Public forum addresses city charter amendment question on Nov. 3 ballot
Luverne voters will be asked in the Nov. 3 general election if they support an amendment to change their city’s government charter.
County proposed tax levy to increase 5% instead of 7.46%
After initially looking at a tax levy increase of 7.46% for 2027, the Rock County Board of Commissioners has reduced the proposed tax levy amount to increase 5%.
Merc to receive EDA grant for facade improvements
The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a $15,904 façade improvement grant for Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow (LIFT) for work on The Merc.
Generations celebrates 56 years, honors Neva Claussen
Generations celebrated its 56th anniversary on Sept. 12 with an open house, which included recognition for Neva Claussen who served the organization for 35 years.
Public forum to address city charter amendment
Luverne voters will be asked in the Nov. 3 general election if they support an amendment to change their city’s government charter.
Meals on Wheels faces funding shortage
A recent funding reduction has forced southwest Minnesota’s local Meals on Wheels program to scale back its services, prioritizing those with the highest needs.
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- By Glenda McGaffeeJune 20, 2016Maggie Rose Berndt-Dreyer will be ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in Christ’s one, holy, catholic and apostolic church at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 26, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills. The Rev. Jon Anderson, bishop of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will preside. Lunch will be served in the basement following the ordination. The…
- June 20, 2016Construction of the passing lane two miles north of Jasper will begin at 6 a.m. Monday, June 27. The project will NOT require a detour. Traffic will be shifted onto the shoulder. The lanes will be narrowed and speed reduced in the work zone. Please drive with caution and be aware of workers in the work zone. A width limit of 11 ft. will be enforced. Motorists can expect short delays during the…
- June 20, 2016A Minnesota chicken company has recalled 55,608 pounds of meat after an incident involving the Cold Spring plant. GNP Company, the parent company of Gold’n Plump and Just BARE, made the announcement on June 19 after the USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a Class I recall of some of the company’s products on Saturday, June 18. The affected product may be contaminated with…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016Mike and Wanda Jarchow’s soon-to-open Grand Prairie Events Center will accommodate up to 600 people with tables, chairs, linens, china and everything needed for special events. “It’s kind of a stationary version of the tent business,” Mike Jarchow said, referring to their Big Top Tent Rental business that they sold to a local family last year. “But we’ll have air conditioning now, and we won’t…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016The community of Luverne and Rock County lost a kind and gentle soul early Sunday morning when Frederick Manfred Jr. passed away in Sioux Falls under hospice care. He was 62 years old and had fought the effects of kidney disease most of his adult life. Fred was born in and lived in Luverne most of his life, and his friends knew him as a big man with an even bigger heart. "He was gentle — and…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Piles of what looked like dirt and sand at Mouw Feed and Grain in Hardwick were removed last week along with an odor that had prompted resident complaints in recent months. Those piles, however, were not all dirt and sand but spilled grain mixed with ag lime from last fall’s harvest. Twenty-seven semitrailer loads of rotting corn, soybeans and other debris were removed from the Hardwick elevator…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Former Rock County 4-H’er Cheyenne Edmundson was right at home Friday coordinating the first of two summer day camps. As this year’s summer intern, Edmundson sees her position not just as a job but a way to repay an organization she credits for cultivating the focus and passion for agriculture during the 11 years she was a member. “4-H has been a benefit to me in other organizations at school. I…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Efforts to revitalize fundraising for cancer research may have wilted Friday as the Relay for Life of Rock County fell short of surpassing last year’s amount. As of Monday, the group of 11 teams comprising 126 individuals raised $27,784 with some donations still expected. “We are confident we will hit our $30,000 goal,” said this year’s chairperson Merecie Domagala. “We still have this week at…
- By Glenda McGaffeeJune 14, 2016The Beaver Creek Sportman’s Club sponsored a fishing derby Sunday, June 12, at the Hills Rez. The event was hosted by the group as part of the Friendship Days weekend activities. BCSC president Arlyn Gehrke said, “There was a total of 60 participants and over 350 fish were caught.” Winners in the 12 and under youth division: 1st Garett Blank 2nd Mya Erickson 3rd Brock Harnack 4th Donavon…
- By Glenda McGaffeeJune 14, 2016By nearly all accounts Friendship Days was a success with many events for all ages and interests staged over the weekend. “Although it was a hot weekend, it was very successful,” said Annette Elbers of the local organization Helping Build Communities Stronger. “Thank you to all who came to enjoy the weekend activities.” The Kiddie Tractor Pull was canceled and is rescheduled for Saturday, July 9…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016Ag education and philanthropic fundraising joined forces Sunday night for a “Farm to Table” event that met both education and fundraising goals. The Luverne Area Community Foundation (LACF) and the Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers hosted a meal at The Bluestem for nearly 100 people. Chef Skyler Hoiland created unique menu items using corn and soybeans. Between courses and drinks (beer from…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016The Loopy’s storefront on East Main Street Luverne is taking shape as the building receives a facelift under the Historic Façade Improvement Program. According to the plans, the front awning will be removed (the awning next door will remain intact and will have an end cap), and everything from that level up will be new. Curt and Marilyn Bloemendaal own the Loopy’s building, and their application…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016A Luverne couple appeared in Rock County District Court Tuesday on felony charges stemming from a June 12 domestic disturbance in their home on West Warren Street. According to the criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Rock County District Court, Rodney Dale Thomas and Chasity Dawn Hughes were arrested after officers found methamphetamine and meth paraphernalia in their home. They face two separate…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016William Kent Krueger addressed about 50 people Wednesday afternoon, June 8, at the Rock County Community Library in Luverne. Krueger and his wife, Diane, visited several libraries within the Plum Creek Library System including Adrian. Krueger, a New York Times best-selling author, lives in St. Paul and is known for his Cork O’Connor mystery books. While in Luverne, Krueger talked about how…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Construction costs may impede efforts to keep Rock County ag service agencies under one roof. Costs were projected at over $1 million for the county to construct a facility that would keep the Rock County Land Management Office, Rock County Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service together in one facility. County Administrator Kyle Oldre reported the building costs at…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Several building improvements will greet students when they return to classes at Luverne Public Schools this fall. With almost $500,000 to spend on facilities this year, district officials have made use of about 57 percent of the funds or about $289,000 so far. Included in that amount are recently completed upgrades to the heating and air conditioning systems in both the elementary and middle/…
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