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
Student 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.
Roeman retires from 38-plus years with county FSA
Stacey Roemen celebrated her retirement from 38 years with the Rock County Farm Service Agency Saturday night at Take 16, which was crowded with family, friends and well-wishers.
Thone wins spelling bee C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N-S-H-I-P
Twenty-three of the best spellers in southwest Minnesota participated Saturday morning in the 2024 SW MN Spelling Bee hosted at the Luverne Middle School.
History Center to host April 18 celebration
The Rock County History Center’s construction project is complete, and staff and volunteers are hosting a celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
Palisade Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years of worship
Palisade Lutheran Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary Sunday, April 14, at the corner of Minnesota Highway 23 and 121st Street (County Road 5).
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- October 03, 2016Workers from Roof System Inc. of Brandon, South Dakota, spent two days last week repairing the roof of the United Methodist Church in downtown Luverne. On Sept. 25 the workers created an artificial rainbow as they used a garden hose to search for caulked seams in need of replacing.
- October 03, 2016Hunters who harvest deer outside the state are reminded that whole deer carcasses are no longer allowed to be brought into Minnesota from anywhere in North America. This new restriction that includes all members of the deer family (deer, elk, moose and caribou) is an effort by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to respond to the increasing prevalence and geographic spread of chronic…
- October 03, 2016Local Purple Heart veterans presented the Luverne City Council with an official plaque at their Tuesday, Sept. 27, meeting. Pictured are (from left) Mark Williamson, Garretson; Ken Teunissen, Sioux Falls; Mayor Pat Baustian and Purple Heart Veteran Buck Underwood. Luverne was designated as a Purple Heart City on Sept. 20, recognized for its support of combat wounded veterans. The plaque was…
- October 03, 2016The 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, 2016The 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, 2016The 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, 2016The 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, 2016David 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 SorensonSeptember 26, 2016Saturday’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 SorensonSeptember 26, 2016Rock 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 SorensonSeptember 26, 2016Luverne 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 FodnessSeptember 26, 2016last 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 SorensonSeptember 26, 2016Luverne 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 FodnessSeptember 26, 2016Timely 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 FodnessSeptember 26, 2016Rock 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 FodnessSeptember 26, 2016An 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…
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