Ag society buys land for expanded parking at fairgrounds
Rock County Commissioners approved a one-time allocation of $20,000 for the Rock County Agricultural Society to complete three projects in time for the 2024 Rock County Fair.
Local design considered for new state flag
Andrew Prekker said fate played a part in how his design remains in the running for the new Minnesota State Flag.
LACF celebrates Spirit of Philanthropy
The Luverne Area Community Foundation hosted its annual Friends of the Foundation Celebration of Philanthropy Monday night at Take 16 Brewing Company in Luverne.
Saturday retreat offers ways to 'declutter Christmas'
First Presbyterian Church in Luverne on Saturday hosted a community retreat, “Declutter Christmas,” that involved a mix of story-telling, crafts, gifts, cookie decorating and other
Luverne counselor volunteers in Maui with wildfire survivors
A Luverne counselor is back on the mainland after spending two weeks in Hawaii helping traumatized victims of the Maui wildfires.
City resumes responsibility for 2.72 miles of streets for county
After a 33-year hiatus, the city of Luverne once again qualifies as a State Aid City and will take control of certain streets back from Rock County.
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By Lori SorensonOctober 25, 2023Three live cameras in Luverne will provide 24-hour online video feeds for viewers to follow events, activities, weather and other livestreams. “It's an exciting day in Luverne if you like to see what's happening in town,” Luverne Chamber Director Jane Lanphere said when the cameras went live last week. She said three cameras were purchased through a partnership between the City of Luverne,…- By Lori SorensonOctober 25, 2023Local law enforcement on Oct. 22 arrested a violent and apparently high suspect at ACE Hardware in Luverne. According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call came in around 12:40 p.m. Sunday with reports that a man was trying break into the cage of a foster cat in the store. Employees believed that he was high and reported that he was trying to break the locks on the cage. Law…
October 18, 2023John Hemme (in combine) and Jarnet Johansen return to the 2023 corn harvest Monday afternoon west of Hardwick after scattered rain showers dampened the area over a four-day period. The majority of area farmers finished the soybean harvest last week prior to the much-needed moisture, which started Oct. 12 and accumulated roughly an inch of rain over the four days. Statewide, according to the…
By Mavis FodnessOctober 18, 2023Hardwick City Council members agreed to sell property in the city’s new Scott Addition to Steve and Yvette VanDerBrink, according to action during the council’s regular monthly meeting Oct. 10. They approved the VanDerBrinks’ offer of $124,100 for 4.26 acres, which is more than half of the seven acres the city purchased from Bullerman/Scott family earlier this year for $88,000. The Scott…
By Lori SorensonOctober 18, 2023Last summer a tornado sent a silo through the back wall of Jacob and Amanda Hartz’s shop north of Beaver Creek. “Things were just a mess,” said Amanda. “It was all twisted.” She’s a nurse at Sanford Luverne Clinic, and Jacob operates Hartz Welding and Repair in addition to feeding swine for Lynch Livestock. Together they have three children, ages 12, 9 and 7, who help on the acreage that also…
By Mavis FodnessOctober 18, 2023The Hardwick City Council further enforced its nuisance ordinance Oct. 10 with one of two property owners who failed to comply with administrative citations. Nicole Halverson’s home at 207 1st St. West was damaged Sept. 17, 2021, when a tree fell on the roof during a storm that produced 70 mph winds. Halverson, who was home at the time of the winds, was uninjured, but the home is now…
By Mavis FodnessOctober 18, 2023A cadet program with the Hills Area Volunteer Fire Departments is exposing high school students to fire fighting in their community. The latest cadets are H-BC senior Logan Susie and junior Sawyer Bosch. At age 17, they can’t apply to be full-fledged volunteers until they reach age 18. Until then, they are gaining valuable experience. As cadets, they respond to 911 calls like the full-fledged…- By Lori SorensonOctober 18, 2023Beaver Creek City Council members learned Wednesday night that the community’s drinking water is clean and relatively well protected against contaminants. That’s according to Amanda Strommer with the Minnesota Department of Health. She updated council members at their Oct. 11 meeting on Beaver Creek’s wellhead protection plan, something the MDH updates every 10 years. She said the town’s…
October 18, 2023Culligan Water of Luverne celebrated the opening of its new location at 321 East Main Street with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday morning. Pictured are, from left, Becky Walgrave, Holly Sammons, Jenny Jorgenson, Annie Opitz, Kathy Heeren, Jeremy Hough (Culligan Sales & Service Tech), Amber Lais, Rich Johnson (Culligan owner/dealer), Bob Junak, Angie Dietz (Culligan general manager/controller),…
By Mavis FodnessOctober 11, 2023Cold and blustery conditions prompted the dedication of the Luverne Alumni Garden and induction of the inaugural Luverne Alumni Hall of Fame class to be moved indoors Friday afternoon. Sixteen inductees were honored in the school’s performing arts center. They included the 1964 basketball team, Quentin Aanenson, Jim Brandenburg, Jerilyn Britz, Warren G. Herreid Sr., Betty Mann and Monti…
October 11, 2023Under the theme of “Luverne’s Got Game,” homecoming royalty were crowned Tuesday night, Oct. 3, in the LHS performing arts center. This year six queen and six king candidates were chosen by students, with Jenna DeBates and Zach Terrio selected for the top royal court positions. Queen candidates included Anika Boll, Elle Halverson, Kira John, Belle Smidt and Sarah Stegenga. King candidates were…- By Mavis FodnessOctober 11, 2023A grant to repave the 4.2-mile Blue Mound Trail is possible, if local support and a monetary match are secured. Commissioners approved a resolution supporting the grant application at their Oct. 3 meeting. The Blue Mound trail connects with the Luverne Loop along Blue Mound Avenue by the county highway department. The trail runs north to the Blue Mounds State Park’s former swimming area. The…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 11, 2023Township residents will soon have an expanded recycling shed after commissioners approved the purchase of two additional containers. The recycling location in Beaver Creek will have an additional bay added to house a second 6-yard container, while the 9-foot-by-12-foot shed in Hills will receive needed repairs. Commissioners approved $4,400 for the two rear-load containers plus up to $5,000…
October 11, 2023Members of the 2023 Luverne High School homecoming royalty court spent Friday afternoon at the Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown home playing bingo with residents.
By Lori SorensonOctober 11, 2023Rock County is among nine Minnesota counties designated as primary drought disaster areas according to an announcement last week by the USDA. Moisture deficits dipped to “extreme drought” on the U.S. Drought Monitor, triggering the disaster designation and putting the wheels in motion for state and federal emergency aid. Farmers may be reimbursed for livestock losses and for expenses associated…- By Lori SorensonOctober 11, 2023Twenty-four residential lots in the new Lopau Addition are about to go on sale in of Luverne, and local leaders are considering lot prices and protective covenants for that neighborhood. A Nov. 13 public hearing will establish those details, and members of Luverne Economic Development Authority reviewed proposed information at their Monday morning meeting. EDA Director Holly Sammons said the…
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