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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- April 30, 2019
- By Lori SorensonApril 30, 2019For the first time in five years, campers and visitors at the Blue Mounds State Park can drink and bathe in the park’s tap water. “We’re open for showers,” said Blue Mounds State Park manager Chris Ingebretsen Friday. “Our samples came back clean yesterday, so we’re ready to go.” For loyal campers like Luverne’s Becky Sehr and her family, the news was welcome. “I'm excited to hear that water…
- By Lori SorensonApril 30, 2019Nearly 90 people received name cards Tuesday morning when they came through the doors of Grand Prairie Events in Luverne. The cards carried names of real life families living in poverty, and local participants spent an hour walking in their shoes during a poverty simulation hosted by #Luv1LuvAll. It was the second one in Luverne — the first one was a year ago in May. “Welcome to Realville,” said…
- By Lori SorensonApril 30, 2019Nearly 400 people attended the 25th Annual Hospice Charity Banquet and Auction Saturday, April 13, in Grand Prairie Events. According to volunteer coordinator Helen Saum, the event raised nearly $92,000, all of which stays in the community to support the Hospice program and The Cottage in the coming year. “We were thrilled to have a sold out event and to see such amazing generosity and support…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 30, 2019Every day a different doodle is featured on the home page of the internet search engine Google.com incorporating the letters G-O-O-G-L-E. Thanks to the company’s annual “Doodles for Google” contest, a Luverne student could have his or her doodle selected for display on the company’s next home page. Susan Beers, technology integration specialist for Luverne Public Schools, organized the local…
- By Lori SorensonApril 30, 2019Local sixth-graders recently delved into matters of truth, fairness, goodwill and team benefits through the Luverne Rotary Club’s Four-Way Test. The Four-Way Test is the ethical code that Rotarians live by, challenging them to ask four simple questions: •Is it the truth? •Is it fair to all concerned? •Will it build goodwill and better friendships? •Will it be beneficial to all concerned? To…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 30, 2019Luverne Public Schools will count April 11 as a student contact day even though a blizzard kept students and staff at home. Board members decided at their April 25 meeting not to make up the missed day of classes, choosing to seek state relief instead. “I think it is in the school district’s best interest to be done on May 17,” said Superintendent Craig Oftedahl. Prior to the April 11 blizzard,…
- By Lori SorensonApril 30, 2019Seven Rock County townships have signed contracts with the city of Luverne for emergency services through the Luverne Fire Department, and Luverne City Council members approved them at their April 23 meeting. The contracts cover the townships of Luverne, Magnolia, Kanaranzi, Clinton, Mound, Vienna, and Springwater and outline emergency services provided by the Luverne Fire Department for the next…
- April 30, 2019Rock County Senior Citizens are now known as “Generations” in order to reflect a broader interest of members and lifestyles. Lutheran Social Services, which provides the senior meals in the Luverne dining site, is also updating its name and image to reflect the changing needs of residents it serves. “LSS Meals” is replacing “LSS Senior Nutrition” as the overarching name for all of Lutheran Social…
- April 30, 2019Local emergency responders were called to the scene of this crash on I-90 in the eastbound lane just east of Luverne Wednesday morning, April 24. The report came in as a car-vs.-semitrailer collision due to the driver of the car suffering a seizure. The Minnesota State Patrol handled the incident, and the scene was cleared around 9:30 a.m. There was no additional information made available on the…
- April 30, 2019Each year the Luverne Lions Club provides scholarship funds for summer Lions Diabetes Camp to local children. This year Emma Deutsch, daughter of Sara Deutsch, was selected to attend Camp Gilbert in Waubay, South Dakota. Camp Gilbert provides educational sessions on nutrition, exercise and lifestyle management for children with Type 1 diabetes. The staff provides medical assistance for campers…
- By Lizabeth Stahl, University of Minnesota Extension Crop EducatorApril 30, 2019A significant amount of seed planted this year will have been treated with one or more fungicide, insecticide, nematicide or biological seed treatments. The following are some key precautions and reminders to follow when working with treated seed to help prevent pesticide exposure to handlers, non-target organisms, and the environment. •Read the seed tag label. This is a basic, but key first…
- April 30, 2019With waterways across the state clearing of ice, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anxious boaters that wearing a life jacket is a critical safety necessity during the spring “cold water” season. While boaters should always wear a life jacket no matter the water temperature or season, public safety officials stress wearing a life jacket — not just having it on the boat — is…
- April 30, 2019Fifty-seven students in teacher Debbie Mitchell’s Discovery Time Preschool classes donned capes Friday for their graduation ceremony through the Luverne Community Education program. The 3- to 5-year-olds presented a musical program as part of the ceremonies during which they demonstrated the “Humungous Whale” in the “Slippery Fish” song. Teacher Angie Janiszeski also conducted graduation…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 22, 2019The Easter egg hunt at Luverne Area Aquatics and Fitness may become an annual activity, based on the enthusiasm generated by the first egg hunt Friday afternoon. “We wanted to find something different to do for the kids during the break,” said pool manager Sam Honerman. Schools were not in session on Good Friday, which meant area children were free to attend the 1:30 to 4 p.m. open swim session.…
- April 22, 2019Saturday night, when Luverne High School conducts its annual prom, one student’s flowing gown will represent the accomplishment of a personal goal and the guarantee of a one-of-a-kind dress. Lilli Donohue spent the past several months practicing before designing and sewing her own prom dress. “I have always made stuff but nothing like this,” the 17-year-old admitted. Instead of using a dress…
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