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- 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…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 04, 2025The Redbirds dropped one game against Milroy and fell to Renner in an exhibition game at Redbird Field this past week. Luverne fell 8-6 to the Irish Sunday, June 1, and lost 8-4 to Renner Wednesday, May 28. The Redbirds will host the Windom Pirates at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 8, and will travel to play the Lakefield Horned Frogs Wednesday, June 11. Irish 8, Redbirds 6 The Redbirds fell 8-6 to…- By Lori SorensonMay 28, 2025Luverne’s annual Buffalo Days celebration now spans four days of special events, Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8. It starts with the third annual Tour de Loop community bike ride on the Luverne Loop, a seven-mile paved trail that circles town and connects with the Blue Mound Trail and the Blue Mounds State Park. In her May 12 Star Media “Chamber Chatter” conversation, Chamber Director…
May 28, 2025Annual Memorial Day services took place in Luverne, Hills, Hardwick and Beaver Creek Monday. In Luverne, members of the American Legion and VFW conducted the Memorial Day Service at Maplewood Cemetery. Guest speaker was Minnesota American Legion Second District Commander James Olson. Olson shared the loss of his fellow soldiers and their unselfish heroism that keeps American free.- May 28, 2025The Buffalo Days Run 4A Cause returns to Luverne’s Buffalo Days Celebration for its third year Saturday, June 7, in Luverne City Park. Volunteers with the local non-profit Carson’s Cause have been registering runners for the 5K and one-mile races, and they’re expecting strong participation on race day. “People have been so supportive of our mission,” said Lori Sorenson, who co-founded Carson’s…
- May 28, 2025Sanford Luverne Medical Center recognized for emergency timeliness Sanford Luverne Medical Center has received the Best ER Wait Time & Efficacy award on the Women’s Choice Award 2025 Best Hospitals Award Report. “Patients from surrounding rural areas rely on the timeliness of our emergency care team at Sanford Luverne,” said Tammy Loosbrock, administrator of Sanford Luverne Medical Center…
May 28, 2025Rosemary “Rosie” Moerke, age 73, of Luverne, died Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on August 9, 1951, in Luverne, to Frank and Esther (Snyder) Mulligan. Rosie was the youngest of 10 children. Though she entered the world small enough to fit in a shoebox, her heart and spirit were anything but tiny…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorMay 28, 2025The Redbirds fell 7-4 to the Worthington Cubs Sunday, May 25, on the road. Worthington managed to get five hits against the Redbirds, scoring five runs in the fourth and two runs in the fifth inning. In the top of the second inning, Jacob Stroh hit a double to deep right field for the Redbirds, driving in Elliot Domagala from first base to take a 1-0 lead. The Redbirds gathered three runs in…
By Mavis FodnessMay 21, 2025Each spring, area students in the Southwest Minnesota CEO program debut individual businesses inspired from nine months of business visits, guest speakers, mentor discussions and working together in a class business. The 18 students in this year’s Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) class debuted their individual businesses Wednesday, May 7, at the Big Top Tent Rentals in Luverne. The…
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