February
- March 12, 2025Dispatch report Feb. 26 •Complainant on Highway 75 and County Road 1 reported debris. •Complainant on 20th Avenue and County Road 4, Manley, reported a road closure. Feb. 27 •Complainant on 150th Avenue and 71st Street reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant north-bound on Highway 23 south of Jasper reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on 40th Avenue, Beaver Creek,…
- February 19, 2025Dispatch report Feb. 5 •Assistance from another department was provided on W. Interstate Drive. •Complainant on 41st Street, Steen, reported a fire. •Release of vehicle impoundment. •A weather alert was issued. •Complainant on Oak Drive reported an assault. Feb. 6 •Complainant on N. McKenzie Street reported suspicious activity. •An outage was reported. •Complainant on S. Estey Street…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 12, 2025Three lots for more twin homes will be developed in Luverne, thanks to a grant through the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership. According to discussion at Monday’s meeting of the Luverne Economic Development Authority, three twin homes (six units) will be constructed on three lots in the Reisch Addition. The addition is located near the newly developed Lopau Housing Addition near the Mary…
February 12, 2025The Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School Student Council hosted a roller-skating party Friday night in the elementary school gym where district students and families enjoyed skating, food, games, drawings for prizes and more. An estimated 120 students and their families participated in the event, which was a fundraiser for the H-BC Student Council.- February 12, 2025Card shower Betty Luethje will celebrate her 93rd birthday on Monday, March 3. Greetings may be sent to her at 5135 Calle Granada, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.
By Mavis FodnessFebruary 05, 2025Sophie Gehrke is a sixth-grader at Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School and will undergo open heart surgery later this month. As a get-well gift, the H-BC student council wants to collect 365 Slinkys during the Thursday night, Feb. 13, volleyball games at the school in Hills. For each Slinky turned into the concession stand, a free bag of popcorn will be given as part of the “Slinkys for Sophie…- February 05, 202510 years ago (2015) •After 45 years in the priesthood (10 of those in Luverne), Father Tom Jennings has announced his retirement. Jennings, who pastors St. Catherine Church in Luverne and St. Mary’s Church in Ellsworth, is quick to point out that he’s not leaving until July 2016. Until then, he’ll be working hard to prepare his local congregations for major changes looming in the diocese. Due…
- February 05, 2025LSS meals at Generations Monday, Feb. 10: Baked pork chop with gravy, parslied new potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, oatmeal raisin cookie. Half-Priced Day sponsored by American Reformed Church. Tuesday, Feb. 11: Chicken alfredo, sliced carrots, peas, dinner roll. Wednesday, Feb. 12: Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, brownie. Thursday, Feb. 13:…
- January 29, 2025LSS meals at Generations Monday, Feb. 3: Chicken fried steak with creamed gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, wheat bread, sugar cookie. Tuesday, Feb. 4: Beef roast with gravy, scalloped potatoes, sliced carrots, wheat bread, peanut butter cookie. Half-Priced Day sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. Wednesday, Feb. 5: Beef chili, broccoli florets, peach crisp, cornbread. Thursday, Feb. 6:…
- 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.…
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