As part of Beaver Days activities Saturday, a history presentation featured “Jacob’s Ice Barn,” which served as refrigeration to homeowners and businesses in the early 20th century. 

We said goodbye last month to our beloved Chance, who was such a good boy — the best of all good boys among dogs. And he made us better human beings after showing what true love, loyalty and devotion look like. 

Local blood donations urgently needed 

National shortage hitting locally, blood drive scheduled for Aug. 17 

To the editor: 

Luverne has been my summer home for many years. My wife was born and raised here. 

I’ve been very dismayed that Luverne now has five marijuana dispensaries, only one liquor store, and no diner where one can buy a traditional breakfast. 

Question: I saw your last article was about stopping. With school just around the corner, can you talk about stopping for the school bus? 

Dispatch report 

July 29 

•Complainant on W. Mead Court reported an assault. 

•Complainant on S. Fairview Drive reported a scam. 

•Complainant on N. Spring Street reported a scam. 

As local blood supplies falls into a critical shortage, Sanford Luverne Medical Center and Community Blood Bank will host an urgently needed community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17. 

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announced the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act passed the Senate unanimously. The bill will expand research, testing and treatment for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. 

Over 40 community members enjoyed the Van Heerde Sisters Quilt Trunk Show on Monday, Aug. 3. The event, sponsored by the Blue Mound Quilt Guild, was held at the Rock County Community Library and featured quilts by sisters Deb and Darla Van Heerde.