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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By Mavis FodnessJune 04, 2025Weeks after receiving his high school diploma, William Johnson of Luverne left to spend another summer as a member of the Madison Scouts, world-renowned drum and bugle corps located in Wisconsin. After a month of rehearsals, Johnson will spend July sleeping on gymnasium floors and performing as the first trumpet with the Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. To be a bugle corps member is an honor, and…- By Mavis FodnessJune 04, 2025Members of the Luverne FFA Chapter were honored at the 2025 awards banquet May 12 in the Luverne Middle-High School commons. At the evening event, members in grades 8 through 12 were celebrated for their growth, dedication, leadership and accomplishments during the year. “It’s a place where students learn by doing, where values are rooted in hard work and service, and where future leaders are…
- June 04, 2025Luverne’s GrandStay earns recognition GrandStay Hospitality, LLC, the franchisor for GrandStay Hotels, held its 2025 Brand Conference event at the Crown Point Community Center in Johnston, Iowa, on May 7. The conference theme, “Grand Celebration,” marked 25 years of business for the Minnesota-based franchisor, GrandStay Hospitality LLC. The annual meeting focuses on engaging and educating…
May 28, 2025The Luverne High School graduating seniors toss their hats in the air amid an explosion of confetti Sunday afternoon during commencement ceremonies in the Cardinal gymnasium. The LHS Class of 2025 has 97 members. Their class motto was a quote by Bob Marley: “Beginnings are usually scary and endings are usually sad, but it’s everything in between that makes it all worth living.”
By Mavis FodnessMay 28, 2025An unusual color was chosen by the Hills-Beaver Creek Class of 2025 at Friday night’s commencement. The lime green ribbons worn by the 28 graduating seniors were in memory of classmate Ethan Erickson. Erickson was a seventh-grader at Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School when he lost his battle to cancer in 2019. In subsequent years, the students were active in demonstrating character traits…- By Lori SorensonMay 28, 2025Luverne’s annual Buffalo Days celebration now spans four days of special events, Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8. It starts with the third annual Tour de Loop community bike ride on the Luverne Loop, a seven-mile paved trail that circles town and connects with the Blue Mound Trail and the Blue Mounds State Park. In her May 12 Star Media “Chamber Chatter” conversation, Chamber Director…
- By Lori SorensonMay 28, 2025School Resource Officer Jeff Stratton is on his second pair of shoes for the nine-month school year. “That’s good, because that means I’m not just sitting at a desk,” he told Luverne City Council members at their May 20 meeting. “We’re doing what we set out to do – provide a service and get the kids some resources.” It’s been three years since he was first hired as the school resource officer…
By Mavis FodnessMay 28, 2025As Phase 4 of the courthouse remodeling project comes to a close, work begins on the new Land Management Office location in the former armory building on South Freeman Street. Rock County Commissioners, in a 4-1 vote at their May 22 meeting, approved moving forward with the $688,000 project. Commissioner Greg Burger cast the dissenting vote. “I realized when we started most of these projects…
May 28, 2025Annual Memorial Day services took place in Luverne, Hills, Hardwick and Beaver Creek Monday. In Luverne, members of the American Legion and VFW conducted the Memorial Day Service at Maplewood Cemetery. Guest speaker was Minnesota American Legion Second District Commander James Olson. Olson shared the loss of his fellow soldiers and their unselfish heroism that keeps American free.- By Lori SorensonMay 28, 2025The Friday Night Cruise-in, this year on June 6, is one of the iconic events of Luverne’s annual Buffalo Days celebration. Its presence on Main Street dates back more than 30 years, but Luverne’s first organized cruise-in dates back even farther. Local organizer Bill Miller joined Luverne Chamber Director Kenzi Klein on May 26 for her Star Media “Chamber Chatter” conversation. Miller said the…
By Mavis FodnessMay 28, 2025Kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School participated in a special field trip on the last day of the 2024-25 school year Wednesday, May 21. The 155 students and staff members boarded buses for the short trip across town to the east edge of Beaver Creek where they toured the new elementary school and child care center currently under construction.…- May 28, 2025The Buffalo Days Run 4A Cause returns to Luverne’s Buffalo Days Celebration for its third year Saturday, June 7, in Luverne City Park. Volunteers with the local non-profit Carson’s Cause have been registering runners for the 5K and one-mile races, and they’re expecting strong participation on race day. “People have been so supportive of our mission,” said Lori Sorenson, who co-founded Carson’s…
By Mavis FodnessMay 28, 2025First-grade teacher Kala Bush is the 2025 Hills-Beaver Creek Teacher of the Year as selected by her peers. Bush received the honor during the H-BC commencement Friday night. The nomination form for Bush as Teacher of the Year simply read, “Kala is a rock star.” Haley Tollefson with the H-BC Education Association presented the award. She noted that the 2024-25 school year was a challenge for…- May 28, 2025Luverne Area Community Foundation awards spring grants The Luverne Area Community Foundation is excited to announce its spring grant awards totaling $37,394, supporting projects and programs throughout Rock County. Community grant recipients - totaling $17,922: •Rock County Community Library – Bike Path Story Trail. •Game Plan 4 Hope – Improving accessibility and safety at Game Plan 4…
- May 28, 2025Sanford Luverne Medical Center recognized for emergency timeliness Sanford Luverne Medical Center has received the Best ER Wait Time & Efficacy award on the Women’s Choice Award 2025 Best Hospitals Award Report. “Patients from surrounding rural areas rely on the timeliness of our emergency care team at Sanford Luverne,” said Tammy Loosbrock, administrator of Sanford Luverne Medical Center…
May 28, 2025Luverne Elementary teachers (from left) Madi (Oye) Christensen, Laura Louwagie, Kristin Schomacker, Kelly Bergen, Lori Nath and Susan Bullerman wave to each of the 12 buses leaving the elementary school parking lot on the last day of the 2024-25 school year Thursday, May 22. School resumes in the district on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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