People in the News
Nath publishes book, ‘This Will Never Happen…’
Matthew Nath, Luverne, recently published a book, “This Will Never Happen…,” which is for sale now.
Nath writes a story about Rhys, a young Christian man, living 25 years in the future under totalitarian rule.
Despite the danger, Rhys finds small ways...
VandeGriend joins Sanford Luverne
Rachelle VandeGriend recently joined Sanford Luverne Clinic as a certified nurse practitioner. She will be a family medicine provider, caring for patients of all ages.
She lives in rural Edgerton with her husband and three children.
VandeGriend graduated from...
Bridal boutique adds manager/stylist
Denise DeKam is the new manager/stylist for First Comes Love bridal boutique located in the Mall on Main in Luverne.
Owner Mary Brown said the additional help will allow her to expand business hours to include Wednesdays-Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and...
Faber honored for 28 years with SMOC
Darla Faber of rural Luverne was recently honored for her 28 years of service with the Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council.
In the July 27 Minnesota Community Action Partnership’s annual conference in Willmar, Faber received a plaque and public...
Schacht named news reporter of year
Spencer Schacht, a 2015 Luverne High School graduate, recently earned two awards through the New Mexico Broadcasters Association.
He won best breaking news coverage for his report about a group of people stranded overnight on the Sandia Peak tram on New Year’s...
Wolfe graduates from Morningside
Ashlea Wolfe, Luverne, graduated on Saturday, May 14, with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa.
Robinson receives degree at U of NebraskaEmily Robinson, Luverne, earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Office of Graduate Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Aug. 13 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Fick named to dean’s list at Baylor
Tyler Fick, Beaver Creek, has been...
A.R. Wood scholarships awarded
Several Luverne students have been awarded A.R. Wood Trust scholarships.
Luverne High School Class of 2022 recipients include Brenn Siebenahler, Casey Sehr, Griffen Jarchow, Brooklyn Ver Steeg, Luke Thorson, Trygve Gangestad and Madeleine Schmuck.
Six former...
Spring 2022 dean’s list announced at U of M Twin Cities
Several area students were named to the Spring 2022 semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. To be eligible, students must earn a minimum of 12 graded credits with at least a 3.66 GPA.
Named to the list from...
Stratton solves ‘Codebreaker Challenge’
Luverne High School graduate Logan Stratton was recently recognized for solving the Codebreaker Challenge with Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakota.
The four-month-long challenge, sponsored by the National Security Agency, helps students develop...