LHS competes in world robotics
The Luverne High School robotics team earned a Judges Choice Award at last week’s FIRST Robotic Competition World.
Sled hockey comes to Blue Mound Ice Arena
The Siouxland Sled Hockey Association brought on-ice practice to the Blue Mound Ice Arena in Luverne for the first time April 7 in honor of their newest member.
For the love of running: Locals excel in marathons
Blake Ziegler, a 2014 Luverne High School grad, ran the prestigious Boston Marathon on April 15, finishing in 2:43:47.
4-Her's try to pick up where volunteer George Bonnema left off
Members of the Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club spent time Thursday night, April 18, raking leaves, picking up branches and remembering community volunteer George Bonnema.
Locals travel to path of totality to view 2024 eclipse
The highly anticipated 2024 total eclipse of the sun occurred Monday, April 8, across North America, and several groups of Rock County residents traveled to experience the once-in-a-lifetime ev
Students perform 'Legally Blonde The Musical'
When the LHS production of “Legally Blonde, the Musical” opens next week for six evening performances, audiences will be surprised at what they see.
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By Mavis FodnessApril 10, 2024An estimated 500 large round hay and cornstalk bales were lost to fire Saturday afternoon, April 6, according to Luverne Fire Department Chief Dave Van Batavia. The Luverne department was paged at 2:33 p.m. to the Greg Brandt farm at 1227 110th Ave. in Luverne Township. No people or livestock were injured or lost. The large cattle shed sustained minimal damage. When firefighters arrived at…
By Lori SorensonApril 10, 2024Luverne Fire Department and local first responders were called to a house fire at 203 Cottage Grove Ave. in Luverne around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2. Julia Christensen called 911 to report a fire in the kitchen of the home, and when firefighters arrived, she and two others and a dog were safely outside waiting for them. According to information from the fire department, the fire started on the…- April 10, 2024Those wanting to grow and process hemp in Minnesota in 2024 must apply for a license with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) by April 30. To date, about 113 people have applied for an MDA license. A license from the MDA is required for individuals and businesses. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2024, and a license is valid for the 2024 calendar year. The application can…
By Mavis FodnessApril 10, 2024Robotics team members financed their way to the FIRST Robotic Competition (FRC) Worlds April 2 when students hosted a community fundraiser. Fourteen of the team’s members greeted, talked and thanked those who attended for their financial support of the program. About $2,000 was raised from the Tuesday event, according to Luverne High School robotics coach Aaron Perkins. Team members needed to…
By Mavis FodnessApril 10, 2024Six Luverne students moved on to section competition as medal winners from Section 3A Sub-Section 10 competition April 2 in Windom. Medal winners, their placings and category advancement included: •Jessica Tunnissen, first, informative speaking. •Tyler Hodge, second, discussion. •William Johnson, second, original oratory. •Bri Kinsinger, third, creative expression. •Makayla Oechsle, fourth…
By Lori SorensonApril 03, 2024Workers with G&D Viking Glass, Sioux Falls, showed up Tuesday morning at the historic Palace Theatre in Luverne to install a new street level entry. The work follows years of planning and design to make the 109-year-old doorway safer in winter months when snow and moisture cause the decorative tile to get slippery. The Palace at one time used removable doors in winter months to keep out…
By Mavis FodnessApril 03, 2024City of Luverne and Rock County officials met March 27 with state and federal officials to restart the flood plain mapping process. The FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) topography maps are used by the federal flood insurance program and by communities for flood risk assessment. The mapping process started over a year ago, but stopped in February 2023, when local officials noticed the…- By Lori SorensonApril 03, 2024
By Mavis FodnessApril 03, 2024Members of the Denver Go-Getters 4-H Club hosted their first community Easter egg hunt Saturday as part of the club’s Community Pride project. Adult adviser Ashley Carlson said the 4-H’ers stepped forward when the local church group and Community Club opted not to host the Easter egg hunt this year. The 4-H’ers stepped in to fill 850 plastic eggs with candy and stickers and hid the eggs…
By Lori SorensonApril 03, 2024Construction will begin next week on the $7.2 million child care center in Luverne, and the Kids Rock! Inc. nonprofit board will soon hire an executive director to oversee licensure and facility startup. As that job description is finalized, Emily Crabtree said the board is looking for a “unicorn” to fill the important responsibilities the job requires. “The ‘unicorn’ would be able to do it all…- By Mavis FodnessApril 03, 2024Council members in the cities of Rock County will decide in the next 60 days if they will join in a countywide recreational marijuana ordinance or if they will develop ordinances of their own. Commissioners agreed to give the city councils of Beaver Creek, Hills, Steen, Magnolia, Luverne, Kenneth and Hardwick until mid-May to decide to opt in or opt out of a countywide limitation. “Because any…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 03, 2024The 2024-25 school year at Luverne Public Schools will begin Tuesday, Sept. 3, and end 168 school days later on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Luverne School Board members spent March 12 in a workshop discussing the 2024-25 school year, weighing pros and cons of three suggested calendars. Each option started and ended the school year on the same dates with different suggested dates for holidays and…
- By Lori SorensonApril 03, 2024Luverne City Council members took action at their March 26 meeting to wrap up the Lopau Housing Addition project on the west edge of Luverne. The council approved the final payment of $89,517.54 to Henning Construction Inc. and signed the “Owner’s Acceptance of Contract Construction.” The project on north Walnut Avenue created a 24-lot residential development, including new streets, water,…
- April 03, 2024Sanford Luverne Medical Center has been designated a Level 4 Trauma Hospital by the Minnesota Department of Health. Employees voluntarily participated in the intense designation process to become part of Minnesota’s statewide trauma system. “When patients need trauma care, they need it quickly,” said Tammy Loosbrock, senior director for Sanford Health in Luverne. “Being located along…
- April 03, 2024More than 1.4 million Minnesota taxpayers have already filed their taxes, and over 97,000 refunds have already been sent out. With over a million taxpayers expected to file between now and the April 15 filing deadline, the Minnesota Department of Revenue has some tips to make it easier for those who still need to file. Ready to file: •E-file and choose direct deposit. Electronically filing…
By Mavis FodnessMarch 27, 2024Last week’s Farm Week at the Library culminated Friday with Story Time with Bronwyn Wenzel and special animal guests. Library patrons met Franklin (a donkey), Darla (a lamb) and Opal and Olive (chickens) Friday morning after guest farmer reader Tom Sandager shared the book, “Right This Very Minute,” a table-to-farm story about food and farming. Thursday evening’s Story Time featured local…
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