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 Mavis FodnessApril 30, 2019Luverne Public Schools will count April 11 as a student contact day even though a blizzard kept students and staff at home. Board members decided at their April 25 meeting not to make up the missed day of classes, choosing to seek state relief instead. “I think it is in the school district’s best interest to be done on May 17,” said Superintendent Craig Oftedahl. Prior to the April 11 blizzard,…
- By Lori SorensonApril 30, 2019Seven Rock County townships have signed contracts with the city of Luverne for emergency services through the Luverne Fire Department, and Luverne City Council members approved them at their April 23 meeting. The contracts cover the townships of Luverne, Magnolia, Kanaranzi, Clinton, Mound, Vienna, and Springwater and outline emergency services provided by the Luverne Fire Department for the next…
- April 30, 2019Rock County Senior Citizens are now known as “Generations” in order to reflect a broader interest of members and lifestyles. Lutheran Social Services, which provides the senior meals in the Luverne dining site, is also updating its name and image to reflect the changing needs of residents it serves. “LSS Meals” is replacing “LSS Senior Nutrition” as the overarching name for all of Lutheran Social…
- April 30, 2019Local emergency responders were called to the scene of this crash on I-90 in the eastbound lane just east of Luverne Wednesday morning, April 24. The report came in as a car-vs.-semitrailer collision due to the driver of the car suffering a seizure. The Minnesota State Patrol handled the incident, and the scene was cleared around 9:30 a.m. There was no additional information made available on the…
- April 30, 2019Each year the Luverne Lions Club provides scholarship funds for summer Lions Diabetes Camp to local children. This year Emma Deutsch, daughter of Sara Deutsch, was selected to attend Camp Gilbert in Waubay, South Dakota. Camp Gilbert provides educational sessions on nutrition, exercise and lifestyle management for children with Type 1 diabetes. The staff provides medical assistance for campers…
- By Lizabeth Stahl, University of Minnesota Extension Crop EducatorApril 30, 2019A significant amount of seed planted this year will have been treated with one or more fungicide, insecticide, nematicide or biological seed treatments. The following are some key precautions and reminders to follow when working with treated seed to help prevent pesticide exposure to handlers, non-target organisms, and the environment. •Read the seed tag label. This is a basic, but key first…
- April 30, 2019With waterways across the state clearing of ice, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anxious boaters that wearing a life jacket is a critical safety necessity during the spring “cold water” season. While boaters should always wear a life jacket no matter the water temperature or season, public safety officials stress wearing a life jacket — not just having it on the boat — is…
- April 30, 2019Fifty-seven students in teacher Debbie Mitchell’s Discovery Time Preschool classes donned capes Friday for their graduation ceremony through the Luverne Community Education program. The 3- to 5-year-olds presented a musical program as part of the ceremonies during which they demonstrated the “Humungous Whale” in the “Slippery Fish” song. Teacher Angie Janiszeski also conducted graduation…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 22, 2019The Easter egg hunt at Luverne Area Aquatics and Fitness may become an annual activity, based on the enthusiasm generated by the first egg hunt Friday afternoon. “We wanted to find something different to do for the kids during the break,” said pool manager Sam Honerman. Schools were not in session on Good Friday, which meant area children were free to attend the 1:30 to 4 p.m. open swim session.…
- April 22, 2019Saturday night, when Luverne High School conducts its annual prom, one student’s flowing gown will represent the accomplishment of a personal goal and the guarantee of a one-of-a-kind dress. Lilli Donohue spent the past several months practicing before designing and sewing her own prom dress. “I have always made stuff but nothing like this,” the 17-year-old admitted. Instead of using a dress…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorApril 22, 2019George Bonnema updated Luverne City Council members at their April 16 meeting about plans for a new building for Generations (formerly Rock County Senior Citizens). The group originally planned to preserve the newer portion of the senior building (the kitchen and dining room) and replace the south part of the building, known as the Lincoln House built in the 1880s. But Bonnema reported last week…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 22, 2019A bike trail in memory of Chris Ashby received support last week from Rock County Commissioners. Gene and Barb Ashby of rural Luverne outlined their proposal April 16 during the commissioners’ regular meeting. Commissioners voted 4-0 to allow staff to engineer and research possible funding sources for a county bike trail. Commissioner Sherri Thompson was not present. Barb Ashby said the couple…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorApril 22, 2019Doreen Rollag has been a musician her entire life. She’s been singing with the Sweet Adelines for 46 years, and she’s been the organist for 60 years at Palisade Lutheran Church in western Rock County. When she began losing vision in her left eye two years ago, she feared her music contributions might be over. Fluid was accumulating behind her cornea, and when months of treatment didn’t improve…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 22, 2019Rock County is rich in aggregate materials, and county officials want to know where these resources are located and how to best manage the finite resource. Commissioners adopted a resolution April 16 to work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to map the sand and gravel potential throughout the county. The county will devote $7,000 of in-kind services or contribute financially for…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorApril 22, 2019Luverne native Bill Keitel introduced his Silent Oak Society at the Chamber After Hours event in the Brandenburg Gallery Monday on Earth Day. “My grandfather didn’t want people to bring flowers to his funeral; instead, he asked them to plant a tree,” Keitel said. “And so began my obsession with trees.” After retiring two years ago, Keitel said he started the Silent Oak Society to promote planting…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorApril 22, 2019Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums has awarded Geraldine Pedersen with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award for her 40 years of service to the Jasper Historical Society. She was honored at an April 25 reception at Treasure Island Resort and Casino near Red Wing where the organization recognized seven local history projects with a Minnesota History Award and nine individuals with a…
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