2025
September 03, 2025The Tri-State Band Festival Committee selected a design created by Luverne High School junior Kenzie Kroeh for the 2025 band button that serves as admission to field competition Saturday, Sept. 27. She told committee members she aimed for a simple design featuring a banner and that she was excited her design was chosen for this year’s button. She was among students in Bill Thompson’s graphic…
September 03, 2025Rock County Opportunities observed Direct Support Professionals Week this week in Luverne with gift bags for DSPs, as well as celebratory treats, prizes and special activities. Pictured are RCO’s DSPs (front, from left) Krista Kurtz, Erika Camarillo, Connie Carda, Emily Clarke, Honor Hough, Trinidad Garcia, Lacey Sik, (back) Kim Rasche, Pam Tieszen, Tessa Shuler, Kady Lemke, Cassie Yonzon, Ted…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 03, 2025The Eighth Annual Rock County Tractor Ride Friday included makes and models of all kinds of tractors, new and old — 70 in all. And they arrived from all over the tri-state region in nearly every color — from red and yellow to blue and green, and even pink (for cancer awareness). They mostly included John Deere and Farmall tractors and mostly from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, but there were many…
By Lori SorensonAugust 27, 2025Last week’s heat wave broke Friday night just in time for Saturday’s fly-in and drive-in breakfast at the Luverne Municipal Airport, Quentin Aanenson Field. Under sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s, the City of Luverne and airport staff hosted the event for an estimated 600 people, including dozens of classic car drivers and nearly 50 pilots. The morning included an all-you-can-eat…
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.
By Lori SorensonAugust 27, 2025The Tuff Memorial Home in Hills recently achieved a rare five-star rating through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A five-star rating signifies that the health care provider or facility has achieved the “highest level of quality and performance,” according to the CMS five-star quality rating system. And five-star ratings among nursing homes are relatively uncommon,…- August 27, 2025LSS meals at Generations Monday, Sept. 1: Closed for Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 2: Beef roast with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, wheat bread, lemon pudding. Half-Priced Day sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. Wednesday, Sept. 3: Scalloped potatoes with ham, broccoli florets, corn, wheat bread, peanut butter cookie. Thursday, Sept. 4: Cheese ravioli with marinara,…
August 27, 2025Roughly 650 people attended Saturday’s Ag Appreciation Night at Take 16 Brewing Company where they were treated to a free meal of burgers and pork and a free night of entertainment. The evening included inflatables for young families and music by Hills musician Allie LaRock (pictured on stage) as well as the Shirts and Skins, a five-piece variety pop/rock band out of Minneapolis. “We do this to…- By Mavis FodnessAugust 20, 2025Magnolia is the second Rock County city to establish an urban-rural service district following an Aug. 15 public hearing. Magnolia City Council members unanimously supported the measure after a public hearing that no one from the public attended. Urban-rural service districts consider properties in city limits that are not benefiting from city services. In Magnolia, seven properties totaling…
August 20, 2025The courtyard at Tuff Memorial Nursing Home was turned into a splash party Friday afternoon when the activity organizers invited the public to join residents by splashing in kiddie pools, a water table, a sprinkler in the grass and fun with chalk games. Fifteen kids ages one through seven joined residents in the annual event that began in 2022. The weather cooperated with some clouds but lots of…
By Mavis FodnessAugust 13, 2025Luverne High School marching band debuted its 2025 field competition show Friday on the school’s football field. As a conclusion to the three-week band camp, the 50 students performed this year’s almost eight-minute field show called “Ascend!” First-year drum major senior Tyler Hodge stepped up into the leadership role with returning drum major and junior Paige Kubesh. “Last year went so well…
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…- By Mavis FodnessAugust 13, 2025If county officials followed the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), costs would total more than $31 million. At a public hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Rock County Commissioners will consider specific projects and projected costs. The hearing is intended to solicit input from citizens and other government units. Changes to the county’s proposed CIP will be…
By Mavis FodnessAugust 13, 2025The four-member team of Jacki Johnson, Gabrielle Ferrell, Erin Hamann and Amanda McDonald took the first Spelling Bee championship title on July 30. The team called themselves “Give ’em Spell.” Thirty words were used to declare a winner among the five teams that participated. Sponsored by the Rock County Library, the Adult Spelling Bee organizers selected words from the Scripps National…- 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…
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