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Versteegs buy Wildflowers building downtown

Lori Sorenson

August 05, 2026

Abby and Dustin Versteeg have purchased the former Wildflowers coffee building downtown Luverne to expand their current salon business that’s outgrowing its current location on West Main Street.

“Abadabado” opened nine years ago at 110 West Main Street with just one stylist — Abby…

Beaver Creek to host annual Beaver Days this weekend

Jason Berghorst

August 05, 2026

Rock County’s youngest community celebration returns this weekend. Beaver Creek will Beaver Days for the fourth time Friday t

Festivities start Friday morning with a golf tournament at Luverne Country Club. A car show with a fden is Friday night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Beaver Creek’s Main…

Polls open Aug. 11 for primary election

Nicole Ronchetti

August 05, 2026

While early voting and mail ballot voting is already taking place, Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 11, for the primary election and will be the final chance for voters to weigh in on their preferred candidates.

Luverne residents who have not already cast their ballots can vote at the polls…

Fundraiser set for Aug. 22 for Taylor Mulder Foundation

Nicole Ronchetti

August 05, 2026

For his family and friends, Taylor Mulder already lives on through shared memories: annual four-wheeler trips, quality time with his sons and his partner and the selfless spirit he had to help anyone in need.

Now, his legacy will continue through the Taylor Mulder Foundatsupporting…

Charter amendment moves to Nov. 3 ballot

Lori Sorenson

August 05, 2026

An amendment to Luverne’s government charter appears to be headed for the Nov. 3 general election ballot.

If adopted by voters, it would change the structure and governance of Luverne’s municipal utilities, transferring powers and responsibilities from the cServices Commission.”

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Sports

Luverne Redbirds team members are (front, left) Will Serie, Maddux Domagala, Ethan Beyer, Alex Schlosser, Blake Sauer, Casey Sehr, Cade Wenninger, Riley Sneller, Elliot Domagala, (back) Layke Miller, Josh Hansen, Landon Ahrendt, Carter Sehr, Jake Haugen, Ben Serie, Isaac Bonner, Derek Lundgren, Braydon Ripka and Skyler Wenninger. Not pictured: Mark Sterrett and Jacob Stroh.

Redbirds fly past Buttermakers in Region 10c postseason play

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

August 05, 2026

The Redbirds recorded two grand slams and two solo home runs against Hadley over the past week to advance to the Region 10c Championship Tournament. Luverne took down the Hadley Buttermakers in the best of three games beating the Buttermakers 8-0 July 29 in Luverne and 13-1 Aug. 1 in Hadley. In…

Matthew Gangestad prepares to hit the ground after getting a wild donkey across the finish line July 29.

Fair time fun in the grandstands excite crowds

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

August 05, 2026

The 2026 Rock County Fair showcased several grandstand events and entertainment over the past week. On Wednesday, July 29, the Good Ol’ Plowboys featured several local and regional participants in a lawn mower pull. These were not your everyday off-the-shelf models. Rather, they were machines…

DNR offers new electronic licensing system

MN DNR

August 05, 2026

Changes in how hunters buy licenses and validate and register harvests will be in place for all hunters in all seasons with the new electronic licensing system that the Minnesota DNR launched in June. There are three ways to buy a license (mobile app, online, or in-person from a license agent) and…

Redbirds Casey Sehr watches as his hit falls to the ground in center field against Sioux City Friday, July 24. The Redbirds fell 14-0 to the Squirrels in exhibition play at Redbird Field. Greg Hoogeveen photo/Redbirds1

Luverne Redbirds go 1-1 in exhibition play at home

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

July 29, 2026

The Redbirds finished their regular season going 1-1 in exhibition play at home. The Redbirds fell 14-0 to Sioux City on July 24 and beat Milroy 11-1 on July 26 at Redbird Field. Luverne accumulated a 12-7 season record and went 9-4 in Region 10c action. Luverne, the No. 4 seed, was scheduled to…

Korbin Miles slides into third base safely against Slayton in Division II Sub-State Tournament action July 21 in Ruthton. Luverne fell 6-4 ending their playoff run. Greg Hoogeveen photo/JuniorLegion1

Junior Legion falls to Slayton, ends playoff run

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

July 29, 2026

Luverne was knocked out of the Junior Legion Division II Southwest Sub-State Tournament falling 6-4 to Slayton Tuesday, July 21, in Ruthton. Slayton handed Luverne their second loss in the tournament closing their playoff baseball run. Luverne, the No. 2 west seed, fell 13-9 to St. Clair, the No…

Senior Legion eliminated from sub-state playoffs

Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor

July 29, 2026

The Luverne Senior Legion Baseball team finished its 2026 playoff run falling 7-4 to St. James Friday, July 24, in St. James. St. James took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and extended its lead to 5-2 after two innings. In the bottom of the first inning, St. James scored its first…

Columns

'Life Skills' What do kids really need to know?

Brenda Winter, columnist

I’m going to teach the Life Skills class at E q u i p t Christian School in Luverne this fall so I’ve spent a lot of time lately pondering which life skills are most important to students in grades K-6.

Big Picture skills come to mind such as “how to maintain committed relationships” or…

August 05, 2026

The importance of motorcycle safety

Question: With summer being upon us, can you get some information out in regards to motorcycle safety?

Answer: Operating a motorcycle requires different skills than driving a car, so there are some additional requirements for motorcycle riders:

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August 05, 2026

What’s next for deer farms?

Scott Rall, Outdoor Columnist

It does not happen very often in my neck of the woods, but when you are making a trip of any distance you can see from time to time a batch of elk or deer behind some pretty tall fences. Deer farms are more common than elk farms but their futures in Minnesota have been dramatically changed over…

August 05, 2026

It's good to be prepared - just in case

Jason Berghorst, reporter

It all began at the pre-trip meeting.

As chaperone for a church youth trip to Colorado, I was given a waiver to sign.

The waiver released the owners of the ranch from any responsibility if a planned horseback trail ride in the mountains ended poorly.

Horseback ride? No…

July 29, 2026

Obituaries

Evelyn Reyne

August 05, 2026

Evelyn Reyne, age 90, of Luverne, Minn., went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, while at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Memorial service was at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, with gathering of family and friends beginning at 9 a.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne.

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Lorraine Olson

July 29, 2026

Lorraine Olson, age 96, of Luverne, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, Minn.

Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, at Grace Lutheran Church in…

Thomas Sexton

July 29, 2026

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Thomas Richard Sexton (Tom / T. T.) on July 19, 2026, at the age of 66. He was born on Dec. 28, 1959, in Slayton, Minn., to Joyce and William Sexton and grew up in Wayzata, Minn. He had also resided in Los Angeles, Calif., Lake Tahoe,…

Carol Hadler

July 22, 2026

Carol Hadler, age 81 of Hills, Minn., died Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.

Visitation was one hour prior to the service on Monday, July 20, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills.

A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 20, at the Bethlehem…

Versteegs buy Wildflowers building downtown

Fundraiser set for Aug. 22 for Taylor Mulder Foundation

Charter amendment moves to Nov. 3 ballot

Council approves resolution to advance charter amendment but disapproves of process in getting there

Redbirds fly past Buttermakers in Region 10c postseason play

Fair time fun in the grandstands excite crowds

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