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- May 28, 201910 years ago (2009) •A first-ever Memorial Candlelight Vigil unfolded Sunday night in pristine weather on the Rock County Courthouse lawn. It was a last-minute idea that attracted a modest crowd for a poignant ceremony at sundown. About 100 people gathered by candlelight around the stately Rock County Veterans Memorial to pay tribute to local soldiers who were killed or missing in action. Rock…
- May 21, 201910 years ago (2009) •Papik Motors in Luverne learned last week that it survived the latest round of cuts announced by General Motors. Last week the automaker notified 1,100 dealerships — 18 in Minnesota — that it will pull its brand off their lots. Papik Motors in Luverne is not among the dealerships affected. According to owner Gary Papik, Luverne, the local dealership remains strong. “Papik…
- May 14, 201910 years ago (2009) •Luverne High School senior Skyler Hoiland plans to one day open his own five-star restaurant. Hoiland took top honors in a culinary event Saturday in the Twin Cities, and professional chefs agree his plans will likely materialize. “I wouldn’t doubt it for a second,” said Kevin Sanderson when asked about Hoiland’s professional odds. Sanderson is president of Le Cordon Bleu…
- May 07, 201910 years ago (2009) •When Luverne’s airport reopens this summer, the runway will be twice as long, and it will have hangar space for up to 24 aircraft. Anticipating increased air traffic and service business, Luverne’s new fixed based operator and management team are already preparing for opening day. Darrell Gilmore of Great Planes Avionics Services Inc. has expanded his Tea, S.D., avionics and…
- April 30, 201910 years ago (2009) •Clear your calendars Saturday, May 9. Dancing with the Rock County Stars at the Palace Theater is a show that will not disappoint. “The whole night is going to be fun,” said Sue Sandbulte, service excell- ence representative at San- ford Hospital Luverne. … This year’s gala is based on ABC’s television series, “Dancing with the Stars.” Hosts for the Luverne event are Dan and…
- April 22, 201910 years ago (2009) •It’s easy to look past the green sign above the office door on South McKenzie Street in Luverne. In much the same way, it is easy to look past domestic and sexual violence, according to Raevette Loonan, Rock County advocate of the Southwest Crisis Center. “Secrecy keeps violence happening,” she said. So, for 25 years the Southwest Crisis Center (SWCC) has been “helping…
- April 09, 201910 years ago (2009) •The Rock County Commissioners are taking steps to address budget shortfalls for 2009 and coming years. “The board is aware there is a problem and is taking early steps to solve it,” said County Administrator Kyle Oldre. After several financial retreats involving the board and department heads, commissioners accepted a proposed budget that would address expected shortfalls.…
- March 26, 201910 years ago (2009) •The city of Luverne may have to pay $40,000 to help clean up contaminated soil in Raleigh, N.C. The city became part of federal Superfund litigation because more than 25 years ago Luverne did business with a company that sold and serviced oil-filled electrical transformers. Ward Transformer Sales and Service reportedly caused widespread PCB contamination in the early 1980s…
- March 19, 201910 years ago (2009) •City officials learned this week that Luverne’s drinking water is safe, despite the fact that it was exposed to a material that’s now considered hazardous. For the past several weeks, health officials have been investigating whether drinking water in 15 Minnesota cities is contaminated with chemicals used in fire fighting foam. Luverne is on that list of fire departments that…
- March 12, 201910 years ago (2009) •Luverne City Council members took action Tuesday to extend city sanitary sewer service to the Rock Veterinary Clinic. The vet clinic’s private septic system needs to be replaced, and Dr. John Bowron has requested city sanitary service be extended to the property south of Interstate 90. The property is currently outside city limits, but City Council members recognize…
- March 05, 201910 years ago (2009) •Two Luverne suspects are in jail on charges of theft, swindling and possession of counterfeit U.S. currency. Multiple law enforcement agencies were in Luverne Tuesday to execute search warrants on two Luverne residences. Arrested were 29-year-old Dennis Prater at 300 ½ West Bishop Street and 33-year-old Terrance Schaffer at 903 E. Dodge Street. … LaDonna Van Aartsen, cashier/…
- January 15, 201910 years ago (2009) •The swimming pool at the Rock County Community Pool and Fitness Center is open again after staff tackled an unusual water quality problem last week. The pool was forced to close Jan. 2-5 after facility managers noticed discoloration along the walls of the pool. “It’s something the public wouldn’t notice, but as pool operators we were able to recognize there was a problem,”…
- July 31, 201810 years ago (2008) •Luverne School Board members reported on performance appraisal of Superintendent Gary Fisher. The board reported that Fisher met and exceeded all expectations in ten different areas of responsibilities. They were pleased with Fisher’s focus on the quality of educational programs, how he makes himself available to school board members, and how cooperative he is working with…
- July 17, 201810 years ago (2008) •Removal of the low-head dam on the Rock River near Luverne City Park will be delayed until next year in order to study its effect on city wells. The dam will be replaced by a system of nine rock weirs that will be installed starting north of the Main Street bridge and continue past the railroad bridge. The weirs will control the grade of the river, so the water level doesn’t…
- May 29, 201810 years ago (2008) •The recent robbery at the Minnwest Bank in Luverne called attention to the need to improve emergency call and notification lists, according to Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge. In the instance of the April robbery, the Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce notified some Chamber members on a call list and some memberships by e-mail, Verbrugge said. “Due to many factors, everyone…
- October 10, 201710 years ago (2007) •Prices will soon go up for lots in the industrial park owned by Luverne Economic Development Authority. The LEDA owns a lot and a half lot in the industrial park along the curve of Commerce Drive with a current asking price of $5,000 per acre. LEDA Director Jill Wolf said she’s been comparing that price to what other cities are asking for their land, and Luverne is low by…
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