Kahler Terrace coming back together
Workers from Kehm Contractors, masonry specialists from Omaha, Nebraska, began last week to piece together the Sioux Quartzite brick veneer on the Kahler Terrace a
Construction begins on child care center
The $7.2 million construction project is underway to renovate the former Total Card building into a community child care center in Luverne.
Jack's Basket reaches 10-year milestone
Ten years ago Kenneth native Carissa (Nieuwboer) Carroll started Jack’s Basket to make sure all babies born with Down syndrome are welcomed and celebrated.
Senior student council members serve breakfast as thank you to teachers
Seniors from the Luverne High School student council organized and prepared a hot breakfast for elementary and secondary teachers and support staff Tuesday morning.
Taubert debuts Sip of Joy CEO business
Prior to joining the Southwest MN Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program last fall, Joy Taubert quietly made British pastries and hosted tea parties for her family.
Much need moisture delays spring planting, clears local drought threat
Spring fieldwork took off in Rock County and across the region in mid-April, but conditions changed in late April and early May after more than 3½ inches of rain fell over a two-week period.
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- April 25, 2023The Lions Club donated $750 to cover the tuition to send Nick Lenz, who has Type 1 diabetes, to Diabetes Camp for one week in June. Nick was asked what he enjoyed about Diabetes Camp last year, and he responded that he liked two things: swimming and eating s’mores.
- April 25, 2023Agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by snowstorms, and the USDA can assist farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure, and livestock losses and damages. …
- April 18, 2023Fred Keller (left) and Bill Cagley perform original folk songs about Minnesota’s early history to audience members at the Rock County Library Wednesday afternoon, April 12. The duo, called “Skally Line,” are part of Deep North Programs, which combines music and historical storytelling in a variety of educational options. The Luverne stop was Skally Line’s 13th on the tour of Plum Creek libraries…
- April 18, 2023Beaver Creek community volunteers and HBCS (Helping Build Communities Stronger) filled 2,000 plastic eggs with candy for an Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon. The elementary school gymnasium floor was strewn with multi-colored eggs and wrapped candy with the centerline dividing children into ages 0-6 on one side and 6 and older on the other. As egg hunters scrambled to fill their baskets, a…
- April 18, 2023Most trees and shrubs will need to be replaced after excessive bark loss due to hungry deer and rabbits over the winter. However, U of M Extension educator Gary Wyatt (above, in front holding a damaged tree branch) of Mankato suggests a “wait and see” attitude when it comes to replacing woody perennial plants. Wyatt led a seminar Wednesday afternoon, April 12, at the Rock County Courthouse…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 18, 2023Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary students spent Friday afternoon walking a combined eight miles to raise nearly $6,000 for the school’s parent-teacher organization. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students walked outside during their physical education class times. Teacher Darin DeBoer said each class walked as a group for the same amount of time. Classes and their distances were: •1.2 miles…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023A Beaver Creek horticulturalist is hoping to establish an orchard and cidery at the Springbrooke events facility and golf course. Sean McFarland applied for a conditional use permit requesting an ag classification for the property so he can grow apples for cider and wine under a Minnesota Farm Winery License. The application was submitted April 3 by Springbrooke owner Rick Gourley. McFarland…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 18, 2023A little more than half of the Hills-Beaver Creek School District voters approved both bond referendum questions in a special election April 11. Question No. 1, to build a new elementary school in Beaver Creek, passed with 53 percent approval. Vote totals were 345 “yes” and 311 “no.” Question No. 2, to improve the Hugo Goehle gymnasium site in Hills, passed with 56 percent approval. Vote totals…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 18, 2023Hardwick City Council is considering enforcement of its public nuisance ordinance after a resident submitted a written complaint. City clerk Tammy Johnson read the letter at the council’s April 11 meeting. “There are many people in town with dogs,” wrote Cindy Moerke. “Most of them pick up their pets’ poo, but there are some who do not.” She said pets often leave excrement on lawns of residents…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023Luverne Initiatives For Tomorrow will bring John Stiegelmeier to the Palace Theatre on Monday, May 1. “Coach Stig” formerly coached the South Dakota State University football team and is known as the winningest football coach in the history of SDSU. He served as the head coach from 1997 to 2023, compiling a record of 199–112, recently leading the Jackrabbits to a national championship before…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023At their Tuesday, April 11, meeting, Luverne City Council members approved annual liquor and Sunday on-sale licenses for Los Bravos, LLC, the Mexican restaurant coming to South Highway 75. The owner of Los Bravos, Luis Abundes, purchased the former 75 Diner restaurant from Codie Deutsch and requested liquor licenses for the period April 12 through Dec. 31. Abundes closed on the purchase Monday…
- April 18, 2023The H3N2 strain of canine influenza has been confirmed in the recent Twin Cities animal shelter outbreak. This strain tends to be more virulent, spreads faster and easier, and tends to make dogs sicker than the H3N8 strain. Dogs shed the virus for 28 days after becoming infected. Vaccines may be in short supply, especially bivalent varieties. H3N2 specific, mono-valent vaccines my be available…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023Luverne firefighters had a busy Monday when they were dispatched to a barn and grass fire on the heels of a truck fire. At around 10 a.m. the Luverne Fire Department and emergency responders were sent to a truck fire west of Luverne on County Road 5. The driver of the Buffalo Ridge truck, Jason Lindquist, of Pipestone, said he heard a clunking sound under the hood as he was driving down the road…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 18, 2023The Hills Area Fire Department spent four hours at the Norm Sjaarda farm north of Hills fighting a fire involving large hay bales. Fire chief Jared Rozeboom said his department received the call at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. The farm is located along County Road 6 near 51st Street in Martin Township. The Beaver Creek Fire Department provided mutual aid. “The downside of a hay fire is that you…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023The driver of the pickup truck that hit a garage last week in Luverne was issued a citation for reckless driving, according to Sheriff Evan Verbrugge. He said 44-year-old Jesse Cody, Brandon, missed the curve on West Main Street Tuesday morning, April 11, and barreled across the boulevards to the northeast. The 2020 Chevy pickup took out a light pole across the street from Rock County…
- April 18, 2023Luverne A Honor Roll Quarter 3 Seniors: Justis Ahrendt, Mariam Alinizi, Micah Anderson, Abigail Anderson, Brock Behrend, Ross Bergman, Emma Beyer, Parker Carbonneau, Phoebe DeBates, Ashton Eitreim, Marcus Feit, Egypt Forrest, Emmanuel Gonzalez, Jacie Graham, Lauren Hansen, Nicholas Hansen, Jadyn Hart, Jocelyn Hart, Tori Hemme, Camden Hoven, Camden Janiszeski, Anja Jarchow, Ashlyn Johnson,…
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