Luverne woman dies in apparent homicide; suspect in custody
On Friday the Rock County Sheriff’s Office released information about an arrest following a suspicious death that evening in the city of Luverne.
World's largest nutcracker dedicated
The World’s Largest Nutcracker, “Verne,” was dedicated and named Saturday morning with a ribbon-cutting celebration at the nutcracker’s base on South Highway 75 in Luverne.
'On Golden Pond' coming to Luverne's Palace Theater July 24
A classic play centered on the complex relationships of families, the realities of aging and finding acceptance and reconciliation is coming to the Palace Theater in Luverne.
What should we do about e-scooters?
Luverne recently launched a civic assembly group for residents to help shape local decisions about electric scooters.
Luverne's Bull Pen Sports Bar and Grill featured on America's Best Restaurants
The Bull Pen Sports Bar and Grill in Luverne will host national media and marketing company America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) for an on-site visit next month as part of an upcoming ABR Roadshow.
This young pro became a licensed operator at age 18
Ryker Johnson became one of Minnesota’s youngest wastewater operators when he earned his Class D license at age 18.
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- February 18, 2020Luverne choral director Seana Graber and students (from left) Averill Sehr, Tori Hemme and Ethan Nath attended the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota honor choir event for grades 9-10 at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Sehr was in the SSAA choir (soprano 1, soprano 2, alto 1, and alto 2), and Hemme and Nath were in the SATB choir (mixed choir of soprano, alto, tenor and…
- February 18, 2020Tom Von Bische, senior project manager with NextEra Energy (center) presents a $5,000 check to the newly organized Luverne High School robotics team. Pictured are (front, left) students Lola Peterson, Katarina Horn, Lauren Ver Steeg, Solveig Tofteland, Von Bische, Melanie Rittenhouse, Seno Chanthalangsy, Burke Johnson, John Miller, (back) adviser Aaron Perkins, commissioner Stan Williamson,…
- February 18, 2020USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 15, 2020, is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year. Although more than 200,000 producers have enrolled to date, FSA anticipates 1.5 million producers will enroll for ARC and PLC. By enrolling soon, producers can beat the rush as the…
- February 18, 2020With income tax season now open, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that over 200 sites will be offering free tax assistance for those filing income tax and property tax refund returns. Most sites are open through April 15. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide programs are two free tax preparation options where volunteers help Minnesotans prepare their federal…
- February 18, 2020Sanford Luverne Hospice will host its annual Charity Dinner and Auction on Saturday, April 18, at Grand Prairie Events in Luverne. This year’s event features a live and silent auction including more than 300 items. The five-course meal is highlighted by cabernet grilled sirloin and stuffed pork chops. The theme of the event is San Francisco, a fitting theme as attendees will be eligible to win a…
- February 18, 2020Bill Stegemann, Blue Mound Area Theatre (BMAT) board member and CenterPoint Energy retiree, presents Jim Juhl, BMAT board president, with a $300 Volunteer Grant check from CenterPoint Energy. Pictured are board members (seated, from left) Deb Aanenson, Bill Stegemann, Jim Juhl, David Vis, (second) LaDonna VanAartsen, Louella Voigt, Shirley Connor, Lori Hallstrom, (back) Mark Van Aartsen, Chantel…
- February 18, 2020Quarter 2, A Honor Roll Seniors: Dalwa Alinizi, Isaiah Bartels, Tacey Baustian, Sydney Biever, Alexa Chesley, Colby Crabtree, Graham Cunningham, Madigan Flom, Kynzie Hamann, Nicole Hoogland, Ivy Hudson, Amelia Jarchow, Sophia Lanoue, Kyla Leeds, Gunnar Oldre, Stepan Orietskyy, Nicholas Rogers, Jordan Winter. Juniors: Russell Aanenson, Kaitlyn Anderson, Peter Baustian, Ethan Beyer, Xavier…
- February 18, 2020Quarter 2, A Honor Roll Seniors: Josie Bartels, Joslyn Birger, Whitney Elbers, Sadie Fuerstenberg, Easton Harnack, Larinda Kellenberger, Larissa Kruid, Jo-Hannah Ladd, Kailey Rozeboom, Jax Wysong. Juniors: Chase Bosch, Calvin Erickson, Hannah Fick, Abby Knobloch, Allison LaRock, Lauren Tatge, Austin Wilhelmi. Sophomores: Taylor Durst, Kenadie Fick, Danette Leenderts, Samantha Moser, Tara Paulsen…
- February 11, 2020Monday morning’s fog and wind conditions allowed rime ice to form on area trees and other outdoor fixtures. Rime ice forms when small water droplets build up as they freeze on contact. Meteorologist Lance VandenBoogart said Monday’s conditions were perfect for the rime ice to form. “You did have some fog in the area,” he said. Rime ice grows toward a prevailing wind unlike hoar frost, which…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 11, 2020A three-year wage and benefits agreement was accepted Feb. 4 between county commissioners and the deputy sheriffs’ union. The deputies will receive a 2-percent cost of living adjustment this year followed by 3.25 percent in 2021 and 3.25 percent again in 2022. A $25 a month health insurance contribution will occur each year. The county and union negotiators avoided mediation. As part of the…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 11, 2020Nooks and crannies, hidden portals, a trap door, narrow, winding stairwells, a rooftop lookout tower … all were featured on a recent backstage tour of the Historic Palace Theatre in Luverne Thursday. The Palace was this month’s featured business for the Luverne Area Chamber’s series of “Love the Business” gatherings, and director Shawn Kinsinger took a small group down stairs, through the…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 11, 2020At their workshop Thursday night, Feb. 6, the Luverne School Board and administration agreed that the 2020-21 school year should start on schedule with other Minnesota schools the Tuesday after Labor Day. Classes this current school year began Sept. 16, two weeks after Labor Day, in order to give construction workers more time at the school before staff and students returned. The previous school…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 11, 2020Luverne’s fifth annual Get Hooked Ice Fishing Derby attracted 290 registered anglers at The Lake in Luverne Saturday afternoon. Alex Dewispelaere snagged a 4.63-pound carp to claim the $500 first place prize in the youth division and Dalton Petersen caught a 5.44-pound carp for the $500 first place prize in the adult division. In addition, organizers doled out nearly $5,000 in prize drawings,…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 11, 2020Freshmen Collin Schoneman, Sophia VanSurksum and Joshua Wiersema recently received the traditional corduroy blue jackets of active FFA members. While members typically buy the official FFA garment, the three Hills-Beaver Creek High School students received their jackets free through the Minnesota FFA Foundation. Each year the Foundation organizes the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program, which…
- February 11, 2020At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the third and final tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. The payments will begin to show up in farmers’ bank accounts by the end of this week. “It’s been a great…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 11, 2020Eleven ash trees located around the former Hills-Beaver Creek High School gymnasium will be removed and the other 15 trees examined for healthiness. The H-BC building committee recommended the action at their Wednesday, Feb. 5, meeting. Mike Davis of Luverne will remove the trees and the stumps for $1,195. “It will give the other trees a chance,” he said. The majority of the 11 trees to be…
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