October 2023
November 01, 2023A team of Rock County hikers traveled the Grand Canyon from the north rim to the south rim in a single day Oct. 20 to raise money for local brain health. Dave Duffy, Luverne, has hiked the canyon nearly a dozen times and offered to lead a group for Carson’s Cause. “It’s all about challenging yourself for a great cause and a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” he said in January. “This is a pretty…- November 01, 2023Dispatch report Oct. 20 •Complainant on S. Lawn Park reported trespassing. •Complainant on County Road 3 and 141st Street, Magnolia, requested motorist assistance. •Complainant reported harassing communication. •Complainant on 40th Avenue, Beaver Creek, reported a fire call. •Complainant on Hampshire Circle reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant on 211th Street, Hardwick,…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 01, 2023Eighty-five students, representing eight southwest Minnesota schools, gathered Oct. 25 at Luverne High School for a regional meeting of the state Association of Student Councils (MASC). LHS senior Henry Hartquist is the southwest division president and assisted in the day’s planning. “We are sharing tools and ideas on how to become better leaders and persons in our communities,” he said. Guest…- October 25, 2023Free Community Meal Oct. 25 The United Methodist Church will host its Wednesday night free community meal at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25. A pick-up option is available by calling 507-283-4529. LHS presents ‘Wild Pink’ The Luverne High School drama department will present “Wild Pink” Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 26-28, in the performing arts center. The play begins at 7 p.m. Training…
- October 25, 2023Dispatch report Oct. 13 •Complainant southbound on 160th Avenue, Edgerton, reported suspicious activity. •Complainant in Steen reported an outage. •Complainant on N. Oakley Street reported a runaway. •Complainant on 80th Avenue, Jasper, requested assistance from another department. •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported suspicious activity. Oct. 14 •Complainant east-bound on Interstate…
- October 25, 202310 years ago (2013) •The new digital projector arrived at the Historic Palace Theater on Monday and will be installed in time to show “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” this Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Volunteers from the Blue Mound Area Theater Board assisted Mel Hopland from Bright Star Systems of Minneapolis to install the new digital projection system. Board members…
- October 25, 2023Uithoven, Ahrens achieve wastewater certifications Aric Uithoven, senior water/wastewater operator and Joe Ahrens, a water/wastewater operator, both for the city of Luverne, recently achieved wastewater certifications through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Uithoven, employed by the city since 2012 and an operator since 2019, achieved Class B Wastewater Certification. Ahrens, employed…
- October 25, 2023St. 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. …
October 18, 2023John Hemme (in combine) and Jarnet Johansen return to the 2023 corn harvest Monday afternoon west of Hardwick after scattered rain showers dampened the area over a four-day period. The majority of area farmers finished the soybean harvest last week prior to the much-needed moisture, which started Oct. 12 and accumulated roughly an inch of rain over the four days. Statewide, according to the…
By Mavis FodnessOctober 18, 2023The Hardwick City Council further enforced its nuisance ordinance Oct. 10 with one of two property owners who failed to comply with administrative citations. Nicole Halverson’s home at 207 1st St. West was damaged Sept. 17, 2021, when a tree fell on the roof during a storm that produced 70 mph winds. Halverson, who was home at the time of the winds, was uninjured, but the home is now…- October 18, 2023Mobile dental clinic Oct. 19 The mobile dental clinic will be in Luverne on Thurs., Oct. 19 at the Health and Human Services Community Room, 2 Roundwind Road (note the clinics are now resuming at SWHHS location). This clinic provides dental care for ADULTS and children ages 0-100+. Call 612-746-1530 to schedule an appointment. All forms of insurance accepted. Organized by #Luv1LuvAll's Rock…
- October 18, 202310 years ago (2013) •Beginning Oct. 28, the former I-90 Gas Stop station in Luverne will become a Holiday gas station and store. Holiday Stationstores reached an agreement with I-90 Fuel Services Inc. to convert 16 of the Gas Stop convenience stores to Holiday Stationstores. This expands the Holiday brand in South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota. The Gas Stop stores converting to Holiday…
By Lori SorensonOctober 11, 2023Rock County is among nine Minnesota counties designated as primary drought disaster areas according to an announcement last week by the USDA. Moisture deficits dipped to “extreme drought” on the U.S. Drought Monitor, triggering the disaster designation and putting the wheels in motion for state and federal emergency aid. Farmers may be reimbursed for livestock losses and for expenses associated…- October 11, 2023Meetings Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. Blue Mound Cemetery Association will meet at the home of Randy and Kathy Remme at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17. ‘Paint the Prairie Purple’ Oct. 8-13 To help raise awareness and show supoort for the Dementia Awareness Walk on Oct. 14, organizers encourage “Paint the Prairie Purple”…
- By Sara Wahl, Southwest Crisis Center executive directorOctober 11, 2023Domestic violence affects millions of individuals, families and children — of every race, religion, culture and status every year. It’s not just punches and black eyes — it’s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion, threats and isolation. It’s stealing a paycheck, keeping tabs online, non-stop texting, constant use of the silent treatment, or calling someone stupid so often they…
- October 04, 2023Dispatch report Sept. 22 •Complainant on W. Virginia Street reported disturbing the peace. •Complainant reported threats. •Complainant east-bound on Interstate 90, mile marker 2, Beaver Creek, requested assistance from another department. Sept. 23 •Complainant on Maple and Estey streets reported vandalism. •Complainant reported a civil issue. •Complainant east-bound on Interstate 90, mile…
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