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  • October 03, 2016
    The Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital Board of Trustees is conducting a fundraising feasibility study to determine potential financial support and public opinion of a proposed new hospital and clinic in Rock Rapids. Residents of Lyon County and nearby Minnesota communities are invited to participate by completing an online survey. The survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/…
  • October 03, 2016
    The Hills-Beaver Creek 2016 Homecoming court includes (from left) freshmen attendant Josie Bartels, mistress of ceremonies Emma Baker, junior attendant Olivia Richards, sophomore attendant Grace Bundesen, queen attendants Mekayla Kolbreck, Hailey Leuthold and Hunter Harvey, Queen Jasmine Lingen, King Logan Leuthold, king candidates Zach Scholten and Jed Burgers, master of ceremonies Dylan Forshey…
  • October 03, 2016
    The Luverne High School Class of 1966 celebrated their 50th class reunion Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23-24. In the first row (from left) are Loren Hemme, Barbara Braa Hasert, Sandy Birkeland Walters, Shirley Rowe VandenHoek, Mary Bode Pick, Bernice Anderson, Carolyn Goembel Wilkens, Martha Mohr, Tim Getman, Ellen Umland Bennett, Nicky Howard Darlow, Robyn Ripley Nowka, Gary Gabrielson, Del Jessen…
  • October 03, 2016
    The Luverne High School Class of 1951 gathered for a 65th reunion Saturday at Sterling’s for dinner. Of the 65 original class members there are 32 left, and 16 attended the reunion. They are (front, from left) Darlene Burmeister Johnson, Lillian Deiterman Willers, Barb Newton Ball, Daisy Busse Bergjord, Arlene Burmeister Mann, Delores Bullis Korgel, (back) Herman Hank, Jim Herman, Don Spease,…
  • September 26, 2016
    David Niessink with Superior Caulking power-washes the brick façade of the Redeemed Remnants storefront Sept. 21. “It’s so terribly dirty,” said Marion Van Bemmel, Niessink’s father-in-law, who was helping keep an eye on the project from the ground. The cleaning allowed Niessink to assess the condition of the brick and mortar. The project at Redeemed Remnants is one of several approved through…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    September 26, 2016
    Saturday’s Tri-State Band Festival started out like most of the others have for the past 66 years in Luverne. High school students marched down Main Street in a parade of festive band music and bright colors under a crisp autumn sky. But clouds rolled in for the afternoon performances at Cardinal Field, and after the 2 p.m. break, O’ Gorman High School’s routine was cut short by an announcement…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    September 26, 2016
    Rock County Harvest 2016 will have varied results, based on where the most rain fell. Some soybean fields are standing in water, while other areas of the county are dry, having missed most of the recent heavy rains. Farmers are reporting some stress to plants as a result of persistent rain. For example, mold and fungus will be an issue if fields don’t dry out. “I anticipate harvest delays,” said…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    September 26, 2016
    Luverne City officials are working with engineers on a berm that would minimize flood damage at Redbird Field. In the June 2014 flooding, a raging Rock River spilled its banks and deposited corn stalks, debris and tons of sand and silt onto Redbird Field. After spending $200,000 to clean it up, the city looked for ways to reduce similar damage in the future. Working with its city engineer, Gary…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    September 26, 2016
    last American Legion Riders group formed in the Minnesota American Legion’s second district, another group is forming and this time it’s at a local level. Hardwick’s Mark Coney conducted the organizational meeting for the new Legion Riders chapter. “I tried three years ago to get the third chapter started in the district,” said Coney, a member of the Arthur Moeller American Legion Post 478 and…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    September 26, 2016
    Luverne is the first city in Minnesota to become a Purple Heart City, and a dedication ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 20, made that designation official. City Council members and Purple Heart Veterans Buck Underwood and Gary Hassebroek gathered on South Highway 75 between Howling Dog and Subway where a purple sign proclaims Luverne’s special status. “I just thought it would be a fitting tribute to all…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    September 26, 2016
    Timely taxpayer payments and debt refinancing resulted in a decrease of the Luverne School District 2017 preliminary levy of 2.77 percent. Marlene Mann, the district’s business manager, told board members at their meeting Thursday, Sept. 22, that local on-time tax payments helped reduce this year’s property tax payments to the district by $70,770. The state’s formula for property taxes is…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    September 26, 2016
    Rock County’s preliminary levy for 2017 is set to increase 6.13 percent over the current county levy. Three motions at different percentages were made at the Sept. 20 County Board meeting before 6.13 percent was accepted. Two motions for a 6.5 and a 5.75 percent increase failed in 2-3 votes. Commissioner Stan Williamson moved the vote to 3-2 for the 6.13 percent. Commissioners Ron Boyenga and Ken…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    September 26, 2016
    An arbitrator with the state’s Bureau of Mediation Services ruled in favor of a Luverne Public Schools teacher in a grievance filed in October 2015. Luverne Education Association filed the grievance on behalf of Shirlee Gilmore, an elementary music instructor, after district officials denied her requested salary lane change based on graduate credits. Both parties attended an arbitration hearing…
  • September 26, 2016
    Meetings Blue Mound Quilters will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, in the Rock County Public Library basement. The workshop is on making baby quilts. Bring your own supplies and completed Hospice quilt blocks. Rock County DFL Chuckwagon Feed will be Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Luverne Pizza Ranch. Serving will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. through the regular buffet. Pink Ladies will meet at 1:30 p.m.…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    September 26, 2016
    A Main Street business in Luverne will close its doors by the end of the year. Loopy’s Dollar Store manager Amy Krueger said Tuesday that owners Gary and Tom Ploeger of Pipestone recently announced the local store’s closure. Sales on existing merchandise have already begun. “It’s been a shock to everyone coming into the store,” said Krueger, who has managed the Luverne store for 16 years. Luverne…
  • September 26, 2016
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