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 SorensonApril 09, 2019The Rock County Board of Commissioners took action on a series of gravel mining permits at their April 2 meeting following recommendations by the county Planning and Zoning Board. One of the proposed mining operations drew public comment at the March 25 public hearing. Duininck Inc., Prinsburg, applied for a conditional use permit to open a new gravel pit in Section 29 of Battle Plain Township.…
- April 09, 2019Members of the Luverne Fire Department practiced dispatch and staging for housefires in three different parts of town Monday night as part of their regular training program. They’re pictured here rolling up fire hoses after “responding” to a “fire” in a one-story home on West Bishop Street. From there they moved to a two-story structure on Freeman Avenue to employ different responses that would…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 09, 2019Organizers of the long-running Rock County Fair are seeking financial support in a direct mail campaign launched last month. The Rock County Agricultural Society kicked off its first bulk mail fundraising campaign seeking support for entertainment offerings at the annual four-day event. This year’s Rock County Fair is July 24-27. Deadline for donations is June 1 in order to be recognized at this…
- By Lori SorensonApril 09, 2019Another downtown business has been approved for a grant and loan for façade improvements through Luverne’s Historic Façade Improvement Program. Sue Ver Steeg submitted an application for a facade improvement project at 102 N. Freeman Avenue, formerly the Rock County Eye Clinic, which moved next door to the north. Ver Steeg recently moved Great Planes Travel to this location from its previous…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 09, 2019Twenty-six Luverne Middle-High School students were among nearly 1,000 youth who attended the Minnesota Family, Career and Community Leaders (FCCLA) state conference March 28-30 in Bloomington. The leadership conference featured competitions, awards, leadership training sessions and motivational speakers. Theme of the conference was “Land of 10,000 Dreams.” The competitive portion of the…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 09, 2019Josie Scholten’s Royal Playhouse Children’s Theatre will make its debut this spring with “The Pirates of Penzance” performance slated for mid-May. Scholten is a Hills-Beaver Creek High School senior who created the Royal Playhouse to expose area children to theater and performing arts opportunities. Youth ages 8 to 18 can participate in the “Pirates” production by attending an organizational…
- April 09, 2019By Mavis Fodness The Luverne High School speech team finished in a tie for fourth place with Tracy-Milroy-Balaton with 31 points each at the Section 3A speech tournament in Marshall. River Valley High School captured the section crown with 45 points. Ten Luverne students broke into the final rounds. The top three finishers in each of the 24 speech categories at sections move on to Friday’s class…
- April 09, 2019Meetings MS Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Luverne Pizza Ranch. All persons with MS, family and friends are invited. Call 283-2069 with questions. Luverne Music Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the Luverne High School Choir Room. All parents of choir and band students are welcome to attend. Battle Plain Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m.…
- April 09, 2019By Mavis Fodness The longer-than-usual summer break has two organizations working together to continue a needed nutrition program. The BackPack Program and Farmers Market teamed up for a 14-week summer backpack program. The group needs $6,000 to get the program off the ground for children ages 4 through 12. A Friday fundraiser at the Take 16 Brewery will assist with the group’s goal. Currently…
- April 09, 2019The public is encouraged to attend the Rock County meeting of the USDA Local Working Group at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 15, in the Rock County Soil and Water Conservation District/Land Management Office in Luverne. The public meeting is planned as part of a joint effort by the USDA and the Rock County Soil and Water Conservation District to engage more participants in the conservation process in…
- April 09, 2019Rock County library activities Contact the Rock County Library at rocklibrarystaff@gmail.com or call 507-449-5040 for more information or to register for events. Evening Story Time each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. through April 30. National Library Week open house 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11. National Library Week puppet show 10 a.m. Friday, April 12. Candance Simar Author Visit 2 p.m. Monday,…
- April 09, 2019Twenty-one members of the Luverne-Adrian FFA Chapter traveled to South Dakota State University in Brookings to participate at the 96th annual Little I competition. The chapter sent teams to compete in the floriculture, dairy, horse and general livestock judging contests. Destiny Matthiesen competed as an individual in the floriculture contest. She placed 43rd out of 143 participants. Gretchen…
- April 09, 2019H-BC Honor Roll Quarter 3 A Honor Roll Seniors: Grace Bundesen, Sidney Fick, Mary-Frances Ladd, Luke LaRock, Garrett Raymon, Josie Scholten, Bailey Swan. Juniors: Josie Bartels, Whitney Elbers, Kailey Rozeboom. Sophomores: Abby Knobloch, Allison LaRock, Taryn Rauk, Jacob Sheppard, Lauren Tatge, Jacey Vanden Hoek, Austin Wilhelmi. Freshmen: Austin Allen, Taylor Durst, Troy Durst, Kenadie Fick,…
- April 09, 2019Luverne High School Honor Roll Quarter 3 A Honor Roll Seniors: Greta Ahrendt, Caitlyn Allen, Jadyn Anderson, Jessica Anderson, Carissa Cunningham, Zoe DeBates, Julia Ferguson, Gabrielle Ferrell, Jackson Golla, Quinn Graber, Jacinda Hustoft, Josiah Luethje, Derek Lundgren, Courtney Nath, Kaylie Ossefoort, Mackenzie Petersen, Justyce Ripka, Lindsey Roemeling, Riley Severtson, Jade Smith, Emilie…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 02, 2019A month after remodeling plans started at the Luverne Middle-High School, demolition of what staff and students refer to as the “Little Theater” will wrap up this week. Since the week of March 4, workers with Gil Haugen Construction of Sioux Falls have been demolishing walls originally constructed in the mid-1950s. Site superintendent David Mulert with ICS Consulting monitors the construction…
- By Lori SorensonApril 02, 2019George Bonnema’s famous carrot cake fetched the top bid of $1,000 Monday night at the Generations Dessert Theater fundraiser in Grand Prairie Events. More than 300 people showed up for desserts and entertainment — including music by Ron and Jane Cote and comedy routines by “Marlene and Darlene” (DJ Luethje and Brenda Winter). A $20 ticket — $15 for Generations members — bought a generous dessert…
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