August
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…- September 10, 2025Dispatch report Aug. 27 •A fire was reported on County Highway 4. •Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90, just west of mile marker 14, reported debris. •Complainant on Highway 75 and County Road 1 requested roadside assistance. •Complainant on Oak Drive reported harassing communications. •Complainant reported a scam. Aug. 28 •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported fraud/forgery/…
August 27, 2025The city-owned parking lot at the corner of Main Street and Estey Street was milled off and resurfaced over the past two weeks, temporarily displacing dozens of motorists who use the lot daily. The contractor for the work was Duinink Inc. and the paving was done in conjunction with other local road projects. City crews completed striping last week.- August 20, 2025Wellness Month is observed in August when we’re encouraged to focus on improving our overall health and well-being. In our Rock County communities there are countless opportunities to engage in activities that support physical, mental, emotional and social health. We have walking and biking paths, splash pads, fitness centers and numerous classes for senior balance and strength training. But…
By Lori SorensonAugust 13, 2025A.E. Innovation, the company that is purchasing Luverne’s ethanol plant, will host an open house and project launch on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The event will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the facility on South Walnut Avenue in Luverne. A brief presentation will be at 2:30 p.m. Speakers include AgriEnergy Innovations founder David Kolsrud, CapCO2 Solutions CEO Jeff Bonar and Methylennium Energy founder…- August 13, 2025LSS meals at Generations Monday, Aug. 18: Beef chili macaroni casserole, green beans, California vegetable blend, wheat bread, sugar cookie. Tuesday, Aug. 19: Scalloped chicken, green peas, sliced carrots, wheat dinner roll, blonde brownie. Wednesday, Aug. 20: Diced turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, Red Delicious apple, dinner roll. Thursday, Aug. 21: Meatloaf, mashed…
By Lori SorensonAugust 06, 2025Beaver Creek residents and visitors celebrated the community’s third annual Beaver Days over the weekend with perfect weather and high attendance. “We were very thankful for the beautiful weather,” said Mandy Conger, one of the volunteers with Helping Build Communities Stronger (HBCS) that organizes events in Hills, Beaver Creek and Steen. She said the Friday afternoon fun run attracted 26…- By Mavis FodnessMay 07, 2025Hills-Beaver Creek School District officials will open two time capsules at upcoming community celebrations. The 1921 time capsule located during the demolishing of the former Hills High School will be opened Saturday, June 14, after the Hills Friendship Days parade. Superintendent Todd Holthaus said the time capsule will be the last parade entrant and will stop on Hills Main Street for the…
- September 11, 2024Dispatch report Aug. 31 •Complainant westbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 12, Luverne, reported a pedestrian. •Complainant on N. Oakley Street reported disturbing the peace. •Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 4, Beaver Creek, reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on Dakota Road reported threats. •Complainant on 60th Avenue, Beaver Creek, reported an accident…
- September 04, 2024Dispatch report Aug. 24 •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported an assault. •Complainant reported lost property. •Complainant westbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 20, Magnolia, reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on County Road 7, Kenneth, requested roadside assistance. •Complainant on S. Sixth Street reported a civil issue. •Complainant on N. Estey Street reported a…
- August 21, 2024Dispatch report Aug. 10 •Complainant on Highway 75 and 81st Street reported suspicious activity. •Complainant on N. Cottage Grove Avenue and W. Luverne reported an accident with property damage. Aug. 11 •Complainant at the Magnolia exit of Interstate 90 reported a transient. Aug. 12 •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported trespassing. •Complainant on Highway 23, mile marker 12, requested…
August 14, 2024St. John Lutheran Church hosted its annual Vacation Bible School Aug. 5-8 with 49 students and 44 volunteers. The group learned about God's rock-solid truth in a world of shifting sands through the Pacific Northwest theme "Breaker Rock Beach." Through games, crafts, music, lessons and mission projects, the children made new friends and spent time in God's Word. The participants, through their…- August 14, 2024Card shower Lorraine Olson will celebrate her 95th birthday Sunday, Aug. 18. Greetings may be sent to her at 511 W. Crawford, Luverne, MN 56156.
- August 14, 2024LSS meals at Generations Monday, Aug. 19: Tater tot casserole, diced carrots, tropical fruit, dinner roll, lime pineapple gelatin. Tuesday, Aug. 20: Meatloaf, baked potatoes, corn, dessert, bread. Wednesday, Aug. 21: Chicken salad on wheat bread, three bean salad, diced peaches, sugar cookie. Half-Priced Day sponsored by St. John Church. Thursday, Aug. 22: Beef vegetable stew, peas,…
- August 07, 2024Meetings Beaver Creek Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in the township hall in Beaver Creek. Battle Plain Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at the Edgerton Ag conference room. Springwater Township Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the township hall. Vienna Township Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, in the Kenneth Community…
- August 07, 2024Dispatch report July 27 •Complainant on W. Main Street reported property damage. •Complainant on S. Donaldson Street reported a disorderly. July 28 •Complainant east-bound on Interstate 90, mile marker 3, Beaver Creek, reported debris. •Complainant reported lost property. •Complainant north-bound on Freeman Avenue reported a road and drive law issue. July 29 •Complainant on 151st Street…
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