It’s been a long time coming. The new Sioux Valley Luverne Medical Center is almost ready to take on patients and is giving the public a sneak peek during a special open house from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 17.We could all snoop around on our own, but we’re encouraging people to attend the open house and take in all the newness of this beautiful, state-of-the-art facility.From the open layout, to the bright lighting, to the peaceful décor, to the handy labeling of corridors — this new hospital and clinic is wonderful.Patients, whether they need the emergency room or just an annual physical, will feel comfortable and private there.And additions like the chapel and a homier hospice room are treasures for the community.Outside the facility, we all know the new building is changing Luverne’s landscape forever. Where there used to be alfalfa or patchy weeds, single-family and group homes are already cropping up. New homes and businesses probably will follow the lead of Sioux Valley, filling in the blanks of northern Luverne.While Sioux Valley gets glory for designing and building the structure, community leaders and donors also deserve thanks in helping to achieve this goal. The Star Herald has highlighted new features and those involved in the project in this week’s special section of the paper.The traffic flow of the city, and how passersby view Luverne will also change with the striking facility on Highway 75.While the outside is an obvious change, the inside is worth a tour, too. Again, it’s important to attend the open house to get a close-up look at all Sioux Valley Luverne Hospital and Sioux Valley Clinic-Luverne have to offer.