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A major winter storm system moved slowly through the upper Midwest early this week, dumping more than eight inches of snow on Rock County and the tri-state area.
Accumulations prompted school closings Monday and Tuesday and made for a busy stretch of work for public workers in transportation and...
Ten Minnesota youth had the opportunity to participate in a special youth hunt Saturday and Sunday in the Blue Mounds State Park.
“Youth can hunt in select state parks and other refuge areas with a parent, guardian or mentor during these annual opportunities,” said Mike Kurre, Minnesota Department...
Homemade pumpkin and apple pies will grace the tables of 11 area residents, thanks to a Luverne woman sharing her pie baking secrets for the first time.
On Nov. 17 Brenda Johnson instructed a Community Education class creating their own pumpkin and apple pies with a special twist on the pumpkin pie...
The first snow of the holiday season arrived Friday, Nov. 20, and children in the area enjoyed playing in the snow.
For the 20th consecutive year, the city of Luverne has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
At their Nov. 10 meeting, Luverne City Council members formally recognized city finance director Barb Berghorst for her efforts in qualifying the city for the award...
Luverne's Brad Bergman has been hired as the general manager of Skattum Confinement and Superior Buildings.
Bergman studied business management at Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, and has more than 10 years of experience as a contractor with his business, Contracting Consultants Inc....
The Department of Social Work at Minnesota State University, Mankato, awarded Nancy Lange of Southwest Health and Human Services with its Social Work Alumna of the Year award.
Lange received the award Nov. 6 at the MSU Social Work Honors Day event.
Lange graduated from Mankato State College in 1976...
Janice Kass’ name is written on the newest Adopt A Highway sign erected in Rock County.
Its location along North Blue Mound Avenue is in remembrance of Kass, who was someone who appreciated the outdoors and the spectacular views afforded by the Blue Mounds over the city of Luverne.
When the mile...
Rock County residents are known for their generosity, and Christmas is the time of year when that spirit shines, according to Luverne volunteer Molly Golla.
Golla has been volunteering with SHARE (Sharing Hearts Are Reaching Everyone) for over 12 years and she said she’s always impressed by local...
There may be a permanent solution to the ongoing drinking water issues at the Blue Mounds State Park.
That’s according to a pending agreement between Minnesota DNR and local officials at the Nov. 17 Rock County Board meeting.
Under the agreement, a study will be conducted to determine the...