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 FodnessOctober 04, 2023Rock County’s levy is set to increase 3.6 percent for taxes payable in 2024 according to budget action that defers building improvements to next year. In total, the levy will contribute $7 million to the county’s $13 million 2024 budget. In previous years, commissioners concentrated on increasing the general fund reserves when setting the preliminary levy. This year commissioners are looking at…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 04, 2023Luverne City Council members approved final payments on the wastewater treatment plant improvement project at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 26. The $11,182 payment to Gridor Construction, Inc. is for Phases 2 and 3 improvements that were completed in the past year. The payment marks the end of a four-year, $14 million project to improve the city’s wastewater treatment capacity. “What a great…
- October 04, 2023The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced today that they completed the processing of the one-time tax rebate payments. Nearly 2.1 million direct deposits and paper checks were sent over the last 45 days, returning nearly $1 billion back to eligible Minnesota taxpayers. “Sending out the nearly $2.1 million payments as quickly and as accurately as possible was a main priority for Governor…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 27, 2023Hills-Beaver Creek High School kicked off its homecoming festivities Monday with the coronation of the homecoming queen and king in an evening ceremony. Grace Anderson and Riley Tatge were crowned the 2023 homecoming royalty. Other members of the royal court were classmates Taylor Gehrke, Avril Susie, Sylvia Fick, Logan Susie, Cooper Gehrke and Justin Roelfs. Seniors Tahliya Kruger and Alex…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 27, 2023The Rock County Historical Society is asking the city of Luverne for funding for maintenance and operation of The History Center. Betty Mann of the Rock County Historical Society approached Luverne City Council members at their Sept. 19 meeting. The request includes continued $25,000 per year for operations support and also a contribution for the History Center’s $200,000 current expansion…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 27, 2023Beaver Creek city leaders and Rock County officials are again considering options for the rural recycling shed in Beaver Creek’s city limits. The roll-off container inside the shed is chronically full and overflowing, and Beaver Creek maintenance supervisor Travis Helgeson is seeking a solution. “It’s getting ridiculous,” he told city council members at their Sept. 20 meeting. “If the…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 27, 2023More than 100 T-shirts and sweatshirts will be given away today, Thursday, Sept. 28, during the first Cardinal Clothing Exchange. Organized by the LHS Student Council, the exchange provides a pathway for used school spirit apparel to be given to someone else for free. Four student council members sorted and folded the clothing onto tables Monday night for this evening’s distribution. Kylie…- By Lori SorensonSeptember 27, 2023City of Luverne finance director Robyn Wessels has been on a leave of absence since Aug. 25, and her last day of employment with the city was Sept. 25, according to a statement released Tuesday. “The city of Luverne wishes to briefly address certain inquiries and information related to former Finance Director Robyn Wessels’ employment with the city,” the press release stated. “Robyn Wessels was…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 27, 2023Twenty-three bands and 1,500 students from around the tri-state area will perform Saturday in the 72nd annual Tri-State Band Festival. The parade competition begins at 9:30 a.m. on Luverne’s Main Street. Seventeen bands will be part of the parade, with bleachers available for spectators at the intersection of McKenzie Avenue and Main Street, where the judging station is also located. Nine…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 27, 2023The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board is proposing a $2.5 million increase in the district’s levy to start paying on its latest bond referendum. The state Department of Education determined the local levy, increasing the amount 179.49 percent over 2023. H-BC School Board members approved the maximum amount for the preliminary levy during their Monday, Sept. 25, evening meeting. The district’s…
September 27, 2023Students Will Serie, Kai Buss, Tyler Arends and Belle Smidt visit the Luverne Public Schools’ Alumni Garden Tuesday afternoon. A special dedication ceremony is planned for 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the garden where the inaugural Luverne Alumni Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized. The garden features an outdoor classroom setting and large open spaces for gatherings. Warren Herreid II and…- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 27, 2023Editor’s note: Corrected to reflect total investment and fee revenues 0928 Hills Levy 2024 Hills sets preliminary levy at half percent increase for 2024 By Mavis Fodness Increases in insurance and law enforcement prompted Hills City Council members to raise the levy for 2024 by just over a half percent at .529. The increase will add $761 to the 2024 budget, which covers a projected…
- September 27, 2023Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) has launched a new grant program, Fostering Social Connection in Later Life with funds from the Paul and Alma Schwan Aging Trust Endowment Fund. This program will provide funding to southwest Minnesota-serving organizations working to reduce and prevent social isolation and loneliness among older adults in the region. Social isolation and loneliness are…
- September 27, 2023Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. “Harvest season is ramping up across Minnesota, and farmers need the highways to access their fields and deliver crops to market,” said Scott Thompson, traffic engineer. “Both…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 27, 2023“Luverne’s Got Game” is this year’s LHS homecoming theme with activities centered around popular board games. The games from Monday, Oct. 2, through Friday, Oct. 6, include Candyland, The Game of Life, Memory, Scrabble and Battleship. LHS cheerleaders organized the theme week of activities. Senior students voted on the six king and six queen candidates for the royal court. A vote by students…- September 27, 2023The Minnesota Department of Transportation has entered into an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to begin using Wireless Emergency Alerts that shares local emergency information to the public. The alerts are delivered through the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System, FEMA’s national system for alerting the public. Wireless Emergency Alerts use the same system that…
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