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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- August 15, 2023As inflation continues to eat away at family budgets, parents are encouraged to save receipts on school supply purchases to take advantage of Minnesota tax credits. The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds parents to use the receipts to claim valuable K-12 tax benefits when filing their taxes next year. In addition, due to changes made during the legislative session, over 31,000 more Minnesota…
August 15, 2023The Beaver Creek High School Class of 1963 gathered for a 60-year reunion on Aug. 4 in Luverne. Of the 22 graduates, 16 remain and 13 were able to attend the reunion. Two classmates who graduated elsewhere* also attended. Pictured are (front, from left) Marie (Dunn*) Schroeder, Thelma (Berghorst) Symanietz, Dorothy (Bennett) VanPykeren), Pam (Kahler) Hanson, Carol (Severson) Farrar, Jacque (…
By Jason BerghorstAugust 15, 2023Luverne High School’s Marcos Diaz opened his junior football season with a big accomplishment Monday morning. Diaz was crowned the champion of the 2023 Cardinal Pride competition, the annual skills test of 10 fitness events hosted on the first morning of football practice. Diaz’ overall score of 1833 points topped seniors Gavin DeBeer, who placed second with 1466 points, and Sam Rock, who…
By Lori SorensonAugust 15, 2023The Alumni Garden at Luverne Middle-School High School is taking shape as contractors work to meet an Oct. 6 deadline. Buffalo Ridge Concrete trucks delivered load after load of cement earlier this week to frame the walkways that will wind through vegetation and large Sioux quartzite boulders. Included in the design is stadium seating for 30-40 people complete with a podium and sound system.…
By Jason BerghorstAugust 08, 2023The Luverne Fire Department was recently upgraded to a Class 3 rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). Ratings are from 1 to 10, with 1 being the highest and 10 being the lowest. The LFD was rated Class 4 during its last review in 2017. “Getting a Class 3 rating doesn’t sound like a big deal, but for a volunteer department that is dedicated to protecting the citizens and guests of our…- By Jason BerghorstAugust 08, 2023Does Luverne need a larger dog park? A local task force is being formed to investigate and make a recommendation on that question. The Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce and the Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow (LIFT) Board are inviting community members who are interested in the topic of a potential second dog park to join the task force. The first meeting is Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. in the basement of…
- August 08, 2023The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant. This annual grant opportunity is open to Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers looking to improve their operations, supporting long-term development in Minnesota’s $8 billion livestock industry. MDA anticipates awarding…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 08, 2023Hills-Beaver Creek School District Superintendent Todd Holthaus continues to “meet expectations,” according to the annual evaluation by H-BC School Board members. Holthaus’ overall average rating was 3.67 out of 4, falling on the four-point scale between “meets” and “exceeds” expectations. The board met in closed session June 26 to discuss Holthaus’ performance in six areas. They accepted and…
August 08, 2023Workers with W&N Construction are digging up a portion of North Freeman Avenue to replace a one-inch water service line to the Palace Theatre. After a number of recent remodeling improvements inside the Palace, the larger water service line was necessary to accommodate the building’s sprinkler system. The work could take two to three days to complete and Freeman Avenue may need to remain…- August 08, 2023Starting Aug. 1, Minnesotans can legally possess and use cannabis and cannabis products. However, it’s still illegal to operate a motor vehicle, boat, off-highway vehicle or snowmobile while impaired by cannabis. The Minnesota departments of Public Safety (DPS) and Natural Resources (DNR) want Minnesotans to learn the new law and plan a safe and sober ride if they’re cannabis consumers. “Impaired…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 01, 2023Recreational marijuana use will be limited in Rock County if a countywide ordinance is adopted later this month. City leaders from Beaver Creek, Hills, Steen, Magnolia, Luverne, Kenneth, Jasper and Hardwick met with Rock County commissioners July 25 to discuss the state’s recent marijuana legislation and how it will be implemented locally. County attorney Jeff Haubrich will draft a countywide…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 01, 2023The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board members accepted resignations of two tenured secondary teachers during their meeting last week. Randi Oftedahl submitted her resignation to Superintendent Todd Holthaus on July 19, effective July 24, and Kale Wiertzema submitted his resignation July 20, effective immediately. Oftedahl taught middle school science and social studies. She requested the…
August 01, 2023The Open Class superintendents were pleased with all who exhibited this year and for their patience with the heat during entry times. Judges commented on the high quality and how difficult it was to select the champions. The results reported for the Open Class competition at the 2023 Rock County Fair are as follows: Floral •Best of Show: Lynette Jauert. •Reserve: Jennifer Ainsworth. •Champions…- August 01, 2023The Blue Mounds State Park has announced its August programs and events. Contact bluemounds.statepark@state.mn.us or 507-283-6050 with questions or special requests. Colors of the Prairie Participants hike with the naturalist from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, to see wildflowers and learn some basics on how to use a wildflower identification field guide. The hike may cover up to one mile. Come…
August 01, 2023The Hills-Beaver Class of 1973 met for their 50th class reunion on July 29 at Take 16 Brewery. Pictured are (front, from left) Lex (Van Wyhe) DeWit, Carol (Wallenburg) Nelson, Joyce (Sandager) Norton Wulf, Beth (Oolbekkink) Gravley, Laurie Schlueter-Hynes, Cathy Aykens, Carolyn (Schubbe) Randall, Sandy (Stoltenberg) Sisk, (second) Bill Stegemann, Wayne Beyenhof, Brad Larson, Rodney Bajema, Becky…
August 01, 2023The Luverne High School Class of 1968 celebrated their 55th class reunion July 22. Attending the reunion are (front, from left) Mary (Foight) Sites, Sandy (Haakenson) Parpart, Linda (Wessels) Schoon, Cheryl (DePauw) Enger, Monica (Swenson) Hintze, Karen Radermacher, Carole (Bowman) Hemme, Dianne (Lorenzen) Ossenfort, (second) Gregg Fitzer, Keith Rapp, Tim Burns, Steve Leslie, Becky (Frakes)…
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