different…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 18, 2020There’s a lot going on at Luverne’s Premium Minnesota Pork plant, which began processing hogs in the newly improved facility on the west edge of town. The first hogs showed up in June, and momentum slowly built to the current 1,400-head-per day production with 225 hourly employees. The target goal has been 2,500 hogs per day and 250 employees with a future goal of 4,500 per day and 450 employees…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 18, 2020The Hardwick city office and fire hall need structural improvements, and Denver Township has money to build one structure that could meet the needs of both entities. Denver Township and Hardwick City Council members met in special session Aug. 11 to consider building design and potential locations. “A multipurpose, energy-efficient building would benefit all of us,” said Hardwick City Clerk Tammy…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 18, 2020The Luverne Economic Development Authority unanimously approved a $100,000 gap financing loan to Grand Prairie Events in Luverne while the owners work with lenders to stay in business. If they don’t make it work, the LEDA will operate the facility as a publicly owned community facility. At Monday’s meeting, the LEDA director Holly Sammons discussed the circumstances surrounding Mike and Wanda…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 18, 2020Beaver Creek’s population could quadruple in size this weekend when Springbrooke Events brings the 2020 AutoMania event to town. “I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring awareness to this community,” said Springbrooke owner Rick Gourley. “We have about 200 cars registered so far, but typically the turnout is actually three times the actual registered number, so we could have 500 or…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 18, 2020Beaver Creek City Council members discussed at their Aug. 12 meeting how they’ll disburse their Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds. The city received $21,000, based on its population, and the council discussed how to allocate it to businesses affected by the pandemic economy. The council identified seven businesses most likely to qualify for and apply for aid. This…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 18, 2020Almost $18,000 in grant money is still available to Hills businesses and non-profit organizations that were adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic since March. Hills City Council members allocated $32,000 to seven applicants at their regular Aug. 12 meeting. Distribution amounts ranged from $1,000 to $8,000. Businesses could apply for up to $4,000, but committee members recommended…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 18, 2020The filing period closed Tuesday, Aug. 11, for candidates interested in filing for election. This period was for open seats in school boards, all Rock County municipalities except Luverne, and townships that hold their elections in November. There’s a race for mayor in Hills between incumbent Keith Elbers and challenger Arlen Leenderts. Council member Ross Metzger filed for re-election, but Brian…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 18, 2020Hills-Beaver Creek Superintendent Todd Holthaus recently received a “meets expectations” evaluation for the completed 2019-20 school year. The H-BC school board met in closed session in mid-July for the annual evaluation where Holthaus was rated in six areas. Each area received a numerical ranking from 1=satisfaction to 4=exceeds expectations. Holthaus’ overall ranking was 3.40, falling between “…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 18, 2020The “Skinny Building” at the alley along Cedar Street is getting some exterior improvements, thanks to help from the Luverne Economic Development Authority. During the April teleconference meeting last week, the LEDA approved a historic Façade Improvement Program application for John Deitering for the project at 115 1/2 N. Cedar Ave. The scope of work includes repairing missing brickwork,…
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