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 Lori SorensonNovember 26, 2023First Presbyterian Church in Luverne on Saturday hosted a community retreat, “Declutter Christmas,” that involved a mix of story-telling, crafts, gifts, cookie decorating and other traditional holiday practices. “Our intention is to help folks with something that has become troublesome — how to celebrate Christmas happily again,” Pastor Steve Voris said. He said too often families cling to…
By Lori SorensonNovember 26, 2023A Luverne counselor is back on the mainland after spending two weeks in Hawaii helping traumatized victims of the Maui wildfires. Erica Hough, who started Luverne Counseling in 2015, is a certified brainspotting therapist and recently volunteered with the organization, Brainspotting Help. The group is assisting Maui residents in the wake of the August wildfires that killed more than 100 people…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 26, 2023After a 33-year hiatus, the city of Luverne once again qualifies as a State Aid City and will take control of certain streets back from Rock County. County commissioners passed a resolution Nov. 7 returning 2.72 miles of hard-surfaced streets back to the city of Luverne to receive the direct maintenance funding under the Municipal State Aid for Streets (MSAS) program. About 5 miles of Luverne…
November 26, 2023Third-graders filled the performing arts stage at Luverne Public Schools as the 85 students performed “The High Seas” in front of friends and family. The songs and dialogue told the story of a group of sailors and pirates sailing their ships to a singing competition. When sea creatures distract and ultimately capsize the sailors’ ship, the pirates come to their rescue. Both groups end as winners…
November 26, 2023Luverne Elementary fourth-graders turned the performing arts stage into a school cafeteria in their performance of “Let’s Eat” Friday afternoon. Directors Morgan Van Holland and Christine Thorson took the 89 students through a variety of food-themed songs that all culminated into sitting down and eating. Banana splits, fast food, pizza and Grandma’s pretty good chicken pot pie were among the menu…- By Lori SorensonNovember 26, 2023A Christmas lighted train engine and Santa at the depot will again highlight the start of the local holiday season, which kicks off with fireworks Nov. 26 in Luverne City Park. Ellis and Eastern Railroad will transport Santa and Mrs. Claus through several communities on Sunday, starting in Rushmore at 11:30 a.m. with stops in Adrian at 1:15 p.m. and Magnolia at 3 p.m. before ending in Luverne.…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 26, 2023Citing time constraints, Hills City Council member Stacen Burgers resigned his position on the governing board. In his resignation letter, he said his resignation was effective immediately. “I no longer have the time needed to give the attention this position needs, as my full-time job has added additional duties to my position,” he wrote. “I am grateful for having the opportunity to serve in…
November 26, 2023Retired Smithfield Foods employee and Luverne resident Rodger Ossenfort (pictured far left) distributed 250 fresh hams of various sizes to the Rock County Food Shelf, the Centennial apartments and Blue Mound Towers Wednesday morning in Luverne. He’s pictured at the Blue Mound Tower with Jean Bolluyt (center) and Ossenfoort’s wife Dianne (far right), who assisted with the distribution.…- November 26, 2023Construction started Monday, Nov. 13, to repair the bridge over Kanaranzi Creek on Rock County Highway 1 (41st Street). Bridge 67501 is located in southeastern Rock County one-half mile west of the Rock-Nobles County line, and it is the highway to Ellsworth. The bridge replacement project will take 12 to 14 weeks depending on weather conditions. The detour route includes Rock County Highway 3…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 26, 2023Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School ranked as one of the Top 10 high schools in the Sioux Falls area. The ranking is according to Niche.com, a website that connects colleges and schools with students and families. Niche ranks school by combining ratings from students, parents and alumni from quantitative data to decide its 2024 rankings. Brandon Valley High School was the top high school with…
- November 26, 2023The USDA began mailing ballots last week to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee elections. Elections are occurring in certain local administrative areas for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. Producers and landowners must return…
By Lori SorensonNovember 26, 2023Concrete pouring is underway at Kwik Trip on South Highway 75 in Luverne after recent weeks of construction flurry. Company officials said Luverne’s Kwik Trip footprint will be 9,000 square feet located on 2.88 acres just south of the Econo Lodge Hotel near the intersection of Highway 75 and Gabrielson Road. The Luverne Kwik Trip will be open 24 hours per day, seven days a week, with 20 full-…
By Lori SorensonNovember 26, 2023The Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a residential demolition grant for a property near the elevator during its Nov. 13 meeting. CHS Inc. applied for the demolition grant program to take down a small house it owns at 406 S. Freeman Avenue, calling the structure “substandard, dilapidated, and beyond repair.” According to discussion at the Nov. 13 EDA meeting, CHS purchased the…- November 26, 2023The Minnesota Department of Revenue has begun reissuing nearly 150,000 one-time tax rebate checks that have gone uncashed and subsequently expired after 60 days from their August and September issuance dates. The reissued checks will go out in two batches: one batch this week and the second batch in early December. The reissued checks will be valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. …
- November 26, 2023Thanksgiving dinner won’t take as much of a toll on budgets this year compared to 2022, but the meal still reflects historically high costs. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 38th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for 10, which is $61.17 or less than $6.20 per person. This is a 4.5 percent decrease from last year’s record-high…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 26, 2023Rock County 4-H’ers gathered for the year-end awards and recognition program titled “4-H’ers Have S’more Fun” Nov. 4 at Generations Events in Luverne. The potluck event was attended by 116 members, parents, leaders and sponsors. Project, club and individual awards were handed out in recognition of both 4-H’ers and adults. Federation sworn in Interim Extension educator Michele Kruse…
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