Two colleagues who help me stand with hope in times of grievous moments point me to the light and opportunity in darkness times. One of them is here in my DC neighborhood, Councilman David Allen. The other resides in Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. 

The Luverne Cardinals wrestling team faced stiff competition this past week in triangular and tournament action.

LHS fell 48-29 to St. James and 40-25 to Blue Earth Area on the road Thursday, Jan. 8.

The Luverne gymnastics team fell 138.675-128.225 to the Blue Earth Buccaneers in head-to-head action at home Thursday, Jan. 8.

LHS was without senior Addyson Mann (due to an injury) but had senior Kianna Winter back in the lineup after missing last meet due to a scheduling conflict.

The Luverne girls’ hockey team topped two teams in the past week to bring its record to 11-7 for the season.

The Cardinals beat Minnesota River 3-1 on the road Saturday, Jan. 10, and blanked the Windom Eagles 14-0 on the road Monday, Jan. 12.

Many workplaces are like families. And the lucky ones are happy families. 

It makes sense if you think about it — we often spend more time with our co-workers than we do with our own family members.

Luverne senior goaltender Gavin Hoven recorded his 1,000th career save in the game against Mankato East at home Jan. 3. Hoven has 13 wins, two loses and one shutout this season.

Ginn: Congressman Finstad: ‘We know what we saw’

To the editor:

We know what we saw: Renee Good was murdered. She was killed by the state. 

Dispatch report

Dec. 31

•Complainant on County Road 4 reported debris.

•Complainant on E. Fletcher Street reported hazmat material.

•Complainant on White Thunder Circle reported a scam.

Luverne eighth grader Taedra McKenzie recently organized a community awareness event with a focus that was close to her heart.

As a member of Luverne Middle School-High School