2021
Tom and Jodi Fick, Luverne, were honored as Outstanding Conservationists of the Year at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Dec. 12-14 in Bloomington.
They were selected by the Rock Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for the award,...
The Luverne School District finished a five-year building project this fall when classes resumed for a construction-free school year — a first in two years.
Superintendent Craig Oftedahl praised students and staff for their tolerance and cooperation.
“Not only did they assist with the input into...
The “pause” in prep sports events ended in January 2021 as experts figured out how athletes and spectators could safely gather for sporting events during the coronavirus pandemic.
Prep athletes began winter sports practices on Jan. 7, almost two months after the normal start to the season....
At the end of every year, various publications, websites, etc. have their “Top 10” or “Top 5” list for that year.
In this column of “Focus on Ag,” I am highlighting my “Top 5 Ag Topics” for 2021, based on issues that were discussed in the columns throughout the year.
Following are my Top 5 ag...
Dispatch report
Dec. 17
•Complainant on S. Cedar Street requested an unlock.
•Complainant on W. Mead Court reported a loud stereo at location.
•Complainant on E. Dodge Street reported tires flattened.
•Complainant in city lot on E. Maple reported a loud noise from several vehicles and young adults...
Under the theme, “This is how we roll,” adults and youth members of the Rock County 4-H Program gathered Nov. 6 in the Luverne Elementary commons to recognize the achievements of 2021 and hand out awards.
The annual potluck event was attended by more than 110 members, parents, leaders and sponsors...
10 years ago (2011)
•Director Terrie Gulden is retiring after 15 years at the helm of the county’s Heartland Express public transportation program.
Gulden said he considers the completion of the Heartland Building at 1011 North Blue Mound Avenue as a career highlight.
“This building has been a huge...
December 2020
Dec. 8: James Hendel, 85, Sioux Falls, S.D.
Dec. 16: Edward Berning, 90, Adrian.
Dec. 23: Eugene Stoterau, 86, Sioux Falls, S.D.
Dec. 27: Lianne Buckmiller, 64, Pipestone.
January 2021
Jan. 2: Nicholas DeBoer, 90, Leota.
Jan. 4: Burdell Willers, 95, Beaver Creek; Arden Hull, 87, New...
The Luverne boys’ hockey team traveled to St. Paul on Dec. 22 to take on the Two Rivers Warriors in the West St. Paul Arena.
The Cardinals couldn’t get much offense going from the opening puck drop.
The visiting Cardinals were outshot 19-5 in the first period, but Luverne goalie Tyler Arends kept...
St. Catherine Catholic Church
203 E. Brown St., Luverne
St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org
Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor
Sundays 8:30 a.m. Mass. Public Mass will be celebrated at FULL capacity in the church. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin...