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Luverne's Class of 2026 throws their caps in the air to celebrate their graduation on Sunday, May 24 in the Luverne elementary school gym. Nicole Ronchetti photo.

Class of 2026 celebrates graduation

Seniors in Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek celebrated graduation last weekend, marking the start of a new chapter for the Class of 2026. Luverne held its graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 24, with 94 students receiving their diplomas.

Rest and its importance

I have been thinking about the word “rest” for a couple months now as I have been preparing for a season of rest. The leadership and members of Living Rock Church have gifted me a sabbatical this summer.

Church News May 28, 2026

St. Catherine Catholic Church 

203 E. Brown St., Luverne 

St. Catherine Ph. 507-283-8502; www.stscl.org 

Father Joshua Miller, Pastor 

Rock County GAP Fund doubles impact

Since the start of 2026, use of Rock County GAP Fund has increased by over 200%, bringing affordable mental health care to county residents who otherwise might not be able to access it.

City of Luverne recognized for electric service to the community

The City of Luverne has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2025. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 non-for-profit, community-owned electric utiltiies.

Amid budget deficit, H-BC School Board votes down wrestling program

The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board voted against creating a wrestling team during its May 11 meeting, citing an expected deficit.

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