Travis and Amy Chapa hosted local families through Luverne Community Education at their Purely Pumpkin Patch south of Luverne Thursday, Oct.

Luverne School Board members are considering an operating referendum in response to a $1.7 million budget deficit in the 2026-27 school year.

Wednesday afternoon offered exposure to a tragedy many hope to never witness — shattered glass, crumpled metal and the sharp wail of sirens as first responders rushed to the scene.

Luverne’s Highway 75 reconstruction work is entering the final stages, marking roughly two weeks remaining on the project that began in April.

The Hills-Beaver Creek football team retained the Red Rock trophy after beating the Edgerton Flying Dutchmen 28-14 Friday, Oct. 9, in Edgerton.

The Adrian-Ellsworth Dragons now have a 5-3 record after a busy week of volleyball action.

A-E beat Mountain Lake Area-Comfrey 3-1 Tuesday, Oct. 6, on the road.