2024
By Mavis FodnessMay 15, 2024Luverne businessman Eric Oye is Rock County’s new veterans service officer (VSO) after he was sworn in during the May 7 Rock County Board meeting. “I’m passionate about helping veterans because I do think it is really important, and I’ll try to help them out as much as I can,” Oye said. As a veteran, Oye has experience with the Veterans Administration (VA), which he will now use to help other…
By Mavis FodnessMay 15, 2024Prior to joining the Southwest MN Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program last fall, Joy Taubert quietly made British pastries and hosted tea parties for her family. Today she’s turned the hobby into a business called “A Sip of Joy.” On Friday, May 10, the Hills-Beaver Creek High School senior and soon-to-be CEO program graduate debuted her business during a special event at the…
May 15, 2024Susan Bullerman’s junior kindergarten class performs “Down at the Beach” Friday afternoon for friends and family in the Luverne Elementary gymnasium. The students are directed by Morgan Van Holland and performed six songs about the beach, the fish and a baby shark.
By Lori SorensonMay 08, 2024Spring fieldwork took off in Rock County and across the region in mid-April, but conditions changed in late April and early May after more than 3½ inches of rain fell over a two-week period. According to the USDA Weekly Planting Progress Report released on April 29, 30 percent of the corn in Minnesota had been planted, compared to a five-year average of 18 percent. Progress in Rock County and…
May 08, 2024Kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Luverne Elementary School raised more than $10,000 with their annual Cardinal Dash Wednesday afternoon, May 1. Parents Partners in Education (PPIE) organize the event, which included a fun run and grade-level tug of war tournament. Students sold Cardinal cards to friends and family to raise money for added special events and activities in the 2024-25…
By Lori SorensonMay 08, 2024Rock Ranch near Hills is joining the “Seen Through Horses” campaign during the month of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. “We are very grateful to be a part of this tremendous national campaign,” said Dan LaRock, who co-founded Rock Ranch with his wife, Marie, in 2016. “It helps shine a light on the power of equine assisted counseling as a reliable and helpful resource for many who…- May 08, 2024Dispatch report April 27 •Complainant on S. Main Avenue in Hills reported theft/larceny. •Complainant reported an outage. •Complainant on W. Mead Court reported weapons. •Complainant on W. Warren Street reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on N. Lindale Street reported trespassing. April 28 •Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 16, Luverne, reported a road and…
- May 08, 2024LSS meals at Generations Monday, May 13: Sloppy Joes, roasted potatoes, green beans, dessert. Tuesday, May 14: Chicken a la orange, broccoli florets, rice pilaf, pineapple tidbits, dinner roll. Wednesday, May 15: Beef pepper steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, bread, oatmeal raisin cookie. Half-Price Day sponsored by Christian Reformed Church. Thursday, May 16: Tater tot…
- May 08, 202410 years ago (2014) •Tuesday was a big day for local early childhood education supporters and the “Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom” in Luverne. A groundbreaking Tuesday morning put the wheels in motion for a new outdoor classroom to be built near the elementary school between the bus garage and playground. Discovery Time Preschool Teacher Angie Janiszeski has taken the lead to implement the…
By Mavis FodnessMay 08, 2024An essay written by Luverne sixth-grader Inge Gangestad was chosen as the best in the Luverne Rotary Club essay contest. As a result, Gangestad’s essay will move on to the District 5610 contest conducted in late April. Classmates Oliver Carbonneau (runner-up) and Cooper Thone (third) were also recognized. They are students in Deb Hoogendoorn’s class. The essays were written using the Rotary…
May 08, 2024The Luverne High School Class of 2024 gathered April 24 on the school campus for the annual senior group picture. This year the 92 students chose to pose with two International Harvester tractors outside the school’s performing arts center. Myhre Studio photographer Jim Juhl snapped the picture after getting all the students in position. The tradition started more than 25 years ago when the…- May 08, 2024St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. …
By Mavis FodnessMay 01, 2024The day after Hills-Beaver Creek High School hosted a junior-senior prom for students, residents from Tuff Memorial Home donned dresses and suits Saturday afternoon for their first prom in the same location. Organized by the Tuff Home’s life enrichment department, the residents senior prom was intended to spark memories of special events, connect residents with the community, and provide a fun…
By Lori SorensonMay 01, 2024“Marlene and Darlene” will return to the stage next week for another comedy performance to raise money for Generations. The show will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Historic Palace Theatre in Luverne. It will be the fifth Generations fundraiser performance for Luverne actresses Brenda Winter and DJ Luethje and their first return to the stage without the late George Bonnema. The theme of…- By Mavis FodnessMay 01, 2024Voters in the Ellsworth School District will decide if the current K-12 facility will receive $5 million in improvements. A special election is set for Tuesday, May 14. The last of three community information meetings is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in the school gymnasium. While the majority of the Ellsworth district is located in Nobles County, a small portion of Kanaranzi Township…
- May 01, 2024Meetings Kenneth Cemetery Association meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Kenneth Community Center. All members and/or family members are encouraged to attend. ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ is May 1-3 Luverne High School theater students will present “Legally Blonde The Musical” in the performing arts center Thursday-Saturday, May 1, 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. Cost is $6 adults and $4…
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