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By Mavis FodnessApril 30, 2025Luverne High School junior Zander Carbonneau earned a seventh-place finish Friday during the Class A Minnesota State High School Speech Tournament in Shakopee. Carbonneau was one of the top eight students chosen for the extemporaneous speaking finals. Friday’s event was his fourth state tournament appearance. “The final round of extemporaneous speaking at state tournament is always a highlight…- By Pastor Andrew Palmquist, Bethany Lutheran Church, LuverneApril 30, 2025Every year, as spring comes, we see the miracle of life start once again. We look forward to the daffodils and tulips blooming and the fade from winter to spring. Things go from the gray and brown colors to living, vibrant green and vivid cheerful colors. Many people look forward to shedding their heavy coats in favor of lighter-weight apparel. Even though we go through this cycle every year, it…
By Lori SorensonApril 23, 2025U.S. senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith stopped in Luverne Wednesday, April 16, to celebrate the completion for the Kids Rock! Child Care Center. The senators were instrumental in securing a $2.6 million USDA grant for the facility’s construction, and Wednesday was a chance for them to see how the investment was put to use. After touring the interior, they paused in the lobby to congratulate…
By Lori SorensonApril 23, 2025The Luverne Board of Appeals and Adjustments granted a variance request for the former Vinnie’s property on South Highway 75. They met Monday night in Luverne City Hall as a follow-up to the Monday, April 14, public hearing on the matter. Peter Dikun of Dikun Properties requested a variance to commercial setbacks requirements on his property at 704 S. Kniss Ave. in Luverne. He's planning to…
April 23, 2025Patricia Kienholz of Luverne and the late Bryan Kienholz and Doug and Sharon Stoks of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, announce the engagement of their children Kristen Marie Kienholz and Kyle Douglas Stoks, both of Sioux Falls. Kirsten graduated from Luverne High School in 2014 and from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, in 2017. She completed her master’s degree at University of South Dakota…
April 23, 2025Robert LeRoy DeSplinter, age 86, of Luverne, died Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Sanford Luverne Hospital. He was born June 26, 1938, in Pipestone to LeRoy and Adaline (Rostyne) DeSplinter. He attended school in Jasper. Robert joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and served until he was honorably discharged in 1959. Robert married Marlene Buysse on January 4, 1964, at St Mary’s Catholic Church…- April 23, 2025Robert Edmund “Bob” Bailey, age 92, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, while at the Sanford Luverne Hospital. Memorial visitation will be Friday, April 25, from 4-6 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Memorial service will be Saturday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. Burial will be at Ottertail Union Cemetery in Ottertail,…
- April 23, 2025Robert Joseph DeBates, age 94, of Adrian, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. A time of fellowship will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard…
April 23, 2025Ronald Munns, age 91, of St. Michael, formerly of Luverne, died Friday, April 11, 2025. Ron was a Navy veteran and longtime barber. He was an avid fisherman and golfer who shot two holes-in-one. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Marilyn; children, Gary Munns (Michelle), Rhonda (Dung) Nguyen, and Nancy Munns; grandchildren, Darren (Ha) Nguyen, Debbie (John) Wall, Jeremy (Harmonie) Nguyen,…- By Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, St. John Lutheran Church, LuverneApril 23, 2025Traditionally, pastors could count on seeing a few faces on Christmas and Easter that didn’t show up much the rest of the year. These are the so-called “Christmas and Easter Christians.” Like many pastors, I was of two minds about it. On the one hand, I would rejoice that they came to hear God’s Word and receive His gifts. On the other hand, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed that I wouldn’t…
By Lori SorensonApril 16, 2025Fire departments from three different communities were on the scene of a grass fire north of Beaver Creek last week for over three hours last week. Multiple 911 calls came in around 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, reporting large flames getting close the house, buildings and grove at 575 121st Street, Beaver Creek. The acreage is home to Evan and Denae Meinerts, and initial reports were that the…- By Lori SorensonApril 16, 2025At their regular meeting Tuesday, April 8, Luverne City Council members adopted ordinances regulating cannabis businesses and zoning. The latest ordinance is based on Minnesota statutes and includes laws for local government authority, laws for local registration and enforcement, laws for public use restrictions and more. It requires cannabis retail businesses to register with the city before…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 16, 2025Two probationary teachers were cut Thursday night, April 10, in a special meeting of the Luverne School Board. The meeting focused on eliminating more than $1 million from the 2025-26 budget. Luverne’s operating budget in 2024 was $21 million. Board members also accepted two retirements Thursday night. Prior to the special meeting, nine full-time teachers and support staff positions were…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 16, 2025The Luverne School Board unanimously adopted the calendar for the 2025-26 school year, choosing a different 168-day format from the version supported by the Luverne Teachers Association (LEA). The two calendar versions presented at the Feb. 27 meeting showed several similarities: •Start/end dates of Sept. 2 through May 21, 2026. •School day hours for students from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. •Holiday…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 16, 2025Severe thunderstorm warnings have been added as a reason severe weather sirens will sound in local communities. Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge recommended the change to the community alert system because of the similar dangerous conditions of hail, high winds and heavy rains. “We clearly get more property damage and the potential for personal injury during severe thunderstorm warnings,” he…
April 16, 2025Luverne native Carter Headrick was recently honored by Minnesota State University Moorhead with the Dragon Impact Award for his work in “using compelling stories to shape public health policy nationwide.” The award recognizes outstanding individuals aged 36-55 who exemplify the “power of education, embody Minnesota State Moorhead’s spirit, and have significantly impacted their communities.”…
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