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Mavis Fodness
June 26, 2024

Preliminary estimates are over $2 million in public infrastructure damage as a result of the June 21-22 flood event.

Rock County made an emergency declaration Friday, June 21…

By
Lori Sorenson
June 26, 2024

Multiple rounds of torrential rain in Rock County and the tri-state area created significant flooding over the past week, wreaking havoc on properties and public infrastructure.

A low-pressure system slowly…

By
Lori Sorenson
June 26, 2024

When floodwaters finally receded over the weekend, area farmers had a chance to assess the damages of crops under water and or washed away.

According to agronomist Mark Moeller, low lying or poorly drained areas…

By
Lori Sorenson
June 26, 2024

This week, dozens of local teens involved with Rock the Edge are performing public service projects in and around Luverne for their annual “Service Over Self” local mission work.

They typically perform yard work…

By
Lori Sorenson
June 26, 2024

Early voting for the Aug. 13 primary election is from June 28-Aug. 12.

On Luverne primary ballots are three-way contests for Luverne mayor and North Ward Luverne City Council.

Columns

By
Lori Sorenson, editor

Betty Mann, our beloved community historian, is a self-proclaimed crier.

“I cry at the drop of a hat,” she says. “I cry when I’m sad, I cry when I’m glad and I cry when I’m mad.”

June 26, 2024
By
Scott Rall, outdoors columnist

I went on one heck of a road trip last week. I decided to go see the world, or more precisely, a large part of the state of Minnesota. It was part adventure, part volunteer work, and part a small-paying side hustle.

June 26, 2024
By
Mavis Fodness, reporter

Father’s Day meant a three-generation gathering at our Hardwick farm.

There was food, an air-conditioned garage and a recently purchased jungle gym to keep the youngest…

June 19, 2024
By
RIck Peterson, general manager

This past Sunday was Father’s Day, and I think most dads would say every day is Father’s Day.

Sure, some of those days being a dad can be a bit troublesome, but for the most part every day…

June 19, 2024

Obituaries

June 26, 2024

Orrie Matthew Frahm  was born on September 8, 1986, to James and Rae (Herman) Frahm in Luverne, Minnesota. He was baptized on October 5, 1986, and received his confirmation on April 29, 2001, both at Bethany…

June 26, 2024

Gertrude “Trudy” Teune, age 84 of Steen, Minnesota, passed away on June 17, 2024, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.

Visitation was Friday, June 21, from 4-7 p.m., with the family present at the Steen Reformed…

June 26, 2024

Lori Van Conant age 61 of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Steen, Minnesota, passed away on June 18, 2024, at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Celebration of Life was at 2 p.m., Friday,…

June 26, 2024

John Thomas, 71, passed away suddenly on June 5, 2024, in Tacoma, Washington. John was born and raised in Luverne, Minnesota, to parents Jimmy and Harriet Thomas. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1971, and later from the University of Minnesota with a degree…

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