February 2024

Library system celebrates 50 years As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the Plum Creek Library System invites patrons to share stories and experiences that make the local library special. The “Love My Library” campaign will accept patron stories through Thursday, Feb. 29. Submit stories online to www.plumcreeklibrary.net.   SAIL Classes begin March 4 A.C.E. will be offering a total of…

A way to fight inflation Letter to the Editor: Rejoice in fake news (and what we can do to fix it). To everyone who thinks our boy Trump is a true Christian, I got news for you. The “insurrection” of 1/6/2021 was nothing but a “show” for whose syllable antecedent isn’t worthy of human waste. Re-elect “Damien” and we destroy all that America stands for. MAGA rioters are declaring war against…

10 years ago (2014) •Steve Cattnach, Farmers Union agent of Luverne, was recently named Agent of the Year by Farmers Union Insurance Agency at a statewide meeting in St. Cloud on Thursday, Feb. 13. Cattnach was selected for this honor from 37 agents throughout Minnesota who represent Farmers Union Insurance Agency. This recognition is the result of outstanding agency performance and the…

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information.  …

Evening story times in February In celebration of “I Love to Read” Month, the Rock County Community Library will conduct an Evening Story Time on selected Tuesday nights in February. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 27.   Blue Mounds naturalist programs Feb. 24 Meet at the picnic shelter at the park for Bobcats and Coyotes from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, to learn about the trials…

Third-grader in Virginia needs local assistance with project Letter to the Editor: Dear People of the Great State of Minnesota, Hello! I am a third-grade student in Northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Minnesota. In May, I will create a display for our State Fair that I hope will make you proud. Although I have…

Drake releases dean’s list Ben Jarchow, Luverne, was named to the Fall 2023 dean’s list at Zimpleman College of Business at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.

It was standing room only at Up the Dam Creek Bar Saturday afternoon in Beaver Creek where the Sportsmen's Club members hosted their 32nd Annual Wild Game Feed. An estimated 250 people supported the event, which featured rabbit, elk, frog legs, venison, pheasant, gizzards and other wild game in addition to an ample supply of fish and French fries (plus octopus and squid). “Some of the stuff we…

Attendees at Thursday’s basketball games in Luverne High School enjoyed fry bread tacos served by the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC). The parent advisory group shared a small part of their culture while serving nearly 200 people at the fundraiser. “It’s important to share this food with others because it’s part of our culture,” said Andrea Smith, who is co-president along…

Dispatch report Feb. 4 •Complainant on Interstate 90, Magnolia, reported a transient. •Complainant east-bound on Interstate 90, Brandon, South Dakota, reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant east-bound on Interstate 90, mile marker 15, Luverne, requested assistance from another department. •Complainant on W. Mead Court reported a parking issue. Feb. 5 •Complainant on N. Kniss…

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information.  …

The Walgrave family had fun this week with the empty concrete base that will support the World’s Largest Nutcracker when it arrives this summer. The 8-foot-tall concrete base currently holds a 40-foot-tall post that will eventually support the 65-foot-tall nutcracker on South Highway 75 near I-90. It has been a source of both praise and controversy in the Luverne community. The Walgraves and…

Paper surveys have arrived at residences in Hills seeking opinions on topics such as housing, parks, city infrastructure and future projects. Responses are due March 1, and a Feb. 20 meeting will engage residents in the survey areas and allow additional input through interactive activities. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Hills. Residents’ input will help city…

The public can weigh in through in-person, virtual or written comments on National Grid Renewables’ request to build a 1,522-acre solar farm in Vienna and Magnolia townships. The in-person public hearing will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Generations Events Center in Luverne. (In case of inclement weather or cancellation, the hearing will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, at the same location.)…

Meetings Battle Plain Township Board will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Edgerton Ag conference room. Beaver Creek Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in the Township Hall in Beaver Creek. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held via Zoom. Contact 507-227-2061. Vienna Township Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Kenneth Community…

Card Showers Joyce Valnes will celebrate her 90th birthday on Friday, Feb. 9. Greetings may be sent to 1105 W. 10th Street, Unit 6, Yankton, South Dakota 57078. Bonnie Scherff will celebrate her 85th birthday on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Greetings may be sent to 1204 N. Linden Street, Luverne, Minnesota, 56156.