People in the News Oct. 23, 2025
Luverne utility employee completes high-level leadership course
First-graders perform Cock-a-Doodle Dandy!’
Luverne Elementary first-graders sing “A Fabulous Day” (below) to open their “Cock-a-Doodle Dandy” program Friday afternoon in the performing arts center.
New doctor joins eye clinic in Luverne
A new eye doctor has joined Dr. Sandra Carmen and the staff at Rock County Eye Clinic in Luverne.
Dr. Victoria Johnson started in January and has been seeing patients once a week on Mondays.
H-BC students perform ‘Do-Overs’ March 14, 16
Do you ever wonder what might have happened if you had said or done something differently?
Anonymity brings out Kafka's creative side
Hands are all you see in Connie Kafka’s “how-to” YouTube videos.
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By Linda Wenzel Program manager, ACE of Southwest MinnesotaMarch 18, 2026March 22 marks You Are as Young as You Feel Day, an annual reminder that staying young at heart has less to do with the number of birthdays a person has celebrated and more to do with outlook, purpose, and staying engaged with life. The day encourages people of all ages to embrace activities that bring them joy — whether that means listening to favorite music, sharing stories with friends,…
March 18, 2026The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 26, 1942. Longevity is inherited. That is the opinion of Mrs. Mina Ferdinanda Smith, of this city, the Star’s Diamond Club member of this week. Mrs. Smith, who lives with her daughter, Mrs. Helen Soutar, observed her 81st birthday on March 17. Her father, a Civil War veteran, died at the age of 91; her mother lived to be 88, and she…- March 18, 2026Baby shower There will be a baby showering honoring Codie Hoven at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at American Reformed Church, 304 N. Fairview Drive, Luverne.
- March 18, 2026Monday, March 23: Spaghetti meat sauce, spaghetti pasta, green beans, hot spiced apples, dinner roll and vanilla wafers. Tuesday, March 24: Herb-baked chicken, rice pilaf, peas and carrots, dinner roll and chocolate pudding with whipped topping. Wednesday, March 25: Scalloped potatoes with ham, corn, tropical fruit cup, wheat bread and peanut butter cookie. Thursday, March 26: Smothered…
- March 18, 202610 years ago (2016) •When Greg Burger reflects on more than 40 years in his banking years, the memories are accented by both challenges and rewards. For example, he vividly recalls the farming crisis of the 1980s, but he had the satisfaction of helping people and that colors his career. “It’s been a wonderful career,” he said. “The most rewarding part of my career is when people came to me…
- March 18, 2026St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 507-283-8502; www.stscl.org Father Joshua Miller, Pastor Sunday mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday daily mass: 5:15 p.m. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/ stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. Luverne Christian Reformed Church 605 N.…
- By Pastor Joe Steenholdt, Christian Reformed Church, LuverneMarch 18, 2026Imagine you’re the messenger of good news to people in bondage. You report that a higher power will personally free them and grant victory beyond expectations. Wouldn’t you expect triumphal news about a strong warrior or overwhelming force? But what if, instead, you announced a poem about a frail servant—someone who gets picked last for kickball and isn’t invited to parties? We look for heroes…
- March 11, 202610 years ago (2016) •The Rock County Community Library has been closed to patrons over the past month, and during that time the inside of the building received fresh paint, new carpeting and a whole new update. The library will reopen to patrons Monday. “We finally get to share all this work with the community,” said library director Serena Gutnik. “They have been really patient through all…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianMarch 11, 2026The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on March 19, 1942. The Rollag story continues from last week. Their faith in Rock county farm land then began to bear fruit. Crops and prices became better, and each year, they managed to improve their farms and “salt” away just a little for future use. Winters were hard, but in those days, the settlers planned in advance for them and managed…
March 11, 2026This week is National Long Term Care Administrators Week, and there are new leaders to recognize at the Good Samaritan nursing home and assisted living facilities in Luverne. Lauren Klees is the new administrator at the Good Samaritan Society- Mary Jane Brown, and Billi Connell is the new assisted living manager at Poplar Creek and the Oaks. Lauren Klees, GSS-Mary Jane Brown administrator …- March 11, 2026Monday, March 16: Chicken and dumplings, green beans, diced pear cup, cheesecake brownie, and wheat bread. Tuesday, March 17: Chicken broccoli rice casserole, sliced carrots, oatmeal raisin cookie, and dinner roll. Wednesday, March 18: Meatloaf, baked potato with butter and sour cream, broccoli, applesauce cup, and wheat bread. This week’s Half-Priced Day is sponsored by American Reformed…
- By Paster Jeremy Wiersema, Steen Reformed ChurchMarch 11, 2026Something is missing. But what is missing? Our culture has changed. What we see happening in our nation and in our state should be concerning. The answer might not be as complicated as some may think. What is missing in our culture today is something that has sadly gone missing in a host of churches as well – its fellowship. Fellowship is the act of being together caring for each other…
- March 11, 2026St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 507-283-8502; www.stscl.org Father Joshua Miller, Pastor Sunday mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday daily mass: 5:15 p.m. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/ stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. Luverne Christian Reformed Church 605 N.…
By Mavis FodnessFebruary 18, 2026For the first time in three years, the Luverne High School mock trial team resumed its bid Friday for a regional title after compiling a 3-1 season record. The young team, led by second-year advisor Megan Klumper, was ranked No. 5 in the regional contest, and faced No. 3 Owatonna in Friday’s Zoom matchup. Owatonna’s plaintiff team took the win 252-227, ending Luverne’s season with a 3-2…- By Minnesota Land TrustNovember 05, 2025Landowners can be compensated for permanently protecting their property with a conservation easement. The Minnesota Land Trust is accepting applications to participate in a grant-funded conservation initiative to permanently protect high quality wildlife habitat. To combat the loss of essential wildlife habitat, the Minnesota Land Trust is seeking willing landowners who want to conserve their…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianOctober 29, 2025The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on Nov. 13, 1941. Nights when only 20 streetlights penetrated the darkness of Luverne’s streets are well remembered by Frank H. Wiggins, Luverne, this week’s Diamond Club member. Wiggins, a resident of Rock county for 55 years, recalls that the marshall’s job, in addition to preserving peace and order, also called for keeping street lamps…
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