Valentine's Day surprises traveled throughout Luverne Wednesday. The Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center organized "Singing Serenades" for a furniture fundraiser for the first time. Brenda Plimpton, community relations for MJB, said they met their goal of 40 appointments for the singers and even had to turn away last-minute requests. She expects an even better turnout with more people planning ahead next year. The serenades were $25, of which $20 was tax-deductible. MJB plans to donate a portion of the proceeds to the Luverne Music Boosters, because high school choir students were among the 20 volunteers.
Above, Marie Frakes enjoys "Hey Baby," sung by (from left) Kyle Bitterman, Tom Bouwman, Dan Voigt and Dan Antoine. She said, "That was really, really good, but I can't be all your girls!"
Below, George Bonnema and Jim Ouverson sing "Love Me Tender" to a blushing Sue Bruynes.