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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- May 30, 2023The flag pole outside of the Hills Fire Hall on the corner of South Main Avenue and East Third Street received a necessary replacement earlier this month when a new pole and cement base was installed. The cost, nearly $1,700, is split between the city of Hills and Martin Township, which jointly operate the volunteer fire department.
- By Lori SorensonMay 30, 2023The historic Hinkly House museum will be dec0rated with the artistic talents of local quilters this weekend during Luverne’s Buffalo Days celebration. Among them will be the handiwork of Bev Doorenbos and Mary Akkerman, the Blue Mound Quilt Guild 2023 Quilters of the Year. They were recognized earlier this year for their “quilting talents, dedication to the art of quilting and willingness to help…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 23, 2023When the 83 Luverne High School seniors cross the graduation stage Sunday afternoon, three sets of twins will be among them. Nicholas and Lucas Hansen, Jocelyn and Jadyn Hart, and Christina and Elizabeth Wagner have journeyed with their classmates since kindergarten. Along the way students and staff have learned how to tell them apart, which was no small task considering two are identical twins.…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 23, 2023The entire state of Minnesota was under an air quality alert May 18 due to wildfire smoke originating in Canada. The alert, issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, was in effect through the morning of May 19. “Fine particle levels are expected to reach the red air quality index category, a level considered unhealthy for everyone,” the alert stated…
- By Lori SorensonMay 23, 2023At Monday night’s awards ceremony in the Luverne school performing arts center, Don Klosterbuer announced that Luverne’s Dollars for Scholars program was 40 years old. The program dates back to 1983 when the local chapter was established and two $500 scholarships were awarded. On Monday, 67 scholarships totaling $523,750 were awarded to Luverne High School seniors. It marked 2,143 awards over the…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 23, 2023For the fifth-consecutive year, the Southwest Minnesota Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program showcased student-developed business in its annual showcase event. This year’s showcase took place May 17 at the Big Top Tent Rental in Luverne. CEO participants, along with their school and business name, include: •Kai Buss, LHS junior, “Airrends.” •Kayla Bloemendaal, LHS junior, “Macra-…
- By Lori SorensonMay 23, 2023The community will celebrate the grand opening of the Luverne Loop Trail during a ribbon-cutting and “Tour de Loop” bike ride Thursday, June 1. “We’re going to try to make it an annual event that’s on the Thursday before Buffalo Days,” Chamber Director Jane Lanphere said. “It’s going to be a family-friendly community bike ride … and this year because we’re celebrating the completion of this…
- By Lori SorensonMay 23, 2023About 80 people gathered in the Generations Events Center Friday morning for a community conversation about mental health. The group included a diverse mix of local leaders in city, county and school government and also mental health professionals from local and regional organizations. Angela Nolz, mental health counselor at Sanford Luverne Clinic, said the goal of the meeting was to increase…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 23, 2023Fred and Amy Wilgenburg won’t receive a refund for 20 years of property tax overpayment. Commissioners unanimously denied the abatement request May 16, because the assessor’s mistake is not considered a clerical error. In 2003 the Wilgenburgs moved a 1940s house onto their acreage near Valley Springs and built on a small addition and an attached garage. The home had a new foundation, roof and…
- May 23, 2023Luverne choir students in grades 6-12 perform their spring pops concert, “It’s R Time,” the music of 2010-2021, Friday night in the school performing arts center. The Luverne Music Boosters served Take 16 root beer floats between the two performances, and senior students were recognized after the second show.
- By Mavis FodnessMay 23, 2023Fifteen Rock County graduating seniors signed Future Educator Letters of Intent in the Hills-Beaver Creek and Luverne districts. The program encourages graduates to return to their home districts to teach after completing their college degrees. The H-BC Education Association conducted its first educator signing Wednesday morning, May 17. “We commend you on making an honorable decision to improve…
- May 23, 2023The Blue Mounds State Park naturalist will offer the following upcoming programs. Contact bluemounds.statepark@state.mn.us or 507-283-6050 with questions. Colors of the Prairie will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 2, at Eagle Rock Vista. Join the naturalist for a walk on the prairie to see what plants are blooming in early June and what makes prairie plants and wildflowers unique. The…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 16, 2023Construction of the Minnesota National Guard Luverne Readiness Center has progressed as scheduled since the December 2021 groundbreaking. For the first four months of 2023, however, construction slowed, according to project manager Kelly Sandborg with Brennan Companies of Mankato. “The winter was horrible with all the storm events,” he said last week. “Wind, snow — winter didn’t want to give up…
- By Lori SorensonMay 16, 2023Luverne actresses Brenda Winter and DJ Luethje returned to the Generations stage Thursday night as the popular “Marlene and Darlene” who had the audience of over 300 people rolling with laughter. The May 11 event marked the fourth annual performance for the hapless elderly sisters who drove their “Toyota from Leota” to help Generations raise money for its operations. “It was an amazing and fun…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 16, 2023Construction on the alumni garden on the Luverne Middle-High School campus began in earnest last week with landscapers spending days removing dirt from the location. Steve “Junior” Selseth with Oh’Landscapes out of Mayer, Minnesota, is heading up the project. “This whole project is design built,” he said. “There is a basic format that was agreed upon but basically it is built as we go.” Once the…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 16, 2023Bright smiles and enthusiastic applause Friday afternoon capped a successful junior kindergarten year at Luverne Elementary School. The 12 students in the inaugural class performed their first musical program Friday afternoon in front of a large group of family and friends gathered in the gymnasium. Music teacher Morgan Van Holland watched the students’ confidence grow since they started in…
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