Robert Israel, age 89, of Luverne, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at his home. 

Arrangements were under the care of Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Luverne.

Gail Bremer, age 75, of Hardwick, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center in Luverne, Minnesota. 

In accordance with Gail’s wishes, a private family service will be held. 

The 10th Annual Davis Lake Triathlon once again kicked off the Fourth of July activities at The Lake in Luverne Saturday.

The triathlon has two divisions, the Minnows and the Sharks.

Local emergency responders were dispatched to a crash June 30 at the intersection of US Highway 75 and Main Street, Luverne.

World Cup soccer has descended upon our country. The arrival of this global tournament has brought fans all over the world to experience our great country. For many of these fans, it’s their first trip to the U.S., and their response is priceless.

Luverne had trouble finding hits against Hadley falling 8-0 to the Buttermakers at home June 29.

The makeup game was called after the fifth inning due to rain.

St. Catherine Catholic Church 

203 E. Brown St., Luverne 

St. Catherine Ph. 507-283-8502 

www.stscl.org 

Father Joshua Miller, Pastor 

The Luverne Junior Legion Red baseball team beat Sioux Falls Christian 11-1 on the road Tuesday, June 30.

Luverne Junior Legion White fell 18-8 to Pipestone on the road Monday, July 6.

Junior Legion Red was scheduled to host Dell Rapids Tuesday, July 7.

Rapid Speedway

July 3 - Rock Rapids, IA

Sportsmen

#142 Eric Gaul, Luverne – placed sixth in A Feature, DNF  in Heat 3.

#17 Brandon Boeve, Beaver Creek – placed 11th in A Feature, finished third in Heat 1.