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- December 13, 2023Dispatch report Nov. 30 •Complainant reported harassing communication. •Complainant reported a parking issue. •Complainant on Donaldson and Luverne streets reported truancy. •Subject was arrested on Rock County warrant. •Complainant reported suspicious activity. •Complainant reported disturbing the peace. Dec. 1 •Complainant at location reported disturbing the peace. •Complainant…
By Mavis FodnessDecember 13, 2023A portion of the underground tunnel between the Rock County Courthouse and Veterans Memorial Building lay exposed last week as workers from McGill Restoration continue the $890,000 corrective project that began last month. Workers discovered that puncture holes from the railing installation more than a decade ago allowed water to seep under the membrane surrounding the tunnel. Water then seeped…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianDecember 13, 2023The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 16, 1944. A 26-year-old Clay county, Minnesota, farmer rode into Fargo, North Dakota, on top a load of choice prairie hay one day in 1897. As…
December 13, 2023Sandra Joy Noerenberg was born May 12, 1941, to Earl and Evelyn (Christensen) Clark in Worthington, Minnesota, where she was raised and received her education. In 1957 Sandy married the love of her life, Donald Noerenberg, at American Lutheran Church in Worthington. Sandy worked at Campbell’s Soup. In 1966 the couple moved to Anaheim, California, where Sandy worked several retail jobs while…
December 13, 2023Keith A. Woodley, age 67, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home. Public visitation will be held Friday, December 15, from 4-7 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. A private family service will be held. To view Keith’s LifeTribute video or sign an online registry, please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com. Keith Allen Woodley was born on December 30,…
By Mavis FodnessDecember 06, 2023Members of the public will have a rare opportunity Saturday to tour the state’s newest Minnesota National Guard Readiness Center in Luverne. A ribbon-cutting ceremony begins at 10 a.m. with military, federal, state and local dignitaries participating. The tour will last just an hour, from 11 a.m. to noon, in order for the Alpha Battery 125th Field Artillery to complete its first weekend drill…
December 06, 2023
December 06, 2023Luverne’s historic Hinkly House hosted visitors for refreshments and tours over the holiday weekend after volunteers decorated the Victorian home with an assortment of Christmas village miniature pieces. According to Hinkly House volunteer manager Diane Jauert, about 30 separate Christmas village pieces were displayed in various rooms of the historic home.
December 06, 2023Shirley Jean Dahlen, 95, passed away on November 22, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was born July 27, 1928, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Tom and Hanna Larson Dahlen. She spent her formative years on a farm near Luverne, embracing her Norwegian heritage. She treasured moments shared with relatives both near and far. An especially cherished memory was a trip in celebration of her 75th birthday…
December 06, 2023Dale Preston Hawes, age 83, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Sanford Luverne Hospital. Visitation will be Monday, December 4, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Luverne with a memorial service to begin at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Jasper City Cemetery. To view Dale’s life tribute video or sign an online registry,…
December 06, 2023Margaret Mae Swenson, age 82, of Luverne, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 while at her home. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 5, from 12:30-2 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. A prayer service will begin at 2 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in…- By Pastor Josh Hayden, Living Rock Church, LuverneDecember 06, 2023You and I have seen the wars over the past year and their devastation. We may even have heard rumors of wars that “could happen” soon if things don’t change. If you are a follower of Jesus, you might be wondering, “Is this the end of the world?!” If you are not a follower of Jesus, the reason why Christians seem to go into a tizzy every time a war or catastrophic event happens is because of a…
By By Lori SorensonNovember 29, 2023Nearly 600 people visited Santa and Mrs. Claus at the train depot in Luverne Sunday, and roughly 300 cars drove through the lighted park following the 7 p.m. fireworks. The festivities were all part of the Luverne Area Chamber’s annual kick-off for the holiday season in the community. “I can’t say enough about what great partners in the community we have,” said Chamber Director Jane Lanphere…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 29, 2023Andrew Prekker said fate played a part in how his design remains in the running for the new Minnesota State Flag. Last week Prekker’s design was one of six chosen by the State Emblems Redesign Commission as finalists. One will become the new state flag. “To say I’m surprised is an understatement,” Prekker said. “I’m still pinching myself.” His flag design journey began a few months ago when…
By Lori SorensonNovember 29, 2023Workers broke ground Monday morning on the site of a future 73-foot-tall nutcracker that will be “the world’s tallest nutcracker” on South Highway 75 in Luverne. It will be funded by Just For Nuts Inc., a Luverne private nonprofit that has drawn more than $200,000 in local donations and $50,000 from the Blandin Foundation. Structurally, the 65-foot-tall nutcracker will stand on an 8-foot-tall…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 29, 2023Luverne 1986 graduate Dyan Ebert encouraged the 23 members of the 2023 National Honor Society Luverne Chapter to look beyond LHS and their immediate communities. “Think more broadly about your role in the world,” she encouraged. “It is crucially important that you embrace and build upon the foundation and values that you have been provided by this community.” Fifteen new members were inducted…
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