2025
- By Jason BerghorstJune 25, 2025Members of the Luverne City Council approved four of five conditional use permit (CUPs) requests to operate cannabis retail establishments in Luverne at their June 17 meeting. The four approvals and one denial were each recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission following a June 9 public hearing. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the same conditions for the cannabis…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 25, 2025Senior Alex Schlosser was named to the 2025 State All-Tournament Team and senior Carter Sehr was named to the 2025 South All-Star Team and the 2025 Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team. Sehr took part in the All-Star activities Thursday, June 19, at Chaska Athletic Park. The South All-Stars team played June 20 and 21 against other All-Star teams.
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 25, 2025LHS senior softball players Ella Reisdorfer and Payton Behr were named to the 36th Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Star Series. They played in the All-Star game Sunday, June 8, at Caswell Park in North Mankato. The 72 All-Stars are selected from over 6,000 girls who play high school fastpitch in Minnesota. The All- Stars are selected by the Minnesota High School Fastpitch Coaches…
June 18, 2025The Hills Area Fire Department repeated as Water Wars champions Saturday afternoon, defeating five other volunteer firefighter teams for the title. Departments from Hills, Lismore, Hardwick and Beaver Creek competed in the double-elimination event. Hills and Lismore had two teams each. The championship bout came down to the Hills team of Logan Susie, Sawyer Bosch and Ty Bundesen against the…- By Lori SorensonJune 18, 2025The Luverne Area Chamber will host “Ride the Rock” Saturday, June 21, on a stretch of the Rock River starting several miles north of Luverne and ending at the city park. The inaugural event will introduce paddlers for the first time to the kayak and canoe landing north of Luverne that officially establishes the Rock River Trail. Registered paddlers will be transported from town to the landing…
By Mavis FodnessJune 18, 2025At 6 feet, 5 inches, Gordie Hansen was a center on the Luverne High School basketball team, an experience that brought the 1984 graduate back to his alma mater to teach for 35 years. He decided this spring to join his wife, Colette, in retirement. Together they worked a combined 73 years in the district. Colette, who also announced her retirement at the end of this school year, spent 38 years…
By Mavis FodnessJune 18, 2025Lots of tears were shed on the last day of the 2024-25 school year in third-grade teacher Pam Christensen’s classroom. “My students and I were all sobbing, which led to a heartfelt class hug,” she said. “I said a few final words, but no one would leave the room. It is a moment that I will always remember.” Her last day of teaching is among many memories created during the 25 years she spent at…
June 18, 2025Several retired and current Hills Area Volunteer Fire Department members joined in leading this year’s Friendship Days parade in Hills Saturday morning. The 45-minute parade culminated with the opening of the 1921 Hills High School time capsule (see related story). The three days of activities began Friday and ended Sunday.
By Mavis FodnessJune 18, 2025Local veterans hosted an informational program on flag etiquette at the Plaza on Main in Luverne Friday morning. Current Army National Guard member Kenzi Klein spoke with assistance from Jerry Hoff, Terri Gulden, Dave Meyer, Ed Stearns, Jim Klosterbuer and Chuck Egland. The small crowd learned to never let an American flag touch the ground, use as a decoration or advertising, and to carry it…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 18, 2025The Luverne High School baseball team ended the 2025 season in fifth place in the MSHSL State Baseball Tournament in St. Cloud June 12. Luverne, the No. 5 seed, fell in a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to No. 4 Glencoe-Silver Lake in the state quarterfinals at Dick Putz Field in St. Cloud June 11. With the loss, LHS moved to the state consolation bracket. Luverne beat No. 8 Concordia Academy 4-3 at…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 18, 2025Patriot junior Abigayl Olson finished the 2025 golf season placing 52nd at the MSHSL Girls’ Class A Golf State Tournament June 11 at Pebble Creek Golf Course in Becker. Olson carded a two-day score of 196 in 18-hole play. On June 10 she shot a 99 on the first 18 holes, finishing with a 47 on the front nine and a 52 on the back nine. On June 11 Olson improved her score by two strokes, finishing…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 18, 2025Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek track and field teams sent 28 athletes to the 2025 MSHSL Class A State Track & Field Championship June 10-11 in St. Michael. The Cardinals finished the two-day event with five Top 10 finishes. “The kids did an outstanding job of getting out, competing hard, and chasing their personal bests,” LHS head coach Pete Janiszeski said. “We talk all the time about…
By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2025Luverne’s annual four-day Buffalo Days weekend enjoyed spectacular weather and near record participation. Thursday night’s Tour de LOOP attracted 288 riders and Friday night’s cruise-in had over 280 vehicles that were registered. Saturday morning’s Buffalo Days Run 4A Cause attracted roughly 100 people at the Luverne City Park, and 80 entries participated in the Buffalo Days Parade, some with…
By Mavis FodnessJune 11, 2025Traditionally fire trucks lead parades, but in the case of Friendship Days in Hills, firemen are the 2025 parade marshals. “We chose the Hills Fire Department because it’s a big anniversary of 120 years in Rock County,” said Joey Streeter. Streeter is president of HBCS (Helping Build Community Stronger), the volunteer community organizers of Friendship Days. The Hills Area Fire Department has…
June 11, 2025Sharon Zinnel was honored as the Quilter of the Year and her quilts were featured at the Blue Mound Quilt Show at the Hinkly House during Buffalo Days weekend. The Blue Mound Quilters honored Zinnel for her creativity and technical skills and for her contributions for the betterment of Rock County through volunteer hours. “As many women of her generation, she was the family's seamstress. She…
June 11, 2025This year the event featured five characters from Rock County’s past. Above, Cody and Nicole Henrichs portray Neil and Jessie Roberts. Sheriff Roberts held his position in local law enforcement for many years, and his wife, Jessie, was popular for the meals she cooked for jail inmates. The event is a fundraiser for the Rock County Historical Society, which accepts donations to help offset costs…
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