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January 17, 2024David George Paquette was born on September 9, 1951, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the son of George and Mary (Cardin) Paquette. Proud of his French and Portuguese heritage, Dave spent his early years in Rhode Island, Vermont, Germany, and Massachusetts where his parents served in the U.S. State and Defense departments. His love of nature and animals, especially reptiles, permeated his young life…- By Pastor Andrew Palmquist, Bethany Lutheran Church, LuverneJanuary 17, 2024Like many of you, our family was hunkered down inside during the brutal cold temps and dangerous windchills our community experienced over the weekend. Our church’s leadership wisely decided to cancel services and classes on Sunday morning so families could stay safe and warm at home. I shudder to think of having car trouble out in the extreme cold! A great blessing our family enjoyed (pastor…
- January 10, 2024The Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne joins the Fergus Falls veterans home to be honored as “Best Nursing Homes” for 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report magazine. U.S. News evaluated over 15,000 nursing homes nationwide for the research, and only 19 percent of U.S. skilled nursing facilities earned the “Best Nursing Home” designation this year. U.S. News long-term care ratings…
January 10, 2024
By Lori SorensonJanuary 03, 2024Community members are mourning the loss of longtime businessman and volunteer George A. Bonnema, who died at age 74 on Dec. 26. His obituary (see page 7) lists personal and professional landmarks, but he will be best remembered for his untold, unpaid contributions to the community. George and Corrine came to Luverne in 1974 when they purchased Luverne Flowers and turned it into a thriving…
By Mavis FodnessJanuary 03, 2024The Luverne High School Mock Trial team will compete in Slayton Jan. 9 under the direction of new coach Zoe DeBates. The 2019 LHS graduate formerly worked as the child guide in Luverne Elementary School and stepped forward this fall to take over the successful team that was 4-1 over the past two seasons. “While working at LPS, I was made aware that the season was quickly approaching with no…
January 03, 2024George A. Bonnema “Flower George,” age 74, of Luverne, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. George was born on July 18, 1949, in Canton, South Dakota, to Jay and Jennie (Baker) Bonnema. He grew up on a farm near Inwood, Iowa. He learned about farming and the saving work of Jesus from his family and fellow church members.…
January 03, 2024Mary A. Kraetsch, age 89, of Luverne, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. Memorial service will be Friday, December 29, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m., all at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. Burial will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist…
January 03, 2024Luverne’s Patti Overgaard shared this photograph with the Rock County Star Herald after Santa Claus was spotted wheeling around town in a City of Luverne recycling truck during the week of Christmas. Frank Mongold, who sometimes dresses as Santa during the holidays, works in the city’s Public Works Department.
December 27, 2023The day after Christmas is a busy one at the History Center in Luverne in recognition of Candy Cane Day. Visitors were able to enjoy the red and white post-Christmas party complete with craft-making, warm beverages, snacks and a scavenger hunt. Some traditional stories indicate the candy cane was first seen in Germany, where children were given the peppermint stick while attending nativity…
By Mavis FodnessDecember 27, 2023Terry Eernisse of Luverne will begin as the Luverne Public Schools business manager on Jan. 4. Eernisse, a 1993 LHS graduate, comes to the district after 25 years in the banking industry. He currently works as an underwriter with First National Bank in Sioux Falls, a position he has held for the past six years. Previously, he worked 16 years with Wells Fargo. As a commuter, Eernisse said he…- By Mavis FodnessDecember 27, 2023With a budget of over $18 million, Luverne Public Schools tried to keep the impact to local taxpayers “neutral” coming into the new year. “That’s been the philosophy we’ve used here for a long time,” said Superintendent Craig Oftedahl. During his tenure, the highest levy amount has been 5 percent. In the last nine years, the levy has been 2 percent or lower. The 2024 school district levy will…
December 27, 2023Edwin Albert Holst, age 87, passed away on December 24, 2023, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota, where he received compassionate, respectful, and dedicated care for nearly 3 1/2 years. Edwin was born on February 17, 1936, in Luverne, to Otto and Leona (Goehle) Holst. He graduated from Hills High School in 1954, where he lettered in basketball and football. He went on to lead a…
December 27, 2023Joshua Stroh, age 15, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at his home. A public visitation to celebrate the blessings through Josh’s life was Friday, December 22, from 4-8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at Big Top Events in Luverne. A graveside committal service was Saturday, December 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Memorials are…
December 27, 2023Angela Kay (Berning) Beyenhof of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 20, 2023, at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with leukemia. Angie was born on December 3, 1974. She was the daughter of Randy and Karen Berning. Angie was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Adrian. She graduated from Adrian High…
By Mavis FodnessDecember 20, 2023The design by Andrew Prekker of Luverne was chosen over 2,123 other designs to become the basis for a new Minnesota state flag. The state Emblems Redesign Commission announced their top pick late Friday afternoon in a press release. The commission indicated Prekker’s design may go through some modifications before it’s submitted to the Minnesota Legislature for approval. Prekker’s idea to…
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