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August 2024

  • August 14, 2024
    Ag Appreciation Day Aug. 17 The public is invited to Agriculture/Farmer Appreciation Day at Take 16 Brewery at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. The event is hosted by Sunshine, Rock Nobles Cattlemen and Rock County Pork Producers. Enjoy a free meal, door prizes, inflatables, games and live music. A full bar will also be available through The Bull Pen.   Rock the Edge Prayer Breakfast Rock the Edge…
  • By Lori Sorenson
    August 14, 2024
    When fall semester starts at Minnesota West Community & Technical College in Luverne, the medical lab technician program will be missing its longtime leader, Dr. Rita Miller. Miller retired this summer, marking the end of a 30-year career in higher education. “There is nothing more rewarding than educating students; watching them graduate, find a job, and pass the National Board…
  • August 14, 2024
    Klosterbuer: 'You might just save a life' To the Editor: As a long time Red Cross blood donor, I was alarmed to see that there is a critical shortage of blood in our country. For most people donating blood is a simple process, usually taking an hour or less. If you have never donated blood before or have put it off, I urge you to make an appointment. Red Cross will be in Luverne on Tuesday,…
  • August 14, 2024
    Rehabilitation of the historic Spring Brook Bridge in Beaver Creek is complete, and the gravel road east of town is now open. The bridge had been showing signs of wear — cracking, pitting and some erosion underneath — and the Rock County Highway Department received grant funding to repair the historic structure. At their Aug. 6 meeting, Rock County commissioners approved the final payment for…
  • August 14, 2024
    Dispatch report Aug. 3 •Extra patrol was requested near Beaver Creek. •Complainant in Lincoln County, Canton, South Dakota, reported an abandoned vehicle. •Complainant on 161st Street reported suspicious activity. Aug. 4 •Complainant on S. 3rd Street, Beaver Creek, reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant on 210th Street, Adrian, reported a scam. •Complainant in Nobles County…
  • August 14, 2024
    Hunters can apply for special youth deer hunt permits through Friday, Aug. 16. The number of permits for each hunt is limited. Individual hunts will be held in several state parks on various dates in the fall. These firearms hunts are for youth who are ages 12-15 at the time of the hunt and are accompanied by an adult. The youth archery hunt in the Sand Prairie Wildlife Management Area in…
  • August 14, 2024
    10 years ago (2014) •Flowers and gardening have a healing effect on humans, and at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, one little garden is helping a lot of humans – and wildlife, too. The garden oasis that sprouted near the home’s west wing entrance started with one resident, Rex Oberhelman, who enjoyed plants and flowers and filled windowsills and corners with his hobby. When his hobby…
  • August 14, 2024
    St. 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.  …
  • August 07, 2024
    Bickerstaff: PMP supports child care center   To the Editor: Premium Minnesota Pork continuously supports the efforts to create a child care center in Luverne, Minnesota, that serves the needs of our community. Child care is an essential part of economic development and a critical part of the social infrastructure of a healthy community. The Luverne area provides a wonderful environment for…
  • August 07, 2024
    St. 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.  …
  • By Lori Sorenson
    July 31, 2024
    Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 13, to cast their ballots in the 2024 primary election to determine which candidates will be considered for the Nov. 5 general election. In Luverne, two city leadership positions have three candidates vying for election, and the Aug. 13 primary will determine which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election. Pat Baustian will…
  • July 31, 2024
    Meetings Beaver Creek Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in the township hall in Beaver Creek. Springwater Township Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the township hall.   Nutrition for seniors Aug. 1 Nutrition Assistance Program for seniors 60 and older, sponsored by A.C.E. of SW MN, will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, in the parking lot off…
  • July 31, 2024
    Jarvie reflects on her move from South Dakota To the Editor: This letter is in response to Karen Tolkkinen’s article about whether or not Rock County feels Minnesotan, especially now that we’ve been added to the Sioux Falls metro area. I will say without hesitation that Rock County is absolutely Minnesotan. Tolkkinen spoke with Mayor Pat Baustian, who mentioned people who have moved to…
  • July 31, 2024
    LSS meals at Generations   Monday, Aug. 5: Beef stroganoff with egg noodles, green beans, dinner roll, fruit crisp. Tuesday, Aug. 6: Barbecue chicken, diced potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread, fresh fruit. Wednesday, Aug. 7: Lasagna, green peas, breadstick, tropical fruit. Half-Price Day sponsored by Security Savings Bank. Thursday, Aug. 8: Pork chop with rice pilaf, California blend…
  • July 31, 2024
    St. 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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