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 SorensonJanuary 10, 2019The Rock County Sheriff’s Office was involved in the arrest of a Brainerd woman who is allegedly connected with vehicle thefts in Hills and Adrian. According to information released Friday from Sheriff Evan Verbrugge, his office received a call around noon Thursday, Jan. 10, about a possible stolen vehicle from Hills. Upon arrival, the deputy located a Buick Rendezvous that was stolen from Lyon…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 03, 2019Luverne was dealt a powerful blow this week when tru Shrimp officials informed local leaders that the first bay harbor will be built in Madison, South Dakota, not in Luverne as promised. Company executives met with city and county officials Wednesday morning, Jan. 2, the first business day of 2019, to deliver the news. Tru Shrimp indicated that environmental regulations were impeding the company’…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorOctober 17, 2018Rick Peterson summed up many people’s appreciation of Luverne’s weekend hospitality when he told Friday night’s banquet crowd, “We hit it out of the park.” Peterson chaired the local committee that spent the past year preparing for the 2018 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Luverne. He said visitors raved about the 30-foot-long wooden Highway 75 pheasants (created by local artists…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 31, 2018The 2018 Rock County Fair may be one for the record books based on last week’s ideal weather. Temperatures in the mid-70s, low humidity and extra mosquito spray by the city of Luverne were some of the elements Fair Board President Isaac DeBoer named as reasons this year’s July 25-28 event was more successful than past years. “Weather is key for any outdoor activity,” he said. Free admission makes…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 31, 2018“Everyone was right where they needed to be, right when they needed to be there.” That’s how Autumn Whitely describes how she and other neighbors came to the rescue of Lee Hamann the evening of May 22. Hamann, 61, suffered a heart attack while mowing his lawn on West Luverne Street. Thanks to attentive, medically trained neighbors and a quick response from emergency personnel, Hamann was recently…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 31, 2018Construction bids for the Luverne school building project came in higher than engineer’s estimates and no bids were submitted for the electrical work. Now district officials are seeking a second round of bids, which will be opened Aug. 16 — about the time they had hoped to break ground on the $31 million project. The facility improvement plans are divided into four project areas or scopes:…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 31, 2018At 92, Doreen Rollag has been making music for most of her life, and she’s happiest when she’s sharing her talents. For more than 60 years, she’s been the organist for Palisade Lutheran Church, Beaver Creek, where she also sings in and has directed the church choir and other ensembles. But Doreen’s talents reach much farther than the walls of the tiny church in the country. For 45 years she’s…
- July 31, 2018A group of youth from Grace Lutheran Church, along with some support from adults in the congregation, painted Courtney Gonnerman's home in Luverne July 23 and 24. The group was inspired to serve at home after attending the National Lutheran Youth Gathering in Houston in June. Courtney's husband, Jacob Gonnerman, lost his life in a snowmobile accident in April, and painting their home…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 31, 2018Primary voting is well underway in Rock County with most rural precincts participating by mail. Seventeen of Rock County’s 23 voting precincts have opted to vote by mail ballot. They include the cities of Hardwick, Steen, Jasper, Kenneth, Beaver Creek and Magnolia and the townships of Battle Plain, Kanaranzi, Rose Dell, Beaver Creek, Luverne, Springwater, Clinton, Magnolia, Vienna, Denver and…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 31, 2018The city of Luverne is in the process of acquiring land west of Shopko to create opportunities for future commercial development. City Council members went into closed session at their meeting Tuesday night, July 24, to discuss negotiations on three lots — a total of 9.6 acres west of Shopko south of I-90. When they returned to their open meeting, they voted to pursue the deal with property owner…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 31, 2018Interested persons have until Tuesday, Aug. 14, to file affidavits of candidacy for election to the governing boards of schools, townships and city councils. A fee is due at the time of filing, and all candidates who meet the 5 p.m. deadline will have their names appear on the Nov. 6 general election ballot. Filings are completed at the school district office, with township clerks and at city…
- July 31, 2018Following are the results reported for Open Class competition at the 2018 Rock County Fair: Floral: •Best of Show: Taedra McKenzie; Reserve Best of Show: Jane Wellington. •Champions of Subdivisions: Ian Jauert, Tori Hemme, Carter Petersen, Jane Wellington, Shirley Sandager, Taedra McKenzie. •Reserve Champions of Subdivisions: Sylvie Jauert, Kelli Hellerud, Carter Petersen, Lynette Jauert, Shirley…
- July 31, 2018Important dates: Aug. 2: CRP Managed Harvesting and Routine Grazing begin. Aug. 17: Expiring Continuous CRP One-Year Extension application deadline. Sept. 3: FSA Office closed for Labor Day. Sept. 4: 2018 MPP premium payment deadline; 2019 NAP Fall-Seeded Annual Crops sales deadline; 2019 NAP Value Loss Crops sales deadline; 2019 NAP Controlled Environment Crops sales deadline. Sept. 10: County…
- July 31, 2018Dirt movers prepare the base layer of the Luverne Loop hiking and biking trail near the Dodge Street intersection where it will continue on from the completed Phase 1 of the Loop near the school. Phase 2 of the trail takes users along the west edge of town, around The Lake and meets Highway 75 near the Exchange State Bank where it is already paved.
- July 31, 2018State Sen. Bill Weber was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 26 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Mankato for his positive impact on economic development in Greater Minnesota. Sen. Weber, a Republican from Luverne, is serving his second term in the Minnesota Senate. The Legislator of Distinction Award is given to legislators who played key…
- July 31, 2018A crew from Media One Productions spent the day in Luverne Tuesday, July 24, showing at 27 different locations for a promotional video called “Luverne: Luv the Life.” Local talent included in the video are (from left) Gunnar Oldre, Ainslie Robinson (hidden), Dianne Ossenfort, Dar Bailey, Bob Bailey (catching the stuffed red heart), Reva Sehr, Jason Cunningham (hidden), twins Sawyer and Luke…
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