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October 08, 2025Arlene M. Bendix, age 89, of Luverne, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, while at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation was Monday, Oct. 6, from 4-7 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. Burial was prior to the service at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. The family wore…
October 08, 2025Betty Catherine Bouma, age 87, of Luverne, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on Oct. 2, 2025, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life was Monday, Oct. 6, at the Luverne, Minnesota, Christian Reformed Church, beginning with visitation at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m., then a meal, followed by interment at the United Reformed Cemetery in Hills,…- By Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, St. John Lutheran Church, LuverneOctober 08, 2025Imagine taking your great-grandmother's famous cake recipe, you know which one: the one she was known for, the one everyone demands you bring to every family gathering. But as you read through it, you notice ingredients that seem problematic. Your sister-in-law is vegan now, so the butter has to go. Uncle Joe's doctor has him on a gluten-free diet. And cousin Sally swore off sugar two years ago…
By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025Kathy Thomas, Garretson, South Dakota, is the new owner of Functional Nutrition, the wellness and nutrition store in downtown Luverne. “I've always dreamed of owning my own business,” she said. “With over 30 years in health care and a personal transformation through becoming a Certified Health Coach, I felt called to expand my impact.” That transformation involved a “wake-up call” from Covid…- By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025At their Sept. 23 meeting, Luverne City Council members approved two resolutions related to the 2026 Highway 75 rebuild in Luverne. One authorizes an official detour for the project, and the other details payment responsibilities for certain improvements to the roadway. The Highway 75 Detour Agreement is a cooperative agreement between the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025City Council members opted not to renew a contract with Braun Intertec Corporation for continued investigation of environmental staining on Luverne properties. Braun had submitted a $55,000 proposal to the City of Luverne to expand the scope of the investigation into the source of staining. This would be in addition to the $53,000 the city has already spent on Braun services plus $15,000 in…
By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025The Luverne Area Chamber and the Convention and Visitors Bureau recently announced the winners of the July-August CVB Photo Contest. “Special thanks to all of you for entering the contest,” said Chamber Director Kenzi Klein. The winners are: •Kelly Doyle who had three winning images, “Bergamot,” “Bison Stare” and “Cliffline Pano.” •Heather Johnson with “Bird’s Eye View.” •Steven Baatz with…
By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025Luverne hosted the 74th Tri-State Band Festival Saturday with 16 bands participating in the parade and field events. “On behalf of the Tri-State Band Festival Committee, we would like to thank all the amazing band students, directors and supporters who joined us,” said Chamber Director Kenzi Klein. “We were honored to have these incredible performers in our community. Host bands are Luverne…- By Pastor Sarah Zender, Grace Lutheran Church, LuverneOctober 01, 2025I made a mistake. When I was preaching this past Sunday, I said that when we as Christians grow in faith, it will change the way we view the political sphere and change the way we treat each other amidst politics. That statement is true, but my mistake was to forget that in these divisive times, people may have stopped listening halfway through and only heard this: “When we grow in faith, it…
September 24, 2025- By Lori SorensonSeptember 24, 2025Luverne will host the 74th Tri-State Band Festival Saturday, Sept. 27, with 16 bands participating in the parade and field events. Parade competition begins at 9:30 a.m. on Main Street with 12 marching bands performing on the parade route. No bleachers will be provided this year, so parade goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Field competition among eight bands begins at 12:30 p.m.…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 24, 2025Four Luverne High School graduates and four educators became the newest members of the Luverne Educator and Alumni Halls of Fame Friday afternoon in an induction ceremony in the Luverne Public Schools performing arts center. Alumni included Tim Connell (’67), Dyan Ebert (’86), David Piepgras (’58) and Richard “Dick” Wildung (’39). Educators included Laurin Carroll, Gregg Gropel, Katie Hemme and…
September 24, 2025After more than a week without stoplights at Main Street and Cedar Avenue, motorists in downtown Luverne have been taking turns under the direction of a small, stationary stop sign in the middle of the intersection. According to city officials, hardware at the intersection needed to be replaced after a semitractor-trailer took a corner too close and clipped a pole. Work started a week ago but was…
September 24, 2025Lois A. Meyer Ahrendt, 95, beloved mother, wife and grandmother, passed peacefully with her children at her side in The Villages, Florida, Aug. 23, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne, Minnesota, on Oct. 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. A light lunch will follow the service with a private graveside service later. Lois was born to Fred J. and Minnie (Boelman)…- By Lori SorensonSeptember 17, 2025Several Luverne alumni and former educators will be inducted Friday into the Luverne Alumni Hall of Fame and Luverne Educators Hall of Fame. The 2025 Class of the Luverne Alumni Hall of Fame and the Luverne Educator Hall of Fame will be honored in ceremonies Friday, Sept. 19, during Luverne’s Homecoming celebration. The 2025 Induction Ceremony will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in the LHS…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 17, 2025A recently published book memorializes the late Elmer Hovland, a decorated Luverne World War II veteran who served as a tank unit commander on the front lines in Europe. The book, “The Boys in the Light,” talks about Hovland’s role as a U.S. military leader in rescuing two concentration camp survivors in the waning weeks of the war. The book’s author, Nina Willner, is the daughter of Eddie…
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