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 FodnessJuly 19, 2022A 57-percent increase in their home’s assessed market value for 2023 prompted Greg and Margaret Kuiper of rural Luverne to question the valuation process used in the county at the June 28 Board of Equalization meeting. “There seems to be some discrepancy as a home is appraised or assessed as far as I am concerned,” Greg Kuiper said. “I just want to see it being an equal process.” County assessor…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 19, 2022A committee of 20 stakeholders will help with long-term facility decisions for the Hills-Beaver Creek School District, and interested members have until Aug. 1 to apply. The H-BC School Board Building and Grounds Committee worked with ATS & R Architects of Minneapolis to evaluate the district facilities. At the July 11 meeting, that group recommended a stakeholders committee to consider the…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 19, 2022Hills-Beaver Creek School District Superintendent Todd Holthaus received a “meets expectations” rating from board members this summer. The seven-member board rated Holthaus at 3.40 out of a possible 4.0. The evaluation took place in closed session June 27 with board members presenting results at their July 11 meeting. The annual evaluation was for the 2021-22 school year. Each board member rated…
- July 19, 2022Duininck Inc. of Prinsburg began widening the shoulders last week along County Road 4 east of Luverne from the Rock River bridge to County Road 9 near the radio station. The shoulder work (shown above from Friday) is completed and will be paved in early August during a mill and overlay of County Road 4 from the Rock River to Magnolia.
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 19, 2022Rock County commissioners unanimously passed a one-year moratorium halting the sale of hemp-derived THC food and beverages in Rock County. The county’s action Tuesday on the moratorium is in response to the state’s legalization of tetrahydrocannabinols, which began July 1. The cities in Rock County are expected to follow suit in adopting similar moratoriums. The action essentially allows local…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 19, 2022Living Rock Church pastor Billy Skaggs survived two kidney transplants in his lifetime only to be diagnosed with cancer last summer. Skaggs retired from the pulpit in June after 12 years with the local congregation in order to focus on healing. “That was not very easy,” he said about the congregation that had become like family. “I married their kids and buried their grandparents. … It’s hard to…
- July 19, 2022Workers with Court Surfaces & Repair of Blaine spent three days at the Luverne High School tennis courts filling cracks and applying a new asphalt base and painted acrylic paste surface. Workers then restriped the white lines for the tennis and pickle ball courts. The courts are painted green with areas between the courts painted in red. The original concrete courts were constructed in 2010.…
- July 19, 2022An upcoming Luverne High School junior will have her design featured on the 2022 Tri-State Band Festival button. Perceyis Trierweiler created the award-winning design as a sophomore in Bill Thompson’s graphic arts class. LHS students enrolled in a fine arts or graphic arts class are encouraged each year to enter the Tri-State Band Festival button design contest. Trierweiler incorporated her…
- July 19, 2022Hunters can apply for special youth deer hunt permits through Friday, Aug. 19, to hunt in several state parks in Minnesota. The Blue Mounds State Park special youth hunt will be Nov. 19-20. The number of participants is limited to 10, with a bag limit of two bucks. These hunts are for youth ages 12-15 at the time of the hunt. Adults must accompany youth during these hunts. More information is…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 12, 2022Midwest Fire Equipment and Repair of Luverne traditionally displays a new fire truck during Luverne’s annual Hot Dog Night. This year the featured truck has a local owner. Hills Area Fire Department ordered the 2022 Freightliner almost 16 months ago. The city of Hills and Martin Township split the $273,000 cost. After Thursday’s display, the truck will be put into service. “It couldn’t be coming…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 12, 2022From 3 to more than 6 inches of rain fell in just over an hour Tuesday evening, causing flash flooding and overwhelming storm drains. National Weather Service alerts squealed on people’s cell phones, warning of high winds, heavy rain and hail, but much of Rock County escaped hail damage. The driving rain and the sudden amounts of water did, however, flatten crops, wash out rural culverts and…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 12, 2022Shaun Swenson is a handyman working a dozen or so odd jobs that add up to one demanding and growing business. To encourage the business, Swenson Scrapping, Mowing, Painting & More, the Luverne Economic Development Authority is loaning him $5,000. “He’s really filling a niche in the community,” Mayor Pat Baustian said at the Monday morning LEDA meeting when the loan was approved. “Good for him…
- July 12, 2022More than 150 vehicles followed each other through Rock County communities Saturday for the “Connell Classic Cruise” in memory of Terry Connell, who died last year at 57. The ride started and ended at the Eagles Club in Luverne where an estimated 400 people gathered that evening for live music (Southern Detour Band) and a meal, catered by Mickie’s Restaurant and Bar, operated by Stan and Vickie…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 12, 2022After more than a year of planning, the Cardinal Pride weekend is underway, starting with Thursday night’s 60th anniversary of Luverne’s iconic Hot Dog Night. The anticipated 15,000 free hot dogs, courtesy of Luverne businesses, will hit the grills all over town around 5 p.m. with serving from 5:30 until they’re gone. Hot dogs, of course, are only a small part of what’s become a weekend affair…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 12, 2022As alumni return home for Luverne’s All School Reunion this week, they may notice new developments in their hometown, including the $30 million school improvement project. Weekend tours of the school will include the new performing arts center, new commons, kitchen and media center and updates to the 1956 high school building. While the new district building will be a main attraction for former…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 12, 2022Just in time for summer visitors, the Herreid Military Museum’s website is ready for browsing. It shares information about the museum and its displays while also serving as a guide to pavers surrounding the Rock County Veterans Memorial on the courthouse south lawn. Since the memorial was dedicated in 2007, nearly 1,700 pavers have been etched with names, rank, military branch and service dates…
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