Hardwick celebrates annual Jubilee Days
Hardwick residents and visitors celebrated the town’s annual Jubilee Days Saturday and Sunday.
Rock County among 21 included in presidential disaster declaration
Rock County is among 21 counties included in a major disaster declaration approved Friday by President Biden.
Local Soil Health experts brainstorm for options as farmers consider next steps for flooded fields
As the realities of flood damage to crops come into focus, area producers are considering options for soil that was supposed to grow corn and soybeans.
Carson's Cause Truck Meet and Classic Car Cruise attracts over 120 and raises $27,000 Saturday
The second annual Carson’s Cause Car and Truck Meet at the Verne-Drive-In attracted more than 120 vehicles and raised $27,000 for local efforts to improve brain he
Disaster declared in Rock County
Preliminary estimates are over $2 million in public infrastructure damage as a result of the June 21-22 flood event.
Some areas receive 12+ inches of rain
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.
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- February 04, 2020Minnesota West Community and Technical College has selected Rita Miller, Luverne, as a nominee for the statewide Outstanding Educator Award. The award acknowledges “exceptional individual professional accomplishment and encourages ongoing excellence in teaching,” according to Jackie Otkin, dean of Allied Health for Minnesota West. “Rita demonstrates that excellence in teaching is an ongoing…
- February 04, 2020The artwork of two fourth-graders is among 12 final designs being considered for the Sioux Valley Energy Billboard Contest. Posters designed by Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary student Lily Top and Luverne Elementary student Trinley Vanderburg were chosen from 200 submissions to the 12th annual competition. Each poster contained a farm safety message. The top three posters for the billboard will be…
- February 04, 2020USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 15, 2020, is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year. Although more than 200,000 producers have enrolled to date, FSA anticipates 1.5 million producers will enroll for ARC and PLC. By enrolling soon, producers can beat the rush as the…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 02, 2020Child abuse charges against a Luverne native in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are gaining national attention after an NBC News investigation last week referenced 15 medical experts who say there’s no proof. Dr. John Cox, a 1999 Luverne High School graduate, is a pediatric emergency room physician who accidentally fell asleep with his one-month-old adopted daughter in his arms last May. When he woke up to…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 28, 2020An Ellsworth farm family wants more 4-H youth involved in showing sheep at the Rock County Fair. Chris and Jamie Tiesler will bring their idea to an introductory meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at the Extension office in Luverne. The Tieslers propose providing interested Rock County youth with quality show lambs as a way to increase the number of sheep exhibited at the July fair event and…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 28, 2020Construction of the $7 million performing arts center at Luverne High School has halted for the time being. Project manager Joel Bornhoft with ICS of Sioux Falls told school board members Thursday evening, Jan. 23, that weather may have compromised the ground under and around the center’s footings. “The contractor thought it best to delay it,” Bornhoft said. The soil tests by Geotek Engineering…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 28, 2020A common misconception about human trafficking is that victims are suddenly abducted and locked away to be exploited for cash. At Sunday afternoon’s human trafficking awareness event in Luverne dozens of people learned how exploitation starts, what makes young people more vulnerable and how to help prevent it. Allan Bakke, a navigator with the Southwest Crisis Center shared statistics about the…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 28, 2020Being able to convey messages in front of a crowd is a skill Luverne High School speech students are successfully applying to other extra-curricular activities. Senior Nicole Hoogland is one of three team captains for the 2020 season and is completing her fifth year on the speech team. “I want my teammates to know that speech is an important part of your life and you’re going to need it,’ she…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 28, 2020Fresh off his ride on the Buffalo Ridge Railroad through Luverne on Jan. 21, U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn noted the necessary improvements the rail line needs. “It makes quite an impression that your rail cars can only travel at 10 miles per hour,” Hagedorn said during a town hall meeting that evening. “It’s not very efficient.” Rail and county officials will talk to Hagedorn again in Washington, D.C…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 28, 2020Luverne artist Mary Petersen has discovered a new creative outlet through her new wig consulting business. She recently retired from teaching art at Hills Beaver Creek School District and said she was looking for a “transition” career to ease into retirement. Petersen started her business, Artistry in Wigs, last fall and said she’s enjoyed the artistic aspect of the work, in addition to helping…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 28, 2020During the last snow day when most Minnesota schools were canceled, lesson plans carried on as usual for students in the Hills-Beaver Creek School District. As one of several e-Learning schools in the state, the district didn’t cancel classes on Jan. 17; rather teachers took attendance and delivered curriculum online. “Early indications are that it went well,” Superintendent Todd Holthaus…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 28, 2020When respiratory therapist Julia Silvrants began her career 42 years ago she was planning to be in Luverne for only a year. She retired last week with a farewell gathering of Sanford colleagues who reflected fondly on the past several decades. “Now who are we going to ask when we have questions?” said Sanford Registered Nurse Lois Leenderts, who gave Silvrants a big hug at the Jan. 23 retirement…
- January 28, 2020The Blue Mounds State Park hosted its annual candlelight hike Saturday, Jan. 25. It was a perfect winter evening with starry skies and calm conditions. What a beautiful way to spend an evening. The Friends of the Blue Mounds State Park help to host the event and took the opportunity to promote their group and to encourage newcomers to join and support the local park.
- January 28, 2020Luverne Middle School students were among 500 around the region who attended the 28th annual Conference of Young Writers Jan. 8 at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. The local sixth- through eighth-graders participated in three learning sessions exploring their creativity in writing and discovering how to express thoughts using written words. The Southwest West Central Service…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 28, 2020Dress-up days and coronation activities return to Luverne High School in early February for Snow Week 2020. The week of activities takes place Feb. 3-7 with each day designated with a theme in which students and staff will dress for the day. Wednesday is Drive a Snowmobile to School Day with an afternoon of activities slated for students in grades nine through 12. Teachers recognized 12 seniors…
- January 28, 2020Rock County 4-H robotics team, Rock’s Robotics, returns to the state First LEGO League robotics challenge Saturday Three 4-H’ers, two veteran robotic team members and one rookie, travel Saturday to Augustana University, University for competition. Zoey Berghorst and Zoe Perkins are fifth-year members and Saturday’s event is the fourth time the duo has competed on a state-qualifying team. Both are…
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