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Members of the Luverne High School robotics team pose with their Judges Award. Pictured are (from left) Alex Perkins (kneeling), Brynn Boyenga, Skylar Vander Steen, Zoey Berghorst, Zander Carbonneau, Janica Oechsle, Roselynn Hartshorn, Xavier McKenzie and Owen Stephenson. Submitted Photo
Members of the Luverne High School robotics team pose with their Judges Award. Pictured are (from left) Alex Perkins (kneeling), Brynn Boyenga, Skylar Vander Steen, Zoey Berghorst, Zander Carbonneau, Janica Oechsle, Roselynn Hartshorn, Xavier McKenzie and Owen Stephenson. Submitted Photo

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.

New banners placed on U.S. Highway 75

The electric utilities crew with the city of Luverne spent Tuesday morning placing new banners along Highway 75 through Luverne.

Four H-BC students earn writing awards

Four Hills-Beaver Creek students received medals Sunday as part of the 20th annual Creative Writing Contest.

Hodge, Tunnissen compete at state speech

First-time state speech tournament qualifiers Jessika Tunnissen and Tyler Hodge are looking forward to returning to the event next year.

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.

Pickleball group seeks funding for play spaces to meet growing demand

Greg Antoine, representing the Luverne Area Pickleball Association, is seeking financial support from the city of Luverne to expand playing options in the community.

More than books: local library traffic increases in 2023

Patrons of the Rock County Community Library visit for more reasons than books, according to the library’s 2023 annual report.

Rock County disperses final covid dollars

Commissioners approved a $200,000 allocation at their April 16 meeting to close out the $1.8 million received through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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