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 01, 2020The City of Luverne will help the Luverne School District improve its technology for live-streaming school activities, according to action at a recent council meeting The council approved a resolution to increase the loan amount for PEG access equipment. LUVTV, the city’s online streaming services, was modernized with new programming equipment and cameras in 2017 with broadcast of live City…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 01, 2020Fifteen Luverne High School juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society Nov. 23 in a recorded ceremony that replaced the traditional in-person event. New junior inductees are Trista Baustian, Olivia Huisman, Griffen Jarchow, Casey Sehr, Luke Thorson, Brooklyn VerSteeg and Olivia Wieneke, and seniors are Peter Baustian, Zachary Ahrendt, Simon Boyenga, Rylee Gee, Elise Jarchow…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 01, 2020Owners of 19 Rock County parcels recently received letters that they’re out of compliance with the state’s buffer law. Since the notifications were sent in October through the Rock County Land Management Office, one parcel has been brought into compliance, leaving 18 parcels whose owners will receive letters of corrective action through the Rock County Attorney’s office. These landowners will…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 01, 2020Covid-19 prevented Luverne’s traditional Winterfest activities for this weekend, but the Luverne Area Chamber and volunteers organized Flannel Fest, which also has been modified from original plans. “Flannel Frenzy is going on and we encourage people to collect their take-out receipts and submit them over the next three weeks to win $500 in dining gift cards that will be given away,” Lanphere…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 01, 2020Beaver Creek City Council members approved a new three-year contract with Ketterling Services, Luverne, for refuse and recycling pickup. They had received a bid from Town and Country Disposal, Rock Rapids, Iowa, which would be less expensive and provide automated pickup and larger recycling bins. The council discussed the fact that Ketterling doesn’t use an automated “arm” to pick up garbage cans…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 01, 2020Story has been updated to include a new online survey address. A pilot program through Purdue University aims to increase civic digital engagement in Rock County, one of three Minnesota counties selected for the university’s Digital Ready Communities project. “Rock County was selected because the Blandin Foundation suggested we reach out to them,” said Roberto Gallardo, director of the Purdue…
- December 01, 2020The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that lakes and ponds across the state have started to freeze, and ice thickness is highly variable at this time of year. Even where there isn’t ice, the water is so cold that an unexpected fall into water can be deadly. It is vital to talk with children about staying safe. Anglers and others who recreate on the ice should stay on…
- December 01, 2020Logan Stratton, a senior cyber operations major at Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakota, was a member of the school’s computing team and recently repeated as a first-place finisher during this fall’s cyber events. Stratton’s team placed first overall at the MetaCTF CyberGames 2020 for the second consecutive year and the Digi-Key Collegiate Computing Competition for the third consecutive…
- December 01, 2020The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2021 is Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened DMC signup in October to help producers manage economic risk brought on by milk price and feed cost disparities. “2020 has been a challenging year for agricultural producers, and we don't…
- December 01, 2020The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is temporarily restricting in-person visits for numerous service centers in Minnesota because of elevated rates of coronavirus community spread, but USDA employees will continue to assist agricultural producers with programs and services. USDA is using a phased, data-driven approach to determine which service centers are open for in-person appointments.…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 01, 2020Ten hunters harvested four deer in the Blue Mounds State Park during the annual mentored youth hunt Nov. 20-22. The park was closed to visitors for the weekend while youth and their mentor grownups sought to get a deer — a first for many young hunters. According to park manager Chris Ingebretsen the weather was mild, making it enjoyable for hunters, but may have caused the deer to move less.…
- By Brennen RuppDecember 01, 2020The Luverne Cardinals girls’ basketball team enjoyed a successful 2019-2020 season, finishing with a respectable 19-10 record. They earned the No. 1 seed in their subsection before falling to Windom, the No. 2 seed, on a buzzer-beater. The Cardinals were paced by Brooklynn Ver Steeg. As a sophomore last season, Ver Steeg averaged 16.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 steals, and 2.2 assists per game.…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2020With the Minnesota governor’s recent “dial back” of some businesses, local students will continue on their current paths as conditions allow. Hills-Beaver Creek has been using an in-person, socially-distanced approach to classroom learning that stay staff say is safe and effective. Luverne Public Schools will continue educating in the same learning models implemented earlier this month. The…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2020Just as bars and restaurants were adjusting to last week’s executive orders, the state delivered another blow Nov. 18 with the announcement that drinking and dining establishments would close entirely for several weeks. “I don’t think it’s fair that we have to shut down,” said Green Lantern owner Linda DeSplinter in Hardwick. She said without establishments to meet at, people seeking social…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2020This year has been emotionally hard on the Kenneth community with several residents passing away and with the social distancing imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. To ease the hurt for area residents, Kenneth Mayor Keith Hoven erected a Christmas tree inside the gazebo at the city park. He said it’s a way to remember lost loved ones. “My inspiration for that tree and gazebo is Clare Vande Velde…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2020Rock County Commissioners allocated more CARES Act dollars last week in response to a fast-approaching spending deadline. Commissioners allocated almost $220,000 to five community service organizations and will make a final distribution of the more than $1 million into Rock County through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. At their Nov. 17 meeting, commissioners unanimously…
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