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 Mavis FodnessAugust 16, 2016Conflicting news was given to the Rock County Soil and Water Board of Supervisors Monday morning regarding flood-damaged agricultural properties. Doug Bos, assistant director with the Land Management Office, explained the county would receive an additional $550,000 in flood relief monies to repair damage from the floods of 2014. The amount is in addition to the $1.2 million in flood relief monies…
- August 16, 2016The Luverne Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the winners of the July 2016 Prairie Photo Contest Friday. “The selection process is getting more difficult each month for the panel of judges,” said Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere. The winners for July are Bradley Herreid from Luverne for his photo, “Three Sisters Dramatic Cloud,” and Kelly Doyle from Edina for the photo, “Tall Grass…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 09, 2016Three local races with three or more candidates were narrowed to two candidates each during Tuesday’s primary election. Luverne City Council The first race decided Tuesday night was the three-way contest for the Luverne City Council Ward 1 seat currently held by Esther Frakes, who is not seeking re-election. Seeking her seat on the council are Lennis “Red” Arndt, Larry Lanphere and Daniel Nath…
- August 08, 2016A three-hour public open house took place Aug. 2 at the Rock County Law Enforcement Center. The second annual National Night Out garnered more than 150 visitors and featured several local service and emergency response vehicles on the lawn, allowing the public a close look. Inside the Law Enforcement Center, sheriff’s office personnel conducted tours, and space was provided for organizations to…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 08, 2016Two more downtown businesses have been approved for Luverne’s Historic Façade Improvement Program. The program offers free technical assistance for architectural design services as well as financial assistance in the form of loans and grants. On Monday the Luverne Economic Development Authority approved applications from Luverne Properties LLC, which owns the building leased by W-2 Quality Meats…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 08, 2016Luverne City Council members took action Tuesday night toward redeveloping two lots on Highway 75 currently occupied by Culligan and a condemned house next door. The City is in the process of purchasing the properties in the block north of the stoplights and will ultimately demolish both buildings and prepare the lots for future development. The Culligan Water Conditioning business has leased…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 08, 2016A new attraction will be on tap at the 2016 Rock River Beerfest in Luverne Aug. 20. The inaugural stein-holding contest kicks off at 3 p.m. at the Blue Mound Ice Arena. The contest is limited to 20 men and 20 women who will compete for $50 cash and their name etched on a traveling trophy. “It's a winner-take-all contest for the men’s and women’s divisions,” said originator Rick Peterson.…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 08, 2016A young worker from Pipestone is lucky to be alive after a trench he was working in collapsed around him Thursday night at a worksite in Luverne. According to Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge, emergency personnel were dispatched at 5:09 p.m. in response to a report of a trench collapse near the FourWay Insulation property. Trapped up to his waist was 18-year-old Noah Maschino, Pipestone, who…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 08, 2016Rock County, along with every city within its borders, has declined in population in the last five years, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The official government census is taken every 10 years, but the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program calculates changes in the populations of states, counties and cities between the official counts. According to the Census Bureau…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 08, 2016Two Rock County producers received conditional use permits to expand their operations in 2016. For the permit, both producers need to meet county and state feedlot rules but G & A Farms Inc. had two extra stipulations added as a result of the July 25 public hearing. County commissioners reaffirmed the added conditions at their Aug. 4 meeting. Glen and Matt Boeve will have to remove an…
- By Lori Sorenson iAugust 08, 2016Luverne’s latest housing market study is complete, and the results aren’t surprising: our population is aging, and the need for more senior housing is greater than ever before. The project identifies potential demand for nearly 360 new housing units over the next 10 years, and about 65 percent of that is for senior housing. Matt Mullins of Maxfield Research, Twin Cities, presented these findings…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 08, 2016Urban and rural residents of Kenneth will gather this weekend for some summer fun in preparation for the winter months. Kenneth Family Fun Days takes place Friday night and Saturday in Kenneth. “We do it to pay for snow removal,” said organizer and businessman Dave Groen. A free movie kicks off Fun Days at dusk Friday. The outdoor event will take place on the back side of the former Lutheran…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 08, 2016In an effort to lower banking fees, Rock County Commissioners moved five checking accounts and two savings accounts to a single bank in action taken at their Aug. 4 meeting. Last month the county sent out a proposal for professional services to local banks. Proposals were received from Minnwest, Farmers & Merchants, and Exchange State banks, all in Luverne. The board unanimously awarded the…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 08, 2016The Adrian Branch Library will soon begin a major renovation, and fundraising is underway to help finance the project. The library, located on Maine Avenue in Adrian, is a branch of the Nobles County Library in Worthington. The Adrian Branch Library serves residents from Adrian and western Nobles County, as well as some patrons from eastern Rock County. The library has 1,600 cardholders and had…
- August 08, 2016Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season will open on Saturday, Sept. 24, with similar bag limits and season dates that were in place last year, according to Steve Cordts, DNR waterfowl specialist. “All signs point to this being a great year for duck and goose hunting,” he said. “Many hunters look forward to the duck hunting opener all year. It’s a time to get into the marsh and spend time with…
- August 08, 2016The Rock County Community Library will host a murder mystery event Friday, Aug. 26, at the library. Opening announcements begin at 5:15 p.m. with the mystery event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Members of the teen reading club will perform as guests sleuth and interact to solve a theft inside an ordinary library. “Mystery in the Library” takes place inside an ordinary library. When an ancient manuscript…
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