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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- July 07, 2020Hills-Beaver Creek School Board chairman Arlyn Gehrke (left) presents a plaque to Helen Kraayenhof, who retired from the district after 22 years of service. Kraayenhof was the district’s van and bus driver. “You have been appreciated,” said Superintendent Todd Holthaus. “We will miss you.” The presentation took place at the district’s June 22 board meeting.
- July 07, 2020Semester 2 A Honor Roll Seniors: Josie Bartels, Whitney Elbers, Sadie Furstenberg, Easton Harnack, Larinda Kellenberger, Batuhan Kivrak, Larissa Kruid, Jo-Hannah Ladd, Kailey Rozeboom, Jax Wysong. Juniors: Tyson Bork, Chase Bosch, Calvin Erickson, Abby Knobloch, Emilee Kodet, Allison LaRock, Taryn Rauk, Lauren Tatge, Austin Wilhelmi. Sophomores: Austin Allen, Taylor Durst, Troy Durst, Kenadie…
- July 07, 2020Quarter 3 A Honor Roll Seniors: Dalwa Alinizi, Isaiah Bartels, Claire Baustian, Tacey Baustian, Sydney Biever, Alexa Chesley, Colby Crabtree, Graham Cunningham, Madigan Flom, Kynzie Hamann, Nicole Hoogland, Amelia Jarchow, Kacie Kracht, Jonah Louwagie, Reka Meinerts, Gabrielle Miller, Meghan Mollberg, Gunnar Oldre, Stepan Orletskyy, Mallory Oye, Tyler Roberts, Nicholas Rogers, Henry Rolling,…
- July 07, 2020Contact tracing is an important step in fighting COVID-19. Contact tracing is a disease-control measure and a patient support system used by Public Health to fight against the spread of COVID-19. Asymptomatic people who don’t look or feel sick can spread the virus. “Our goal is to slow the spread, especially to our vulnerable populations, by figuring out who has the virus and who…
- By Lori SorensonJune 30, 2020Last weekend almost 3,000 bare root vines were planted in local soil in anticipation of the opening of Blazing Star Winery. Paul Neyers planted the 4.5-acre vineyard near the corner of Hatting and Freeman south of the fairgrounds on land formerly owned by Warren Baker. The grapes will be used to stock Luverne’s future winery and tasting room just up the street on the corner of Highway 75 and…
- By Lori SorensonJune 30, 2020Rock County is expecting nearly $1 million in government aid next week through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The city of Luverne is expecting $355,000, and other Rock County small cities and townships will also receive some aid under a distribution formula based on population. Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday he would use executive powers to release federal funds…
- June 30, 2020Despite the coronavirus pandemic, there are several safe opportunities to celebrate the Independence Day holiday in Luverne. Dave Duffy is bringing back the July 4 Davis Lake Triathlon, which will be divided into two races. The Minnow Race begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes a quarter-mile kayak course, a two-mile bike ride and a 1-mile run. The Shark Race begins at 9:15 a.m. It includes kayaking…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 30, 2020A July 11 fireworks display at the Hills Rez Park is intended to promote a sense a community — at a safe distance. Howie Vis is an organizer with Helping Build Communities Stronger, a community club focused on promotional activities in Hills, Beaver Creek and Steen. The group annually hosts the Hills Friendship Days during the second week in June. This year HBCS members decided to forgo the…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 30, 2020School officials are taking a short break before tackling plans for the 2020-21 school year amid uncertain pandemic precautions. “We are taking about two weeks to just breathe and close out this school year,” Luverne Schools Superintendent Craig Oftedahl told board members at their June 25 meeting. The Minnesota departments of education and health jointly released guidelines June 18 to assist…
- By Lori SorensonJune 30, 2020The community is invited to observe a water rescue training Tuesday evening at The Lake in Luverne. Sanford Luverne Ambulance (Rock County Ambulance) and the Luverne Fire Department will drill for water rescue training starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. “Kayaking is popular on the river and there’s a lot of people using The Lake in Luverne,” said local paramedic Jill Johnson. “So, having first…
- By Lori SorensonJune 30, 2020Early absentee voting began Friday for the Aug. 11 primary election in Minnesota, and by law any eligible Minnesotan can vote early by mail or in person, but mail ballots are encouraged to minimize contact during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office, more than 207,000 residents requested no-excuse absentee ballots as of Friday, up from roughly 8,000 at…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 30, 2020An unexpected career change in the mid-1980s led Cathy Mulder to work 35 years in Luverne Public School lunchrooms. In May Mulder quietly exited the elementary school kitchen, where she had spent the majority of her time preparing and serving breakfasts and lunches. She hung her apron a final time in a silent kitchen. For the final two months of the 2019-20 school year, students were at home…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 30, 2020The Luverne School Board approved a new three-year contract with Superintendent Craig Oftedahl that includes a 2.5 percent pay increase following a favorable yearly review. For the 2020-21 school year Oftedahl will receive $141,282, followed by $144,674 in 2021-22, and $148,435 for the 2022-23 school year. Board chair Jodi Bosch read a summary of the May 28 evaluation. Oftedahl was hired in 2015…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 30, 2020Two streetlights will illuminate the intersection of Highway 75 and County Road 12 at the Rock and Pipestone county line, according to action at the Rock County Board meeting June 16. The rural intersection lights will improve visibility during inclement weather and nighttime conditions. In January Jasper residents expressed their visibility concerns at that intersection to Minnesota Department…
- June 30, 2020The Green Lantern Bar and Grill hosted a modified version of Hardwick’s Jubilee Day Saturday with several events related to the annual celebration. The day included a cruise-in “parade and park,” a straw bale toss, a corn hole tournament and a DJ on the back patio. Jubilee Day normally includes a parade, community meal, kiddie pedal pull and inflatables, which the community club canceled due to…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 23, 2020Unbeknownst to incoming Luverne High School senior Rylee Gee and Southwest MN CEO student, the fourth grade valentine box she made from metal led to the creation of a business seven years later. Gee’s business called “OG Metal Design” was one of 13 showcased Wednesday night, June 17, ending the 2019-20 Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program. Gee’s love of drawing allows her to make…
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