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 Sorenson, editorApril 22, 2019George Bonnema updated Luverne City Council members at their April 16 meeting about plans for a new building for Generations (formerly Rock County Senior Citizens). The group originally planned to preserve the newer portion of the senior building (the kitchen and dining room) and replace the south part of the building, known as the Lincoln House built in the 1880s. But Bonnema reported last week…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 22, 2019A bike trail in memory of Chris Ashby received support last week from Rock County Commissioners. Gene and Barb Ashby of rural Luverne outlined their proposal April 16 during the commissioners’ regular meeting. Commissioners voted 4-0 to allow staff to engineer and research possible funding sources for a county bike trail. Commissioner Sherri Thompson was not present. Barb Ashby said the couple…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorApril 22, 2019Doreen Rollag has been a musician her entire life. She’s been singing with the Sweet Adelines for 46 years, and she’s been the organist for 60 years at Palisade Lutheran Church in western Rock County. When she began losing vision in her left eye two years ago, she feared her music contributions might be over. Fluid was accumulating behind her cornea, and when months of treatment didn’t improve…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 22, 2019Rock County is rich in aggregate materials, and county officials want to know where these resources are located and how to best manage the finite resource. Commissioners adopted a resolution April 16 to work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to map the sand and gravel potential throughout the county. The county will devote $7,000 of in-kind services or contribute financially for…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorApril 22, 2019Luverne native Bill Keitel introduced his Silent Oak Society at the Chamber After Hours event in the Brandenburg Gallery Monday on Earth Day. “My grandfather didn’t want people to bring flowers to his funeral; instead, he asked them to plant a tree,” Keitel said. “And so began my obsession with trees.” After retiring two years ago, Keitel said he started the Silent Oak Society to promote planting…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorApril 22, 2019Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums has awarded Geraldine Pedersen with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award for her 40 years of service to the Jasper Historical Society. She was honored at an April 25 reception at Treasure Island Resort and Casino near Red Wing where the organization recognized seven local history projects with a Minnesota History Award and nine individuals with a…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 22, 2019Luverne Elementary kindergarten students presented six songs for the “Music and Me” program Thursday afternoon in the school gymnasium. Director Shirlee Gilmore told audience members that the program gives “a little peek into what we have learned this year.” The 86 students demonstrated group singing, movement and poise skills they learned for the 20-minute program. Students opened the program…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorApril 22, 2019Coffey Contemporary Arts in Luverne is partnering with Habilitative Services Inc. to bring its first-ever “Art Ability Showcase” to the Main Street gallery. A grand opening and artists’ reception will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, for the special one weekend only show. HSI has more than 200 clients in several southwest Minnesota communities, and they’re all invited to submit artwork for the show…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 22, 2019Any given month at least a dozen Parkinson’s disease patients and caregivers gather for support, share experiences and bust myths about the disease. The Luverne Parkinson’s disease support group will celebrate its third year in existence this fall. At their April 18 meeting last week, the group recognized April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Dianne Karlstad started the local support…
- April 22, 2019Six Rock County 4-H senior members were selected as recipients for the 2019 4-H scholarships. Recipients, 4-H club, sponsor scholarship, and parents are as follows: •Michael Kinsinger; Magnolia Juniors; Teal’s Market and Reisch scholarships; son of Shawn and Teresa Kinsinger, Luverne. •Hannah Kruse; Livewires; Reisch scholarship; daughter of Kory and Michele Kruse, Adrian. •Kaylie Ossefoort;…
- By Lori SorensonApril 16, 2019Rock County and a good share of the region was crippled last week by a mammoth spring storm that brought rain, sleet, ice and snow — along with thunder and lightning. Ice began accumulating on trees, power lines and property Wednesday afternoon, April 10, and strong winds gusting to 50 mph later that night contributed to deteriorating conditions. School districts in southwest Minnesota canceled…
- April 16, 2019Rock County Library celebrated last week’s National Library Week, culminating in a locally written puppet show Friday morning. Assistant librarians Barb Verhey and Glenda Bremer wrote the show, “A Day at the Library,” featuring librarian Mrs. Buzzard Butler (far left), who is busy trying to open the library one Friday morning when she is interrupted by various patrons including the Three Little…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 16, 2019The three Minnesota State Speech Tournament qualifiers left Luverne High School at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, ahead of an ice storm that closed roads and left hundreds without electrical power. Coaches Gavin Folkestad and Caroline Thorson and students Seno Chanthalangsy, Shane Berning and Chance Tunnissen arrived at their hotel almost seven hours later. The group scrambled to prepare for their…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 16, 2019Luverne High School honored 21 students in an earlier-than-usual National Honor Society initiation ceremony April 8. Three seniors and five juniors joined the elite group this year that already included 13 returning members, who conducted the evening’s ceremony. Each year the Luverne chapter can select 5 percent of the junior and senior classes for membership. Retired district court judge Tim…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 16, 2019Parent Partners in Education (PPIE) kicked off its annual Cardinal Dash fundraising event Friday in an unusual way. The kindergarten through fifth-grade students watched a video featuring classmates talking about the event that matches fitness with $10 pledges. “One hundred percent of the proceeds go to PPIE programming,” a student announced in the video. Students were also addressed as a group…
- April 16, 2019
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