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By Mavis FodnessDecember 27, 2023Terry Eernisse of Luverne will begin as the Luverne Public Schools business manager on Jan. 4. Eernisse, a 1993 LHS graduate, comes to the district after 25 years in the banking industry. He currently works as an underwriter with First National Bank in Sioux Falls, a position he has held for the past six years. Previously, he worked 16 years with Wells Fargo. As a commuter, Eernisse said he…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 01, 2023Superintendent Craig Oftedahl encouraged teachers and staff returning to school next week to be “M.A.D.” Make a Difference. Oftedahl presented his annual message to staff Monday morning during the first of five in-service days in Luverne. He was inspired by South Dakota State University’s retired football coach John Stiegelmeier who spoke to the Luverne community last spring. “One of the…- By Bill Weber, Luverne, District 22 SenatorFebruary 23, 2021The 2021 session is in full swing as bills have started moving through the legislative process as committee meetings kick into high gear. While this year’s session looks different with most meetings taking place virtually, I nevertheless continue to work hard to make sure Senate District 22 is well represented at the Capitol. Holding cities accountable for funding public safety budgets On…
- July 21, 2020To the Editor: The Minnesota Department of Education will announce on July 27 whether or not to open Minnesota schools this fall. I advocate for Luverne and other Minnesota schools to fully reopen on schedule. The Luverne Public School District is one of the best around. We have wonderful, gifted teachers who love to guide and mold our young people into becoming strong,…
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