Miller completes 'toughest row'
Although she didn’t set a world’s record rowing from California to Hawaii, Hardwick native Caitlin Miller is happy she completed the 2024 World’s Toughest Row.
County eyes former armory for Land Management Office
The state of Minnesota may give Rock County the former Luverne armory, and commissioners are considering using it for office and garage space to replace areas it rents from other en
Local committee announces second class of Alumni Hall of Fame, first class of Educator Hall of Fame
The Luverne Public Schools Hall of Fame Committee has announced the 2024 alumni inductees as well as first-time inductees to the new Luverne Educator Hall of Fame.
Hot, hot hot dogs!
The 62nd annual Hot Dog Night July 11 in Luverne drew thousands of people who consumed 15,000 hot dogs.
Food rescue program brings Kwik Trip, Food Shelf together
Twice a week local volunteers gather food items from the Kwik Trip in Luverne for Thursday distribution at the Rock County Food Shelf.
Capistran considered Army band before going into teaching
Editor’s note: Four educators from Luverne Public Schools packed up their lesson books, cleaned their desks and retired from positions they held for a combined 124 years.
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- By Mavis FodnessJune 01, 2015When the Luverne High School Marching Band finishes performing in Saturday’s Buffalo Days parade, the 70-member group will leave for a seven-day trip to California and back. On the bus ride to and from Anaheim, the band and color guard students plus chaperones will tour various venues. Highlight of the trip will be two performances at Disneyland. The group will march in the parade at Disneyland,…
- By Lori SorensonMay 31, 2015It’s been almost a year since distracted driver Chris Weber, then of Hills, killed 33-year-old Andrea Boeve, Steen, while she was bicycling along the road near her home. Weber and Boeve’s husband, Matt Boeve, haven’t spoken to each other since the crash, but the two men agreed to be interviewed for a video that urges the public to pay attention behind the wheel. The production, “Shattered Dreams…
- May 26, 2015Pictured is the Henry Lever .22 rifle engraved with the Hills logo for the quasquicentennial celebration. A limited number of 200 tickets will be sold at $20 per ticket and are available at the Hills City Office, Elbers Auction Service, Exchange State Bank of Hills and Orv's. The gun is on display at the Hills City Office.
- By Glenda McGaffeeMay 26, 2015Remembering those who served Area residents observed Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, and one of the ceremonies was at the Hills American Legion where Don Arends is pictured near the POW-MIA empty chair. Pictured are the flags and crosses displayed by the Hills American Legion Monday, May 25. Hills Fire Chief Jeff Bass (left) and Gary Bowman of the Hills American Legion place wreaths at the…
- By Glenda McGaffeeMay 26, 2015The group Helping Build Communities Stronger met Tuesday, May 19, to finalize plans for the upcoming celebration of Hills’ 125th anniversary. The group will be meeting again at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 1, to finalize events for the celebration. Activities discussed for the weekend: •Raffle tickets are on sale for a commemorative 125th Henry Lever. 22 rifle engraved with the Hills logo. The gun is…
- By Lori SorensonMay 26, 2015Visitors to Luverne City Park will notice a change of scenery on the park’s eastern horizon following recent demolition and cleanup of a nearby property. In March the Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a commercial demolition grant request from the Sterrett family. The LEDA agreed to give $5,000 toward the demolition of a house and outbuildings on the acreage just east of Luverne…
- By Lori SorensonMay 26, 2015Despite a soft rain, the annual Memorial Day Eve Candlelight Vigil was observed, fittingly, at the Rock County Memorial Sunday night. “We debated about the weather, but it just seemed the right place to have a memorial service — right here at the Veterans Memorial,” said Rock County Veterans Services Officer Dave Haugom, who emceed the ceremony. Chairs, umbrellas and electronic candles were…
- May 25, 2015
- By Mavis FodnessMay 25, 2015Each year Minnesota’s American Legion posts and auxiliaries choose one male and one female to participate in the Legion-sponsored Boys and Girls State. Open to high school juniors, the programs’ primary purpose is to teach how government works, according to the organization’s website. Participants also work on leadership skills and learn about their rights as citizens. Boys and Girls State each…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 25, 2015Thanks to three concerned citizens, nine ducklings are roaming in a safer environment. On Thursday, May 21, Luverne businessmen Bill Weber and Gene Cragoe were working at their respective offices on Cedar and Main streets. “I was talking to someone on the phone … I couldn’t believe it,” Cragoe said about his reaction to glancing out the window. Shortly before 11 a.m. a wood duck hen was waddling…
- May 25, 2015
- By Mavis FodnessMay 25, 2015Waterlines at Blue Mounds State Park were being flushed with bleach Tuesday morning as park officials deal with another fecal coliform contamination within its water system. Park director Chris Ingebretsen said he learned late Thursday afternoon, May 21, that one water tap tested positive for E. coli, the first positive test since the park installed a new, deeper well in November 2014. Officials…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 24, 2015
- May 19, 2015
- By Mavis FodnessMay 19, 2015The Rock County 4-H Horse Project participants kicked off their 2015 season Wednesday, May 13, with the first of 11 sessions to help 4-H’ers learn to ride and be eligible to show at this year’s Rock County Fair. The sessions take place each Wednesday evening from now until July 22. Each of the 42 horse project members is required to attend five sessions in order to participate in the 4-H horse…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 19, 2015With all members present, the Rock County Commissioners finalized funding for the county’s portion of the fiber optic project and upcoming library remodel project. The commissioners’ unanimous agreement at Tuesday’s meeting concluded the tax abatement discussion that began two weeks ago at the commissioners’ May 5 meeting. The May 5th meeting began with a tax abatement hearing that sought input…
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