Whispering Pines Event Space held its official ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 11, as it was welcomed by the Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are (front, from left) Anna Boltjes, Paige Sandbulte, Becky Christensen, Lane Cowell, Abby Versteeg, Roger Graff, Debbie Boomgaarden, Amira Cowell, Missy Cowell, Billy Cowell, Hannah Cowell, Emma Cowell, Amy Cowell, Callum Cowell, Carol Walgrave, LaDonnna Van Aartsen, Stephanie Bickerstaff, (second row) Cris Oeltjenbruns, Annie Opitz, Cody Christensen, Dustin Versteeg, Bailey Cowell, Tyson Cowell, Barry Cowell, Becky Ossefoort, (third row) Angela Sneller, Natilee Woodley, Robert Sneller, Alex Schlosser, Paul Van De Berg, Clint Gehrke, Brandon Morris and Jeff Stratton.