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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- By Lori SorensonDecember 10, 2019Just in time for Saturday’s Christmas party for kids, the History Center has acquired some interesting new pieces for its large and growing nutcracker collection. The latest addition is a life-size nutcracker with a motion sensor that plays theme music from “The Nutcracker Ballet” when visitors enter and exit the History Center. Historical Society President Betty Mann said she hopes it sings all…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 10, 2019Laughter is the best medicine, according to Luverne resident Brenda Winter. She was the invited speaker at the Luverne Rotary Club’s weekly meeting Dec. 3 at Generations, formerly the Luverne Senior Citizens Center. Winter portrays a senior citizen character named Marlene of the local comedy duo Marlene and Darlene, and she offered a sneak peek into the Dec. 22 Palace Theatre show, “Marlene and…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 10, 2019Hundreds of family, friends and acquaintances gathered Sunday to support and to raise money for the Megan Boyenga family of rural Kanaranzi. The four-hour event raised $37,570 (as of Monday morning) for the young widow whose husband, Anthony “Tony,” died of a heart attack in June. He was 31. Megan Boyenga’s employer, Prairie Rehabilitation, organized the dinner and online auction. She’s worked in…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 10, 2019The Luverne Economic Development Authority is offering a $2,500 credit per person on the price of residential lots in the Manfred Heights Addition. The city has previously offered this incentive to buyers considering lots in other housing developments, but the LEDA agreed to extend the offer to Manfred Heights lots as well. The city developed the 33-acre northern housing subdivision in 2008 as 32…
- December 10, 2019Sunshine Foods in Luverne celebrated its official opening Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting that involved members of the Luverne Area Chamber Board of Directors.
- By Lori SorensonDecember 10, 2019About 70 local musicians from 15 to 89 brought their talents to the Winterfest stage Saturday night with their community cantata, “Sing Christmas,” in the American Reformed Church sanctuary. Greg Spath and Terri Ebert narrated between numbers. “What better way to express joy than through singing familiar carols and songs of the season,” they said. “Today we celebrate in song. We sing of love and…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 10, 2019UPDATE: Almost a month after a tax payment was mailed at the Luverne Post Office, the letter was received in the Rock County Auditor-Treasurer Office. Stegenga mailed the $40,903 check on Nov. 14 but never made it to the courthouse in Luverne. Stegenga received a $1,889.68 tax penalty for missing the Nov. 15 property tax payment deadline. "It sounds like it made the rounds," said County…
- December 10, 2019Ninety children and 40 adults kicked off the Winterfest weekend celebration in Luverne Friday morning by watching the puppet show at the Rock County library. Library staff performed “Reindeer Trouble,” a show written by Glenda Bremer and Barb Verhey about who is going to replace an ill Rudolph in leading Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.
- December 10, 2019Luverne Area Chamber opened “Love the Light” at the city park Sunday night, where 80 carloads drove the circular route looking at the 24 displays set up by businesses and organizations. The 20-degree temperatures encouraged participants to stop at the shelter house to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus and have some cookies and hot cocoa before they finished viewing the light displays. The “Love the Light”…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 10, 2019About 30 landowners met with the new owners of the proposed Walleye Wind Farm in western Rock County on Dec. 5 at Springbrooke Events in Beaver Creek. About a dozen representatives from NextEra Energy Resources of Juno Beach, Florida, were on hand for the open house-type setting where attendees asked questions. “We were very pleased to have the chance to introduce ourselves to the Rock County…
- December 10, 2019The lights were dimmed in the Luverne Elementary School commons over the noon hour Friday when dressed up diners spoke quietly and politely while passing mashed potatoes and ham around their cafeteria tables during the 2019 Respect Lunch. The annual occasion, sponsored by Parent Partners in Education, is designed to offer a formal setting to practice manners and enjoy a special, family-style meal…
- December 10, 2019Linda Wenzel of Zion Lutheran Church, Hardwick, presents a check for $852 to Jennifer Lindsey of the Rock County Southwest Crisis Center on Sunday, Dec. 8, in Hardwick. Wenzel is treasurer for Hardwick’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, which is the auxiliary of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod. The church raised the money during its annual soup supper, which supports local missions. “We…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 03, 2019Volunteers at Luverne’s Historic Hinkly House are preparing the Victorian home for another round of holiday guests. Diane Jauert is putting final touches on décor for this year’s theme, “Cup of Christmas Tea,” and visitors are encouraged to stop in Saturday afternoon between Winterfest activities. The Hinkly House will be open and on display from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and a special…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 03, 2019The Luverne community will celebrate its 2019 Winterfest weekend Dec. 6-8 with a three-day lineup of special events and activities. The celebration includes the annual Winterfest Arts and Crafts Show at Luverne Elementary School and the return of a lighted city park, “Love the Light” winter wonderland.” “One thing we are very excited about is that we have 80 booths at the school,” said Jane…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 03, 2019Luverne city leaders and steering committee members met with Sioux Falls architect Kyle Raph Monday night to review plans for the pool and fitness center remodel and expansion. As they viewed drawings for new and improved areas, positive vibes were hard to suppress. “Oh my gosh. I’m so excited,” Sam Honerman said after the meeting in City Hall. “It will be such a boost for the community.” As…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 03, 2019Fundraising became more fun this fall for Generations members who are selling calendars featuring local models posing as movie stars. Each month features a popular movie with local community members dressing and posing in a scene from the movie. The name of each movie and the local “stars” are included on each page. Proceeds from the $10 calendar support the group’s efforts to build a new…
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