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 11, 2023Brenda Hansel, volunteer coordinator for Sanford Hospice, presents Jim Harner with a tie blanket in patriotic colors Saturday afternoon at the Good Samaritan Society Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne to honor him as a veteran and to thank him for his service. He also received a plaque, a certificate and a pin. Harner was joined by his wife, three children and grandchildren, many of whom traveled…
- April 11, 2023Valentina Tullius relishes a hug from the Easter Bunny (Chamber assistant Ella Lanoue) Saturday morning at the Palace Theatre in Luverne. She was among more than 100 children and roughly 80 parents who enjoyed a free movie, “Hop,” and received a gift bag with Easter treats from the Easter bunny. The Luverne Area Chamber sponsored the indoor event this year because the park and other venues…
- By Lori SorensonApril 04, 2023U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) was in Luverne Tuesday morning to see the building that will be transformed into a day care center with help from $2.6 million in federal funds. She met with city leaders about their plans to expand access to affordable child care by remodeling a 30,000-square-foot facility into a new child care center in the city. “If there’s one thing I’ve learned about Luverne,…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 04, 2023(This story was updated Thursday, April 6, to clarify the state's Ag2School program and its effect on the proposed H-BC bond referendum. The changes appear in italics.) Historically at least 70 percent of voters in the Hills-Beaver Creek School District have supported building projects proposed by the school board over the past 27 years. On Tuesday, April 11, H-BC residents are being asked…
- By Lori SorensonApril 04, 2023Luverne’s Board of Appeals and Adjustments approved the variance request for a 73-foot-tall nutcracker on South Highway 75 at Monday night’s meeting. The measure passed unanimously, but not after significant board discussion. For example, some questioned whether the statue should be as high as 73 feet, or perhaps 60 feet, which is the height of the original Mobil sign that was on the existing 40-…
- By Lori SorensonApril 04, 2023Father Tom Jennings, Rock County’s longtime leader of religious and social causes, died March 29 at age 78 at his home in Caledonia. Jennings served 15 years as priest of St. Catherine’s Church in Luverne. However, he’ll be remembered across all denominations in the community for his gentle spirit and encouraging leadership style. “It’s been magical. It’s been a magical time,” he said at his…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 04, 2023Four students earned trips to represent the Luverne High School chapter of the Future Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at the national conference in July. They earned the national trips for their performance in the STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) events during the state conference March 26-28 in Minneapolis, where students could earn a potential trip to the national…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 04, 2023Luverne Public Schools lone sports pairing agreement was terminated March 23. Board members unanimously supported ending the agreement made with Adrian in November 2018. At that time the board extended the cooperative hockey agreement for five years, allowing two current freshmen to complete their high school hockey participation with the Luverne Cardinals. This current school year was the one…
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- April 04, 2023Producers of the “American Pickers” reality TV show will return to Minnesota in June to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series. The documentary show follows skilled “pickers” as they hunt for valuable antiques and historically significant or rare items, while meeting owners and their collections. Along the way, they share stories about the items and provide lessons about…
- April 04, 2023Luverne Veterans Home receives Pinnacle ‘Customer Experience’ Award The Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne has been recognized with the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award through Pinnacle Quality Insight. The company helps senior care providers improve patient experience and retain employees through survey platforms. The Luverne Veterans Home “customer experience” is measured through Pinnacle’s…
- April 04, 2023The Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota (CPAM) has recognized the I-90 construction project near Beaver Creek with the “MnDOT Overlays Award 2022.” The $22.5 million project from Beaver Creek to the South Dakota border was noted for its “efficient coordination of multiple construction activities on the busy route.” Crews completed eastbound paving and switched traffic over to pave westbound…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 28, 2023Rock County residents witnessed northern lights in southern Minnesota Thursday night, March 23. An aurora borealis is caused by a solar storm that emits electrified gas and particles that reach magnetic field lines at the north pole. The particles and energy interact with gases in the atmosphere, producing different colored light in the sky. According to NASA, oxygen appears green and nitrogen…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 28, 2023Township and county officials are asking for patience this spring as melting snow and thawing conditions are making gravel roads nearly impassable. “The roads are … muck,” said Rock County Administrator Kyle Oldre. “We’ve had so much snow, and now with it melting, it’s affecting the drivability of our roads.” He said he’s hearing complaints from all parts of the county, and the problem will get…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 28, 2023Representatives from Rock County’s 11 townships and five cities who currently vote with mail ballots met Monday night to consider a return to in-person voting. More than 50 people gathered at the Rock County Library to review election concerns and discuss possible solutions associated with the local voting integrity. It is the responsibility of township and municipal leaders to coordinate…
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