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 SorensonNovember 30, 2015Luverne City Council members took action at their Nov. 24 meeting to acquire the dilapidated property at Highway 75 and Lincoln Street. According to the resolution that was approved unanimously, the old yellow house north of the Culligan office is a public nuisance and a hazardous building. The resolution states, "the benefits of acquiring the real estate through eminent domain outweigh the…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 30, 2015Rock County Commissioners denied a request from Enel Green Power North America to return a $71,299 tax penalty it was assessed for late payment. Enel paid the 2014 Wind Production Tax of $891,531 on May 31 along with an 8 percent late fee. The once-a-year payments are due May 15 and are based on the electricity generated from the company’s 119-turbine Prairie Rose Wind Farm, located in northwest…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 30, 2015There's a master plan in place for developing the Luverne Loop trail, and it's online and available in print for public perusal. "This plan helps us identify what needs to be done and prioritize how we do it," said Holly Sammons, Luverne Economic Development Authority director. Sammons credits local bicycling enthusiast Preston Vermeer for his vision of a path that would loop…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 30, 2015Luverne's Hinkly House Victorian period home is decorated for this weekend's Winterfest Celebration with an eye toward childish imagination. Luverne artist Carol Ceynowa has taken up needle felt art, and the Hinkly House rooms are filled with her whimsical miniature creations. From fuzzy cats and dogs to mice and pigs — and myriad of others in between, Ceynowa's fingertips and…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 30, 2015A major winter storm system moved slowly through the upper Midwest early this week, dumping more than eight inches of snow on Rock County and the tri-state area. Accumulations prompted school closings Monday and Tuesday and made for a busy stretch of work for public workers in transportation and public safety. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, more than 390 weather-related crashes occurred…
- November 23, 2015Ten Minnesota youth had the opportunity to participate in a special youth hunt Saturday and Sunday in the Blue Mounds State Park. “Youth can hunt in select state parks and other refuge areas with a parent, guardian or mentor during these annual opportunities,” said Mike Kurre, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources mentoring coordinator. “One-on-one time with a youth is time well spent afield…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2015Homemade pumpkin and apple pies will grace the tables of 11 area residents, thanks to a Luverne woman sharing her pie baking secrets for the first time. On Nov. 17 Brenda Johnson instructed a Community Education class creating their own pumpkin and apple pies with a special twist on the pumpkin pie. “I don’t use pumpkin,” she told the class. “I use butternut squash.” The squash’s rich color and…
- November 23, 2015The first snow of the holiday season arrived Friday, Nov. 20, and children in the area enjoyed playing in the snow.
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2015For the 20th consecutive year, the city of Luverne has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. At their Nov. 10 meeting, Luverne City Council members formally recognized city finance director Barb Berghorst for her efforts in qualifying the city for the award. “We’re lucky to have you,” Mayor Pat Baustian told Berghorst. Berghorst thanked the council but…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2015Luverne's Brad Bergman has been hired as the general manager of Skattum Confinement and Superior Buildings. Bergman studied business management at Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, and has more than 10 years of experience as a contractor with his business, Contracting Consultants Inc. Bergman said it's a new position at the Magnolia company, which was recently purchased by Son…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2015The Department of Social Work at Minnesota State University, Mankato, awarded Nancy Lange of Southwest Health and Human Services with its Social Work Alumna of the Year award. Lange received the award Nov. 6 at the MSU Social Work Honors Day event. Lange graduated from Mankato State College in 1976, worked for two years in South Dakota, and then has been working as a social worker in Rock County…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2015Janice Kass’ name is written on the newest Adopt A Highway sign erected in Rock County. Its location along North Blue Mound Avenue is in remembrance of Kass, who was someone who appreciated the outdoors and the spectacular views afforded by the Blue Mounds over the city of Luverne. When the mile section came available for adoption last month, Cheryl Hartman, rural Luverne, immediately thought of…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2015Rock County residents are known for their generosity, and Christmas is the time of year when that spirit shines, according to Luverne volunteer Molly Golla. Golla has been volunteering with SHARE (Sharing Hearts Are Reaching Everyone) for over 12 years and she said she’s always impressed by local generosity. “It’s one of the things I love about living in Luverne,” said Golla, who moved here when…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2015There may be a permanent solution to the ongoing drinking water issues at the Blue Mounds State Park. That’s according to a pending agreement between Minnesota DNR and local officials at the Nov. 17 Rock County Board meeting. Under the agreement, a study will be conducted to determine the feasibility of connecting the park to the county’s rural water system in the future. Specifics of the joint…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2015A California man’s search for the history of his restored 1956 Packard Clipper would have ended earlier this month if not for a pen and a mechanical pencil found lodged in the vehicle’s defroster. “I had all but given up finding information on the car,” said Mike Hammerberg of Pinole, California. “The Packard Club had no record, and I couldn’t even locate the ad in the car magazines of the era. I…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2015The Council for Arts and Humanities in Rock County (CAHRC) recently terminated its lease for the Carnegie Cultural Center in Luverne, and a new fine arts group is interested in using the space. Officers of the non-profit Luverne Street Music attended the City Council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 16, to present plans for how they'd utilize the building, which is owned by the city of Luverne.…
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