Wiener dogs highlight Luverne's Hot Dog Night
Dozens of wiener dogs and their proud human companions gathered in Luverne Thursday night for the 23rd annual Wiener Dog Races and 18th annual Wiener Dog Beauty Contest.
Luverne celebrates Hot Dog Night
Luverne’s 64th annual Hot Dog Night unfolded in parking lots and side streets Thursday, July 9, due to the Highway 75 road construction detour on Main Street.
Nutcracker celebration set for Saturday
Saturday will be a big day for Luverne residents, volunteers and local leaders who have long held a vision for nutcracker tourism in the community.
Luverne Elementary principal retires
When Stacy Gillette started her career in education 37 years ago, her goal was to become a high school counselor.
Happy 250th America!
Local residents and visitors flocked to The Lake in Luverne Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July and the nation’s 250th birthday.
Citizens recirculate petition to get charter amendment on ballot
Citizen petitioners for a proposed Luverne Charter amendment appear to have gathered enough signatures in their second attempt to advance the measure to voters this fall.
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By Lori SorensonMay 06, 2026The Luverne Municipal Airport is under new management, according to an agreement discussed at the April 28 City Council meeting. GeeUp LLC, Laura and Ryan Gee, along with their daughter, started May 1 as the new airport managers. They replace Ben and Lori Baum who have managed the airport for the past 15 years and opted not to renew their contract this year. At Tuesday’s meeting, City…- May 06, 2026Mother’s Day bouquets will get a special twist Saturday during the Luverne Area Chamber’s “Mother’s Day Flower Walk” in Luverne on May 9. “For the second year in a row, Luverne merchants are inviting all mothers and mothers-to-be to celebrate the holiday with a stroll through town,” said Jane Wildung Lanphere with the Chamber. “Nineteen Luverne businesses and organizations will be giving away…
By Lori SorensonMay 06, 2026A Rock County man was taken into custody April 30 following an online police sting originating in Rochester. According to court documents, 48-year-old Jared Leroy Peterson of Steen faces felony charges after his alleged participation in an online conversation with undercover officers posing as a 14-year-old girl. Reports state that Rochester law enforcement conducted a “proactive operation”…
By Lori SorensonMay 06, 2026Four local young people have taken the oath to serve in the Minnesota Army National Guard, and they were celebrated during a ceremony Friday, May 1, in the Minnesota National Guard Readiness Center in Luverne. The recruits include: •Leif Engebretsen, a Luverne graduate currently attending Minnesota West Community and Technical College; •Kinsie Nelson, a Southwest Christian graduate…
May 06, 2026The ladies from the Presbyterian Church in Luverne performed for the residents of the Mary Jane Brown-Good Samaritan Center with a singalong on Tuesday, April 28. With pianist Barb Antoine at the keyboard, vocalists mingled around the room while singing with residents. Pictured above are (front, from left) Dorothy Klosterbuer, Ruth Stoakes, Sheryl Heronimous, Theresa Wessels, Gloria Rust, (back)…
By Lori SorensonMay 06, 2026The Luverne Convention & Visitors Bureau invites anyone to enter the 2026 Red, White and Blue photography contest. The contest period covers May through October with three judging deadlines to delineate entries. Jane Lanphere at the Chamber is again coordinating the local photo contest and said the “Red, White and Blue” title is a nod to this year’s observance of America’s 250th birthday…- By Minnesota Secretary of State's OfficeMay 06, 2026Despite the national headlines – executive orders, court cases, proposed laws, and redistricting battles in other states – nothing has changed about how you vote in Minnesota. Your voting options, your rights, and the process remain the same. Election integrity and security remain the same. You can still register and vote early, by mail or on Election Day. And you can trust the system that’…
May 06, 2026Luverne kindergarteners perform “Old MacDonald” during their music program “A Day in the Country” on Friday, May 1, in the school performing arts center. The program was directed by Christine Thorson. A total of 71 kindergarteners were in the performance. Nicole Ronchetti photo.- May 06, 2026ITC Midwest will be conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout its service territory from approximately May 11 – May 22, weather permitting. Helicopter patrols provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system owned and operated by ITC Midwest. These patrols are a North American Electrical Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirement for…
May 03, 2026A Rock County man was taken into custody April 30 following an online police sting originating in Rochester. According to court documents, 48-year-old Jared Leroy Peterson of Steen faces felony charges after his alleged participation in an online conversation with undercover officers posing as a 14-year-old girl. Reports state that Rochester law enforcement conducted a “proactive operation” on…
By Nicole RonchettiApril 29, 2026A celebration and benefit event for Shawn Kinsinger and his family will be Saturday, May 2, in Luverne. Kinsinger has been a key figure in Luverne’s performing arts as a director, actor, musician, board member and more. He received a cancer diagnosis earlier this spring. To support Kinsinger and his family during a difficult time, friends, colleagues and former students have planned a night…
April 29, 2026Eighteen young professionals were honored Monday night as graduates of the first cohort of Rock County’s Future Leaders Network. “You’re the beginning of a momentum that we can continue to build on,” program founder Ron Honken told the group of 20- and 30-somethings. “The results of your efforts are going to be simply immeasurable.” Honken, a 1983 LHS graduate, returned to the area five…
By Nicole RonchettiApril 29, 2026Nine hundred thousand dollars from the Federal Emergency Management Agency intended for Rock and Nobles counties is currently inaccessible due to the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. The funds would reimburse counties for damages to their jointly owned railroad that occurred during flooding in 2024. “We ended up suffering a lot of damage (to the railroad),” said Rock…
By Nicole RonchettiApril 29, 2026Rock County Rural Water received approval from the county board to submit an application for a $250,000 loan to build a storage shed. The loan will be through the Minnesota Rural Water Association, with systems director Ryan Holtz explaining the need to the county board during its April 21 meeting. “Right now, we have an oversized double garage out there, (but) it’s just plain too small,” he…
By Lori SorensonApril 29, 2026Rock County officials worked fervently on damage control Friday after they learned a county email had been hijacked by scammers. According to Rock County Administrator Kyle Oldre, a township official called Auditor-Treasurer Ashley Kurtz Friday afternoon questioning an email he had received from her office. It requested election information and instructed him to reply. He instead called Kurtz…
April 29, 2026Luverne’s long-time elementary principal Stacy Gillette officially announced her retirement on April 23 as a part of the district’s regular school board meeting. Gillette has been with the Luverne School District for 24 years and has served as the principal for Luverne Elementary School for 22 years. “It’s hard to narrow down what’s been most rewarding about my experience,” Gillette shared…
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