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.
Farmers tally losses of flood event; full impact on crops unknown until harvest
When floodwaters finally receded over the weekend, area farmers had a chance to assess the damages of crops under water and or washed away.
Service over self volunteers build, donate beds for 'Sweet Dreams' mission
This week, dozens of local teens involved with Rock the Edge are performing public service projects in and around Luverne for their annual “Service Over Self” local mission work.
Early voting for Luverne primary starts June 28
Early voting for the Aug. 13 primary election is from June 28-Aug. 12.
Introduction to fishing
Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources spent two hours Friday morning at The Lake in Luverne instructing youth about fishing, fishing r
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By Mavis FodnessDecember 06, 2023Work continues on the $1.3 million bridge replacement project on County Road 1 in Kanaranzi Township. Completion is expected to take 12 to 14 weeks, with a finish in early 2024 expected. Prahm Construction of Slayton began work in November and finished removing the 1961 wood pile bridge. Workers are now preparing the banks of Kanaranzi Creek for the new concrete bridge. County Road 1 remains…
December 06, 2023Rock County 4-H recently was granted a $5,000 donation through the 2023 America’s Farmers Grow Communities program. Sponsored by the philanthropic arm of the Bayer Corporation, eligible farmers can apply and direct funds to a local nonprofit organization. Former Rock County 4-H’er and current adult 4-H volunteer Matthew Raak (above) of Jasper applied to the program and selected Rock County 4-H as…
By Lori SorensonDecember 06, 2023The Rock County History Center and Luverne Area Chamber hosted a “Wine and Pages” event Monday night, Nov. 27, as part of a series of holiday outreach events to draw visitors into the museum. Using old, yellowed, discarded books, participants sipped on wine and nibbled holiday desserts while folding book pages to create self-standing “Antique Book Holiday Trees” propped by book covers. …
December 06, 2023
By By Lori SorensonNovember 29, 2023Nearly 600 people visited Santa and Mrs. Claus at the train depot in Luverne Sunday, and roughly 300 cars drove through the lighted park following the 7 p.m. fireworks. The festivities were all part of the Luverne Area Chamber’s annual kick-off for the holiday season in the community. “I can’t say enough about what great partners in the community we have,” said Chamber Director Jane Lanphere…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 29, 2023Rock County Commissioners approved a one-time allocation of $20,000 for the Rock County Agricultural Society to complete three projects in time for the 2024 Rock County Fair. The county annually appropriates $20,000 for the four-day event in late July. Ag Society president Lee Sells and board member Al Aanenson asked for the additional $20,000 at the commissioners’ Nov. 21 meeting. Sells said…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 29, 2023Andrew Prekker said fate played a part in how his design remains in the running for the new Minnesota State Flag. Last week Prekker’s design was one of six chosen by the State Emblems Redesign Commission as finalists. One will become the new state flag. “To say I’m surprised is an understatement,” Prekker said. “I’m still pinching myself.” His flag design journey began a few months ago when…
By Lori SorensonNovember 29, 2023The Luverne Area Community Foundation hosted its annual Friends of the Foundation Celebration of Philanthropy Monday night at Take 16 Brewing Company in Luverne. The event recognizes and celebrates businesses, nonprofits and individuals who benefit from and support the foundation’s mission of strengthening the community. In 2023 LACF provided grants to 21 local causes totaling roughly $70,000…- By Lori SorensonNovember 29, 2023This weekend is Luverne’s annual Winterfest Celebration, and the 2023 weekend will include new activities and events for residents, families and visitors to the community. “Winterfest is truly a community-wide event,” said Chamber Director Jane Lanphere. “We have hundreds of partners and supporters who go the extra mile to encourage and promote people to come to Luverne to enjoy weekend…
By Lori SorensonNovember 29, 2023Workers broke ground Monday morning on the site of a future 73-foot-tall nutcracker that will be “the world’s tallest nutcracker” on South Highway 75 in Luverne. It will be funded by Just For Nuts Inc., a Luverne private nonprofit that has drawn more than $200,000 in local donations and $50,000 from the Blandin Foundation. Structurally, the 65-foot-tall nutcracker will stand on an 8-foot-tall…
November 29, 2023Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary fifth-graders joined the city of Beaver Creek for the second annual Paint the Plow activity with art teacher Isabel Sylvanie. “We are still on our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) theme of “Level Up,” so we went with arcade games on our designed plow and we all signed the black plow,” she said. As part of the plows’ regular maintenance, the blades…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 29, 2023Luverne 1986 graduate Dyan Ebert encouraged the 23 members of the 2023 National Honor Society Luverne Chapter to look beyond LHS and their immediate communities. “Think more broadly about your role in the world,” she encouraged. “It is crucially important that you embrace and build upon the foundation and values that you have been provided by this community.” Fifteen new members were inducted…
November 29, 2023Luverne FFA Chapter members challenged sixth-graders to compete in four Harvest Day activities Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 21, in the Luverne Middle-High School small gym. Katie Mostad’s flex class answered the challenge, competing in the pie eating, turkey bowling, small square bale toss and cow milking events. “We want to expose the younger generation to agriculture events and get the name of FFA…- November 29, 2023LHS Honor Roll Quarter 1 A Honor Roll Seniors: Morgan Ahrendt, Tyler Arends, Tucker Banck, Alexsis Berg, Zoey Berghorst, Hailey Boll, Cassandra Chesley, Conner Connell, Jenna DeBates, Elliot Domagala, Elle Halverson, Henry Hartquist, Roselynn Hartshorn, Kyliauna Hendricksen, Uriel Hernandez, Samuel Honerman, Julia Hoogland, Addison Huiskes, Kira John, Patrick Kroski, Maya Limones Gonzalez,…
- November 29, 2023H-BC Honor Roll Quarter 1 A Honor Roll Seniors: Grace Anderson, Lanae Elbers, Sylvia Fick, Alexis Gardner Swenson, Cooper Gehrke, Taylor Gehrke, Sadie Kessler, Tahliya Kruger, Ty Leuthold, Joshua Lohr, Brynn Rauk, Justin Roelfs, Taylor Spykerboer, Larissa Steinhoff, Avril Susie, Olivia Susie, Riley Tatge, Joylynn Taubert. Juniors: Beau Bakken, Gracie Fagerness, Jackson Gacke, Lukas Hubbard…
November 29, 2023Santa (portrayed by Joey Streeter) visited the Hills American Legion Monday night as part of the HBCS (Helping Building Communities Stronger) committee-sponsored Appreciation Supper. Area children waited in line for pictures and to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Jacobson Park was officially lit Monday night for the the HBCS Appreciation Supper. Committee member Cory Metzger said the…
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