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 FodnessJune 11, 2019Under a two-phase plan announced June 4, the Gevo, Inc., plant in Luverne is expected to become the first bio-based production company to use wind and livestock manure as energy sources to reduce its carbon footprint on the environment. Gevo purchased the Agri-Energy production facility on the southwest edge of Luverne in 2010. Chief Executive Officer Patrick Gruber spoke with 30 Luverne plant…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 11, 2019The “voice of Luverne Cardinal sports play-by-plays” made his last broadcast Thursday night, June 6, in Marshall. Bruce Thalhuber took over broadcasting sports events for KQAD-AM in Luverne in 2001. Several times a week he recounted the football, volleyball, girls’ and boys’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ hockey and baseball games for the public who could not attend the games in person. Thalhuber…
- By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2019It’s been 25 years since the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne accepted its first military veteran as a resident, and the community celebrated this anniversary on Friday. “Our veterans have proudly served their nation, and now it’s our turn to proudly serve our veterans,” Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke told crowds gathered on the Veterans Home property. He was…
- By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2019U.S. Congressman Jim Hagedorn joined state Republican legislators Rep. Joe Schomacker and Sen. Bill Weber, both of Luverne, in a Friday roundtable discussion about regional farming challenges this spring. Hagedorn (R-Minnesota District 1) said he’s committed to doing everything he can to support farmers. “Agriculture is the backbone of our society,” he said. “I’m here to listen.” Questions and…
- By Lizabeth Stahl, University of Minnesota Extension Crop EducatorJune 11, 2019Editor's note: Doug Bos of the Rock County Land Management Office in Luverne recommends the following reading for farmers weighing their options for acres that they haven't been able to plant or are drowned out. "Don't leave the field bare. The effects of a farmer choosing to leave a field black can create what is called fallow syndrome," Bos said. "The effects of no…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 11, 2019Four Luverne High School juniors will participate in the upcoming annual Girls and Boys State programs sponsored by local American Legions in Minnesota. Locally, the Hardwick American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring Sophie Lanoue and the Luverne Auxiliary is sponsoring Hannah Ehlers to the Minnesota Girls State program. Girls State takes place June 9-15 at Bethel University in St. Paul. Boys State…
- June 11, 2019This year’s summer reading theme is “Showtime at your Library.” In addition to youth and adult reading programs, the Rock County Library kicked off a variety of weekly events including Story & Art, Story Hour, Laptime, Teen Group and an upcoming Peace Park event at various public locations in Luverne throughout July. Friends of the Rock County Library sponsored an ice cream social after the…
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- By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2019Luverne’s 3,000-piece nutcracker collection is the third largest in the world (after Germany and Leavenworth, Washington) and visitors increasingly stop off I-90 and venture into town to see it. City leaders are looking to capitalize on this traffic and invited local artists to create ten 18-inch nutcrackers to be exhibited at the History Center where the nutcracker collection is housed. These…
- June 11, 2019USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Friday, June 14, 2019. Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program may be nominated for candidacy for the county committee. Individuals may nominate themselves or others as a candidate. “I encourage America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest stewards to nominate candidates to…
- June 11, 2019Poor planting conditions this spring are forcing some farmers to make decisions on prevented planting. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is advising farmers about the legal requirements for selling and buying seed in Minnesota. This includes cover crop seed. There are several issues the MDA has found in past years that violate Minnesota’s Seed Law. Buying grain from an elevator for…
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- By Lori SorensonJune 04, 2019Luverne’s 35th annual Buffalo Days weekend unfolded under near-perfect weather conditions, which made the celebration especially enjoyable, according to Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere. “We have to give credit to the weather gods,” she said. The sunshine was especially welcome after an unusually cold, wet spring that prevented annual Arts in the Park activities from taking place in the…
- By Lori SorensonJune 04, 2019On Jan. 24, 1994, the Minnesota Veterans Home, Luverne, welcomed its first two residents. That day marked the culmination of a three-year lobbying effort to locate the state facility in Luverne and two years of construction after Luverne was selected in 1991. It also marked the start of an unrivaled economic activity in Luverne. “It was a major development not only for veterans, but for the…
- By Lori SorensonJune 04, 2019U.S. Sen. Tina Smith spent time in southwest Minnesota Thursday, May 30, on a “rural economy tour” of outstate communities. She boarded the Luverne Trolley that afternoon and visited Midwest Dry Cast, Premium Iowa Pork and Dragonfly. “It’s good to be here today,” she said. “To see what’s happening out here is really inspiring.” She said she was impressed by what she saw and the people she met.…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 04, 2019U.S. Senator Tina Smith toured the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne for the first time May 30 as part of a “Rural Economy Tour” of southwest Minnesota. Smith briefly addressed the crowd at the veterans home as a Memorial Day Service was wrapping up. She has served as senator since 2018, after serving as the state’s lieutenant governor for five years. Smith, in a short address, congratulated…
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