June 2020
Dispatch report
June 26
•Complainant on S. Second Street, Beaver Creek, reported a stolen car.
•Complainant on County Road 6, Hills, reported possible abandoned vehicle.
•Complainant on W. Hatting Street reported an active warrant.
•Subject was reported at location on N. Spring Street with an...
Dispatch report
June 19
•Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 2, Beaver Creek, reported a pursuit.
•Complainant at the Rez Park in Hills reported a vehicle driving on grass and walking path.
•Complainant requested to speak to a deputy.
•A civil issue was reported on Water Avenue in...
The Green Lantern Bar and Grill hosted a modified version of Hardwick’s Jubilee Day Saturday with several events related to the annual celebration. The day included a cruise-in “parade and park,” a straw bale toss, a corn hole tournament and a DJ on the back patio. Jubilee Day normally includes a...
A bulldozer appeared this week on the former Sharkee’s lot signaling work is about to begin on the long-awaited Towne Square Addition.
Luverne developer Don Jahnke announced Monday that financing is in place and construction can start this summer on the three-story apartment building.
He also...
The Rock County Planning Commission will host a public hearing Monday to consider proposed changes to the local renewable energy ordinance.
Zoning administrator Eric Hartman told commissioners at their June 16 meeting that three areas could potentially change.
•eliminating wind farm setback...
Dispatch report
June 12
•Complainant on E. Main Street reported vandalism.
•Complainant on 31st Street, Hills, reported passenger vehicles driving on trails at location.
•Complainant reported identity theft.
•Complainant reported an assault.
•Complainant on 30th Avenue, Beaver Creek, reported smoke...
Unbeknownst to incoming Luverne High School senior Rylee Gee and Southwest MN CEO student, the fourth grade valentine box she made from metal led to the creation of a business seven years later.
Gee’s business called “OG Metal Design” was one of 13 showcased Wednesday night, June 17, ending the...
Open houses
An open house bridal shower for Kennedy Gonnerman, bride-to-be of Conner Hoffman, will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the American Reformed Church in Luverne.
A drive-by bridal shower for Brett Luettel, bride-to-be of Seth Nuffer, will be from 10 a.m...
LSS meals at Generations
Monday, June 29: Chef’s salad, banana, bread, dessert.
Tuesday, June 30: Sliced ham, coleslaw, dinner roll, fruited gelatin.
Wednesday, July 1: Chicken wild rice casserole, vegetables, pears, bread, cookie.
Thursday, July 2: Taco salad with taco meat, cheese, salsa,...
10 years ago (2010)
•Deb Vogt has been living two miles north of Magnolia for most of the 34 years she has taught in the kitchen classroom of Luverne High School.
Just as the smells of ovens and whirls of sewing machines led the way to her Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) room, her homemade...