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- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 25, 2025The Luverne Senior Legion baseball team went 2-3 this past week against solid opponents on the road. Luverne fell 4-1 to Madison June 17 and finished 2-2 at the Marshall Woodbat Tournament over the weekend. At Marshall, Luverne lost in a close 8-7 game against Alexandria Friday, June 22, beat Brookings 17-9 and St. Peter 15-0 Saturday, June 22, and lost 6-4 to Renner Sunday, June 22. The…
By Jason BerghorstJune 18, 2025The First Baptist Church in Luverne is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the congregation this weekend. The events begin with a special program Saturday evening at 7 p.m. at the church, followed by pie and ice cream. The celebration continues on Sunday at 9:15 a.m. with Trivia with rolls and juice. The worship service will be at 10:30 a.m., with a picnic on the north lawn of the church to…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianJune 18, 2025The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on Jan. 10, 1963. (Story continues from last week.) Teacher Problem Mentioned Another concern of the Hardwick board, expressed at the meeting was that of obtaining qualified teachers. They pointed out that they had an excellent staff of experienced teachers at the present time, but that replacements were becoming more and more of a problem.…
June 18, 2025Gary Halverson, age 77, of Kanaranzi Township, Rock County, Minnesota, died Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home under hospice care. A memorial gathering to celebrate Gary's life was Thursday, June 12, from 4-7 p.m. at Tailgator’s in Brandon, South Dakota. Arrangements were under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To view Gary’s LifeTribute video or sign an online registry, please…- June 18, 2025Beverly “Bev” Boyer, age 75, of Luverne, Minnesota, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at her home under hospice care. Visitation will be Thursday, June 19, from 5-8 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service will be Friday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Rock River Community Church near Luverne. A private family burial will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under…
- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 18, 2025The Luverne Redbirds fell 2-1 in 13 innings of play to the Lakefield Horned Frogs Wednesday, June 11, on the road. Lakefield scored one run in the bottom of the third, but Luverne tied the game 1-1 in the top of the seventh with Braydon Ripka scoring on a wild pitch. The game went another five innings with no scoring. In the bottom of the 13th inning, Lakefield had two outs and a man on third…
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…
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