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 SorensonJanuary 28, 2020During the last snow day when most Minnesota schools were canceled, lesson plans carried on as usual for students in the Hills-Beaver Creek School District. As one of several e-Learning schools in the state, the district didn’t cancel classes on Jan. 17; rather teachers took attendance and delivered curriculum online. “Early indications are that it went well,” Superintendent Todd Holthaus…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 28, 2020When respiratory therapist Julia Silvrants began her career 42 years ago she was planning to be in Luverne for only a year. She retired last week with a farewell gathering of Sanford colleagues who reflected fondly on the past several decades. “Now who are we going to ask when we have questions?” said Sanford Registered Nurse Lois Leenderts, who gave Silvrants a big hug at the Jan. 23 retirement…
- January 28, 2020The Blue Mounds State Park hosted its annual candlelight hike Saturday, Jan. 25. It was a perfect winter evening with starry skies and calm conditions. What a beautiful way to spend an evening. The Friends of the Blue Mounds State Park help to host the event and took the opportunity to promote their group and to encourage newcomers to join and support the local park.
- January 28, 2020Luverne Middle School students were among 500 around the region who attended the 28th annual Conference of Young Writers Jan. 8 at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. The local sixth- through eighth-graders participated in three learning sessions exploring their creativity in writing and discovering how to express thoughts using written words. The Southwest West Central Service…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 28, 2020Dress-up days and coronation activities return to Luverne High School in early February for Snow Week 2020. The week of activities takes place Feb. 3-7 with each day designated with a theme in which students and staff will dress for the day. Wednesday is Drive a Snowmobile to School Day with an afternoon of activities slated for students in grades nine through 12. Teachers recognized 12 seniors…
- January 28, 2020Rock County 4-H robotics team, Rock’s Robotics, returns to the state First LEGO League robotics challenge Saturday Three 4-H’ers, two veteran robotic team members and one rookie, travel Saturday to Augustana University, University for competition. Zoey Berghorst and Zoe Perkins are fifth-year members and Saturday’s event is the fourth time the duo has competed on a state-qualifying team. Both are…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 28, 2020County Commissioners approved a three-year contract with county highway workers and emergency dispatch unions at their Jan. 21 meeting. In 2020, the groups will receive a 2-percent cost of living adjustment followed by increases of 3.25 percent in 2021 and 2022. The county will also make a $25-per-month health insurance contribution. Commissioners voted 4-0 to accept the contracts. Board chairman…
- January 28, 2020Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge (standing right) conducts the swearing-in ceremony Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, during the commissioner’s meeting for the department’s newest deputy sheriff Jeff Stratton. Stratton is a 1998 Luverne High School graduate and spent 12 years as a deputy with the Carver County Sheriffs Office based in Chanhassen. Stratton replaces Dan Fick, who resigned last year.…
- January 21, 2020When skies cleared and the winds died down Sunday morning, the arduous task of snow removal began in earnest across the region by any and all means available, ranging from snow shovels and ATVs with blades to farm machinery and powerful municipal equipment.
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 21, 2020Several questions arose during a Jan. 13 public meeting about the proposed Elk Creek Solar Project near Magnolia. Representatives from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and Minnesota Commerce Department conducted the meeting at Grand Prairie Events in Luverne. Questions raised by residents at the meeting and possible answers may be included in the required state environmental…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 21, 2020The city of Luverne and Gary Golla are swapping land near the former Sharkee’s lot to clean up property lines and make the area more marketable. At their Jan. 14 meeting, council members adopted an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real estate from the city to Golla, also known as G-Three Enterprises. It involves a parcel, locally known as the former CHS property, in the Farm Store area and…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 21, 2020The Hills Volunteer Fire Department received the first of many $15,000 checks from the Paul and Bertha Thompson Trust. Rod Bonander is one of three trustees for the late couple, who were life-long Hills residents. Bonander presented the check to the fire department at the Jan. 14 Hills City Council meeting. “He (Paul) was big at keeping his money in the area and helping area organizations,”…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 21, 2020Luverne High School One-Act Play students will perform “Spreading the News,” by Lady Gregory, at the Region 3A subsection 10 Minnesota State High School League event at Pipestone High School. The dress rehearsal will take place 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Palace Theatre in Luverne. The public is welcomed to attend. Director Joseph Stearns chose the 1907 Irish play, adopting modern-day…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 21, 2020Human traffickers continue to victimize young people, and the most vulnerable are often rural teens who have been lured by social media predators. Southwest Crisis Center’s Allan Bakke will return to Luverne this weekend with heartbreaking stories of victims and to urge local awareness and prevention. “Putting an end to human trafficking starts with acknowledging its existence,” Bakke said. “It…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 21, 2020The Luverne mayor will now serve four-year terms, rather than two, and elected leaders on the Luverne City Council are now known as “council members” rather than “aldermen.” These were two changes recommended by the Luverne’s Charter Commission following their annual meeting, and City Council members unanimously approved them at their meeting Jan. 14. The alderman name change is effective…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 21, 2020Magnolia City Council members voted Jan. 13 to proceed with a formal application for a state housing improvement grant with a few changes. Council members supported moving forward after Magnolia’s preliminary application was deemed “moderately satisfactory” by state officials. Teresa Keifer with Developmental Service Inc. of Ivanhoe began working with city officials in August. She submitted the…
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