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 Mavis FodnessFebruary 19, 2025Luverne speech team members joined 18 high schools and 275 students at the Marshall Speech Spectacular Saturday at Marshall High School. The event offered both novice (ninth grade and younger or anyone new to speech) and varsity competition. Each category offered students who finished three rounds in seventh through 12th places a chance to compete in the “next in” round against one another for…
- February 19, 2025Rock County Pheasants Forever board members Darin Kindt and Matt Sorenson were recently honored at the state Pheasants Forever convention in Willmar. Kindt, Rock County Pheasants Forever chapter president, received the Longspur Society recognition, and Sorenson, Rock County Pheasants Forever longtime chapter treasurer, received the Dedication Award. The Longspur award is given to longtime…
By Greg HoogeveenFebruary 19, 2025The Luverne boys’ basketball team hosted two conference games this past week, falling 75-62 to Jackson County Central Tuesday, Feb. 11, and beating Worthington 91-73 Thursday, Feb. 13. The Cardinals will host Minneota Thursday, Feb. 20, in their last regular-season game of the year. JCC 75, LHS 62 Luverne fell 75-62 to Jackson County Central at home Tuesday, Feb. 11. Trailing 36-24 at the…- February 19, 2025Though most hunting seasons are more than seven months away, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages anyone who plans to take a firearms safety class to sign up now. Firearms safety certification is required of anyone born after Dec. 31, 1979, to purchase a hunting license in Minnesota. It’s recommended for anyone who hunts, even if by law they don’t need to be certified. People…
- February 19, 2025Minnesota taxpayers could begin filing their state income tax returns Jan. 27, the same date the Internal Revenue Service began accepting federal income tax returns. Taxpayers have until Tuesday, April 15, to file individual income tax returns and pay their state and federal income taxes. The Minnesota Department of Revenue offers tips to income tax filers as they prepare to file their tax…
By Lori SorensonFebruary 12, 2025More than 600 heart-shaped cookies were baked, iced and packaged at B’s Bakehouse in Luverne over the past week in time to distribute Thursday for Friday’s Valentine’s Day holiday. The project was a fundraiser for the local non-profit Luv1LuvAll group, and it was organized through the Luverne Area Chamber. Community members were encouraged to order the large heart-shaped cookies for $5 apiece…- By Lori SorensonFebruary 12, 2025Organizers of the local Get Hooked Fishing Derby announced this week that plans are moving forward for the Feb. 22 event on The Lake in Luverne. A stretch of mild January weather and open water on The Lake prompted officials to put a hold on the 2025 tournament. However, colder temperatures in the last couple of weeks have frozen The Lake’s ice to nearly 10 inches thick. Weather permitting,…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 12, 2025Three lots for more twin homes will be developed in Luverne, thanks to a grant through the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership. According to discussion at Monday’s meeting of the Luverne Economic Development Authority, three twin homes (six units) will be constructed on three lots in the Reisch Addition. The addition is located near the newly developed Lopau Housing Addition near the Mary…
By Lori SorensonFebruary 12, 2025Work on Kids Rock! Child Care Center in Luverne continues to progress toward opening this spring, according to discussion at Monday’s meeting of the Luverne Economic Development Authority. EDA Director Holly Sammons updated the board on construction. For example, inspections are underway, with the kitchen and fire systems passing inspections. Flooring is in place, window coverings are hung, and…
By Mavis FodnessFebruary 12, 2025School lunch debt continues to increase at Luverne Public Schools, and the current amount may affect the district’s longterm budget. Luverne students owe $31,000 to the school’s food service fund, an amount accumulated over the past three years. Pleas to middle and high school parents for payment of their student(s)’ meal debt are going unanswered due to the misinterpretation of the state’s…
February 12, 2025The Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School Student Council hosted a roller-skating party Friday night in the elementary school gym where district students and families enjoyed skating, food, games, drawings for prizes and more. An estimated 120 students and their families participated in the event, which was a fundraiser for the H-BC Student Council.- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 12, 2025Students in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter will represent Luverne High School at the state FCCLA leadership conference March 28-30 in Bloomington. “We are really excited for the state conference this year because of the great showing we had in the area contest as well as all the work our students have been putting into planning a great conference,” said adviser Carmen…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 12, 2025Sixteen area schools competed Saturday in Luverne for the speech invitational at the Luverne High School. As hosts, LHS did not earn a team placing, but individual speakers were eligible for awards. “But since it was our home meet, we could not place,” said assistant adviser Morgan Van Holland. “We would have placed fourth as a team.” The invitational originally had 17 teams registered, but…
By Mavis FodnessFebruary 12, 2025The Hills Area Volunteer Fire Department was paged to a hog barn fire Wednesday morning, Feb. 5, in Clinton Township north of Steen. This is the second fire at a hog facility in Rock County in just over a two weeks period. The Luverne Fire Department assisted at the site at 1153 41st St., where the barn fire was reported at 7:08 a.m. According to Hills fire chief Jared Rozeboom, smoke was…
By Mavis FodnessFebruary 12, 2025Luverne Elementary students learned key engineering skills last week when the Science Museum of Minnesota spent a five-day residency at the school. Sponsored by the KAHR Foundation, the instructor in residence divided her time over five days spending an hour with each of the 12 third- through fifth-grade classes. Emilie Stallnick was the instructor. She walked the students through a hands-on…- February 12, 2025A group of local volunteers is organizing a co-ed volleyball tournament on March 8 to support a scholarship fund at Discovery Time Preschool. The school has a fund to help families who can’t afford the full tuition for Discovery Time Preschool. However, it’s not always enough to cover all families who apply. When the local Women’s Giving Circle learned of the Discovery Time need, member donors…
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