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 FodnessJune 20, 2016Three local American Legion representatives were selected to state offices at the recently completed 68th annual Minnesota Legion Boys State. The Arthur Moeller American Legion Post #478 in Hardwick sponsored Knute Oldre of Luverne. He was elected attorney general during the June 12-18 event at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. For his election to state office, Oldre was awarded a…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 20, 2016A trolley tour of Luverne business district’s historic buildings drew almost 30 people to the Thursday night event. The Rock County Historical Society sponsored the one-time event to educate the public on the history of Luverne and Rock County. It also coincided with Luverne’s weekly evening shopping. Historical Society President Betty Mann dressed the part as a tour guide for the three half-hour…
- By Lori SorensonJune 20, 2016This year is the 100th anniversary of Minnesota state parks and the 125th anniversary of America’s national parks. To celebrate, a summer of special events and activities has been planned at the Blue Mounds State Park and Touch the Sky Prairie. The celebration continues this weekend with “Teddy Live” Saturday and “Songs of the Real West” Sunday. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, re-enactor Adam…
- June 20, 2016The Luverne Area Community Foundation recently announced spring grants awarded in two categories: health care and general (anything not health care). Health care grant awards $23,886 •Sanford Luverne Medical Center $13,000 for a Bravo pH monitor system. •Good Samaritan/Mary Jane Brown Home $2,000 for a Rosie Vitals Machine. •Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club $100 for hygiene kits. •Blue Mound Ice Arena…
- By Glenda McGaffeeJune 20, 2016Maggie Rose Berndt-Dreyer will be ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in Christ’s one, holy, catholic and apostolic church at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 26, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills. The Rev. Jon Anderson, bishop of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will preside. Lunch will be served in the basement following the ordination. The…
- June 20, 2016Construction of the passing lane two miles north of Jasper will begin at 6 a.m. Monday, June 27. The project will NOT require a detour. Traffic will be shifted onto the shoulder. The lanes will be narrowed and speed reduced in the work zone. Please drive with caution and be aware of workers in the work zone. A width limit of 11 ft. will be enforced. Motorists can expect short delays during the…
- June 20, 2016A Minnesota chicken company has recalled 55,608 pounds of meat after an incident involving the Cold Spring plant. GNP Company, the parent company of Gold’n Plump and Just BARE, made the announcement on June 19 after the USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a Class I recall of some of the company’s products on Saturday, June 18. The affected product may be contaminated with…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016Mike and Wanda Jarchow’s soon-to-open Grand Prairie Events Center will accommodate up to 600 people with tables, chairs, linens, china and everything needed for special events. “It’s kind of a stationary version of the tent business,” Mike Jarchow said, referring to their Big Top Tent Rental business that they sold to a local family last year. “But we’ll have air conditioning now, and we won’t…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016The community of Luverne and Rock County lost a kind and gentle soul early Sunday morning when Frederick Manfred Jr. passed away in Sioux Falls under hospice care. He was 62 years old and had fought the effects of kidney disease most of his adult life. Fred was born in and lived in Luverne most of his life, and his friends knew him as a big man with an even bigger heart. "He was gentle — and…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Piles of what looked like dirt and sand at Mouw Feed and Grain in Hardwick were removed last week along with an odor that had prompted resident complaints in recent months. Those piles, however, were not all dirt and sand but spilled grain mixed with ag lime from last fall’s harvest. Twenty-seven semitrailer loads of rotting corn, soybeans and other debris were removed from the Hardwick elevator…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Former Rock County 4-H’er Cheyenne Edmundson was right at home Friday coordinating the first of two summer day camps. As this year’s summer intern, Edmundson sees her position not just as a job but a way to repay an organization she credits for cultivating the focus and passion for agriculture during the 11 years she was a member. “4-H has been a benefit to me in other organizations at school. I…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Efforts to revitalize fundraising for cancer research may have wilted Friday as the Relay for Life of Rock County fell short of surpassing last year’s amount. As of Monday, the group of 11 teams comprising 126 individuals raised $27,784 with some donations still expected. “We are confident we will hit our $30,000 goal,” said this year’s chairperson Merecie Domagala. “We still have this week at…
- By Glenda McGaffeeJune 14, 2016The Beaver Creek Sportman’s Club sponsored a fishing derby Sunday, June 12, at the Hills Rez. The event was hosted by the group as part of the Friendship Days weekend activities. BCSC president Arlyn Gehrke said, “There was a total of 60 participants and over 350 fish were caught.” Winners in the 12 and under youth division: 1st Garett Blank 2nd Mya Erickson 3rd Brock Harnack 4th Donavon…
- By Glenda McGaffeeJune 14, 2016By nearly all accounts Friendship Days was a success with many events for all ages and interests staged over the weekend. “Although it was a hot weekend, it was very successful,” said Annette Elbers of the local organization Helping Build Communities Stronger. “Thank you to all who came to enjoy the weekend activities.” The Kiddie Tractor Pull was canceled and is rescheduled for Saturday, July 9…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016Ag education and philanthropic fundraising joined forces Sunday night for a “Farm to Table” event that met both education and fundraising goals. The Luverne Area Community Foundation (LACF) and the Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers hosted a meal at The Bluestem for nearly 100 people. Chef Skyler Hoiland created unique menu items using corn and soybeans. Between courses and drinks (beer from…
- By Lori SorensonJune 14, 2016The Loopy’s storefront on East Main Street Luverne is taking shape as the building receives a facelift under the Historic Façade Improvement Program. According to the plans, the front awning will be removed (the awning next door will remain intact and will have an end cap), and everything from that level up will be new. Curt and Marilyn Bloemendaal own the Loopy’s building, and their application…
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