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 SorensonJune 18, 2019Musical artists and organizers of Tall Grass Guitar Class made a big announcement at a small gathering Thursday, June 13, during Southwestern Mental Health Center’s Chamber open house. Scott Johnson, CEO of SWMHC, introduced an Oct. 18, 19 and 20 event that will bring three “world class” guitar players to Luverne for three days of guitar study and a culminating performance at the Palace Theatre.…
- By Lori SorensonJune 18, 2019The 2019 version of Rock County’s Relay for Life unfolded under pleasant weather conditions with healthy participation at its new location at Take 16 Thursday night. “I hope everyone enjoyed the change to a block party,” said Lisa Ehlers, local Relay for Life chairwoman. “It was nice to have everything close together and not so spread apart like at the park. We know we'll have some things to…
- By Lori SorensonJune 18, 2019People who join the annual Rock County Garden Tour next week are in for a rare private viewing of one couple’s pursuit of artistic expression and stretch of imagination. The Gerald and Sandy Johnson home on the state line northwest of Beaver Creek is an otherwise ordinary acreage that’s been transformed into an extraordinary space reflecting their creativity and flair for unique details. “It’s a…
- By Lori SorensonJune 18, 2019The Southwestern Mental Health Center is helping more clients than ever, yet the workload continues to increase, according to CEO Scott Johnson who said suicide in the Midwest is a crisis. “We’re doing more than ever before, but mental health needs at times overwhelm what we’re able to provide,” he said Thursday morning. “So, we’re reaching out to build all kinds of partnerships around suicide,…
- June 18, 2019The Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series debuted Tuesday at The Plaza at the corner of Main Street and McKenzie Avenue. In addition to evening activities, a late morning/early afternoon plaza event was suggested, and organizers arranged for Ron and Jane Cote of Luverne to provide the entertainment for the two-hour event. About 100 people attended the event under partly cloudy skies and upper 60-degree…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 18, 2019More than a year of belt-tightening measures brought positive news May 21 from Southwest Health and Human Services officials. SWHHS director Beth Wilms and fiscal manager Sarah Kirchner updated county commissioners on the organization’s financial progress over the past 18 months. “Our cost-saving measures continue,” Wilms said. “The goal Sarah and I have set for ourselves is to have $8 million in…
- June 18, 2019Quarter 4 A Honor Roll Seniors: Amber Bos, Grace Bundesen, Sidney Fick, Mary-Frances Ladd, Luke LaRock, Garrett Raymon, Josie Scholten, Bailey Swan, Preston Wilhelmi. Juniors: Josie Bartels, Whitney Elbers, Larinda Kellenberger, Kailey Rozeboom. Sophomores: Abby Knobloch, Allison LaRock, Lauren Tatge, Austin Wilhelmi. Freshmen: Austin Allen, Taylor Durst, Kenadie Fick, Danette Leenderts, Samantha…
- By Jason BerghorstJune 18, 2019Luverne High School was very well represented at the American Legion Boys State of Minnesota last week at St. John’s University in Collegeville. Gunnar Oldre, sponsored by the Hardwick American Legion, and Jordan Winter, sponsored by the Luverne American Legion, both were elected to statewide offices at the annual event. Oldre was also selected to be the senior senator from Minnesota at Boys…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 11, 2019Recent Luverne High School graduate Emilie Staeffler closed out a week of community service Friday with a sense of pride. The veteran of several mission trips through her own church, Staeffler said serving at home has special meaning. “When you drive by, you can see your work. It’s more rewarding,” she said. Staeffler was one of more than 115 area youth and 65 adults who spent last week…
- By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2019Rock County’s Relay For Life will be using a new format for its June 13 fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Teams and supporters will gather at Take 16 Brewery on East Main Street in Luverne for the event that supports cancer survivors and to remember those who died of cancer. “We couldn’t be at the school this year because of construction,” said Lisa Ehlers, chairwoman of Rock County…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 11, 2019Under a two-phase plan announced June 4, the Gevo, Inc., plant in Luverne is expected to become the first bio-based production company to use wind and livestock manure as energy sources to reduce its carbon footprint on the environment. Gevo purchased the Agri-Energy production facility on the southwest edge of Luverne in 2010. Chief Executive Officer Patrick Gruber spoke with 30 Luverne plant…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 11, 2019The “voice of Luverne Cardinal sports play-by-plays” made his last broadcast Thursday night, June 6, in Marshall. Bruce Thalhuber took over broadcasting sports events for KQAD-AM in Luverne in 2001. Several times a week he recounted the football, volleyball, girls’ and boys’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ hockey and baseball games for the public who could not attend the games in person. Thalhuber…
- By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2019It’s been 25 years since the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne accepted its first military veteran as a resident, and the community celebrated this anniversary on Friday. “Our veterans have proudly served their nation, and now it’s our turn to proudly serve our veterans,” Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke told crowds gathered on the Veterans Home property. He was…
- By Lori SorensonJune 11, 2019U.S. Congressman Jim Hagedorn joined state Republican legislators Rep. Joe Schomacker and Sen. Bill Weber, both of Luverne, in a Friday roundtable discussion about regional farming challenges this spring. Hagedorn (R-Minnesota District 1) said he’s committed to doing everything he can to support farmers. “Agriculture is the backbone of our society,” he said. “I’m here to listen.” Questions and…
- By Lizabeth Stahl, University of Minnesota Extension Crop EducatorJune 11, 2019Editor's note: Doug Bos of the Rock County Land Management Office in Luverne recommends the following reading for farmers weighing their options for acres that they haven't been able to plant or are drowned out. "Don't leave the field bare. The effects of a farmer choosing to leave a field black can create what is called fallow syndrome," Bos said. "The effects of no…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 11, 2019Four Luverne High School juniors will participate in the upcoming annual Girls and Boys State programs sponsored by local American Legions in Minnesota. Locally, the Hardwick American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring Sophie Lanoue and the Luverne Auxiliary is sponsoring Hannah Ehlers to the Minnesota Girls State program. Girls State takes place June 9-15 at Bethel University in St. Paul. Boys State…
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