Ag society buys land for expanded parking at fairgrounds
Rock County Commissioners approved a one-time allocation of $20,000 for the Rock County Agricultural Society to complete three projects in time for the 2024 Rock County Fair.
Local design considered for new state flag
Andrew Prekker said fate played a part in how his design remains in the running for the new Minnesota State Flag.
LACF celebrates Spirit of Philanthropy
The Luverne Area Community Foundation hosted its annual Friends of the Foundation Celebration of Philanthropy Monday night at Take 16 Brewing Company in Luverne.
Saturday retreat offers ways to 'declutter Christmas'
First Presbyterian Church in Luverne on Saturday hosted a community retreat, “Declutter Christmas,” that involved a mix of story-telling, crafts, gifts, cookie decorating and other
Luverne counselor volunteers in Maui with wildfire survivors
A Luverne counselor is back on the mainland after spending two weeks in Hawaii helping traumatized victims of the Maui wildfires.
City resumes responsibility for 2.72 miles of streets for county
After a 33-year hiatus, the city of Luverne once again qualifies as a State Aid City and will take control of certain streets back from Rock County.
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By By Lori SorensonNovember 29, 2023Nearly 600 people visited Santa and Mrs. Claus at the train depot in Luverne Sunday, and roughly 300 cars drove through the lighted park following the 7 p.m. fireworks. The festivities were all part of the Luverne Area Chamber’s annual kick-off for the holiday season in the community. “I can’t say enough about what great partners in the community we have,” said Chamber Director Jane Lanphere…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 29, 2023Rock County Commissioners approved a one-time allocation of $20,000 for the Rock County Agricultural Society to complete three projects in time for the 2024 Rock County Fair. The county annually appropriates $20,000 for the four-day event in late July. Ag Society president Lee Sells and board member Al Aanenson asked for the additional $20,000 at the commissioners’ Nov. 21 meeting. Sells said…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 29, 2023Andrew Prekker said fate played a part in how his design remains in the running for the new Minnesota State Flag. Last week Prekker’s design was one of six chosen by the State Emblems Redesign Commission as finalists. One will become the new state flag. “To say I’m surprised is an understatement,” Prekker said. “I’m still pinching myself.” His flag design journey began a few months ago when…
By Lori SorensonNovember 29, 2023The Luverne Area Community Foundation hosted its annual Friends of the Foundation Celebration of Philanthropy Monday night at Take 16 Brewing Company in Luverne. The event recognizes and celebrates businesses, nonprofits and individuals who benefit from and support the foundation’s mission of strengthening the community. In 2023 LACF provided grants to 21 local causes totaling roughly $70,000…- By Lori SorensonNovember 29, 2023This weekend is Luverne’s annual Winterfest Celebration, and the 2023 weekend will include new activities and events for residents, families and visitors to the community. “Winterfest is truly a community-wide event,” said Chamber Director Jane Lanphere. “We have hundreds of partners and supporters who go the extra mile to encourage and promote people to come to Luverne to enjoy weekend…
By Lori SorensonNovember 29, 2023Workers broke ground Monday morning on the site of a future 73-foot-tall nutcracker that will be “the world’s tallest nutcracker” on South Highway 75 in Luverne. It will be funded by Just For Nuts Inc., a Luverne private nonprofit that has drawn more than $200,000 in local donations and $50,000 from the Blandin Foundation. Structurally, the 65-foot-tall nutcracker will stand on an 8-foot-tall…
November 29, 2023Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary fifth-graders joined the city of Beaver Creek for the second annual Paint the Plow activity with art teacher Isabel Sylvanie. “We are still on our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) theme of “Level Up,” so we went with arcade games on our designed plow and we all signed the black plow,” she said. As part of the plows’ regular maintenance, the blades…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 29, 2023Luverne 1986 graduate Dyan Ebert encouraged the 23 members of the 2023 National Honor Society Luverne Chapter to look beyond LHS and their immediate communities. “Think more broadly about your role in the world,” she encouraged. “It is crucially important that you embrace and build upon the foundation and values that you have been provided by this community.” Fifteen new members were inducted…
November 29, 2023Luverne FFA Chapter members challenged sixth-graders to compete in four Harvest Day activities Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 21, in the Luverne Middle-High School small gym. Katie Mostad’s flex class answered the challenge, competing in the pie eating, turkey bowling, small square bale toss and cow milking events. “We want to expose the younger generation to agriculture events and get the name of FFA…- November 29, 2023LHS Honor Roll Quarter 1 A Honor Roll Seniors: Morgan Ahrendt, Tyler Arends, Tucker Banck, Alexsis Berg, Zoey Berghorst, Hailey Boll, Cassandra Chesley, Conner Connell, Jenna DeBates, Elliot Domagala, Elle Halverson, Henry Hartquist, Roselynn Hartshorn, Kyliauna Hendricksen, Uriel Hernandez, Samuel Honerman, Julia Hoogland, Addison Huiskes, Kira John, Patrick Kroski, Maya Limones Gonzalez,…
- November 29, 2023H-BC Honor Roll Quarter 1 A Honor Roll Seniors: Grace Anderson, Lanae Elbers, Sylvia Fick, Alexis Gardner Swenson, Cooper Gehrke, Taylor Gehrke, Sadie Kessler, Tahliya Kruger, Ty Leuthold, Joshua Lohr, Brynn Rauk, Justin Roelfs, Taylor Spykerboer, Larissa Steinhoff, Avril Susie, Olivia Susie, Riley Tatge, Joylynn Taubert. Juniors: Beau Bakken, Gracie Fagerness, Jackson Gacke, Lukas Hubbard…
November 29, 2023Santa (portrayed by Joey Streeter) visited the Hills American Legion Monday night as part of the HBCS (Helping Building Communities Stronger) committee-sponsored Appreciation Supper. Area children waited in line for pictures and to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Jacobson Park was officially lit Monday night for the the HBCS Appreciation Supper. Committee member Cory Metzger said the…
By Lori SorensonNovember 26, 2023First Presbyterian Church in Luverne on Saturday hosted a community retreat, “Declutter Christmas,” that involved a mix of story-telling, crafts, gifts, cookie decorating and other traditional holiday practices. “Our intention is to help folks with something that has become troublesome — how to celebrate Christmas happily again,” Pastor Steve Voris said. He said too often families cling to…
By Lori SorensonNovember 26, 2023A Luverne counselor is back on the mainland after spending two weeks in Hawaii helping traumatized victims of the Maui wildfires. Erica Hough, who started Luverne Counseling in 2015, is a certified brainspotting therapist and recently volunteered with the organization, Brainspotting Help. The group is assisting Maui residents in the wake of the August wildfires that killed more than 100 people…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 26, 2023After a 33-year hiatus, the city of Luverne once again qualifies as a State Aid City and will take control of certain streets back from Rock County. County commissioners passed a resolution Nov. 7 returning 2.72 miles of hard-surfaced streets back to the city of Luverne to receive the direct maintenance funding under the Municipal State Aid for Streets (MSAS) program. About 5 miles of Luverne…
November 26, 2023Third-graders filled the performing arts stage at Luverne Public Schools as the 85 students performed “The High Seas” in front of friends and family. The songs and dialogue told the story of a group of sailors and pirates sailing their ships to a singing competition. When sea creatures distract and ultimately capsize the sailors’ ship, the pirates come to their rescue. Both groups end as winners…
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