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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- By Lori SorensonAugust 03, 2015Luverne’s Keith Luethje was honored this summer for 60 continuous years of service to the American Legion. He was presented a Certificate of Continuous Membership that was “issued in grateful appreciation for faithful and dedicated allegiance to the ideals of the American Legion.” The certificate recognized Luethje’s 60 years of membership in good standing. “And be it further known that such…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 03, 2015The city of Luverne will spend approximately $400,000 to paint the water tower on Highway 75 next year. The scheduled maintenance will provide the opportunity to put the city logo “Luverne — Love the Life” on the tower tank. “We’re excited to get that tower branded,” Call said at the July 21 capital budget meeting. The north tower by the hospital was painted with the new logo last year. On the…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 03, 2015Performers in the Annual Rock County Talent Show took to the Palace Theatre stage in Luverne Wednesday night to sing, dance and entertain for judges and audience members. With a full program with more than 30 entries, the Palace auditorium was full and local talent showcased at its best. “It was a wonderful night at the Palace Theatre,” said Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere. When the…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 03, 2015The city will spend nearly $2 million on the Luverne Loop hiking and biking path in the next five years. That’s according to discussion at the June 21 meeting to review the five-year capital improvement plan. Work on Phase 1 of the Luverne Loop bike and hiking path in 2016 is estimated to cost $692,378. That includes $100,000 for Creamery Pond site preparation, $20,000 for signs to direct people…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 03, 2015Summer is a busy time of year for businesses in Luverne that cater to travelers. With the 75th anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the Black Hills, local gas stations, restaurants, and other businesses have seen a steady stream of motorcyclists headed west on Interstate 90 during the last week. The rally, which officially began Monday, is expected to draw nearly one million people, and…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 03, 2015The head of Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources traveled from St. Paul to Luverne Tuesday night on a mission to promote outstate tourism. “A lot of people don’t realize how beautiful prairies are,” said DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr. “They have a very subtle beauty, and you don’t appreciate them until you get out in them and walk through them.” At last fall’s Pheasant Opener, a Twin…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 03, 2015Sears in Luverne is closing Aug. 29, according to a statement released this week by storeowners Jeff and Amy Cook. “This was a tough decision … and we appreciate all the support over the last couple of years,” the release stated. The announcement marks the end of another short chapter of local Sears ownership in a book comprised of short chapters. The Cooks bought the business in June 2013 from…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 03, 2015The Luverne City Council is considering nearly $2.5 million in capital purchases next year, according to a July 21 budget discussion in City Hall. That compares similarly to capital spending in 2014 and 2015 and an anticipated $4.5 million in 2017. The council met with city department heads to review upcoming spending in the areas of fire, government buildings, parks and recreation, streets,…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 03, 2015When father and son duo Shaun and Shamus Evans traveled through Rock County Tuesday morning, the event meant they were halfway to completing their 3,205-mile run from Seattle, Washington, to New York City. The Evans’ journey is to generate awareness for Ainsley’s Angels, which promotes inclusion and active lifestyles for children with disabilities. Ainsley’s Angels is a non-profit organization…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 30, 2015Pleasant summer weather and a variety of events and activities attracted solid crowds to the Rock County Fairgrounds for the first few days of public attendance. 4-H judging started on Monday, July 27, and shows opened Wednesday, July 30, with the fair continuing through Saturday night. In what’s been dubbed the “Salute to Agriculture Night” in the grandstands, micro sprinters, hobby stock, a…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 29, 2015Performers in the Annual Rock County Talent Show took to the Palace Theatre stage in Luverne Wednesday night to sing, dance and entertain for judges and audience members. With a full program with more than 30 entries, the Palace auditorium was full and local talent showcased at its best. “It was a wonderful night at the Palace Theatre,” said Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere. When the…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 27, 2015Luverne School Board approved $181,058 in coaches’ and advisers’ compensation for the 2015-16 school year. The 79 assignment amounts are based on the current teacher contract and may possibly increase once negotiations finish. Additional coaches and advisers could be added to the payment list as a result of the final contract. Not all of the extra assignments have been filled, said Superintendent…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 27, 2015Luverne’s Lowell and Pat Ahrendt will be honored the next two weeks as Rock County’s 2015 Farm Family of the Year. They'll first be recognized at the Rock County Fair and later by the University of Minnesota. The Ahrendts are among 80 farm families throughout the state chosen by local Extension committees for their contributions to the agricultural industry and their local communities. “The…
- July 27, 2015An Albert Lea semi-trailer business owner, Darv Habben, recently purchased the 3-acre parcel south of I-90 on the east side of Highway 75 from Greg Gabrielson, who used to operate turkey barns there. The city will provide up to $50,000 for demolition and site preparation to develop the property, which will feature a sales building and trailer for sale parked in the lot. Work is scheduled for…
- July 27, 2015Atlas of Rock County Director Vicki Altena (left) and Redeemed Remnants thrift store manager Jeane Leslie man the oversized scissors at Thursday morning's ribbon cutting in their new store on East Main Street. ATLAS purchased the former Computer Tutors building and accepts donations of gently used clothes, household items, furniture, and small kitchen appliances for resale to support ATLAS…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 27, 2015Remodel work continues this summer on the former Lewis Drug building on East Main Street in Luverne. Southwestern Mental Health Center purchased the building in September 2013 for the purpose of expanding its operations from the current location on Luverne Street south of the courthouse. According to SMHC management, the Lewis building will need extensive remodeling to retrofit the open retail…
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