Luverne woman earns military honors for National Guard recruitment
Gabrielle (Luethje) Bullerman took a ride of a lifetime Tuesday morning when she was picked up at the Luverne airport by a Black Hawk helicopter.
H-BC child care director hired, opens this fall
A familiar face will lead the Hills-Beaver Creek School District child care facility when it opens in September.
Solar array to power PMP plant operations
Premium Minnesota Pork is putting up solar panels for electrical generation next to its hog processing facility on the west edge of Luverne.
Mock trial team prepares for criminal case
Members of the Luverne High School mock trial team are preparing for a special season as the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Blue Mounds State Park hosts First Day Hike
More than 50 people spent the first day of their new year outdoors Wednesday, Jan.
Students build third house through TNT class
A third house is under construction in a city-school partnership called Today and Tomorrow’s Tradesmen that began in 2021.
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- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Former Rock County 4-H’er Cheyenne Edmundson was right at home Friday coordinating the first of two summer day camps. As this year’s summer intern, Edmundson sees her position not just as a job but a way to repay an organization she credits for cultivating the focus and passion for agriculture during the 11 years she was a member. “4-H has been a benefit to me in other organizations at school. I…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Efforts to revitalize fundraising for cancer research may have wilted Friday as the Relay for Life of Rock County fell short of surpassing last year’s amount. As of Monday, the group of 11 teams comprising 126 individuals raised $27,784 with some donations still expected. “We are confident we will hit our $30,000 goal,” said this year’s chairperson Merecie Domagala. “We still have this week at…
- By Glenda McGaffeeJune 14, 2016The Beaver Creek Sportman’s Club sponsored a fishing derby Sunday, June 12, at the Hills Rez. The event was hosted by the group as part of the Friendship Days weekend activities. BCSC president Arlyn Gehrke said, “There was a total of 60 participants and over 350 fish were caught.” Winners in the 12 and under youth division: 1st Garett Blank 2nd Mya Erickson 3rd Brock Harnack 4th Donavon…
- By Glenda McGaffeeJune 14, 2016By nearly all accounts Friendship Days was a success with many events for all ages and interests staged over the weekend. “Although it was a hot weekend, it was very successful,” said Annette Elbers of the local organization Helping Build Communities Stronger. “Thank you to all who came to enjoy the weekend activities.” The Kiddie Tractor Pull was canceled and is rescheduled for Saturday, July 9…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016Ag education and philanthropic fundraising joined forces Sunday night for a “Farm to Table” event that met both education and fundraising goals. The Luverne Area Community Foundation (LACF) and the Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers hosted a meal at The Bluestem for nearly 100 people. Chef Skyler Hoiland created unique menu items using corn and soybeans. Between courses and drinks (beer from…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016The Loopy’s storefront on East Main Street Luverne is taking shape as the building receives a facelift under the Historic Façade Improvement Program. According to the plans, the front awning will be removed (the awning next door will remain intact and will have an end cap), and everything from that level up will be new. Curt and Marilyn Bloemendaal own the Loopy’s building, and their application…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016A Luverne couple appeared in Rock County District Court Tuesday on felony charges stemming from a June 12 domestic disturbance in their home on West Warren Street. According to the criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Rock County District Court, Rodney Dale Thomas and Chasity Dawn Hughes were arrested after officers found methamphetamine and meth paraphernalia in their home. They face two separate…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016William Kent Krueger addressed about 50 people Wednesday afternoon, June 8, at the Rock County Community Library in Luverne. Krueger and his wife, Diane, visited several libraries within the Plum Creek Library System including Adrian. Krueger, a New York Times best-selling author, lives in St. Paul and is known for his Cork O’Connor mystery books. While in Luverne, Krueger talked about how…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Construction costs may impede efforts to keep Rock County ag service agencies under one roof. Costs were projected at over $1 million for the county to construct a facility that would keep the Rock County Land Management Office, Rock County Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service together in one facility. County Administrator Kyle Oldre reported the building costs at…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Several building improvements will greet students when they return to classes at Luverne Public Schools this fall. With almost $500,000 to spend on facilities this year, district officials have made use of about 57 percent of the funds or about $289,000 so far. Included in that amount are recently completed upgrades to the heating and air conditioning systems in both the elementary and middle/…
- June 14, 2016At Sunday night's Farm to Table event (see the page 1 story) the question was posed, “How many of you grew up on a farm?” Nearly half the people in the room put a hand in the air. Considering it was an event hosted in part by corn and soybean growers, this was no surprise. And we're a farming community after all. ... Then came the question, “How many of you today are actively engaged in…
- June 14, 2016Motorists should be alert to the impact hot weather is having on some area highways. "Blowups" of concrete pavement can be very dangerous for motorists. Maintenance crews are keeping busy repairing the broken pavement, especially on portions of Interstate 90. Other highways prone to buckling are Highway 15, Highway 60, and Highway 169 in south central Minnesota. When a road is…
- June 14, 2016Luverne Loop biking and hiking path received a fresh coat of asphalt last week on Phase 1 of the project.
- June 14, 2016As temperatures climbed toward 90 degrees Thursday afternoon, area kids on summer vacation took up traditional summertime activities, like swimming in backyard pools and selling lemonade on boulevards. Pictured here, Regan Mehlhaff (left) and Kendra Thorson offer lemonade and cookies for 25 cents, and their sign advertises that smiles are free.
- June 14, 2016Hustoft receives SDSU scholarship Monaya Hustoft, Luverne, will receive the Phillis C. Hanskutt scholarship in visual arts for the upcoming academic year at South Dakota State University in Brookings. Hustoft, a sophomore graphic design major, is the daughter of Shawn Hustoft and Brad Hustoft. Christensen graduates from Gustavus Adolphus Cody Christensen, Luverne, graduated Sunday, May 29, 2016…
- June 14, 2016The Luverne High School Class of 1961 celebrated a reunion during Buffalo Days on June 4 at The Bluestem in Luverne. Pictured are (front row, from left) Alice Schmidt, Jerilyn Britz, Alice Henningsen Phillips, Emily Davis Walgrave, Linda Remme Jones, (second row) Tom Serie, Bill Miller, Mary Oeding Scheffert, Nicky Wendt Stubbe, Howard Gangestad, Lorna Jauert Schoeneman, Lorna Forrest Hansen,…
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