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.
Roeman retires from 38-plus years with county FSA
Stacey Roemen celebrated her retirement from 38 years with the Rock County Farm Service Agency Saturday night at Take 16, which was crowded with family, friends and well-wishers.
Thone wins spelling bee C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N-S-H-I-P
Twenty-three of the best spellers in southwest Minnesota participated Saturday morning in the 2024 SW MN Spelling Bee hosted at the Luverne Middle School.
History Center to host April 18 celebration
The Rock County History Center’s construction project is complete, and staff and volunteers are hosting a celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
Palisade Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years of worship
Palisade Lutheran Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary Sunday, April 14, at the corner of Minnesota Highway 23 and 121st Street (County Road 5).
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- By Lori SorensonJuly 14, 2020The Lake in Luverne served as training grounds for local emergency responders to practice deep-water rescues Tuesday, July 7. “Kayaking is popular on the river, and there are a lot of people using The Lake in Luverne,” said local paramedic Jill Johnson. “So, having first responders get experience in the water before an emergency is important.” Other fire departments, ambulance personnel and…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 14, 2020Rock County officials received 80 grant applications in six days after announcing how CARES Act dollars would be distributed to businesses and non-profit organizations. As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, 69 of the grant applications were received from businesses that could request up to $5,000 in federal aid. Eleven applications came from non-profit organizations who could also request up to $5,000.…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 14, 2020Architects admit it’s taking a long time to plan for the new Minnesota National Guard Luverne Readiness Center, but the $16.5 million project will open as scheduled in 2022. Jay Wiederholt is architecture division manager with TKDA in St. Paul, the design and engineering firm for the new Luverne armory. “The project has been moving along at a snail’s pace,” he said Monday. “But the review of…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 14, 2020More than 40 residents in Beaver Creek have signed a petition to preserve the historic bank building that was given to the city by Minnwest Bank in January. “This town and its history — this community was something,” Andrew Blank told council members at their July 8 meeting. “We can tell the world we are somebody … I feel this would be good for the city.” He and his brother, Aaron Blank,…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 14, 2020Another form of financial relief is available for local businesses affected by the pandemic economy. Luverne Economic Development Authority took action Monday on federal aid through the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) Program Revolving Loan Fund. In 2013 the LEDA received a $150,000 grant from the USDA to establish the RBEG Revolving Loan Fund, which at the time supported Luverne’s Façade…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 14, 2020The Uithoven Addition on the west edge of town is looking increasingly like a housing subdivision, now that pavement, electricity and streetlights have been added to the neighborhood. There are 15 lots along Uithoven Avenue, which intersects with Tallgrass and Meadowlark circles. The eight lots on the south end were sold to Cleveringa Construction for twin homes at $29,000 per lot. They need to…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 14, 2020A 10-cent-per-meal increase will greet Hills-Beaver Creek School District families this fall, if in-person classes resume. School board members approved the increase at their June 22 meeting. The increase for 2020-21 follows a series of 10-cent increases each year since the 2015-16 school year. The costs of a lunch meal for kindergarten through eighth-grade students will be $2.75, ninth- through…
- July 14, 2020USDA’s Farm Service Agency will now accept applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) through an online portal, expanding the options available to producers to apply for this program, which helps offset price declines and additional marketing costs because of the coronavirus pandemic. FSA is also leveraging commercial document storage and e-signature solutions to enable…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 14, 2020A second public hearing will be conducted Thursday, July 23, for the proposed Elk Creek Solar farm near Magnolia. Due to the coronavirus, the public hearing will be conducted remotely from 6 to 9 p.m. The upcoming hearing focuses on whether or not the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission should grant Elk Creek Solar a certificate of need and a conditional use permit to construct an 80-megawatt…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 14, 2020Kenny Scheidt’s collection of John Deere collectibles began with a couple of familiar tractor models and grew to include more than 200 pieces three decades later. Earlier this year he decided to sell the collection and ideally wants to pass on the entire 200-plus pieces to just one buyer. He placed an ad on social media with the asking price of $22,000. Scheidt’s collection fills several display…
- July 14, 2020With online registration, social distancing and no spectators, the Rock River Wranglers Saddle Club conducted their annual horse show Sunday at the Rock County Fairgrounds. Seventy entrants competed in pleasure and gaming events for a chance to qualify for the Western States Saddle Club Championship Show, currently planned for September in St. Paul.
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 14, 2020Although their 2020 season did not play out the way anyone expected, the Luverne High School trap shooting team members still found success. Luverne placed first in Conference 5 of the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League. Due to pandemic restrictions, all teams completed the five rounds of competition at their home ranges. Teams were placed into eight conferences based on the number of…
- July 14, 2020To thank the community for its support, Sanford clinics in Luverne, Adrian, and Edgerton hosted a drive-through event offering free summer treats this week. “The last few months have been challenging for everyone, but we are so grateful for the support the community has shown us,” said Diane Kennedy, a family medicine physician at Sanford Luverne. “This event is a fun way for Sanford staff to see…
- July 14, 2020Rock County Relay for Life will be a drive-through event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Luverne City Park. There will be a drive-up meal for a freewill donation. People are encouraged to park and enjoy the meal in their cars. “Ain’t No Bull Entertainment” will broadcast the event on a radio station (yet to be determined). Yvette Van Der Brink is the Relay for Life Honorary…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 07, 2020Despite pandemic social restrictions, the Fourth of July in Luverne was a festive holiday amid sunny weather and casual community activities. In addition to the usual Davis Lake Triathlon and fireworks at The Lake, the day included a Freedom Loop Challenge and free golf cart rides on the Luverne Loop trail and an evening outdoor concert on the lawn of the Courthouse Square. Luverne Area Chamber…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 07, 2020Groundwork is taking shape for Beaver Creek’s community splash pad under construction near the city park and ball diamonds. MC&R Pools, Sioux Falls, was awarded the bid, $175,000, for the project that city leaders hope will be supported by grants and donations. Company president Lorre Colburn said water features like these are attractive to small communities with budgets that don’t allow…
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