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The 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...
After 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...
People 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...
More 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...
People 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...
As 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...
Kenneth 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...
Luverne’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...
The 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...
Performers 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...