July 4th

Happy 250th America!
By Lori Sorenson
July 08, 2026
Local residents and visitors flocked to The Lake in Luverne Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July and the nation’s 250th birthday. The day was marked by heat, humidity, water sports (including the popular log rolling contest, food vendors, live music and a spectacular fireworks show. Events started with the Davis Lake triathlon, which included running, biking and kayaking, and continued with…
1905: July 4th Continues
By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical Society
January 18, 2022
The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on July 7, 1905. Was a Grand Success Such Was Luverne’s Celebration of the Glorious Fourth 6000 People Were in Attendance Notwithstanding Preceding Unfavorable Weather Conditions, Luverne Observes Our Nation’s Birthday With a Notable Successful Celebration—Occasion Graced by Presence of Governor John A. Johnson Who Delivers Inspiring Address—…