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 SorensonMay 23, 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 first of those events is set for this weekend when park manager Chris Ingebretsen shares the story of Blue Mounds State Park bison. The event will be…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 23, 2016Tuesday marks the filing deadline for many local, state and federal offices. Anyone interested in being elected to political office has until 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, to file. As of 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, the following people have filed. Current Luverne Mayor Patrick Baustian is seeking re-election to the position and filed May 17, the first day of filing. Three people have filed so far for the…
- By Lori SorensonMay 23, 2016Farmers are educating the community about safe and humane food production and charitable groups are seeking new ways to raise money for good causes. The two efforts will join forces next month for a “Farm to Table” event to accomplish education and fundraising goals. The Luverne Area Community Foundation (LACF) and the Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers will host a meal at 5:30 p.m. Sunday,…
- May 23, 2016The latest addition of public art at the Flag Park corner in Luverne features local veterans who participated in the Veterans Portrait Project last fall. With permission from the veterans and from photographer Stacy Pearsall, the black and white photographs are displayed on three sides of the electrical box at the corner facing traffic at the Main Street and Highway 75 intersection.
- May 23, 2016Papik Motors hosted its 2016 Spring Rally and Car Show Saturday, this time with a Cruise around Luverne. Mild spring weather prevails for the event, which featured free burgers served by the Rock-Nobles Cattlemen’s Association. Also, there were inflatables for children’s entertainment. According to Heidi (Papik) Sehr, the event has grown increasingly popular. “It’s progressively gotten bigger and…
- May 23, 2016Community Ed For information or to register for these activities call Community Ed at 283-4724. Aerobics/Strength Combo class will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays for five weeks beginning May 31. Fee is $27. Soccer Fun for ages 3 through grade 2 (as attended during the 2015-2016 school year) will be during the month of June. Fee is $28 for 7 sessions. Home Alone class for those who just finished third…
- By Lori SorensonMay 23, 2016Dozens of local bicyclists participated in the Luverne Optimist Club annual Bike Rodeo in Beaver Creek and Luverne Saturday, May 14. In addition to Optimist Club volunteers, Ken Petersen of Ken’s Bike Shop, Luverne, was there to help make minor adjustments to bikes. Helmets and door prizes were given to all participants at each location, plus two bikes and a scooter were given as prizes in…
- May 23, 2016The Southwest Initiatives Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary by recognizing 30 people, organizations or businesses that provide a snapshot of all those who “make southwest Minnesota a special place.” At SWIF’s 30th anniversary celebration April 29 near Granite Falls, the organization honored three local entities among that group of 30: •Gary Papik, Luverne, president of Papik Motors,…
- By Lori SorensonMay 23, 2016Readers in Rock County will have additional locations to pick up or drop off a book as part of the Little Free Library program that allows people to take books and return them once they’re read. The Rock County Early Childhood Initiative is coordinating the project with the help of the Luverne Area Chamber and Rock County Community Library. “The whole idea is to encourage people to read and use…
- May 23, 2016Members of the Luverne Optimist Club and Luverne High School hockey and baseball players gathered volunteers and two truckloads of sand Monday night, May 16, to fill orders for area backyard sandboxes.
- By Lori SorensonMay 16, 2016The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of vehicle break-ins reported last week in Luverne. According to Sheriff Evan Verbrugge, his office took five reports of break-ins to vehicles in the neighborhoods of the 400 block of North Freeman down to the 200 block of West Lincoln and in the 200 block of South Estey Street. He said the break-ins were reported Wednesday night and…
- May 16, 2016Last week was National Nursing Home Week and the Minnesota Veterans Home, Luverne, celebrated under a theme of superheroes. National Nursing Home Week was May 8-14, and May is National Older Americans Month.
- By Mavis Fodness, reporterMay 16, 2016Five Luverne High School seniors are leaving a lasting impression for future students in their school. Mace Walgrave, Susan Thompson, Colton Kunkel, Mitchell Muller and Sandra Renken have taken on the challenge of painting a legacy mural in the high school’s north stairwell. The group began working on the mural eight weeks ago, and last week they began adding paint to the walls, covering the…
- By Lori SorensonMay 16, 2016Elementary students from Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek schools met senior citizens Thursday, May 12, for a friendly Intergenerational Spelling Bee at the Senior Center. Each was asked to spell words such as guillotine and silhouette until only the top three spellers remained as place winners in each of the two age groups. Senior winners were Madge May, first, Kay Franklin, second, and Louise…
- May 16, 2016Luverne: The Luverne High School Class of 2016 will graduate at ceremonies beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, in the Cardinal Gym at Luverne Elementary School. The public is welcome. Adrian: Adrian High School commencement will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, in the Adrian High School gymnasium. Ellsworth: Graduation exercises for Ellsworth High School are set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 27, at the…
- May 16, 2016Four Luverne Middle School choir students were selected by audition to participate in the American Choral Directors Association’s honor choirs. Sixth-graders Elise Ferrell, Pierce Cunningham, Ashton Sandbulte and Casey Sehr traveled to St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi May 7. Guest conductor was Mary Alice Stollak, retired director of choral activities with Michigan State University.…
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