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
Student 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.
Roeman retires from 38-plus years with county FSA
Stacey Roemen celebrated her retirement from 38 years with the Rock County Farm Service Agency Saturday night at Take 16, which was crowded with family, friends and well-wishers.
Thone wins spelling bee C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N-S-H-I-P
Twenty-three of the best spellers in southwest Minnesota participated Saturday morning in the 2024 SW MN Spelling Bee hosted at the Luverne Middle School.
History Center to host April 18 celebration
The Rock County History Center’s construction project is complete, and staff and volunteers are hosting a celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
Palisade Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years of worship
Palisade Lutheran Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary Sunday, April 14, at the corner of Minnesota Highway 23 and 121st Street (County Road 5).
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- August 20, 2019The Hardwick Fire Department was paged at 6:58 Friday night to the Aaron and Dawn Sandbulte farm, one mile west of Kenneth on 190th Avenue, for a commodity shed reported on fire. Mutual aid for water transportation was reportedly provided by Magnolia and Edgerton fire departments, according to the Rock County Sheriffs Office dispatch center. Firefighters were on scene until midnight removing the…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 20, 2019Rock County will not join with other Southwest Health and Human Services members to mediate a state health insurance plan decision. Nancy Walker, SWHHS deputy director, informed commissioners Aug. 6 about the DHS decision to give income-eligible Rock County residents three possible choices for health care coverage. SWHHS and other member counties preferred to have one or two options. “Our…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 20, 2019Members of the Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a commercial demolition request at their Aug. 12 meeting for Scott and Tricia Viessman to improve the property at 401 W. Edgehill Street. The Viessmans, who own Momadic Properties LLC, acquired the property for commercial business development and applied for funds to offset demolition costs associated with redeveloping the property.…
- August 20, 2019Representatives from the Bottoms Up Pink Ladies made two surprise presentations during the Rock County Fair. One was to the Roxy Bonnett family in memory of Archie, who died July 11 from brain tumors. Pink Ladies Jennifer Luitjens, Heather Loehr and Harli Mulder organized a 50/50 raffle at the Rock County Speedway Fair Race when donations were given to Stacie Dohlmann of Magnolia and Roxy…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 13, 2019Dr. Jim Mead of The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota, visited Hills last week, examining mammoth tusks and primitive bison bones uncovered behind Doug and Deanna Chapman’s home. Doug Chapman uncovered one tusk this spring as he was removing a grove of ash trees and leveling the ground for a larger backyard. “I didn’t want to destroy it,” Chapman said. He reached out to Mead, who was…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 13, 2019Rock County Commissioners approved two conditional use permits Aug. 6 including one for a public campground. Both applications received approval from the Rock County Planning and Zoning Committee at the July 22 public hearings. Billy Cowell of Luverne, working with Mike Davis, also of Luverne, proposed locating a 20-space campground in section 12 of Luverne Township. The 13-acre parcel is located…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 13, 2019“I look forward to being part of this congregation and community, not just a visitor.” That’s how Grace Lutheran Church’s new Associate Pastor Ann Zastrow sums up her feelings about moving to Luverne. “There is just a positive energy in this church and community,” Zastrow said. “I could feel it right away. The civic pride is very evident.” Pastor Zastrow began at Grace Aug. 1 and will be…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 13, 2019An estimated one in nine people over 65 have dementia or conditions related to memory loss. In Rock County, the prevalence may be greater, given older rural populations. For families caring for loved ones, caregiving responsibilities can be overwhelming, and a local group is working to provide relief. “The need is huge,” said George Bonnema, president of Generations (formerly Rock County Senior…
- August 13, 2019Workers with R&E Enterprises of Mankato Inc. began milling an inch to 1.5 inches of asphalt from the pothole-ridden surface of North Highway 75 in Luverne Monday. The repairs were expected to take one day to complete, but the scattered showers postponed the startup of the hot mix plant until Tuesday. The work is referred to as “emergency repairs” to extend the life of the road base until 2025…
- August 13, 2019The Steen Reformed Church hosted a carnival Wednesday night, Aug. 7, for area families. Collector cars were displayed in the Cruise’n for Christ, Car Tractor and Cycle Show as an added attraction. The parking lot was the site for a variety of games, including fishing pond, football throw and inflatables, such as Meltdown, a bounce house and a retro slide. Members of the church served a meal.…
- By Glenda McGaffeeAugust 13, 2019Residents of the Tuff Memorial Home and their families and community members enjoyed a car show and family picnic Tuesday, Aug. 6. Twenty-five area car enthusiasts brought vehicles to the Tuff Home front parking lot for the event that featured food, music by Rod Scholten, family games and special appearances by the Tuff Home Family Council and H-BC football players and coaches. Tuff residents…
- August 13, 2019Shirley Harrison and Harold Tilstra (pictured at left with Renae Reu) performed Dulcimer Duo and More Thursday, Aug. 8, in the Historic Hinkly House which hosted a full house of listeners for the event. It was free, but donations were accepted.
- August 13, 2019Stephanie Hoven (far left) leads a group of yoga enthusiasts through a series of stretches Thursday night, Aug. 8, at Touch the Sky Prairie northwest of Luverne for Yoga on the Prairie. They enjoyed perfect weather conditions — mild temperatures and a light breeze — for the event that was designed to promote both wellness and prairie resources. It was one of three free activities that week,…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 13, 2019A new housing tax abatement program may be available to Rock County and city of Beaver Creek residents this fall. Beaver Creek Mayor Josh Teune asked county commissioners Aug. 6 if they would join in the council’s effort to boost housing in their city. “We recently had a resident who went to Sioux Falls to build a house, and we are wondering if we had something out there if that would have made a…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 13, 2019Katie Baustian has been named the new facilitator for the Southwest Minnesota CEO program, which introduces students to the world of business to encourage entrepreneurial ventures. “We’re excited to have her on board,” said Luverne Superintendent Craig Oftedahl. “We think she’s a great fit for the program.” Baustian is a teacher by trade and has taught and coached in Luverne schools. For the past…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 13, 2019A sculptural design contract for a new exhibit at the Washington Pavilion has turned into a full-time position for Luverne’s Cody Henrichs. The local artist began July 15 as the curator of the visual arts center at the downtown Sioux Falls museum. As a result of his new position, Henrichs recently resigned as facilitator of the Southwest Minnesota Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO)…
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