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 SorensonAugust 17, 2015Little Lambs Preschool at St. John Lutheran Church, Luverne, will start the new school year next week with a new class of lambs and two new shepherds. Rebecca DeBoer is on staff as the new Little Lambs teacher, and Christine Thorson was hired as her assistant. Both women bring an arsenal of experience to the classroom, offering leadership that will ensure a smooth start to the 2015-16 school year…
- August 10, 2015
- August 10, 2015Women of Rock County Fine Arts are showing their newest artwork during the month of August at the Carnegie Cultural Center. The show includes work by Naidine Aanenson, Cindy Reverts, Kristen Peterson, Carol Ceynowa, Lois Young, Kathy Deuschle, Nan Kaufenberg, Judy Edenstrom, Mary Petersen, Lori Hallstrom and Kaia Nowatzki. The Carnegie is now open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 10, 2015A Luverne woman and her family are sporting new tattoos to raise awareness of a rare liver disease. Colette Worshek learned in January that she has autoimmune hepatitis, and she discovered there are few resources and only sparse information about the disease. “It’s crazy how many women could be affected by this and not even know,” said Worshek, a 1994 Luverne High School graduate. “There are…
- August 10, 2015With underground work completed in July, progress on Highway 75 in Luverne is visable above ground with new curb and gutter from Main Street south to Interstate 90 and new sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. The mill-and-overlay work on the surface began this week, and the roadway will be restriped from four lanes to three. The project is set for completion by the end of August.
- By Lori SorensonAugust 10, 2015The city of Luverne acquired two properties — 309 West Main Street and 708 West Hatting Street — in July and the council took action on July 28 to designate the lots for public use. The residential lot on West Main Street is adjacent to the Blue Mound Liquor parking, located between Remedez and the liquor store on the south side of the street. “It’s in an area that probably should be in the city…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 10, 2015After 15 years in the business, Mike and Wanda Jarchow, Luverne, have sold Big Top Tent Rentals. In a July letter to customers, they introduced new owners Jordan and Stacey Smidt, Larchwood. “You can rest assured that you will receive the same top-notch service from Jordan and Stacey that we endeavored to provide ourselves,” their letter states. They said Jordan has 10 years of experience in the…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 10, 2015People interested in making improvements to residential or commercial properties are urged to apply for funding through the Small Cities Development Program. The city of Luverne was approved for a state grant of $941,760 for housing and commercial building rehabilitation in certain targeted areas of Luverne. Luverne Economic Development Director Holly Sammons was instrumental in securing the…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 10, 2015More than 20 years after leaving Rock County to work in the Twin Cities, electrician Scott Loosbrock has returned home to start his own business. “The rural farming blood is in me,” he said. Loosbrock graduated from Luverne High School in 1994 and learned his trade from Southwestern Technical College in Canby. He briefly worked with local electrician Al Aanenson before settling in the Twin Cities…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 10, 2015People who attend the Rock River Beer Fest Saturday will enjoy more than 100 beer profiles, Luverne restaurant flair, live local music, commemorative beer fest mugs and a home brew contest with cash prizes. “This year’s event is bigger and better than ever,” said Luverne Area Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere. “We have seven more breweries than last year. By serving over 100 beer profiles…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 10, 2015As recycling materials begin making their way to Sioux Falls for processing, the cost for taking the materials will be zero — for now. Rock County Commissioners, however, are leery that could change, based on recent observations outside of the city of Luverne. Diapers, dog feces — and the latest, a barbeque grill complete with utensils — were recently thrown in one of the nine large canisters…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 10, 2015Kenneth Fun Days, set annually for the weekend after the fair, is two days of organized activities for both young and old. “It’s a way to get together,” said organizer Kristy Vander Ziel. “People are so busy.” Fun Days kicked off Friday night, Aug. 7, with movie night. About three dozen children and adults gathered on the lawn behind the former Kenneth Lutheran Church building. Lying on blankets…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 03, 2015Luverne’s Keith Luethje was honored this summer for 60 continuous years of service to the American Legion. He was presented a Certificate of Continuous Membership that was “issued in grateful appreciation for faithful and dedicated allegiance to the ideals of the American Legion.” The certificate recognized Luethje’s 60 years of membership in good standing. “And be it further known that such…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 03, 2015The city of Luverne will spend approximately $400,000 to paint the water tower on Highway 75 next year. The scheduled maintenance will provide the opportunity to put the city logo “Luverne — Love the Life” on the tower tank. “We’re excited to get that tower branded,” Call said at the July 21 capital budget meeting. The north tower by the hospital was painted with the new logo last year. On the…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 03, 2015Performers in the Annual Rock County Talent Show took to the Palace Theatre stage in Luverne Wednesday night to sing, dance and entertain for judges and audience members. With a full program with more than 30 entries, the Palace auditorium was full and local talent showcased at its best. “It was a wonderful night at the Palace Theatre,” said Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere. When the…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 03, 2015The city will spend nearly $2 million on the Luverne Loop hiking and biking path in the next five years. That’s according to discussion at the June 21 meeting to review the five-year capital improvement plan. Work on Phase 1 of the Luverne Loop bike and hiking path in 2016 is estimated to cost $692,378. That includes $100,000 for Creamery Pond site preparation, $20,000 for signs to direct people…
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