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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- August 01, 2023The Blue Mounds State Park has announced its August programs and events. Contact bluemounds.statepark@state.mn.us or 507-283-6050 with questions or special requests. Colors of the Prairie Participants hike with the naturalist from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, to see wildflowers and learn some basics on how to use a wildflower identification field guide. The hike may cover up to one mile. Come…
August 01, 2023The Hills-Beaver Class of 1973 met for their 50th class reunion on July 29 at Take 16 Brewery. Pictured are (front, from left) Lex (Van Wyhe) DeWit, Carol (Wallenburg) Nelson, Joyce (Sandager) Norton Wulf, Beth (Oolbekkink) Gravley, Laurie Schlueter-Hynes, Cathy Aykens, Carolyn (Schubbe) Randall, Sandy (Stoltenberg) Sisk, (second) Bill Stegemann, Wayne Beyenhof, Brad Larson, Rodney Bajema, Becky…
August 01, 2023The Luverne High School Class of 1968 celebrated their 55th class reunion July 22. Attending the reunion are (front, from left) Mary (Foight) Sites, Sandy (Haakenson) Parpart, Linda (Wessels) Schoon, Cheryl (DePauw) Enger, Monica (Swenson) Hintze, Karen Radermacher, Carole (Bowman) Hemme, Dianne (Lorenzen) Ossenfort, (second) Gregg Fitzer, Keith Rapp, Tim Burns, Steve Leslie, Becky (Frakes)…
By Heather JohnsonJuly 27, 2023The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and the eighth-largest terminal lake in the world. It lies in the northern part of the U.S. state of Utah and has a substantial impact upon the local climate, particularly through lake-effect snow. It is a remnant of Lake Bonneville, a prehistoric body of water that covered much of western Utah. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet…
By Jason BerghorstJuly 25, 2023On July 18 Rock County Food Shelf Co-Director Katie Baustian posted a call for donations on the organization’s Facebook page. “It has been a while since our shelves have been this bare,” she wrote. “If you enjoy donating items, we are in need of many.” The post included photos of mostly bare shelves at the food shelf location on Maple Street in Luverne along with a list of a dozen specific…
By Mavis FodnessJuly 25, 2023Blue Mounds State Park became the sixth location last week where an all-terrain trackchair is available for public use through the DNR. The trackchair is battery-powered and can travel on trails that can’t be accessed using a regular wheelchair. According to Blue Mounds State Park manager Chris Ingebretsen, the trackchairs can maneuver on the majority of the park’s trails. “They won’t be able to…- By Jason BerghorstJuly 25, 2023The Luverne City Council is considering $4,039,200 in capital improvements for the proposed 2024 budget. At their July 19 meeting, council members heard budget requests from city department heads as part of the normal city budget process. Expenses for water, wastewater, electric, fire, government buildings, parks and recreation, streets, airport, pool and fitness, parking lots, Luverne Loop and…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 25, 2023Commissioners issued a letter of support for the housing project proposed for the city of Luverne. County administrator Kyle Oldre wrote the support letter for the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SMHP) project. “The county board believes the units, consisting of two, three and four-bedroom townhomes, will help address the critical shortage our community currently faces in affordable…
By Jason BerghorstJuly 19, 2023The city of Beaver Creek will host its first-ever community celebration Aug. 4-5. “Beaver Days” will include a 5K run/walk, parade, vendor fair, car show, community meal, street dance and more. “We have been talking about doing something for a while now between city officials and members of the fire department,” said Beaver Creek Mayor Josh Teune. “We have always said that if other towns…
By Mavis FodnessJuly 19, 2023It was Christmas in July for Keith and Joan Erickson’s granddaughters who visited during the Fourth of July holiday. Since April, Grandpa Keith has been building a to-scale dollhouse replica of the Erickson home, complete with the detached garage. The girls, ages 8, 10 and 11, saw it for the first time during their early July visit to Luverne. “This has been crazy — “I’m not a builder or a…
By Lori SorensonJuly 19, 2023Luverne High School 2020 graduate Sydney Biever spent part of this summer in Africa through her studies at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion. The faculty-led study-abroad trip was for a Field Ecology course that brought students to African national parks and introduced them to wildlife within each park. “We learned about field ecology in a few ways,” Biever said. “We had meetings…- July 18, 2023A passing thunderstorm hurried activities along Thursday night, July 13, for the 61st annual Hot Dog Night. The annual wiener dog race was ended about 7:30 p.m. as light rain fell for a short time along Main Street Luverne. Evening activities were delayed but resumed in cooler temperatures.
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 18, 2023The 2023 Rock County Fair kicks off in Luverne on Wednesday, July 26, and continues through Saturday, July 29. The annual event continues to grow each year with entertainment, 4-H exhibits, food, education programs, rides, racing, concerts and much more, according to Rock County Ag Society President Lee Sells. “We are always trying to offer as much free entertainment as possible to make the…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 18, 2023Hills resident Jessica Martens was uncertain which of her three interests she wanted to turn into a business — so she chose all three. Her business, “The Studio on Main St.,” celebrated its grand opening July 12. Located on Main Street of Hills, Martens’ business features a hair salon and spa, a photography studio, and a place for piano lessons. “What I realized about my love for all of these is…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 18, 2023County Board members and city leaders from around the county will meet Tuesday, July 25, to discuss the state’s legalization of recreational marijuana. The 7 p.m. meeting will be in the basement of the library in Luverne. County attorney Jeff Haubrich will lead a discussion about a possible moratorium on sales and use in the county. The moratorium would be in effect until the state’s newly…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 18, 2023Members of the Luverne City Council unanimously approved the purchase of 0.53 acres of land from Sandy Maxwell during their meeting July 13. The land, located near Redbird Field, was purchased by the city at a cost of $16,325. According to City Administrator Jill Wolf, when Maxwell recently had her property surveyed, it was found that her property line actually extended to the middle of Redbird…
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