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By By Lori SorensonJuly 15, 2026Dozens 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. The event has become a staple highlight of Luverne’s legendary Hot Dog Night, last week marking the 64th year of the signature “customer appreciation” hosted by local merchants. To mark America’s 250th birthday, many of the…
By By Lori SorensonJuly 15, 2026Saturday will be a big day for Luverne residents, volunteers and local leaders who have long held a vision for nutcracker tourism in the community. The World’s Largest Nutcracker will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, with a ribbon-cutting celebration at the nutcracker’s base on South Highway 75 in Luverne. The 65-foot-tall, Uncle Sam-themed structure stands on an 8-foot-tall concrete…
By Lori SorensonJuly 15, 2026The Luverne Economic Development Authority on Monday reviewed plans for housing redevelopment on city-owned lots along Maple Street. In early February, Don Jahnke and Impressa Modular presented a proposal for modular housing on the half city block to the east of Sunshine Foods and south of the History Center. According to Jahnke’s plan, a duplex facing east would be next to the existing yellow…- July 15, 2026July 1 •Rock County Sheriff’s Department issued a weather alert. •Rock County Sheriff’s Department issued a weather alert. •Rock County Sheriff’s Department issued a weather alert. •Complainant on E. Luverne Street reported a fire. •Rock County Sheriff’s Department issued a weather alert. •Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90 at mile marker 14 reported a road and drive law issue. •Rock…
By Lori SorensonJuly 15, 2026The Luverne Economic Development Authority is applying for a Business Development Public Infrastructure (BDPI) grant through the state of Minnesota for infrastructure improvements in the city’s industrial park. The improvements will support Luv Modular LLC’s 176,760-square-foot manufacturing facility that builds modular housing. According to plans presented in March, the facility will be built…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 15, 2026Nearly 50 runners participated in the 2026 Nutcracker Half Marathon Saturday, July 11, in the Luverne City Park. “The very first two guys to show up at the park were from Georgia and Oklahoma,” organizer Dave Duffy said. “And another lady drove seven hours from Kansas just to walk.” Duffy said that the two runners have goals of doing a half marathon in each state. Most other participants were…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 15, 2026The Luverne Redbirds pulled off an extra inning win over Pipestone Wednesday, July 8, on the road. Tied 1-1 through nine regulation innings, Luverne rallied to collect three runs in the top of the 10th inning to go ahead 4-1. The Redbirds shut down the A’s in the bottom of the inning to take the win on their rivals’ diamond. Pipestone struck first scoring one run in the first inning, Luverne…
By Lori SorensonJuly 08, 2026Citizen 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. City Clerk Jessica Mead acknowledged receiving the signatures by the July 7 deadline and now has until June 14 to make a determination about certifying the petition. The proposed utilities commission, made up of three elected…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 08, 2026Luverne’s Senior Legion took two decisive wins in the past week scoring double digits in both games. Luverne beat Sioux Falls Christian 12-2 on June 30 on the road and beat Windom 10-4 at home July 6. Luverne, now at 12-3 for the season, was scheduled to host Dell Rapids Tuesday, July 7, before starting the sub-sub state playoffs Friday, July 10. Brackets and seeding had not been determined…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 08, 2026The 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. The Minnows race is a quarter-mile kayak, two-mile bike ride and one-mile run. The Sharks race is a half-mile kayak, eight-mile bike ride and two-and-a-half-mile run. Both races can be completed by individuals or…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 08, 2026Luverne 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. Redbirds Isaac Bonner and Riley Sneller each hit one single against Hadley and Luverne registered six strikeouts in the game. Tucker Sorenson threw 28 strikes out of 42 pitches and only gave up two hits in the Buttermakers win. Casey…- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 08, 2026The 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. Both the Luverne Red and White Junior Legion teams will start the sub-sub state tournament Sunday, July 12. Brackets and seeding had not yet…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 01, 2026Redbird Field has a new larger scoreboard (pictured at left) thanks to the family of Joe and Bea Burns. Their children, Becky, Tom, Jean and Tim, donated funds for the scoreboard in memory of their parents and their love of baseball. They said their dad was affectionately known as the “Cardinals’ No. 1 Fan,” and both Joe and Bea regularly attended Luverne sports events. The former Redbird…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 01, 2026Luverne’s Senior Legion baseball team improved to 10-3 after going 5-1 this past week in a busy schedule of games. Luverne beat Adrian 10-0 at home June 23 before heading to the Madison Tournament June 26-28. In Madison, Luverne compiled a 4-1 record beating Vermillion 6-4 on June 26, and Middle River 4-0 and Winner-Colome 10-2 on June 27. On June 28 Luverne slid by Volga 3-1 and lost 3-2 to…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 01, 2026The Luverne Redbirds claimed two home wins this past week and are perched at 10-3 for the season. Luverne beat Heron Lake 21-0 on June 24 and won 5-2 against Worthington on June 28 at Redbird Field. The Redbirds will travel to Pipestone July 8 and will host Brandon July 17 and Jackson July 19. Redbirds 21, Lakers 0 The Redbirds flew away with a 21-0 win over the Heron Lake Lakers at home…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 01, 2026Eleven Luverne Cardinal athletes were named to 2026 Big South All-Conference teams in baseball and golf. Baseball honors go to seniors Jaxon Lais, Blake Sauer, Josh Hansen, Maddux Domagala and junior Maddox Miller. Senior Landyn Lais was named all-conference honorable mention. Five LHS varsity golf members were named to the Big South All-Conference team this season. For the girl’s, senior…
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