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By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2025Luverne’s annual four-day Buffalo Days weekend enjoyed spectacular weather and near record participation. Thursday night’s Tour de LOOP attracted 288 riders and Friday night’s cruise-in had over 280 vehicles that were registered. Saturday morning’s Buffalo Days Run 4A Cause attracted roughly 100 people at the Luverne City Park, and 80 entries participated in the Buffalo Days Parade, some with…- By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2025The Luverne Planning and Zoning Commission approved four of five conditional use permit applications for cannabis licensing following a public hearing Monday night. At the start of the hearing, the commission allowed for public comment, and Ken Vos approached the microphone. In addition to asking about setbacks and hours of operation, he shared a personal observation. “For the last 20 to 25…
- By Jason BerghorstJune 11, 2025A facade improvement project request for the former Sterling’s building was approved by the Luverne Economic Development Authority (LEDA) Monday. The building owners, Arcade Building LLC, were approved for a grant of $18,788 and a loan of $18,788 at a rate of 4 percent for seven years. LEDA member Ryan DeBates abstained from the vote. The $53,680 total project will add a commercial entrance…
June 11, 2025Sharon Zinnel was honored as the Quilter of the Year and her quilts were featured at the Blue Mound Quilt Show at the Hinkly House during Buffalo Days weekend. The Blue Mound Quilters honored Zinnel for her creativity and technical skills and for her contributions for the betterment of Rock County through volunteer hours. “As many women of her generation, she was the family's seamstress. She…- By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2025The Kids Rock! Child Care Center in Luverne received a $60,000 gift, thanks to two local banks who applied for grant funding through Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Minnwest Bank and First Farmers & Merchants Bank received grants through FHLB that will be used for operation support for the Kids Rock! Child Care Center Inc. The funds will be used to buy additional supplies, toys,…
June 11, 2025Ally, a 12-year-old lab-retriever mix, retired this spring after working five years in Luverne Elementary School as a certified therapy dog. Her human companion, school counselor Marie Atkinson Smeins, would bring her to school two to three days a week to help with students where needed.
By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2025The Blue Mound Tower apartment units will soon undergo a major rehabilitation, thanks to funding through Minnesota Housing. The $1 million project will address plumbing issues, elevator maintenance and other repairs for the 70-unit apartment building in Luverne. Funds were secured through the Publicly Owned Housing Program (POHP) a state-funded program that rehabilitates and preserves public…
June 11, 2025Margaret “Margie” Anderson, age 96, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne. Visitation will be Friday, June 6, from 5-7 p.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne…- By Pastor Walt Moser, First Baptist Church, LuverneJune 11, 2025Mine? I bought memory foam insoles so I could remember why I walked into the kitchen! First Baptist Church is doing some remembering right now. On July 4, 1875, a small group gathered with Rev. A.W. Hilton to discuss forming a Baptist church in Luverne. The church began meeting in the local school every other week, alternating with Methodist services. In 1876 the newly formed church adopted a…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 11, 2025The Luverne Redbirds fell 5-3 to the Windom Pirates at home Sunday, June 8. The Redbirds started the game scoring one run in the bottom of the first inning. Skyler Wenninger singled on a line drive to center field, scoring Blake Sauer from second. Windom took the lead in the top of the second inning driving in two runs on two singles. With two outs in the bottom of the second inning, Redbird…
By Mavis FodnessJune 04, 2025Luverne’s ethanol plant will resume production this fall after a three-year operating hiatus. Gevo Inc., in a May 28 press release, announced the $7 million sale to A.E. Innovation LLC. A.E. Innovation is the purchasing company established by the plant’s original developers, Agri-Energy LLC. Dave Kolsrud is a principal with A.E. Innovation and the original plant developers Agri-Energy, which…- By Jason BerghorstJune 04, 2025After a couple of years of visioning and planning, Luverne’s first-ever Woofstock event is Sunday from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in the Luverne City Park. Billed as an event for dogs and the people who love them, Woofstock will include vendor booths, food trucks, demonstrations, doggie gift bags, a dog blessing and a doggie parade. The event is hosted by the Dog Park Task Force, which has purchased…
June 04, 2025The iconic multi-colored striped building on South Highway 75 in Luverne is now gone. Peter Dikun of Dikun Properties demolished the former restaurant building and is planning to open a new building on the lot. He is among several applicants in the process of establishing a retail cannibus dispensary in Luverne.- By Mavis FodnessJune 04, 2025Members of the Luverne FFA Chapter were honored at the 2025 awards banquet May 12 in the Luverne Middle-High School commons. At the evening event, members in grades 8 through 12 were celebrated for their growth, dedication, leadership and accomplishments during the year. “It’s a place where students learn by doing, where values are rooted in hard work and service, and where future leaders are…
June 04, 2025Jerry Erickson, 80, of Hanska, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, of 60 years, and their four children, Jennifer (Brent) Kjelshus, Andrew (Jennifer Birr), Tony (Chrissie Schmitt), and Amanda (Shawn Wilfahrt); nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law Charlie Paulson and Larry Olson; and…
June 04, 2025Elsie Mulligan, age 91, of Luverne, Minnesota, died in the morning hours on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Parkview Manor in Ellsworth, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 3-5 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Interment will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Luverne. The family invites you to join them for a gathering at Generations in Luverne…
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