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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- March 12, 2019It’s common for workers to set their withholding when they start a job and never revisit it. For many, this may have worked year over year if their income and life changed very little, leading to a usual, expected outcome when filing. But then tax reform happened. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) adjusted tax withholdings from employee paychecks last year, throwing a wrench in the plans of many…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 05, 2019Friday, March 1, was the first day of meteorological spring, but the mercury in the thermometer and the ever-growing snow piles on the ground tell another story. While the long winter has created hardships on many fronts, some obvious complications are surfacing on city streets. Piled high boulevards — upwards of 6 to 10 feet high in some places — and narrow pathways on sidewalks give residential…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019Luverne wrapped up the 2019 Mock Trial season with its fifth-consecutive trip to the state tournament. Team results have not been released, but two individuals were recognized for their performance at the Duluth tournament on Feb. 28-March 1. Senior Jessica Anderson was named All-State Attorney and junior Jordan Winter received the All-State Witness award. For Jessica Anderson and seniors Jadyn…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 05, 2019The Friday night LIFT Gala drew 175 people to Grand Prairie Events in Luverne where business leaders and organizations updated the community on the latest developments in town. The night’s agenda featured 13 local projects and undertakings that were highlighted during the two-hour program. “All these positive things that are happening are because of the people involved in our community,” said…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 05, 2019Cover crops improve soil health and boost farm profits; so why isn’t everyone doing it? Grant Breitkreutz taps the side of his head when he answers. “It’s a change in mindset,” he said. “We’ve been farming a certain way for four, five generations and we’ve been taught to do things a certain way.” Grant and his wife, Dawn, have used cover crops on their Redwood Falls farm for 20 years, and they…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019Luverne was one of two cities that hosted a preview event for “Landmarks of Minnesota: Keeping History Alive,” a potential new program for Pioneer Public Television. PBS officials, the program’s host, and the producer attended the Feb. 27 preview event at the Palace Theatre. Madison, Minnesota, hosted a similar event last week. The 16-minute preview featured six out of the 17 churches,…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019The beginning of January was the last time area schools were able to conduct a full week of classes. Luverne, Hills-Beaver Creek, Adrian and Ellsworth last had a full week of classes from Jan. 7-11. Each week since then, school days began late, dismissed early or were canceled. This week began the same way, early outs and late starts. To compensate for lost classroom time, area districts are…
- March 05, 2019
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019Luverne Senior Citizens President George Bonnema embraced his leader position Feb. 5 when he spoke to county commissioners about changing the image of retired residents. Bonnema, the former flower shop owner, and Senior Citizens Vice President Renee Reu outlined the history and future plans to rebrand the organization and remodel a facility to meet current needs of seniors and the Rock County…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019Paper beverage cups and paper take-out containers no longer need to hit the trashcan, according to the county’s recycler, Millennium Recycling of Sioux Falls. Millennium president Shannon Dwire said paper cups were once thought to be non-recyclable due to their plastic lining. The lining is added to insulate the cup and prevent leaks. However, a growing number of mills recognize these cups as a…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019The future of the Ellsworth City Hall will be discussed at a public meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in the school gymnasium. On Jan. 15 a fire destroyed the former city hall, a 115-year-old two-story brick building. Cause of the fire is undetermined, according to the fire marshal’s preliminary report, and the case has been closed. The Sunday afternoon meeting is intended to bring residents…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019As gracious hosts, Luverne students refrained from competing for the team championship trophy at their invitational tournament Saturday, opting instead to only accept individual honors. Luverne was among the 16 schools and 266 competitors at the daylong event. “Our students play double duty on this day as well,” said coach Caroline Thorson. “Not only do they compete, but they, as hosts, welcome…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 26, 2019Rock County residents and a good share of the upper Midwest are still digging out from a winter storm that crippled the region last week. The one-two punch of heavy snow Wednesday followed by more snow and driving winds Saturday combined to shut down major travel corridors and cancel churches, school, meetings, commerce and related activities. Snowfall totals vary widely throughout southwest…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 26, 2019Premium Iowa Pork will host a ribbon-cutting and open house Friday, March 1, to celebrate the start of its hog processing operation in the former Gold’n Plump plant on the west edge of Luverne. The Luverne Area Chamber, along with other business representatives and community members, will present the ribbon and oversized scissors for the event that starts at 4 p.m. According to the company…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 26, 2019Helmer Haakenson had one thought on his mind in 2007 when surgeons told the then 88-year-old his aortic value replacement would last 15 years. “It will get me to one hundred,” he said last week. His 100th birthday came Wednesday, Feb. 20, and he celebrated with friends and family at his new home at The Oaks senior apartments in Luverne. The gathering included his favorite dessert, chocolate cake…
- February 26, 2019At the Feb. 19 Luverne Music Boosters meeting, members of the Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114 presented the organization a check for $662.55. The check matched funds raised during a concession stand fundraiser during the Winterfest event at the elementary school. This matching fundraiser has raised the total to $9,447.54 for the music boosters over the past six years. Pictured (front row from left)…
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