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December 27, 2023The day after Christmas is a busy one at the History Center in Luverne in recognition of Candy Cane Day. Visitors were able to enjoy the red and white post-Christmas party complete with craft-making, warm beverages, snacks and a scavenger hunt. Some traditional stories indicate the candy cane was first seen in Germany, where children were given the peppermint stick while attending nativity…
By Mavis FodnessDecember 27, 2023Terry Eernisse of Luverne will begin as the Luverne Public Schools business manager on Jan. 4. Eernisse, a 1993 LHS graduate, comes to the district after 25 years in the banking industry. He currently works as an underwriter with First National Bank in Sioux Falls, a position he has held for the past six years. Previously, he worked 16 years with Wells Fargo. As a commuter, Eernisse said he…- By Mavis FodnessDecember 27, 2023With a budget of over $18 million, Luverne Public Schools tried to keep the impact to local taxpayers “neutral” coming into the new year. “That’s been the philosophy we’ve used here for a long time,” said Superintendent Craig Oftedahl. During his tenure, the highest levy amount has been 5 percent. In the last nine years, the levy has been 2 percent or lower. The 2024 school district levy will…
December 27, 2023Edwin Albert Holst, age 87, passed away on December 24, 2023, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota, where he received compassionate, respectful, and dedicated care for nearly 3 1/2 years. Edwin was born on February 17, 1936, in Luverne, to Otto and Leona (Goehle) Holst. He graduated from Hills High School in 1954, where he lettered in basketball and football. He went on to lead a…
December 27, 2023Joshua Stroh, age 15, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at his home. A public visitation to celebrate the blessings through Josh’s life was Friday, December 22, from 4-8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at Big Top Events in Luverne. A graveside committal service was Saturday, December 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Memorials are…
December 27, 2023Angela Kay (Berning) Beyenhof of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 20, 2023, at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with leukemia. Angie was born on December 3, 1974. She was the daughter of Randy and Karen Berning. Angie was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Adrian. She graduated from Adrian High…
By Mavis FodnessDecember 20, 2023The design by Andrew Prekker of Luverne was chosen over 2,123 other designs to become the basis for a new Minnesota state flag. The state Emblems Redesign Commission announced their top pick late Friday afternoon in a press release. The commission indicated Prekker’s design may go through some modifications before it’s submitted to the Minnesota Legislature for approval. Prekker’s idea to…
December 20, 2023About 260 students in four middle school and high school choirs sing under the direction of Seana Graber in the Luverne performing arts center last week to a full auditorium of audience members. There were over 1,000 people in the performing arts center for the candelight grand finale of "O Holy Night." On Dec. 14, the performing arts center again filled with music, this time with band students…
By Lori SorensonDecember 20, 2023Luverne City Council members certified the levy at $3,232,740 for taxes payable in 2024. That’s an increase of $466,180, nearly 17 percent, over the current levy, and council members explained their rationale during the city’s annual Truth in Taxation hearing Tuesday night, Dec. 12. City Administrator Jill Wolf acknowledged that the levy increase is significant but said taxpayers will not bear…
December 20, 2023Luverne Rotary Club member Gregg Gropel was recently selected as the Rotary District 5610 “Rotarian of Distinction” for his outstanding service above self for the local club and Luverne community. The district consists of 39 clubs. Local club members nominated Gropel for the district award, pointing out that he: •resurrected the club’s newsletter, “The Rotary Spoke,” during the pandemic to…
December 20, 2023Ronald John Muller, age 86, of Jasper, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 16, 2023, while at the Good Samaritan Society Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne, Minnesota. Visitation will be Thursday, December 21, from 4-7 p.m. at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. A funeral service will be Friday, December 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity…
December 20, 2023Marguerite M. Nath, age 75, of Adrian and Luverne, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 15, 2023, while at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Visitation will be Monday, December 18, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 19, at 10:30 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m., all at the…
By Mavis FodnessDecember 13, 2023The Minnesota National Guard’s newest readiness center officially opened its doors Saturday morning for a public ribbon-cutting and community tours. Local, state and federal dignitaries gathered in the assembly hall of the 49,293 square-foot facility, touting its significance as the new home of the Alpha Battery 1-125 Field Artillery. “It’s hard to believe that we broke ground only two years…
By Lori SorensonDecember 13, 2023Luverne’s newest downtown business, Functional Nutrition, opened Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting celebration and open house. Tyler de Cesare describes his business as a one-stop shop for sports nutrition products, vitamins, supplements, soft serve FroYo protein shakes, smoothie bowls and more. The store also offers fresh and frozen and fully cooked, prepackaged meals and snacks. A microwave is…
By Lori SorensonDecember 13, 2023Construction workers are in the process of replacing the roof on the future child care center, which will be established in the renovated former Total Card Inc. building. City leaders decided to re-roof the building before the actual renovation project starts next year, due to the poor condition of the roof and to prevent delays in the renovation project. The city, which owns the building, has…
By Lori SorensonDecember 13, 2023Minnesota West Community and Technical College hosted a retirement party Monday afternoon in Luverne for Lisa Smith, director of the school’s Medical Assistant Program. In her 28 years with Minnesota West, she’s been the MA program director for the past 20 years and has been on the Luverne campus since it opened in 2007. “I have a passion for helping students learn and I’ve learned so much from…
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