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 FodnessOctober 26, 2021Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary is among the Top 50 elementary schools in Minnesota. The U.S. News and World Report recently released its annual education report, ranking schools on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare their students for high school. The report used public assessment data from the 2018-19 school year. “Each state gives standardized tests measuring…
- October 26, 2021Minnesota farmers who want to improve safety on their farms can now apply for funding through two programs from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) that help with the cost of buying, shipping and installing eligible safety equipment. “There’s very little that can comfort a family who has lost someone due to a preventable accident on the farm,” Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said…
- October 26, 2021Nearly half a million firearms deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 6, and offers opportunity to spend time outdoors with friends and family, find adventure outdoors and put venison in the freezer. Hunters help keep deer numbers in line with population goals across the state, and deer hunting is the primary tool used to manage deer populations.…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 19, 2021“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 was the Bible verse of the day for young flag football players who gathered after their recent Saturday morning games. Every Saturday morning since Sept. 11, the west edge of Luverne would come alive with hundreds of elementary-age flag football players in jerseys touting team names like Broncos, Vikings, Falcons and…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 19, 2021Rock Ranch, located west of Hills, recently expanded its equine-assisted psychotherapy services (EAP) and joined the nationwide organization Arenas for Change. The therapeutic process uses horses as tools for improving mental health. Rock Ranch founder Marie LaRock said Arenas for Change is a promising new resource to support and expand the Ranch’s EAP services. “Therapy in this program is for…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 19, 2021Retired Luverne Building Center owner Sam Berghorst and retired Sewing Basket owner Barb Bork were named “Outstanding Chamber Members” for 2019 and 2020. They were recognized Monday night at Sterling’s restaurant in Luverne where they were presented with Sioux quartzite stones etched with words recognizing their honors. Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere joked that people were getting a “two…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 19, 2021Hills-Beaver Creek School Board members will hire a theater director/adviser, at the request of a student. Junior Britton McKenzie requested a spring theatrical performance at the school. High School Principal Andrew Kellenberger brought the request to the board’s Oct. 11 meeting. “I am a big believer in opportunity,” Kellenberger said. “Having another art opportunity will allow more of our…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 19, 2021A Christmas lighted train engine will join the 2021 community holiday plans, which kick off with fireworks Nov. 28 in Luverne City Park. Ellis and Eastern Railroad will transport Santa and Mrs. Claus through several communities on Sunday, Nov. 28, ending in Luverne in time for the grand lighting of decorated city park. “We really want this to be special for kids and the community,” said Chamber…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 19, 2021A South Dakota circuit court judge sentenced 36-year-old Nicholas Floyd, to 30 days for his reckless driving conviction in the 2019 crash that took the life of 22-year-old Brooke Thompson, Luverne. Floyd initially faced a second-degree manslaughter charge, a felony with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. However, a plea agreement earlier this year reduced the charges to reckless driving.…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 19, 2021In a special Sept. 21 meeting, the Hills City Council set the preliminary amount received from local property taxes at 4.9 percent higher than last year’s amount. In 2022 the city will collect $139,701, up $6,845 from the previous year. The total 2022 city budget will be $354,141. The extra levy amount covers the increase in the law enforcement contract with the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.…
- October 19, 2021Heavy equipment moved into place Monday on the site of the future “PrairiE Loft” apartment buildings and a groundbreaking ceremony is planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the corner of Hatting Street and South Highway 75. The $8 million project will be known as PrairiE Loft 1 and PrairiE Loft 2 apartments, with the capital E representing “environmental sustainability and smart building…
- October 19, 2021On Thursday, The Rock County Sheriff's Office took reports of vandalism to the Rock County Courthouse glass door as well as the Rock County Attorney's Office. Damage was caused by someone shooting a BB gun at the windows, causing several thousand dollars in damage to both locations. The Rock County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s assistance in providing information…
- October 19, 2021DFL volunteers gathered on Saturday, Oct. 16, to complete a local Adopt-a-Highway service project. Pictured are Barb Antoine in front, (middle, from left) Carol McDonald, Carol Serie, Suanne Ohme, Lona Klosterbuer, Shirley Klosterbuer, Rhonna Jarchow, Pam Hommen, (back) Al Stoakes, Keith Erickson, Greg Antoine, Larry Nelson, Rich Morgan and Dave Svingen. Not pictured is Carol Svingen.
- By Lori SorensonOctober 12, 2021Rock County Vietnam veterans Keith Schmuck and Lon Remme traveled to Washington, D.C, Saturday with Midwest Honor Flight to tour national military memorials in the nation’s capitol. They said it was a meaningful way to reflect back on their military service. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Remme said. “I’m more than grateful to the sponsors and the people who supported it.” Midwest…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 12, 2021A new after-school enrichment program offers Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary parents safe and consistent after-school care for their children. The fact that kindergarten through fifth-grade students enjoy the program’s activities is a bonus. Eight-year-old Addison Sammons is one of 11 students enrolled in the Patriot Enrichment Afterschool Care. “She’s had a lot of fun,” said her mother, Holly…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 12, 2021Given sparse attendance at the meetings, voters have few concerns or questions about the H-BC district’s proposed levy referendum renewal. School board, staff and administration hosted information meetings Oct. 7 and Oct. 12 to explain the Nov. 2 special election to renew an existing levy referendum of $897.15 per student. A second question on the ballot asks to add an inflationary factor to that…
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