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 Mavis FodnessNovember 08, 2023Four retired and current educators at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne want children to find love in reading. The four — Sandy Klosterbuer, Jill Wagner, Lisa Lundgren and Kristi Groth — coordinate the church’s newest outreach program called Grace Reading Buddies. “We felt it would be a wonderful way to build community outside of school and promote reading and learning, and at the same time…- By Jason BerghorstNovember 08, 2023“We help people who have a desire to make an impact.” That's how Ron Honken, treasurer of the Luverne Area Community Foundation, sums up the LACF’s mission. “We give a financial foundation and additional access to opportunities for people to invest in their communities,” Honken said. LACF leaders are currently promoting a “Max Your Community” fund drive. The campaign is intended to educate…
By Lori SorensonNovember 08, 2023A Magnolia couple lost their home, all their personal belongings and their pets in a housefire Monday morning. Firefighters from three communities were on the scene at the intersection of Garfield and Luverne streets in Magnolia for several hours, but the house was a total loss. The homeowners, Lucas and Gladys Dohlmann, were at work when the fire started. It was reportedly called in by a…
By Lori SorensonNovember 08, 2023A two-person acting team from the Twin Cities’ CLIMB Theatre spent most of last week in Luverne Elementary School teaching students how to talk about brain health. CLIMB (Creative Learning Ideas for the Mind and Body) has a long history in Luverne and districts statewide teaching life skills, such as empathy, resiliency, advocacy and more. Actors and actresses were among the first in Luverne…
By Lori SorensonNovember 08, 2023Rehabilitation of the historic Spring Brook Bridge began last week in Beaver Creek, and the gravel road east of town will be closed for several weeks until work is complete. The bridge had been showing signs of wear — cracking, pitting and some erosion underneath — and the Rock County Highway Department received grant funding to repair the historic structure. Prahm Construction, Slayton,…- November 08, 2023The Southwest Minnesota CEO program earned recognition last week at the fourth annual MNwest CEO Forum and Entrepreneur Summit in Moorhead. CEO, which stands for Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities, prepares young people to be responsible, enterprising individuals who become entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers and contribute to economic development and sustainable communities. At the…
November 08, 2023The Rock County DFL completed an Adopt a Highway service project on I-90 Wednesday, Oct. 25. Pictured are (from left) Carol McDonald, Lona Klosterbuer, Suanne Ohme, Rhonna Jarchow, Rich Morgan, Shirley Klosterbuer, Carol Morgan, Connie Connell, Larry Nelson, Carol Serie, Dave Svingen, and Keith Erickson. Not pictured is Carol Svingen.
ByNovember 08, 2023The Luverne Area Chamber annual Trunk ’n Treat moved indoors to the hallways of Luverne Middle School-High School on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Nearly 50 Trunk ’n Treat displays by businesses and organizations lined the hallways while more than 1,000 costumed trick-or-treaters visited each one to exchange greetings and collect candy. “With the number of parents and grandparents and others involved, I am…
November 08, 2023Hartquist Funeral Home, Luverne, recently donated 259 eyeglasses and eight hearing aids to the Luverne Lions Club. “Hartquist Funeral Home is honored to help families find ways to help repurpose loved ones’ used glasses and hearing aids,” Jeff Hartquist said. The Luverne Lions Club is part of Lions Club International, which began in 1917 as a vehicle for members to donate time to better their…
November 01, 2023Students at Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary celebrate the more winter-like temperatures outside with inside activities in the school gymnasium Friday afternoon. The elementary and secondary student councils hosted the annual Fall Festival, two hours of fun where students collect candy, tattoos and prizes. The various grade levels rotated through eight fall festival stations including an obstacle…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 01, 2023Again this year, nine Luverne High School seniors are building a house through the school’s Today and Tomorrow’s Tradesmen program. This year’s house, a two-bedroom, two-bath ranch-style home, is located on North Spring Street. Unlike last year’s home remodel, this year’s project is a new build, with students constructing the entire single-story home with an attached two-stall garage. The…
November 01, 2023A team of Rock County hikers traveled the Grand Canyon from the north rim to the south rim in a single day Oct. 20 to raise money for local brain health. Dave Duffy, Luverne, has hiked the canyon nearly a dozen times and offered to lead a group for Carson’s Cause. “It’s all about challenging yourself for a great cause and a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” he said in January. “This is a pretty…- By Mavis FodnessNovember 01, 2023Later this month the Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) will offer a series of community outreach initiatives, starting with “War Games” Saturday, Nov. 11, at the History Center. “We are attempting to have a more vibrant presence and be a benefit to the people in the area,” said Wendel Buys, History Center executive director. “Many people see us as just a museum. We want to be more in the…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 01, 2023A new city ordinance will regulate lawful gambling in Luverne to ensure that 80 percent of gambling proceeds is spent in the community. “This will prevent the worry of gambling revenue being taken out of town, as we’ve seen happen in other communities,” said Luverne Mayor Pat Baustian. According to the verbiage on the council agenda, ordinance regulates lawful gambling within the city of…
- November 01, 2023On Oct. 13 Minnesota West President Terry Gaalswyk and Dean of Nursing Dawn Gordon received a letter from the ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) Chief Executive Officer congratulating the outstanding achievement of continuing accreditation, reaffirming the institution's accreditation status through 2031. Receiving accreditation through 2031 is a significant accomplishment,…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 01, 2023Lawful gambling is now regulated in the city of Hills due to a newly adopted ordinance. City council members adopted the lawful gambling ordinance Oct. 10. “The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate lawful gambling within the city of Hills, to prevent its commercialization, to ensure the integrity of operations, and provide use of net profits only for lawful purposes,” the ordinance read.…
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