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December 2024

  • January 08, 2025
    On the record Dec. 28 •Complainant on S. Cottage Grove Avenue reported suspicious activity. •Complainant on S. Donaldson Street reported a civil issue. •Complainant on N. Estey Street reported a civil issue. •Complainant on S. Donaldson Street reported a civil issue. •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported a civil issue. •Complainant on Brook Street in Magnolia reported a road and drive…
  • December 30, 2024
    On the record Dec. 21 •Complainant on N. Donaldson reported suspicious activity. Dec. 22 •Complainant on W. Main Street reported a civil issue. •Complainant on County Road 4 reported debris. •Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 15, reported a road and drive law issue. Dec. 23 •Complainant on N. Oakley Street reported disturbing the peace. Dec. 24 •Complainant on 231st…
  • December 24, 2024
    The monthly gatherings of the Amazing Greys (anyone age 60 and older) at Grace Lutheran Church took on a festive nature Dec. 17 when the group hosted a Christmas Celebration. The group invited the Luverne High School Cardinal Choir to perform at the morning event in which the group engaged the Amazing Grey members into the singing of holiday carols. The program also included the Grace Lutheran…
  • December 24, 2024
    Nutrition for Seniors Jan. 2 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, Jan. 2, as a drive-thru distribution in the parking lot off Maple Street on the east side of Generations. Pre-registration is required by calling Linda Wenzel at 507-283-5064.   Blue Mounds State Park programs and events Meet at the picnic…
  • December 24, 2024
    City workers Aric Uithoven (left) and newly hired Matt Nath work on a water main break on North Blue Mound Avenue Wednesday afternoon. It was the second break this year, and according to water supervisor Darrel Ykema, they happen when the ground shifts, often in response to changing temperatures. Below, water runs across the street.
  • December 24, 2024
    Luverne Elementary students (donning ugly Christmas sweaters) gathered in the performing arts center Friday morning for a special holiday celebration that included a sing-along, a teacher-performed parody of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” followed by a group of students performing the real lyrics to the Christmas song. Surprise guests, the Luverne High School concert choir, closed the…
  • December 24, 2024
    On the record Dec. 14 •Complainant on Dodge Street and Highway 75 reported debris. •Complainant on Freeman Avenue and Warren Street reported an accident with property damage. •Complainant on 200th Avenue, Magnolia, reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on Edgehill Street reported theft/larceny. Dec. 15 •Complainant on W. Main Street reported threats. •Complainant on W. Main…
  • December 24, 2024
    10 years ago (2014) •A Luverne High School graduate is at the forefront of rebuilding an elementary school and healing a community trying to cope with the aftermaths of a tragedy. Julia McFadden, Class of 1979, is the principal associate with Svigals + Partners architectural firm in New Haven, Connecticut, where she has lived and worked the past six years. She is the project manager for the…
  • December 24, 2024
    MSU Mankato names fall semester graduates Area students earned degrees from Minnesota State University, Mankato, at the end of the fall semester. Kia Balster, Hardwick, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in applied leadership. Sierra Wieneke, Luverne, also summa cum laude, earned a Master of Social Work degree in social work. Dylon Taubert, Beaver Creek, earned a…
  • December 24, 2024
    Noteboom earns College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Distinguished Service Award Samantha “Sami” Noteboom, Ames, Iowa, has received the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes graduating seniors who have “gone above and beyond” while attending ISU. “Samantha is a well-rounded student that has shown great leadership,…
  • December 24, 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.  …
  • December 18, 2024
    Blue Mounds State Park programs and events Meet at the picnic area to start the new year off outdoors from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, and discover a winter wonderland on the prairie for First Day Hike! Join the naturalist for a 1.2-mile hike along parts of the Upper Cliffline and Lower Cliffline trails. Dressing in layers and sturdy boots is recommended. *Please note there will be a steep…
  • December 18, 2024
    On the record Dec. 7 •Complainant on 160th Avenue reported harassing communications. •Complainant on Sunshine Avenue reported hazmat material. •Complainant on 41st Street and 30th Avenue, Hills, reported a fire call. •Complainant on S. Main Street, Steen, reported theft/larceny. •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported a road and drive law issue. Dec. 8 •Complainant on E. Main Street…
  • December 18, 2024
    The Beaver Creek Firemen’s Auxiliary hosted a Santa Claus event Saturday in the Beaver Creek City Building where Kyle Knobloch donned a red suit and played the role of Jolly Old St. Nick. Families were encouraged to join the event to let Santa know what they wanted for Christmas and to pose for photographs.
  • December 18, 2024
    Card shower Melvin Hamann will celebrate his 90th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 22. Greetings may be sent to him at the Minnesota Veterans Home; PO Box 539; Luverne, MN 56156.
  • December 18, 2024
    LSS meals at Generations   Monday, Dec. 23: Smothered chopped steak, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner roll, chocolate chip cookie. Tuesday, Dec. 24: Chicken a la king, steamed rice, parslied carrots, dinner roll. Half-Priced Day sponsored by First Presbyterian Church Wednesday, Dec. 25: Closed for Christmas. Thursday, Dec. 26: Garlic parmesan fish, baked potato, peas, wheat dinner roll. Half…
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