County OKs gravel permit, pending DNR approval
The Rock County Planning and Zoning Commission last week approved a permit request by Northern Con-Agg for a gravel pit expansion near the Blue Mounds State Park.
'Miss Nelson is Missing' opens April 10
Misbehaving students beware — the scary substitute teacher Miss Swamp is coming to the Palace Theatre later this week.
Hoppy Easter!
Luverne’s downtown was hopping with families Saturday for the Chamber’s Easter Bunny activities with 13 participating businesses.
Luverne FCCLA takes home multiple awards at state conference
The Luverne chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America won several awards during the State Leadership conference held in Bloomington March 27-28.
H-BC opens bidds for partial track, project may be complete by fall
After practicing in parking lots and fields, the Hills-Beaver Creek track athletes will soon have dedicated place of their own.
Roosevelt reenactor to perform April 16
American political reenactor Joe Weigand will be in Rock County next week to portray President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt as part of the community’s America 250 celebration.
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By Lori SorensonMarch 18, 2026Renovation work is continuing on the former National Guard Armory building on Freeman Avenue in Luverne — months past the promised completion date. This means the contractor working on the project is now in “penalty phase,” according to County Administrator Kyle Oldre. “Again, last week they didn’t have anyone on site,” Oldre said at the March 3 County Board meeting. “They want to do a…
March 18, 2026Two teams from Luverne’s Future Farmers of America chapter will go on to the state competition after placing second and fifth in a Region IV Career Development Event in Jackson on March 9. The team of Charlie Mostad, Lucas Williamson and Kale Ver Steeg earned fifth in Farm Business Management, with Mostad placing eighth individually in a field of 47 competitors. In Ag Mechanics, Lucas Madison,…
By Linda Wenzel Program manager, ACE of Southwest MinnesotaMarch 18, 2026March 22 marks You Are as Young as You Feel Day, an annual reminder that staying young at heart has less to do with the number of birthdays a person has celebrated and more to do with outlook, purpose, and staying engaged with life. The day encourages people of all ages to embrace activities that bring them joy — whether that means listening to favorite music, sharing stories with friends,…
By Lori SorensonMarch 11, 2026A 176,760-square-foot manufacturing facility is coming to a 15-acre site in Luverne’s industrial park and will require 125 full-time employees at a $9 million annual payroll. That’s according to Don Jahnke, Luverne, who presented information about his company, Luv Modular LLC, to the Luverne Economic Development Authority Monday. “What we’re proposing to build is a factory to build housing…
By Lori SorensonMarch 11, 2026District Court Judge Kayla Johnson has issued a written order addressing contested facts and evidence in the third-degree murder and vehicular homicide case against Jayson Delfs, Hardwick. His charges stem from the March 27, 2025, fatal crash northwest of Beaver Creek that claimed the life of Grant Crawford, rural Jasper. Delfs’ last court appearance was a Dec. 12, 2025, contested omnibus…
By Nicole RonchettiMarch 11, 2026For some students, school is easy. For others, it’s the hardest thing they do each day. Regardless, it’s Jon Schomacker’s job to help them succeed. “Everybody comes to school with baggage,” Schomacker said. “They’re still great kids to their core; it’s just working through that.” Schomacker, a former fourth-grade teacher, is the behavior interventionist at Luverne Elementary School. For…
By Nicole RonchettiMarch 11, 2026Rock County and local governments nationwide could soon face increased costs as unfunded mandates in the federal HR1, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” go into effect. During their regular March 3 meeting, Rock County commissioners heard an annual report from Southwest Health and Human Services, which administers social services and public health programs for Lincoln, Lyon, Murray,…
By Lori SorensonMarch 11, 2026Rock County Commissioners at their regular meeting Tuesday, March 3, approved a resolution spelling out the process for filling the seat left vacant by Greg Burger. Burger, who served on the board for nine years, resigned from his District 3 seat on Feb. 17 effective Feb. 28. Because he is leaving the board with three years remaining on his four-year elected term, the County Board took…
March 11, 2026Starting in June, Luverne will have a brand-new business catering to those who love salt and sweet alike. Cowbells Quality Meats & Treats will open at 220 W. Main St. in the building formerly occupied by Fareway Meat Market. Alongside traditional offerings of cut beef, pork, seafood, soups Cowbells Quality Meats & Treats to open in former Fareway building and breads, Cowbells will…- March 11, 2026The impact of opioid epidemic can be felt in communities both large and small throughout the United States. In 2021, a national settlement spanning over 18 years was reached between various pharmaceutical companies and the United States government in order to attempt to reduce damage done and prevent further harm from opioid use/misuse. These funds, paired with national efforts to reform…
- March 11, 2026The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a public construction open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at Generations (105 South Estey Street, Luverne) to share information about the upcoming Highway 75 project in Luverne. There will be no formal presentation, and people are welcome to stop by at their convenience during the open house. Staff from MnDOT and the contractor,…
March 11, 2026The Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers sponsored the “Dueling Duo” dueling pianos event Friday night at Big Top Tents and Events to benefit the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. “We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who turned out and supported the dueling pianos fundraiser,” said Carrie Overgaard, hospice volunteer coordinator who organized the event, which sold more than 160 tickets…
By Kent Thiesse, Farm Management AnalystMarch 11, 2026In mid-February, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman, Congressman Glenn (GT) Thompson (R-PA) released the text for the revised version of the U.S. House Farm Bill, which is titled: “Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026” (FFSNA), or so-called “Skinny Farm Bill”. The House version of the Farm Bill was reviewed and was approved by the entire U.S. House Agriculture Committee by a…
March 11, 2026Now in its fourth year, Carson’s Cause is continuing to reach elementary school students in southwest Minnesota and surrounding region with its mission of normalizing brain health conversations. The local non-profit started after 21-year-old Carson Ehde died by suicide in September of 2022. Its mission is to normalize brain health conversations in order to reduce stigma and prevent suicide. …
March 04, 2026The spring equinox marks the day the sun passes directly over the equator, giving equal hours of day and night. Celebrate the beginning of spring with a one-mile hike on top of the Blue Mounds State Park from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the state park. Use the Eagle Rock Vista entrance off County Road 8 to meet at the trailhead. The hike will end watching the sun set over the…
By Lori SorensonMarch 04, 2026The maple tree at the corner of Dodge Street and Highway 75 in Luverne is at least the age of the stately three-story home on the property — more than 100 years old. Dave and Linda Iverson moved into their home 53 years ago, a year after Dave started as a veterinarian at Rock Vet Clinic. Their maple tree was large and mature at that time. The house was built around 1918 or 1920, and they…
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