Sanford adds mental health staff
Sanford Luverne recently expanded behavioral health care services at the local clinic.
Field day to share latest in soil health
Area farmers will have an opportunity to learn the latest in soil health management at a July 17 field day near Jasper.
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- January 18, 2016David Hup and Billy Cowell have opened a RE/MAX Land and Home office in downtown Luverne at 117 E. Main Street. The business partners have experience in the community renovating local properties and buying, selling and renting area homes, and the RE/MAX office is their official foray into the real estate business as realtor/owners. RE/MAX Land and Home specializes in residential and commercial…
- January 18, 2016In response to a Dec. 28 request from the South Korean Minister for Patriots and Veterans Affairs, the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center hosted a Korean War Veteran recognition event on Jan. 13. During the ceremony, the Honorable Sungchoon Park presented Ambassador Peace Medals and small token gifts of appreciation to hospitalized Korean War Veterans and several other veterans from southwestern…
- January 18, 2016Land-applying livestock manure in winter requires much greater attention to locations and weather. The main concern comes from insufficient incorporation into the soil and runoff from frozen and snow-covered soil. For large livestock farms with state or federal operating permits (NPDES or SDS permits), land application of liquid manure is prohibited after Nov. 30 on frozen or snow-covered soils,…
- By Mavis Fodness, reporterJanuary 18, 2016Last year the Southwest Crisis Center helped more than 780 people cope with abusive relationships or situations. The Rock County office offered help in 73 cases representing at least one person, sometimes two, who reached out for assistance on a weekly basis. The numbers, however, represent only one-fourth of the people involved in domestic or sexual violence incidents whose victims seek…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 18, 2016Sanford Luverne Medical Center recently upgraded its ambulances and computer equipment to improve patient care and emergency communication. The upgrades include two ambulances new to Sanford Luverne. The vehicles are both Chevy G4500s; one is a 2010 model and the other a 2016. They were purchased from the Jackson Ambulance for $162,500 with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health and…
- January 18, 2016Farmers can renew their Private Pesticide Applicator certification by attending one of the upcoming recertification workshops sponsored by University of Minnesota Extension. These workshops review regulations and safety issues related to pesticide application and provide the latest university research in integrated pest management. You need to renew your private pesticide applicator…
- January 18, 2016Luverne Middle School Honor Roll Quarter 2 A Honor Roll Eighth Grade: Dalwa Alinizi, Isaiah Bartels, Claire Baustian, Tacey Baustian, Sydney Biever, Alexa Chesley, Colby Crabtree, Graham Cunningham, Hannah Ehlers, Madigan Flom, Meagan Hansen, Nicole Hoogland, Anna Huisman, Amelia Jarchow, Kacie Kracht, Sophia Lanoue, Carter Loosbrock, Jonah Louwagie, Kaitlyn McDowell, Reka Meinerts, Meghan…
- January 18, 2016Luverne High School Honor Roll Quarter 2 A Honor Roll Seniors: Tanner Baustian, Ryleigh Beers, Christina Casazza, Sierra Christenson, Jaidyn Elbers, Tatiana Gust, Hannah Hoogland, Bailey Jacobsma, Jacob Jarchow, Brianna Jonason, Alyssa Kienholz, Di Ma, Nicholas Overgaard, Stephanie Riggs, Jenna Schelhaas, Katerina Siebert, Allie Skattum, Makayla Sterrett, Christopher Syphokham, Susan Thompson,…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 18, 2016Luverne City Administrator John Call announced last week that Luverne’s used ladder truck has been sold to the fire department in Miller, South Dakota. Luverne had purchased a newer ladder truck last summer for $550,000. It’s a 2010 Rosenbauer 101’ platform firetruck. A new one costs over $1 million. Since then the old ladder truck has been listed for sale on national websites with no feasible…
- January 18, 2016In January 2016 Clifford Boom will semi-retire from First Farmers & Merchants National Bank, Luverne, after 37 years of service with the bank. He plans to travel a little and spend a lot more time golfing. He will work three days a week in the fall and winter months and two days a week in the spring and summer months. Cris Oeltjenbruns was promoted to Vice President of Ag Lending for First…
- January 11, 2016Luverne native Scott Lopau shared this photograph of sundogs on the western horizon Saturday afternoon, Jan. 9. Sundogs are atmospheric phenomena that consist of a pair of bright spots on either side on the sun. They occur in very cold weather when drifting ice crystals in the air act as prisms to refract the light. This photograph was taken on West Main Street in Luverne facing west with the RCO…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 11, 2016Convenience stores and gas stations all over Minnesota have been busy selling lottery tickets, with the Powerball Jackpot topping a record-breaking $1.5 billion as of noon Tuesday. With Wednesday’s drawing looming, Luverne cashiers were selling tickets to nearly every customer that came through the door. “Just about everyone who comes in buys one,” said Reva Green, cashier for Holiday…
- January 11, 2016Al Pilaczynski (right) is one of 15 blood donors who designated the Luverne Fire Department during Monday’s Ninth Annual “Heroes Behind the Badges,” a friendly blood drive between firefighters and the law enforcement and emergency medical personnel. The law enforcement/EMTs won the competition with 17 donations during the five-and-one-half hour event. Community Blood Bank sponsored the challenge…
- January 11, 2016Al Pilaczynski (right) is one of 15 blood donors who designated the Luverne Fire Department during Monday’s Ninth Annual “Heroes Behind the Badges,” a friendly blood drive between firefighters and the law enforcement and emergency medical personnel. The law enforcement/EMTs won the competition with 17 donations during the five-and-one-half hour event. Community Blood Bank sponsored the challenge…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 11, 2016Commissioners voted 3-2 at their Jan. 5 meeting not to pay a bill the county recently received from the Luverne Fire Department. This is the first time a $750 bill for a fire call was presented for payment to the county. On Oct. 9, 2015, the Luverne Fire Department responded to a grass fire in the ditch along County Road 11 near 71st Street. The fire was contained to a small area in the ditch…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 11, 2016At their Jan. 5 meeting, Rock County Commissioners postponed a decision on authorizing more than $230,000 for a computer-aided dispatch system for the sheriff’s department. The CAD system, which would put computers in each of the county’s squad cars, is seen as streamlining officers’ paperwork responsibilities including issuing traffic citations at the scene of the traffic stop. Sheriff Evan…
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