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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- July 09, 2025In partnership with over 200 libraries and bookmobiles across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the popular library park pass program, which provides access to state parks and recreation areas at no cost to library patrons. Piloted in 2018 and launched statewide in 2021, the program offers seven-day state park passes that can be checked out from participating…
July 09, 2025A crew with Duininck Inc. of Prinsburg began the surface mill-off process Monday on the county bike trail along Blue Mound Avenue and will progress along the four-mile trek that includes portions of Blue Mounds State Park. Work is expected to be finished in 30 days, taking the project into August, according to county engineer Mark Sehr. Workers will finish reclaiming the old bituminous surface…
By Jason BerghorstJuly 09, 2025Eight members of Grace Lutheran Church recently returned from a weeklong mission trip to Guatemala. This was the first global mission trip organized and funded by the church for members of the Luverne congregation to participate in. Grace Lutheran has supported foreign missionaries in the past and continues to support programs to address world hunger, natural disasters, and other challenges…
July 02, 2025- By Lori SorensonJuly 02, 2025Luverne will celebrate its status as “Nutcracker Capital of the World” next week with a full slate of Nutcracker Festival events and activities. There will be nutcracker beer, the Wooden Warrior, released at Take 16 Wednesday; Hot Dog Night Thursday; a nutcracker base race (the Redbirds will change into nutcracker uniforms after their game with Brandon) and live music at Redbird Field Friday;…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 02, 2025Luverne will celebrate its 63rd annual Hot Dog Night Thursday, July 10, with local businesses serving over 15,000 free hot dogs and beverages starting at 5:30 p.m. The event started in 1962 as a customer appreciation gesture by local merchants and has grown since then. “Hot Dog Night is one of those iconic summer events that people who grew up in Luverne — that’s what they remember,” said Jane…
By Jason BerghorstJuly 02, 2025Sanford Luverne recently expanded behavioral health care services at the local clinic. Suzie Walgrave, who is a nurse practitioner in Luverne, recently became certified as a mental health practitioner with a subspecialty in psychiatry. Briana Halse, who joined the Sanford Luverne clinic in April, is a behavioral health counselor who works with patients of all ages but is also a registered…- By Jason BerghorstJuly 02, 2025The Luverne City Council recently approved two new ordinances, one related to recreational fires and the other to rummage sales. Both ordinances, recommended by city staff, passed unanimously on roll call votes during the Tuesday, June 17, Luverne City Council meeting. The first ordinance repeals the current open burning ordinance and adopts a new ordinance that aligns with Minnesota State…
By Lori SorensonJuly 02, 2025Area farmers will have an opportunity to learn the latest in soil health management at a July 17 field day near Jasper. The event, “High Yields in Your Fields,” will be from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the farm of Eugene Halbur who has been no-till farming for six years. “I don’t have water running off the fields like others. I don’t have dirt blowing off the field like others, and there aren’t as…- By Mavis FodnessJuly 02, 2025Luverne students will continue to attend home events and activities free of charge, thanks to recent action by Luverne School Board members. Earlier this year, district leaders proposed the return to student admission fees and set the amount at $5 per event. In the cost-saving measure prompted by district budget shortfalls, adult admission would be raised from $6 to $7. At their June 17…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 02, 2025Soil health improvement funding is again available through the USDA after several months of being frozen by the federal Department Of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The funds will support regenerative farming practices like no-till and strip-till, cover crops and more. Doug Bos of the Rock County Land Management Office is now encouraging local producers — especially those who haven’t yet tried…
July 02, 2025Mother Nature offered a break in rainy weather Tuesday evening for the community’s annual Touch A Truck event in the Luverne Middle School/High School parking lot. Trucks of all kinds, emergency vehicles and farm implements were on display for children to get an up-close look (and honk air horns). The Luverne Area Chamber hosted the event, and sponsors and donors shared reflector vests with the…
By Mavis FodnessJuly 02, 2025Ten Hills-Beaver Creek middle school students recently returned from Massachusetts where they competed in a national robotics event June 13-15. They earned the runner-up Motivate Award trophy at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Annual First LEGO League Event June 13-15. “They were shocked to hear their team’s name called as a finalist for the Motivate Award,” said H-BC team adviser Lexi…
July 02, 2025More than 100 children and adults gathered Monday night in the Rock County Library basement for Jamie Pastika (pictured above with a soft shell turtle named Scooter) and his “Rad Zoo,” a traveling show about reptiles and amphibians. Pastika, from Owatonna, and his Rad Zoo was sponsored by the Friends of the Library. His visit was preceded by Friday’s performance of Jim Cruise from Jenison,…
July 02, 2025The school bell believed to be from the 1895 Luverne High School is able to ring again Friday after a two-year refurbishing project. Industrial arts instructor Steve Ellis from Dassel-Cokato High School oversaw the project involving 20 of his students. Ellis and workers with Oh’Landscapes of Mayer, Minnesota, returned the bell to Luverne and to its final resting location in the Alumni Garden at…
By Mavis FodnessJune 25, 2025The inaugural “Ride the Rock” Saturday drew 36 participants, with 26 finishing the estimated five-hour paddle from Ruddy’s Bridge on County Road 8 to the Luverne City Park bridge. Windy conditions and temperatures in the high 90s were among reasons paddlers ended their rides early. Angi Peterson of Slayton kayaked the Rock River in about five hours and was the first to reach Luverne. Low water…
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