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 SorensonMay 29, 2018The 34th Annual Buffalo Days celebration is set for this weekend in Luverne where a full slate of events and activities are set to unfold Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5. “It’s a good start to the summer,” said Luverne Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere. She said a big draw to the annual event this year will be the Luverne Baseball Association’s tournament games, which so far have 47…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017Sierra Schmuck and Mark Robinson were crowned LHS 2017 Homecoming queen and king at ceremonies Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, in the Luverne High School gymnasium. Schmuck is the daughter of Cory Schmuck and JoDee Haubrich, both of Luverne. Robinson is the son of Wayne and Ann Robinson, also of Luverne. Class of 1967 royalty crown new king and queen The Luverne High School 2017 Homecoming royalty…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017The Schoneman County Park picnic shelter will receive some needed attention this fall, according to action taken by Rock County Commissioners Oct. 3. County Engineer Mark Sehr brought three proposals to the board for their consideration at their Tuesday morning meeting. Two of the plans propose replacing the entire open-air structure with new materials, while a less expensive proposal replaces…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 10, 2017Mark and Amy Van Essen have purchased the former Creeger building on East Main Street where they’ll move their business, Tyana’s Boutique, from its current location in the new Mall on Main. The couple will renovate the building’s façade with help from the city’s Historic Façade Improvement Program. Luverne Economic Development Authority members approved the Van Essen application for funds at…
- October 10, 2017Luverne Fire Department member James Rahm talks to day care children in the Luverne Fire Hall Tuesday morning. He showed them what he wears to go into a burning structure, and he specifically pointed out how scary he looks and sounds when he is wearing his full protective gear. He told them to not be afraid, but many of the little ones were scared of Rahm after he put on his breathing apparatus.…
- October 10, 2017Rock County farmer Jared Pap has won the opportunity to direct a $2,500 dollar donation to Luverne Elementary School from Monsanto’s program, America’s Farmers Grow Communities. Luverne Elementary will use the funds to create a flexible seating classroom, a research-based seating system that allows students to physically move while learning in class. The Monsanto funds purchase different seating…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017The Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club partnered with Shopko and the Tracy Area Animal Rescue to host “Paws to Remember Dani” Saturday morning, Oct. 7. “I really wanted to do some kind of a community pride project,” said 4-H’er Mallie Fick, a fifth-grader at Luverne Elementary. “I thought it would be kind of fun to remember Dani.” Daniella Gacke took her life at the age of 13 earlier this year. Fick and…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 10, 2017Luverne district residents will vote Nov. 7 on a $23 million bond referendum for school building upgrades and improvements. While property owners study its impact on their taxes, students are studying the referendum as a class project in their high school government class. Teacher Dave Rysdam said it’s the perfect opportunity to apply a real-world local case to a local government assignment. “It…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017A public hearing is set for Tuesday, Oct. 17, for the county to consider adopting a local ordinance to enforce the state’s new buffer law. The hearing begins at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Rock County Courthouse. Commissioners will take comments as well as act on the proposal outlining the implementation and enforcement of the state’s riparian protection requirements. The buffer law,…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017Rock County Highway Engineer Mark Sehr will seek federal funds to replace the timber-pile bridge destroyed by a July fire near Beaver Creek. Commissioners originally considered using $520,000 earmarked for the weight-restricted bridge south of Magnolia to repair the burned County Road 52 bridge located over the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad in Martin Township. The cause of the blaze is…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 10, 2017Luverne Public School’s proposed facility improvement received a positive review by the state’s education commissioner. In the Oct. 3 letter to the district, Dr. Brenda Cassellius said the district met the necessary state requirements and her office reviewed the $31 million facility improvement and expansion plan. “With this positive review and comment, voter and board approval is required in…
- October 09, 2017Donations of new or clean, gently used coats of all sizes are being accepted now until the end of the month for individuals and children in Rock County for the “One Warm Coat” program. Coats and other cold weather accessories can be dropped off at the Luverne Elementary School commons or at the ATLAS office at 201 E. Main (second floor) in Luverne. ALTAS will also accept monetary donations to…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 03, 2017The Luverne Cardinal Marching Band hosted the 67th Annual Tri-State Band Festival Saturday with 26 bands participating, After competing in 90-degree, humid conditions the previous weekend, many of the bands and spectators welcomed Saturday’s breezy 60-degree day, despite a few light showers. Minnesota bands included Pipestone Area, Adrian, Tracy, Worthington, Murray County Central and…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 03, 2017Each year, schools conduct fire drills to train students and staff to exit a building quickly and safely. School fires are rare, yet fire safety practice continues. Last week Luverne Public Schools implemented a new safety training intended to protect students in school shootings. There have been 160 active shooter incidents in the United States between 2000 and 2013, according to FBI data. The…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 03, 2017Dozens of children and families hunted for pumpkins and gourds near Luverne City Park Saturday for a Pumpkin Patch event hosted by Jennica Arp’s family. As an infant Jennica was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, and her parents, Jill and Jerad Arp, have organized annual community events under the name Jennica’s Journey to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Jennica is now 7 and this…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 03, 2017Blue Mounds State Park employees spent Thursday, Sept. 28, eliminating woody growth and dead vegetation with a prescribed burn. According to assistant park manager Tom Sawtelle, burns take place each year when weather conditions permit and when personnel are available. He said the park is behind on its normal burn schedule. “Ideally we like to burn the 500-acre bison range every year,” he said.…
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