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Despite the cold and wet conditions, hundreds of trick-or-treaters turned out for Luverne's Annual Halloween Trunk ’n Treat event at the school parking lot Friday evening. Weather was cold, wet and blustery, but dozens of local businesses and organizations greeted costumed participants from creatively decorated trunks and displays to hand out thousands of pieces of candy.

Joan N. Salzer, age 86, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, while at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. A memorial celebration of Joan’s life was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, with visitation at 12 p.m. Burial will be at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne at a later date. Arrangements were under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To view Joan’s LifeTribute video…

Tim Palank, age 45, of Claymont, Delaware, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne, Minnesota. Visitation and fellowship will continue in the church basement following the service.  Inurnment will be in the…

Evelyn Mae Titus Boone, formerly from Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2025, at her home in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 100. Born on Jan. 31, 1925, in Earl, Wisconsin, Evelyn was the daughter of Guy and Christina Titus. On July 5, 1945, she married Ervin S. Boone.  Together they shared 69 years of marriage. The couple shared their skills and compassion on a medical…

Mary Ann Van Aartsen was born on June 27, 1939, to Oltman “Ole” and Caroline “Ann” (Richters) Akkerman on a farm northeast of Rock Rapids, Iowa. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in town. At a young age, the family moved to a farm south of Luverne, Minnesota, where she was raised. Mary Ann attended church and confirmed her faith at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. She attended…

Taylor Mulder, age 34, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with leukemia on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the United Methodist Church in Luverne. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at United Methodist Church in Luverne. Burial will follow at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne. To…

Jonna Dull, age 86, of Hardwick, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rock River Community Church in Luverne, officiated by…

In a conundrum or in despair we run in haste To a life of prayer that revives, But when life is good we slow our pace Because we do not understand the word “abide.”   A sign in our yard to keep on praying Is easier than to actually meet for an hour. Yet we see churches all over decaying Because we are not dependent on God’s power.   “But I can pray wherever I go!” We shout with self-…

Charles R. Juhl was born Aug. 27, 1935, to Rudolph and Delphia (Iverson) Juhl in Luverne, Minnesota. He attended country school through eighth grade and then attended Luverne High School where he graduated in 1953. He was a member of the National Guard from 1953 until 1961. He attended Radio Communication School at Ft. Benning, Georgia, from January to April 1956. On Aug. 19, 1956, Charles was…

Volunteers from the Rock County DFL completed an Adopt-a-Highway service project Thursday, Oct. 23, along the eastbound lane of I-90. Pictured are (front, from left) Terry King, Larry Nelson, Suanne Ohme, Lona Klosterbuer, Shirley Klosterbuer, Karen Radisewitz, Carol Serie, Carol Svingen, (back) Keith Erickson, Jerry Deuschle, Rich Morgan, Carol Morgan, Greg Antoine and Bob Buus. Not pictured is…

To the Editor: In today’s America, a quiet revolution is unfolding — not with protests in the streets, but in the hearts and minds of everyday citizens. It’s a revolution of doubt, of growing distrust toward the institutions that once shaped national identity, provided moral grounding, and paved the path to opportunity. From Washington to the pulpit to the classroom, the pillars of American…

Dean Luethje of Luverne is the newest member of the South Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is a member of Surfin’ Safari, and the band was inducted into the hall of fame at a ceremony Oct. 10 Luethje is the band’s current drummer. Surfin’ Safari organized in 2004 as a ’60s rock and roll band and has since performed hits from the ’60s in the four-state area. According to South Dakota…

Charles Juhl, age 90, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Good Samaritan - Mary Jane Brown Home. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne with visitation held one hour prior from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of…

Dispatch report Oct. 8 •Complainant reported suspicious activity. •Law enforcement responded to a transient. •Complainant on W. Warren Street reported theft/larceny. •Complainant in school crosswalk on Highway 75 reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on County Road 4 near Beaver Creek reported a missing person. •Complainant on W. Main Street reported disturbing the peace. •…

A Luverne teen is in custody of the Nobles County Jail following an alcohol-related assault that hospitalized a victim. According to law enforcement documents, 18-year-old Maysn Akkerman, Luverne, faces fifth-degree assault charges due to the incident that reportedly resulted in “substantial bodily harm.” The charges stem from an incident earlier this month when Akkerman reportedly assaulted a…

Richard Lee Stempges, age 74, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on Oct. 16, 2025.  Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 5500 W. 26th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with the family present one hour prior to the service.  There will be private burial at Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Minnesota.  Miller Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, South…