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 Lori SorensonNovember 03, 2015Lutheran Social Services, which oversees the meal program at Luverne Senior Dining, is celebrating150 years in 2015. LSS traces its beginnings back to a Lutheran church near Red Wing where a family of four children was orphaned in 1865. Pastor Eric Norelius and the tiny Vasa Lutheran Church committed to caring for the children, and the mission expanded to include children, elderly and others in…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 03, 2015Hundreds of goblins, ghouls, princesses and minions stromed the streets of downtown Luverne for the annual Halloween Trunk N' Treet Friday, Oct. 29. The Luverne Area Chamber and participating businesses hosted the event, handing out treats from the trunks and back ends of decorated cars, SUVs and pickups. "Chamber members work to provide a safe, secure and organized atmosphere for…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 03, 2015On Oct. 16 JoAnn Strege just caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of her eye. “I saw a flash go by,” she said last week as she reiterated her story about seeing an albino robin, as she calls it, to the Star Herald. Looking out her apartment picture window at the corner of Estey and Main streets, Strege spied the flash of white object on the lawn. Upon closer inspection, she saw what…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 03, 2015Laughter and learning were among the activities Saturday morning during the third-annual Peer Helper Fun Day. Scooter races, face painting and Zoomobile presentations entertained the 85 students in kindergarten through fourth grade as the 24 high school peer helpers organized and operated the event. The learning, according to peer helper adviser Elaine Harms, was directed toward the high school…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 03, 2015A Luverne teen faces felony charges for his alleged role in a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl. Brandon Larry Staeffler, 17, appeared in Rock County District Court Oct. 26 on charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct filed this summer. According to court documents, an incident occurred on May 30 between Staeffler and the 14-year-old girl during which the two had sexual intercourse.…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 02, 2015Crews with Cleveringa Construction have been busy working on the condos at the Barck Avenue and Blue Mound Avenue corner in Luverne. The city of Luverne and Cleveringa Construction signed a development agreement for the construction of two triplexes and one twin home on the lots that the city improved by acquiring and demolishing substandard housing. A tax increment financing district was…
- November 02, 2015
- By Lori SorensonNovember 02, 2015After 20 years of occupying space in the Carnegie Cultural Center, the local arts board will terminate its lease at the end of the year. Luverne City Council members took action to terminate the lease as of Dec. 31 at their Oct. 27 meeting when they discussed briefly that the building has more space than the organization needs. For example, when artists first started utilizing the building, it…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 02, 2015Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials liken the operation of a state park to that of a municipality. Finding and maintaining a safe water source in each of the state’s 75 state parks has been a challenge. Kathy Dummer, DNR’s southern region park and trail manager, DNR engineers and other representatives met with local officials Oct. 13 about connecting to Rock County Rural…
- November 02, 2015
- November 02, 2015
- By Lori SorensonNovember 02, 2015Work began this week to install the long-awaited pedestrian crossing lights on Highway 75 near Luverne High School. After decades of debate on how to improve pedestrian safety in that area, state and local officials agreed in April to install “rectangular rapid flashing beacons” (RRFBs.) Two beacons will be installed — one at Barck and one at Dodge — for a cost of $200,000, shared by city and…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 02, 2015Kevin and Mary Aaker are buying a two-acre commercial lot from the Luverne Economic Development Authority to expand and relocate their Luverne Body Shop business. At a special meeting Monday morning, the LEDA conducted a public hearing on the lot sale and, hearing no testimony from the public, approved a development agreement. The Aakers are buying a lot in the Gabrielson Second Industrial…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 02, 2015In a joint effort with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS), Rock County will soon know where all its residential wells are located and what measures should be taken to protect the water quality of those wells. Rock County entered into an agreement with the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering to complete a county geological atlas. Start of the project depends on state…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 02, 2015An Oct. 28 public hearing in Hardwick prompted residents and city leaders to re-examine ordinances and policies designed to promote positive city development. Darin Prins is requesting a city variance to move in a 28-by-15-foot building on his property located at 101 E. First St. (County Road 7). He would then expand the facility to measure 28 by 35 feet and remodel the building with a metal roof…
- October 26, 2015
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