Minnesota
May 07, 2025David Robert Kellen, age 68, of Worthington, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Shores Nursing Home in Worthington. He was born on February 25, 1957, to Leander and Frona (Serie) Kellen in Adrian, Minnesota. He was born with cerebral palsy and was physically handicapped. David’s parents were told by his doctors that he would not live past the age of 15. He certainly proved them wrong. David…
May 01, 2025John (Jack) Keith Hokeness, 78, of Rushmore, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 13, 1947, in Rushmore to Ray and Ann (Herding) Hokeness. From the very beginning, he was known for his kindness, generosity, and the positive energy he brought to every room. He grew up on…- By Lori SorensonApril 23, 2025The Rock County Attorney’s Office filed an amended complaint in the case of vehicular homicide charges against 21-year-old Jayson Delfs of Hardwick. The new complaint, filed Friday afternoon, includes third-degree murder charges reflecting updated information the investigation. Delfs, who will turn 22 on April 28, is accused of causing the March 27 death of 47-year-old Grant Crawford during an…
April 23, 2025Douglas “Doug” James Scholtes, age 49, of Wilmont, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, Minnesota, surrounded by his family. Doug was born on August 21, 1975, in Worthington to Lowell and Cynthia (Synder) Scholtes. As a young boy, he and his mother moved to Oregon. But he later returned to the Wilmont, Minnesota, area in…
April 23, 2025Robert LeRoy DeSplinter, age 86, of Luverne, died Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Sanford Luverne Hospital. He was born June 26, 1938, in Pipestone to LeRoy and Adaline (Rostyne) DeSplinter. He attended school in Jasper. Robert joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and served until he was honorably discharged in 1959. Robert married Marlene Buysse on January 4, 1964, at St Mary’s Catholic Church…- April 23, 2025Robert Edmund “Bob” Bailey, age 92, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, while at the Sanford Luverne Hospital. Memorial visitation will be Friday, April 25, from 4-6 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Memorial service will be Saturday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. Burial will be at Ottertail Union Cemetery in Ottertail,…
- April 23, 2025Robert Joseph DeBates, age 94, of Adrian, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. A time of fellowship will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard…
April 23, 2025Ronald Munns, age 91, of St. Michael, formerly of Luverne, died Friday, April 11, 2025. Ron was a Navy veteran and longtime barber. He was an avid fisherman and golfer who shot two holes-in-one. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Marilyn; children, Gary Munns (Michelle), Rhonda (Dung) Nguyen, and Nancy Munns; grandchildren, Darren (Ha) Nguyen, Debbie (John) Wall, Jeremy (Harmonie) Nguyen,…
By Lori SorensonApril 16, 2025Fire departments from three different communities were on the scene of a grass fire north of Beaver Creek last week for over three hours last week. Multiple 911 calls came in around 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, reporting large flames getting close the house, buildings and grove at 575 121st Street, Beaver Creek. The acreage is home to Evan and Denae Meinerts, and initial reports were that the…- By Lori SorensonApril 16, 2025At their regular meeting Tuesday, April 8, Luverne City Council members adopted ordinances regulating cannabis businesses and zoning. The latest ordinance is based on Minnesota statutes and includes laws for local government authority, laws for local registration and enforcement, laws for public use restrictions and more. It requires cannabis retail businesses to register with the city before…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 16, 2025Two probationary teachers were cut Thursday night, April 10, in a special meeting of the Luverne School Board. The meeting focused on eliminating more than $1 million from the 2025-26 budget. Luverne’s operating budget in 2024 was $21 million. Board members also accepted two retirements Thursday night. Prior to the special meeting, nine full-time teachers and support staff positions were…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 16, 2025Hills residents have an opportunity to comment on a zoning ordinance before it is formally adopted by city council members. The public hearing will be at 6 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the Hills American Legion hall. The 71-page proposed ordinance can be viewed at the Hills City Office. Council members began the development process in December 2023 with the assistance of the Southwest Regional…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 16, 2025Hills City Council members declined a resident’s request to own chickens within the city limits. Kylie Ganun met with council members April 8, outlining the reasons why she should be allowed to house up to six hens at her South Water Avenue residence. “As the interest in sustainable living, local food sourcing and self-sufficiency continues to grow, I believe allowing chickens within city…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 16, 2025The Luverne School Board unanimously adopted the calendar for the 2025-26 school year, choosing a different 168-day format from the version supported by the Luverne Teachers Association (LEA). The two calendar versions presented at the Feb. 27 meeting showed several similarities: •Start/end dates of Sept. 2 through May 21, 2026. •School day hours for students from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. •Holiday…
By Lori SorensonApril 16, 2025The Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers announced winners last week in their poster contest for local fourth- and fifth-graders. More than 100 students entered original artwork showcasing corn and soybeans in Rock County, and three were selected to be displayed along roadsides in Rock County for the next year. The winning pictures were drawn by Nick Bose, Greyson Mundt and Siena Barron, each…- By Lori SorensonApril 16, 2025Members of the Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a $6,000 grant to improve the roof of a historic downtown building. At their Monday morning meeting, they reviewed a façade improvement grant application request by David and Stacy Riphagen for a roof replacement project on their building at 210 East Main Street. They are replacing a third of the roof — the portion that is above a…
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