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  • June 06, 2023
    It will be a busy construction summer at Luverne Public Schools as work continues on the Alumni Garden, located on the east side of the middle-high school. Crews continue to bring in granite blocks that make up the outdoor classroom portion of the $1.4 million project, which is expected to be finished in September. Parking lot improvements began May 31 when Hulstein Excavating of Edgerton milled…
  • June 06, 2023
    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will set approximately 20,000 traps this year looking for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as gypsy moth. This work is part of the MDA’s annual trapping survey program and is designed to protect Minnesota’s forests and urban areas from new infestations of spongy moth by detecting potential problem areas for future treatments. While the goal of…
  • June 06, 2023
    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding pesticide applicators of state-specific restrictions for the use of dicamba herbicide for the 2023 growing season. Engenia by BASF, Tavium by Syngenta, and XtendiMax by Bayer are the only dicamba formulations labeled for use on dicamba-tolerant (DT) soybeans. In Minnesota, dicamba products cannot be applied on DT soybeans after June 12…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    June 06, 2023
    The popular Tales from the Graves historic reenactments for the Historical Society moved this year from Maplewood Cemetery to the plaza on East Main Street. The event attracted nearly 300 people and organizers noted that the new venue has better access for parking and walking, and the shelter house offers protection from hot sun and other elements. Featured characters this year were Simon…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    June 06, 2023
    Two area students will be attending American Legion-sponsored camps next month. Kiesli Smith, Luverne, will attend the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State June 11-17 at Bethel University in Arden Hills, Minnesota. She is the daughter of Mike and Andrea Smith and will be a Luverne High School senior this fall. Gabe Vis, Edgerton, will attend the American Legion Boys State taking place at the…
  • June 06, 2023
    Quarter 4 Luverne A Honor Roll Seniors: Justis Ahrendt, Mariam Alinizi, Abigail Anderson, Brock Behrend, Ross Bergman, Emma Beyer, Parker Carbonneau, Phoebe DeBates, Zachary DeBoer, Ashton Eitreim, Egypt Forrest, Emmanuel Gonzalez, Jacie Graham, Lauren Hansen, Nicholas Hansen, Jadyn Hart, Jocelyn Hart, Tori Hemme, Camden Hoven, Camden Janiszeski, Anja Jarchow, Ashlyn Johnson, Katharine Kelm,…
  • June 06, 2023
    H-BC Quarter 4  A Honor Roll Seniors: Anthony Beaner, Devon Dysthe, Tyrae Goodface, Jenifer Martinyuk, Brayden Metzger, Cody Moser, Riley Sheppard, Aspen Shimp, Amallia Ternus, Leif Tollefson, Joshua Wiersema. Juniors: Grace Anderson, Sylvia Fick, Taylor Gehrke, Kyler Hartz, Tahliya Kruger, Brynn Rauk, Justin Roelfs, Larissa Steinhoff, Avril Susie, Joylynn Taubert. Sophomores: Beau Bakken, Gracie…
  • June 06, 2023
    USDA Rural Development has funding availabile for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, and the interest rate could be as low as one percent with a subsidy…
  • May 30, 2023
    Twenty-seven seniors received diplomas Friday night at commencement exercises conducted at the Hills-Beaver Creek High School in Hills. Thirteen students were recognized for the academic achievements including valedictorian Brayden Metzger and salutatorian Devon Dysthe.   The H-BC Class of 2023 poses for a group picture prior to the start of graduation ceremonies. Graduates include (front row…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    May 30, 2023
    Memorial Day speaker Kent Heronimus, a retired airman, admits he had a hard time picking one speech topic for the Memorial Day ceremony at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne Monday. He focused on the true meaning of the day. “Memorial Day is not about the living,” the LHS Class of ’88 graduate said. “Memorial Day is about honoring, and mourning, the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    May 30, 2023
    The Hills-Beaver Creek Education Association revealed the 2023 teacher of the year and friend of education recipients Friday night during the school district’s commencement exercises. Randi Oftedahl is the HBCEA 2023 Teacher of the Year. Kathy Metzger is the HBCEA 2023 Friend of Education.   Oftedahl chosen as Teacher of the Year Hills-Beaver Creek middle school teacher Randi Oftedahl was quick…
  • By Mavis Fodness
    May 30, 2023
    Rock County Community Library’s popular children’s program will go on the road this month for two weeks of “Traveling Story Time.” Children’s librarian Bronwyn Wenzel will travel to Hardwick, Hills, Beaver Creek, Kanaranzi, Kenneth, Magnolia and Steen, reading books, singing songs and telling stories. “I want to make sure children who don’t live in Luverne get a chance to go to Story Time, too,”…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    May 30, 2023
    Luverne’s 39th annual Buffalo Days Celebration is set for this weekend, with four days of events and activities for community participation. The lineup features classic Buffalo Days events like the Friday Night Cruise-In and the Saturday morning Loop run, Main Street parade and vendor event in the Courthouse Square. “We are excited to welcome everyone to Luverne this weekend,” said Luverne…
  • May 30, 2023
    Cheers erupted throughout the Luverne School campus Friday morning as the 83 graduating seniors finished practicing for Sunday’s commencement exercise and walked through the hallways of the elementary school, giving and receiving high-fives, and out the west doors of the middle-high school.
  • May 30, 2023
    Pop-up book sale at library June 1-3 Friends of the Library will have a pop-up book sale in the Rock County Community Library in Luverne over Buffalo Days weekend. Hours will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1,  11 to 4 Friday, June 2, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3.   Pie and ice cream Luverne United Methodist Church will serve pie and ice cream from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 2,…
  • May 30, 2023
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