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 SorensonMarch 03, 2020In a matter of weeks, Premium Minnesota Pork will accept its first delivery of antibiotic-free hogs for processing at its Luverne plant. “The pigs that are coming here are already on the ground (born),” company president Dan Paquin said during a recent tour of construction progress. May 4 is the production start day in the former Gold’n Plump facility. The Hospers, Iowa, company will process up…
- March 03, 2020Mild weather prevailed over the weekend with high temperatures reaching the mid-40s to begin the month of March, which is known for its abundant snowfall and precipitation. On Tuesday morning, however, plenty of robins are seen in Luverne with a bald eagle making his presence known in a field near Hardwick. The temperatures are allowing existing snow to melt slowly, exposing the bare ground…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 03, 2020Rock County Democrats and Republicans, along with Minnesotans statewide, gathered for precinct caucuses Feb. 25, one week ahead of this week’s Presidential Nomination Primary. The Democrats met in the Generations building on East Lincoln Street in Luverne, where 22 people participated. Rock County Republicans met at the Luverne Elementary School commons, where 25 participated. Both local parties…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 03, 2020Popcorn is bringing students and adults together at Luverne Middle-High School. “Popcorn Friday” is a once-a-month activity between students in grades 6 through 12 and clients at Rock County Opportunities in Luverne. After an initial trial run in January, the first official Popcorn Friday took place Feb. 21. Jennifer Radtke spearheaded the activity. “For most people with physical and intellectual…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 03, 2020Basketball action paused in the Luverne High School gym Feb. 18 when a Luverne High School senior was recognized for his involvement in academics, arts and athletics with a Triple ‘A’ award. Gunnar Oldre, son of Kyle and Sara Oldre, Luverne, is the sub-region 10 Triple ‘A’ recipient for 2020. He received a certificate, a plaque and a medal from Luverne High School Principal Ryan Johnson, chairman…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 03, 2020About 600 Luverne Elementary School students played games in the gym last week to learn about oral health, thanks to the Rock County Oral Health Task Force under #Luv1LuvAll. February was National Children’s Dental Health Month, and students celebrated “dental days” on Feb. 25 and 26 with interactive games and presentations in the north gym. Under the direction of Cris Gilb, executive director of…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 03, 2020Luverne School Board members accepted a hybrid of previous school calendars to determine hours of operation and start and end dates for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. Classes begin 8 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. Classes will end at 3:15 p.m. School will be in session for 168 days with teachers working 176.5 days, including eight in-service days. Board members voted 6-0 (treasurer Reva Sehr was…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 03, 2020The U.S. Census Bureau will begin mailing its first invitation letters to the 2020 Decennial Census next week ahead of Census Day, which is April 1. Between March 12 and March 20, each residence will receive an invitation to participate in the census, and the letter will include a code to respond online. “Dear Resident,” the letter reads. “This is your invitation to respond to the 2020 Census.…
- By Barb Anderson, Cattnach Insurance, LuverneMarch 03, 2020We said goodbye to a troubled 2019 crop season and are looking forward to what 2020 will bring. After a year of record rainfall that forced many producers to plant late in unfavorable conditions, or not plant at all, many are predicting a repeat in the spring. The weather, however, is unpredictable and we need to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at us. It’s time to protect…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 03, 2020The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board received good news Feb. 25 that their anticipated budget deficit won’t be as large as first projected. Superintendent Todd Holthaus told board members Tuesday night that a combination of additional state revenue and fewer than expected expenses since July 1 have decreased the projected $476,827 deficit to $26,360 for the 2019-20 school year. “A large portion of…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 03, 2020Seven aggregate and gravel pit operators paid $146,373 in taxes in 2019. Rock County Auditor-Treasurer Ashley Kurtz released the amounts at the Feb. 18 commissioners meeting. The self-reported amounts are the highest total collected since 2010 and are $7,378 higher than taxes collected in 2018. Operators are taxed 15 cents per ton of removed material. The collected tax was split as follows:…
- March 03, 2020Goal is to discuss local concerns and prioritize resources in Rock County The Rock Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will convene a local work group meeting at 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, in the Land Management Office conference room. The point of the meeting is to provide guidance and discuss local resource concerns and NRCS…
- By George Bonnema, Luverne HorticulturalistMarch 03, 2020Hooray, it’s March and spring has arrived on the calendar! That’s good enough for me at least for today. Day length is increasing and the solar power of the sun feels wonderful. So, along with my enthusiasm for the coming season comes the urgency to rejuvenate our indoor plants, as well as the outdoor plants that earned redemption. Blooming indoor plants like African violets often sort of…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 03, 2020A smaller Luverne High School speech team competed Saturday at the Redwood Valley Invitational in Redwood Falls. Eighteen students were among the 247 speakers from 23 schools that competed. The team received a third-place trophy. “We were missing at least four from the team due to the robotics competition in North Dakota,” said coach Caroline Thorson. Nine members earned individuals awards. Red…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 03, 2020Two Hills-Beaver Creek High School FFA’ers will be judged later this month on their supervised agricultural experiences. Junior Hannah Fick and sophomore Carter Hartz earned first place in their proficiency areas at the recent Region VI competition. Fick’s SAE is in agricultural sales placement. She works part time at Campbell’s Supply in Sioux Falls. “My job description is cashier, but my job…
- March 03, 2020Luverne High School choral director Seana Graber and students Josie Golla, Rylee Gee and Jordan Winter attended the Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State Choir performance Feb. 15 at Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis. The LHS students were selected by audition last year and attended a weeklong All-State choir camp in August 2019 before reuniting for rehearsal and the concert.
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