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David Van Batavia is on a billboard near Marshall for the organization MnFIRE, which the Luverne Fire Department is part of.

Luverne fire chief is 'face' of MnFIRE nonprofit on billboard campaign

Healthy firefighters make healthy communities, and Luverne Fire Chief David Van Batavia knows that he and his crew need to take care of their mental and physical health to be their best when responding to fires and other emergency situations in the community. 

April 12-18 is National Telecommunicators Week

By Lori Sorenson 

This week, April 12-18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the Rock County Sheriff’s Office is honoring local professional telecommunicators. 

On the Record April 1-7, 2026

Dispatch report 

April 1 

•Law enforcement responded to a disorderly. 

•The Rock County Sheriff’s Department issued a weather alert. 

•A road and drive law issue was reported on Main Street in Steen. 

Luverne Ukelele Group performs locally

The Luverne Ukulele Group is made up of ukulele student players through the Luverne Street Music program, which operates in the former Carnegie Cultural Center building on North Freeman Avenue.

1942: August Hamann moves to Rock County

 

 The story of Diamond Club member August Hamaan, originally published Feb. 9, 1942, continues from last week. 

Remember When April 16, 2026

10 years ago (2016) 

•Glen Gust’s grocery career began when he was just a child. 

Menu April 20-24

Monday, April 20: Barbecued chicken breast, scalloped potatoes, peas, wheat bread and brownie. 

Tuesday, April 21: Diced turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, dinner roll and diced peach cup. 

Wednesday, April 

Celebrations April 16, 2026

Card Showers

Joyce and Bill Sexton celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Tuesday, April 7. Greetings may be sent to 875 N. Lake St., #406, Wayzata, MN 55391.

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