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 SorensonOctober 01, 2019There may come a day when an anxiety episode is treated no differently than an asthma attack; both being conditions that require attention. However, brain health carries a stigma, and a person with anxiety or depression is less likely to seek treatment. That’s what a group of local advocates are working to change. #Luv1LuvAll is sponsoring a series of monthly Brain Health classes from 7 to 8 p.m…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2019“Superstar: The Songs, The Stories, The Carpenters” will come to the Palace Theatre stage in Luverne at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. The Carpenters had 16 consecutive Top 20 hits during the 1970s with songs like “Close to You,” "We've Only Just Begun," "Superstar," "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "I Won't Last a Day Without You.” International vocalist Helen…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2019In other business at the meeting, Beaver Creek council members approved a preliminary levy for taxes payable in 2020. They set the levy at $127,000, which would be an increase of $6,500, or a 5.5 percent increase, over the current levy. By statute, cities must establish a preliminary levy in September, but it may be lowered (not increased) for the final levy, which is certified in December. …
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 01, 2019Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met in special session Monday night to review the result of an $8.035 million bond refinance. Matthew Hammer, a municipal advisor with Ehlers Inc. of Roseville, delivered the results of the Monday’s bond sale to the board. “We have good news,” He said. “This is really, really good.” Six companies expressed interest in refinancing the district’s debt. Hammer said…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2019October is Pork Month, and the Luverne Area Chamber is teaming up with local pork producers and restaurants for the “We Love Pork Challenge” now through Oct. 21. Similar to the “Love the Burger Battle” with Rock Nobles Cattlemen’s Association this spring, the We Love Pork Challenge this fall involves the Rock County Pork Producers and participating chefs. “Six amazing Rock County restaurants…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2019New homes built in Beaver Creek are eligible to abate property taxes for five years, according to action at the Sept. 18 city council meeting. Beaver Creek Mayor Josh Teune has been keeping pace with Rock County officials who approved a county-wide housing tax abatement on Sept. 3. Beaver Creek followed suit on Sept. 18. “It’s for economic growth,” Teune said. “We’re hoping to bring more people…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2019Flood cleanup in the Luverne City Park, Riverside Park and Redbird Field was complete in time for Saturday’s Tri-State Band Festival Saturday. Luverne City Administrator John Call updated council members at their Tuesday night meeting on flood cleanup, costs and details. The Sept. 11 flooding caused about $77,000 worth of damage in the parks, considering fence repair, extra labor costs, some…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2019Luverne’s Dolly Talbert received the Advocate for Choral Excellence Award from the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota. “Dolly has given of her remarkable gift of music to many throughout our community,” said Luverne choral director Seana Graber, who nominated Talbert for the award. “Dolly is certainly the heart and soul of our choirs and I am so grateful I have the opportunity to…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 01, 2019Homecoming is a fall ritual in our local school districts and Hills-Beaver Creek and Luverne public schools are each celebrating their homecomings next week. Each school celebrates homecoming week with daily dress-up days and other activities leading up to the Friday night football game. H-BC activities begin Monday with coronation ceremonies slated for 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Master…
- October 01, 2019Students at both Luverne Elementary and Luverne Middle-High School met at the flagpoles of their respective schools Wednesday morning, Sept. 25, along with thousands of other students around the country for a national “See You at the Pole” time of prayer. The student-led grass-roots movement, which started in the 1990s, encourages students to gather briefly before classes on the fourth Wednesday…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 24, 2019Hardwick City Council members conducted a public meeting last week to hear potential concerns about an ordinance that could have a noticeable affect on property taxes. The ordinance, which was approved after the Sept. 18 public hearing, creates a tax system that considers benefits for city dwellers using city services versus agricultural landowners in city limits who are not benefiting from city…
- September 24, 2019Denny Reese (left) and Chuck Egland chop silage Monday afternoon east of Hardwick where yield is reported to be lighter than normal. Several times this summer corn stalks and leaves were bent and/or shredded from high winds and heavy rains. According to the USDA crop progress and condition report released Monday, area crops continue to lag behind last year and the five-year average. Corn maturity…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 24, 2019A strong desire for success grips two Hills-Beaver Creek High School friends as they venture into a business together. Jim Susie and Brad Schoneman opened S & S Locker Service on Main Street in Hills this spring after purchasing the Hills Meat Locker from Tedd and Diane Larson. Susie and Schoneman see themselves as different from other meat processors. “There is nobody young doing this…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 24, 2019Uithoven Addition lots are shaping up on the city’s west side with curbs being poured Tuesday morning. The future twin home subdivision is on the west edge of town on the south side of Dodge Street. Three cul-de-sacs will provide 15 lots for twin homes to provide a total of 30 residences. Henning Construction submitted the low bid at $851,744.15 for 1,200 linear feet of sanitary sewer line, 2,000…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 24, 2019Linda Wenzel started July 1 as the new “aging and volunteer services coordinator” for the Rock County office of A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota. That’s her job title, but to Wenzel, the position is more of a calling. “I just feel like I’m serving the Lord through this,” she said. “It’s a joy.” That’s a predictable response from the one who greets each day with gratitude. “Every morning I recite…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 24, 2019Luverne Schools Superintendent Craig Oftedahl received passing grades during his annual evaluation by School Board members. Each of the seven board members rated Oftedahl on four performance and two professional development goals set last year. Each goal was rated as 1 for unsatisfactory, 2 for satisfactory, 3 for excellent or 4 four distinguished. The four professional goals and the board…
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