books

'A to Z Luverne' book to be introduced July 30 during Rock County Fair
By Nicole Ronchetti
July 29, 2026
A new book highlighting everything special about Luverne in an alphabetical format will be introduced to the community on July 30. Illustrated by local artist Janine Brands, “A to Z Luverne” was written by a committee under the umbrella of Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow. Throughout its pages, the book devotes each letter of the alphabet to something unique about Luverne and Rock County. “…
County land records moved to armory
By Lori Sorenson
November 06, 2024
More than 400 heavy land records books are temporarily relocated to the former armory building in Luverne to accommodate remodeling at the courthouse. After the new National Guard Readiness Center opened near I-90 in Luverne last year, the state transferred ownership of the former armory on Freeman Avenue to Rock County. Plans are underway to move the Rock County Land Management Office (…
Conquering personal inhibitions through books and a smile
By Mavis Fodness, reporter
April 02, 2019
In her book, “Girl, Wash Your Face,” author Rachel Hollis answers the question, “How do I …?” How do I pick myself up after a loss? How do I get rid of these looping negative thoughts that enter my head every day? How do I bring more purpose to my life? After reading her book, I’ve determined my question is, “How do I conquer my fears?” I am afraid of heights. I am afraid to wear a bathing suit…