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 Sorenson, editorMarch 17, 2020When the Verne Drive-In opens May 1, movie patrons likely won’t notice the change of ownership. Doug Rozeboom will still be in charge, checking on concessions, tickets, employees and other theater duties, just like he’s been doing for the past five years. Only this time, he’ll be there as the operator of the family’s business, something he looked forward to. “I’ve always liked working at the…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 17, 2020Gevo Inc. stepped closer to becoming the first bio-based production company to use renewable energy resources to power its production plant and reduce its carbon footprint on the environment. The two wind turbines — west of the Luverne Agri-Energy facility — are expected to supply electricity to produce ethanol and isobutanol by green energy next month. A ribbon-cutting celebrating the turbines’…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 17, 2020Students at Luverne Elementary School continue to learn about their minds and how to take care of themselves. As a helpful tool and reminder, all 527 kindergarten through fifth-grade students recently made “Moody Cow” jars. Elementary counselor Marie Atkinson-Smeins began in January to introduce each of the school’s 25 classrooms to a simple tool that helps them control their negative thoughts…
- March 17, 2020Almost 100 children and adults gathered on the lawn of Tyson and Monica Facile’s Luverne home Friday night, March 13, in a two-hour candlelight tribute for the family’s 5-month-old son, Jackson, who died March 10 from AVSD (atrioventricular septal defect). Amy Chapa of Luverne organized the event and handed out notecards containing a family prayer. “Knowing they have such a huge part of the…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 17, 2020Hills-Beaver Creek School Board approved their first tax abatement request at their meeting Wednesday night, March 11. Jason and Sheila Steinhoff of rural Steen applied to abate $133 over five years as part of the Rock County Home Initiative. The school board voted 6-0 to grant the request at the close of the public hearing. No one from the public attended and Director Blake Wysong was not in…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 17, 2020For the third consecutive year, energy production taxes will drop in Rock County. Auditor-treasurer Ashley Kurtz released the wind production tax amounts at the March 10 Rock County Commissioners meeting. She will bill the four wind energy companies operating in the county a total of $734,294 in production taxes payable in 2020. The tax payment is due from the companies by May 15. The amount is…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 17, 2020An update from the Rock County Commissioners March 10 indicates no additional staff is needed in Rock County Land Records. Last month commissioners were notified that independent property assessor Pete Jessen will step down from his work as assessor for the city of Beaver Creek and 11 Rock County townships. He has provided the service since 2006. The affected city and township boards will have to…
- March 17, 2020With change and uncertainty around COVID-19, you may be feeling greater anxiety, worry and stress — especially around personal finances. Some of us are facing the possibility of reduced income with hours cut back at work, while parents are scrambling to find child care or cover shifts so they can stay home because their child’s school has closed. Many households are stocking up on food staples…
- March 17, 2020Cox Realty & Land Services, LLC, recently hired Shane Sauer and Esther Kalass to assist with residential real estate, land sales, ag appraisals along with management services and consultations. They join owners Alan and Cindy Cox, Adrian, and their daughter-in-law, Kayla Cox, Sauer and his wife, Katie, and their four children live in the Luverne area. “Shane’s attention to detail, combined…
- March 17, 2020Papik Motors has been named a 2020 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer, an award given to car dealerships that receive the highest average review ratings from shoppers who have submitted dealership reviews on the CarGurus platform. CarGurus uses verified dealership ratings along with other factors like pricing analytics to help shoppers search for deals on vehicles. Ashley Karr, vice president of B2B…
- March 17, 2020The Rock County Library is an official 2020 Census Questionaire Assistance Center, which means library staff can assist residents with online response. The library — which is remaining open (with limitations issued late Tuesday afternoon) — has computer stations and additonal iPads, plus extended hours and an handicap-accessible building, which means that anyone who needs Census help can get it.…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 17, 2020Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek school districts began school this week by planning for their closures, as mandated by the Minnesota Department of Education in response to the coronavirus pandemic. School officials met Sunday and informed staff that Monday morning was the only day of classes until March 27. Key personnel met Sunday night at Luverne Middle-High School. “We are going to continue to…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorMarch 17, 2020The Rock County economy — like the rest of the world — took a hit this week amid business disruptions due to the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control recommended canceling or postponing events involving more than 250 people, and later lowered that number to 50. This affected local activities from school fine arts and athletic competitions to community fundraisers and church gatherings,…
- By By Lori SorensonMarch 17, 2020Rock County Commissioners unanimously declared a state of emergency Tuesday due to the coronavirus pandemic. The declaration allows officials to take protective measures to reduce the impact of coronavirus along with recovery efforts beyond the usual resources of the county. Tuesday’s County Board action follows several meetings of local leaders representing schools (Luverne, H-BC, Edgerton),…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 10, 2020Three Rock County officials spent three days in Washington, D.C., at the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the March 4 National Rail Day on Capitol Hill. Their trip garnered a $14.4 million federal Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program grant that will bring the Buffalo Ridge Regional Railroad up to today’s transportation safety standards. Local…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 10, 2020Guest clinicians with local ties will provide an all-state experience to Luverne High School’s band and choir students next week. The public can hear the results during the 45th annual Instrumental and Choral Clinic and Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in the high school gym. Admission is free. Former Luverne choir teacher Bruce Phelps and LHS graduate Dr. Kevin Kessler will provide the all-…
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