February
- March 06, 2024Dispatch report Feb. 24 •Complainant on E. Brown Street reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported a disorderly. •Complainant in the alley behind the Palace reported a miscellaneous public assist. Feb. 25 •Complainant west-bound on Interstate 90, mile marker 22, reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant west-bound on Interstate 90 ramp, Luverne…
By Mavis FodnessFebruary 28, 2024Although the comment, “bigger nutcracker than Luverne” was made in jest, Hills residents weren’t shy about sharing ideas on where they see their community in 10, 15 or 20 years from now. The Hills City Council is currently developing a strategic plan with the help of the Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC). The plan will guide the city in long-term projects and where resources…
By Mavis FodnessFebruary 28, 2024Kwik Trip, the new convenience store on South Highway 75 in Luverne, was welcomed Feb. 21 by the Luverne Area Chamber. “The professionalism, the quality of service, the service that you bring to the convenience store business and food service business is outstanding,” said chamber director Jane Lanphere. “We’ve heard of your reputation from places we’ve stopped as we’ve traveled and all of us…- February 28, 2024Shirley Top with Kozlowski Insurance Agency and Financial Services Inc. of Luverne has recently been recognized as a top-producing crop insurance agent for Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company. FMH recognizes the top-producing agents in total premium written each year. Top has been recognized as placing 47th in the company's Top 50 Agents in Private Crop Insurance Premium list for 2023. In…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 28, 2024Luverne took first place at Saturday’s Redwood Valley Speech Invitational in Redwood Falls. Nineteen Luverne students participated with eight students receiving medals. Luverne placed first in the small team division (under 20 entries.) “The team did great on Saturday,” said coach Gavin Folkestad. Those receiving medals by category included: •Discussion: Tyler Hodge, first; Makayla Oechsle,…
- February 28, 2024Dispatch report Feb. 17 •Complainant on 150th Avenue reported a weather-related complaint. Feb. 18 •Complainant on N. Kniss Avenue requested assistance from another department. •Complainant on S. Freeman Avenue reported found property. •Complainant on W. Main Street reported suspicious activity. •Complainant at the 24-hour lot reported disturbing the peace. •Complainant on E. Main Street…
- February 21, 2024Dispatch report Feb. 10 •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue requested assistance from another department. •Complainant on Kniss Avenue and Hatting Street requested assistance from another department. •Complainant on Elm Street reported disturbing the peace. •Complainant on N. Elm Street reported disturbing the peace. Feb. 11 •Complainant on S. Estey Street reported an open door/window. Feb.…
- February 21, 202410 years ago (2014) •Nine-year-old Ashlyn Johnson donated a long lock of her thick, blonde hair to Locks of Love this week. According to her parents, Jim and Heather Johnson, this is Ashlyn’s third donation to the organization, which provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. … Ashlyn’s first donation was in January 2010 when she…
- February 21, 2024LSS meals at Generations Monday, Feb. 26: Chicken a la king, biscuit, mixed vegetables, dessert, bread. Tuesday, Feb. 27: Meatballs, mashed potatoes, carrots, dessert, bread. Half-Priced Day sponsored by Zion LWML Hardwick. Wednesday, Feb. 28: Chicken and noodles, peas and carrots, bread, peach crisp. Thursday, Feb. 29: Pork loin, baked yams, broccoli, bread, dessert. Friday, March 1:…
- February 21, 2024St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. …
- February 14, 2024Evening story times in February In celebration of “I Love to Read” Month, the Rock County Community Library will conduct an Evening Story Time on selected Tuesdays nights in February. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 and 27. Virtual Medicare class Feb. 15 Medicare can be confusing, and Virtual Medicare 101 offers a brief overview on the basics of Medicare Part A, B, C and Part…
February 14, 2024Author, acclaimed chef and Catholic priest Fr. Leo Patalinghug spoke to a crowded St. Catherine’s Church in Luverne Feb. 7 about “Plating Grace.” His movement aims to bring families back around the dinner table by placing importance on the Eucharist. His hour-long presentation touched on why youth tend not to attend church — because it is boring. Patalinghug pointed out services are boring…- February 14, 2024Jacie Graham, Adrian, was named to the Fall 2023 honor list at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Abigail Anderson, Kamryn Van Batavia and Olivia Wieneke, all from Luverne, were named to the Fall 2023 high honors list at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Brandon Berghorst, Luverne, was named to the Fall 2023 honor list at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
- February 14, 202410 years ago (2014) •City leaders have a vision for a historic Main Street and are committed to making that vision a reality, despite the new a formal historic district in Luverne cannot be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. According to the State Historic Preservation Office, the proposed historic district was punctured by very large gaps between the blocks of historic…
- February 07, 2024Dispatch report Jan. 27 •Complainant on County Road 4, Luverne, reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant on N. Donaldson Street reported an accident with property damage. Jan. 28 •Complainant on 40th Avenue, Hills, reported an abandoned vehicle. Jan. 29 •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported harassing communications. •Complainant on Roundwind Road reported a parking issue.…
- February 07, 2024St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. …
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