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- February 14, 2024Willie Martin, age 67, of Luverne, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Ava’s House Hospice in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Luverne.
By Lori SorensonFebruary 07, 2024Plans are in place for improvements to the city parking lot north of City Hall in front of the Minnesota West Community College entrance. At their Jan. 23 meeting, Luverne City Council members approved bids and specifications and set Feb. 15 as the bid letting date for the project. The City Hall parking lot improvements project consists of removing the existing asphalt paving, salvaging,…
By Mavis FodnessFebruary 07, 2024The LHS speech team brought home a fourth-place trophy Saturday from the Worthington Speech Invitational. “I was quite happy with their placement, as we brought a smaller group to this meet,” said coach Gavin Folkestad. “Many of our returning veterans placed well and showed improvement, and we had several new members compete for the first time.” Overall, 154 students from 16 schools competed…
February 07, 2024Kristi Kay Knutson, age 57, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation was Wednesday, January 31, from 4-8 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service was Thursday, February 1, at 10:30 a.m. at American Reformed Church in Luverne. Burial followed at Leota Community Cemetery in Leota,…
February 07, 2024Brin Nelson, age 19 days, of Luverne, Minnesota, went to be in held in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 28, 2024, while at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial visitation was Saturday, February 10, from 2-4 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To view Brin’s life history or sign an online registry, please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com. Brin Isla Nelson…
February 07, 2024Cheryl Fae Nath, age 70, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Visitation was Thursday, February 1, from 4-7 p.m. and the funeral service was Friday, February 2, at 10:30 a.m., both at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home. To sign an…
By Lori SorensonJanuary 31, 2024For years, Luverne ball players have traveled to Sioux Falls for off-season pitching and batting practice, but now they stay in town, thanks to a group of creative planners. “We probably have 200 kids in Luverne who play ball, from Little League on up,” said Don Dinger of the Luverne Baseball Association. “Some of these kids drive to Sioux Falls for batting practice at $120 a week plus gas and…
January 31, 2024This week students at Luverne High School participated in various activities to combat the winter doldrums including dress-up days, special activities and the coronation of a Snow Week king and queen on Monday afternoon. Ten seniors made up this year’s royalty, selected by high school teachers and staff for their positive leadership in the classroom. Candidates for queen included Jenna DeBates,…- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 31, 2024Saturday marks the start of the 2024 high school speech season with Luverne traveling to Worthington in the first of 11 varsity events. Returning coaches Gavin Folkestad and Joseph Stearns are leading this year’s team. “We have about 25 currently signed up, which is slightly more than last year,” Folkestad said. “We only graduated two seniors, and we have a good number of new seventh- and…
January 31, 2024Harold Vogt, age 92, of Luverne, died Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Harold was born August 31, 1931, in Sibley, Iowa, to Henry and Anna (Donker) Vogt. He attended school at Sibley, Iowa, and Ellsworth, Minnesota. Harold was in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1952 to 1954, serving in Germany. Harold married LaVonne Bartholomus on April 10, 1957. They…
January 31, 2024Robyn Kay VanDinther (Claussen), 54, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away at her home on December 7, 2023, after a three-year battle with cancer. Robyn was born on November 17, 1969, to Lee Allen and Jacqueline Claussen (Strassburg) in Luverne, Minnesota. In 1996 she married Benjamin Lee VanDinther and moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Robyn was preceded in death by her father, Lee Allen…- January 31, 2024Kristi Kay Knutson, age 57, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31, from 4-8 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 1, at 10:30 a.m. at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. Burial will follow at Leota Community…
- January 31, 2024Brin Nelson, age 19 days, of Luverne, Minnesota, went to be held in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 28, 2024, while at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, February 10, from 2-4 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To sign an online registry, please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com
- By Pastor Josh Hayden, Living Rock Church, LuverneJanuary 31, 2024What is Christianity? Is it just a doctrine or your theology? Is there no need to get up out of your pew or seat? Is there no need to care for the least of these? What is Christianity? Is it a Sunday morning symphony? Where everyone can sing their hymns in harmony? Yet not grow in love and unity? What is Christianity? Is it loving your neighbor and the lost? Is it an energy-packed conference…
January 24, 2024William “Bill” John Krotzer passed away on December 13, 2023, near Beaver Creek, Minnesota, at the age of 76. He was born on December 30, 1946, in Minnetrista, Minnesota. The Maple Plain area was his home until he moved to Lake Benton in 1974. In 1982, Bill and his family moved to Kanaranzi and eventually to Luverne. Bill was a jovial man bringing joy and laughter to those around him. Known…
January 24, 2024Ramona Joyce Walker, age 87, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Mary Jane Brown Nursing Home in Luverne. A visitation will be Friday, January 26, from 12-1:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne with a funeral service to begin at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. To view Ramona’s…
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