Welcome home, Jeep Willy!
A World War II jeep made its debut down Main Street Luverne Saturday morning, thanks to a Luverne native’s gratitude for his hometown.
Aanenson retires from 50-year career with McClure Electric
Al Aanenson has been working to keep Rock County electrified for over 50 years, wiring everything from grain bins on farms to lighting in stores and office buildings.
Child care center on track for spring opening
Construction progress continues on Luverne’s child care center, and the Luverne Economic Development Authority heard an update at their Monday morning meeting.
Restored D-Day military jeep debuts in Luverne Saturday
A restored World War II military jeep will be celebrated Saturday during “Operation Homecoming.”
Nearly 80 tractors tally 60 miles for eighth annual cross-county ride
Nearly 80 tractors of all makes, models and ages made their way across Rock County Friday morning for the eighth annual Rock County Tractor Ride.
Boots on the ground
The Walgrave family announced last week that there were “boots on the ground” when a flatbed trailer delivered the first pieces of “the world’s tallest nutcracker” in Luverne.
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By Mavis FodnessSeptember 11, 2024A World War II jeep made its debut down Main Street Luverne Saturday morning, thanks to a Luverne native’s gratitude for his hometown. The 1942 Ford GPW was used 80 years ago on D-Day and was brought back to the United States and Luverne by renowned wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg and his wife, Judy. Saturday’s event was called “Operation Homecoming.” In addition to a morning parade with…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 11, 2024Al Aanenson has been working to keep Rock County electrified for over 50 years, wiring everything from grain bins on farms to lighting in stores and office buildings. During that time, he built a reputation among hundreds of loyal customers, many of whom are also good friends. Now, he’s selling the McClure Electric business in Luverne to his son-in-law, Tim Banck, and is learning a new trade —…- By Lori SorensonSeptember 11, 2024The fourth annual “Out of the Darkness” suicide awareness and prevention walk will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Luverne City Park. The event raises money for research to end and prevent suicide and shows community support for those who have lost loved ones to suicide or have struggled personally with suicide. It coincides with similar walks nationwide during September, which…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 11, 2024Hardwick City Council members amended the city’s liquor licensing ordinance to allow businesses licensed to sell alcohol to also offer intoxicating hemp products. In 2023 Hardwick originally signed the county ordinance that barred businesses with liquor licenses from selling beverages containing CBD or cannabidiol. Hardwick now joins Luverne which allows businesses with liquor licenses to offer…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 11, 2024Construction progress continues on Luverne’s child care center, and the Luverne Economic Development Authority heard an update at their Monday morning meeting. “Things are on schedule and moving along nicely,” said LEDA director Holly Sammons. Steel framing and drywall will likely be in place this week and painting should be done by the end of the month when work will start on tiling and…- September 11, 2024September is National Fall Prevention Awareness Month, a time to focus on ways to stay healthy, strong and balanced. Here are some tips to reduce your chances of falling: •Exercise: Do exercises that make your legs stronger and improve your balance, like SAIL. •Have your eyes checked: Have a doctor check your vision annually, and keep any glasses or contact prescriptions up to date. •Make…
- September 11, 2024With upcoming November elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of political or advertising signs on highway right of way. These areas include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches, sight corners at intersections, and boulevards in urban areas. It also includes displaying flags or other signs on bridges over…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 11, 2024Six Rock County 4-H’ers earned purple ribbons at the recent 2024 Minnesota State Fair, with two 4-H’ers receiving additional recognition. While champion and reserve ribbons are distributed in the livestock projects, purple ribbons are the highest placing for static projects. Ashlyn Johnson of the County K9s 4-H Club earned a purple ribbon during the conference judging of general projects. Her…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 04, 2024A restored World War II military jeep will be celebrated Saturday during “Operation Homecoming.” The fully restored 1942 Ford GPW will lead a parade beginning at 11:30 a.m. down Luverne’s Main Street along with other military vehicles. A Command Readiness Inspection (or a military vehicle park and shine) will be open to the public from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the courthouse square. Free root…
September 04, 2024Nearly 80 tractors of all makes, models and ages made their way across Rock County Friday morning for the eighth annual Rock County Tractor Ride. The group, which includes tractor enthusiasts from across the tri-state region, assembled at the Luverne City Park at 8 a.m. and traveled westward to Nordstrom's Automotive near Garretson where they took a lunch break before winding their way back to…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 04, 2024The Walgrave family announced last week that there were “boots on the ground” when a flatbed trailer delivered the first pieces of “the world’s tallest nutcracker” in Luverne. Each boot is 14 feet tall and weighs more than 1,300 pounds — the first installment of the 65-foot-tall sculpture anchored on an 8-foot-tall concrete pedestal to tower 73 feet in the air. It will be supported by an…- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 04, 2024Two regional cooperatives could merge, depending on a membership vote scheduled to end at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. If members approve, the cooperatives of New Vision and Crystal Valley could become Prairie Valley Ag Cooperative by March 15, 2025. Members can attend six informational sessions scheduled for Sept. 10-12. This includes a meeting in Rock County at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Big…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 04, 2024Rock County Rural Water (RCRW) received a $3 million grant from the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to replace the existing water tower damaged by a derecho in 2022. The new 500,000-gallon water tower will more than quadruple the existing storage capacity of the 125,000-gallon tower in Beaver Creek. The old tower will be dismantled once the new tower, to be located in Clinton Township, is…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 04, 2024Brynn Peterson, a student at Minnesota West Community and Technical College and a resident of Blue Mound Tower, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the local housing authority. Tammy Johnson, director of the Luverne HRA and Blue Mound Tower, nominated Peterson for the scholarship. “Brynn is so deserving of this award,” Johnson said in her recommendation to the Minnesota National…- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 04, 2024The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board approved a two-year contract with secondary principal Andrew Kellenberger Aug. 26. Kellenberger will receive a 4-percent increase for each of the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. Previously Kellenberger’s salary was $108,000. For 2024-25 he will receive $112,320, and for 2025-26 his salary will be $116,813.
- September 04, 2024Minnesotans who applied for federal assistance may need to follow up with FEMA and provide more inform-ation or documents to move their application forward. Those who still need help recovering after the June 16 – July 4 storms and flooding and haven’t yet applied still have time to do so too. Applicants with insurance If you applied with FEMA and reported having insurance for the damage to…
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