Wiener dogs highlight Luverne's Hot Dog Night
Dozens of wiener dogs and their proud human companions gathered in Luverne Thursday night for the 23rd annual Wiener Dog Races and 18th annual Wiener Dog Beauty Contest.
Luverne celebrates Hot Dog Night
Luverne’s 64th annual Hot Dog Night unfolded in parking lots and side streets Thursday, July 9, due to the Highway 75 road construction detour on Main Street.
Nutcracker celebration set for Saturday
Saturday will be a big day for Luverne residents, volunteers and local leaders who have long held a vision for nutcracker tourism in the community.
Luverne Elementary principal retires
When Stacy Gillette started her career in education 37 years ago, her goal was to become a high school counselor.
Happy 250th America!
Local residents and visitors flocked to The Lake in Luverne Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July and the nation’s 250th birthday.
Citizens recirculate petition to get charter amendment on ballot
Citizen petitioners for a proposed Luverne Charter amendment appear to have gathered enough signatures in their second attempt to advance the measure to voters this fall.
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July 01, 2026After qualifying for a competition held in Worcester, Mass., two Hills-Beaver Creek robotics teams have returned from the trip, one with an award in tow. H-BC robotics advisor Lexi Moore shared that both teams performed well in the competition, and that the team Brick Wall 2.0 was recognized with the second place in the Motivate Award, which honors teams known for working together, showing team…
By Nicole RonchettiJune 24, 2026The long-awaited day has arrived, and Luverne is now home to the world’s largest nutcracker. It stands 73 feet from ground level, with the nutcracker itself towering above visitors at 65 feet, plus the 8-foot-tall base it stands on. A long-standing project, the statue stands just outside of Those Blasted Things, clearly visible from Interstate 90. According to Katie Walgrave, whose family owns…
By Nicole RonchettiJune 24, 2026Work is continuing on Highway 75 in Luverne, with the closure of the Dodge Street intersection as the next big change residents can expect. The intersection was slated to close on Monday, June 22, but this was delayed due to weather, according to Robert Sneller, the project’s construction supervisor. “People should expect it to be closed anytime,” Sneller said Monday. “The alternate route is…
By Lori SorensonJune 24, 2026The Kids Rock! Childcare Center in Luverne has been open for one year, and a cthe milestone. An outdoor open house event will feature ice cream floats and inflatables from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the childcare center on 1 Roundwind Road in Luverne. For children enrolled in Kids Rock, the milestone represents a year of acclimating to new surroundings, new caregivers and new…
By Lori SorensonJune 24, 2026The Luverne Charter Commission met in two special sessions in the past week to address a citizen petition for a Nov. 3 ballot question amending the city’s charter to allow for a municipal utilities commission. The proposed utilities commission, made up of three elected and two appointed individuals, would take over the city’s electrical and other utilities — including rate setting, management…
By Lori SorensonJune 24, 2026The City of Beaver Creek has approved an agreement with the Hills-Beaver Creek School District to purchase the former elementary school for $1 and then demolish it. As a part of the agreement, the school district will provide a one-time payment of $175,000 to help cover demolition, asbestos abatement and redevelopment costs. Demolition costs are estimated to be around $131,000 and asbestos…- By Lori SorensonJune 24, 2026Hardwick’s Jubilee Day celebration is this weekend, and it will include an all-school reunion and a chance to stamp another event in the America 250 Rock County Passport. This year the Hardwick Community Club has chosen the Hardwick All-School Reunion Committee and all Hardwick School alumni in attendance to be the honorary parade marshals. The parade will be at 7 p.m. on Main Street in…
June 24, 2026The City of Luverne received the League of Minnesota Cities 2026 City of Excellence Award in the under 5,000 population category for its Kids Rock! Child Care Center. Luverne leaders will be recognized Thursday night, June 25, at the League’s Annual Conference in Rochester. The LMC shared the following information about Kids Rock background in a press release about the award. Facing a long-…
By Nicole RonchettiJune 24, 2026The Luverne School Board approved a preliminary budget for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, June 18, notably decreasing total expenses by over $30,000. The preliminary budget, which will be adjusted and finalized in the next few months, places the district’s budget for next year at $20,914,039.23. Last year the budget was $20,945,086. Part of the reduction comes from an expectation of…
By Nicole RonchettiJune 24, 2026Rock County will have two new deputies after a swearing in ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, welcoming Eduardo Carillo and Michael Diep to the sheriff’s office. Carillo is a Luverne graduate who has been living in Sioux Falls. He attended Minnesota West Community and Technical College and joined the National Guard. Prior to being hired in Rock County, he worked as a correctional officer at the jail…
June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026Joshua Crabtree, M.D., chief physician at Sanford Health, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2026. This honor recognizes individuals who are shaping the future of healthcare through their leadership and innovative approaches to clinical care. The list is updated annually. “This recognition is shared with the incredibly talented team…
June 24, 2026Sanford nutrition supervisor earns statewide recognition Diana Buffington, nutrition foods supervisor at Sanford Luverne Medical Center, was recently awarded the Dietary Department Excellence award from the Minnesota Hospital Association. The MHA assesses nominees on how effectively their kitchen staff balances nutritional requirements, dietary restrictions, and overall patient satisfaction…
By Lori SorensonJune 17, 2026The council chamber of Luverne City Hall was packed with people Tuesday, June 9, as the council considered a petition to amend the city charter. Many in attendance were people who signed the petition that promised to give residents more control of their government which would operate with more “transparency.” Others were city employees and department heads who wondered how the proposed change…
By Nicole RonchettiJune 17, 2026The owners of three parcels of agricultural land within Hills’ city limits are requesting separation, providing the formal paperwork to the city con June 9. The farmers had previously come before the council in May with a request to transition the land into rural service districts, which would have kept the land in city limits but lowered the tax rate to account for its agricultural use.…
By Lori SorensonJune 17, 2026Several volunteers are working with the city of Luverne to control and improve the local cat population. Organized as “Rock County Animal Support” the volunteers trap and neuter feral cats and rcommunity. According to local animal welfare activist Beth Capistran, city of Luverne oearlier this year about cat colonies that had developed in some areas of Luverne. One colony near the Eagles…
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