Hot, hot hot dogs!
The 62nd annual Hot Dog Night July 11 in Luverne drew thousands of people who consumed 15,000 hot dogs.
Food rescue program brings Kwik Trip, Food Shelf together
Twice a week local volunteers gather food items from the Kwik Trip in Luverne for Thursday distribution at the Rock County Food Shelf.
Capistran considered Army band before going into teaching
Editor’s note: Four educators from Luverne Public Schools packed up their lesson books, cleaned their desks and retired from positions they held for a combined 124 years.
Library friends add green space
Friends of the Rock County Library typically support activities and special projects inside the library.
Luverne celebrates Fourth of July
Luverne community leaders and volunteers hosted a full day of Fourth of July activities at The Lake on Thursday, July 4.
Experts advise farmers how to 'restart' flooded acres
Following flood damage to local crops, farmers are considering options for soil that was supposed to grow corn and soybeans.
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- April 25, 2023Sanford PROMISE summer programs are a way for youth to gain hands-on science experience and learn about current research being done at Sanford Research. An event at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Luverne is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, for students in grades 6-8 of the 2022-23 school year. The class, “Inside Out: An Anatomy and Health Experience,” addresses how…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 25, 2023Four Luverne High School students will compete at this weekend’s Minnesota State High School League Speech Tournament in Apple Valley. The Class A schools, including Luverne, compete Saturday, while the Class AA tournament takes place Friday. For two of the students — brothers Parker and Zander Carbonneau — it’s their third straight state appearance. Both compete in extemporaneous speaking.…
- April 25, 2023The 605 Magic Art Bus stopped at Generations in Luverne Thursday to inspire personal creations in the mobile art studio. Generations members were invited to make art projects in the bus and at art stations set up inside Generations. At the end of the day, participants took home hand-painted magnets and garden stakes, courtesy of bus owner Marlo Arp, who is a niece of Generations president George…
- April 25, 2023Local adults with disabilities and their families and support staff enjoyed a party at Big Top Tents and Events Tuesday night, April 18. Guests enjoyed mini golf, ping pong, karaoke singing, party snacks and more during the event that was scheduled “just for fun,” according to organizers. Jordan and Stacey Smidt donated the use of the Big Top facility and Scott and Holly Wessels volunteered their…
- April 25, 2023The Lions Club donated $750 to cover the tuition to send Nick Lenz, who has Type 1 diabetes, to Diabetes Camp for one week in June. Nick was asked what he enjoyed about Diabetes Camp last year, and he responded that he liked two things: swimming and eating s’mores.
- April 25, 2023Agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by snowstorms, and the USDA can assist farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure, and livestock losses and damages. …
- April 18, 2023Fred Keller (left) and Bill Cagley perform original folk songs about Minnesota’s early history to audience members at the Rock County Library Wednesday afternoon, April 12. The duo, called “Skally Line,” are part of Deep North Programs, which combines music and historical storytelling in a variety of educational options. The Luverne stop was Skally Line’s 13th on the tour of Plum Creek libraries…
- April 18, 2023Beaver Creek community volunteers and HBCS (Helping Build Communities Stronger) filled 2,000 plastic eggs with candy for an Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon. The elementary school gymnasium floor was strewn with multi-colored eggs and wrapped candy with the centerline dividing children into ages 0-6 on one side and 6 and older on the other. As egg hunters scrambled to fill their baskets, a…
- April 18, 2023Most trees and shrubs will need to be replaced after excessive bark loss due to hungry deer and rabbits over the winter. However, U of M Extension educator Gary Wyatt (above, in front holding a damaged tree branch) of Mankato suggests a “wait and see” attitude when it comes to replacing woody perennial plants. Wyatt led a seminar Wednesday afternoon, April 12, at the Rock County Courthouse…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 18, 2023Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary students spent Friday afternoon walking a combined eight miles to raise nearly $6,000 for the school’s parent-teacher organization. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students walked outside during their physical education class times. Teacher Darin DeBoer said each class walked as a group for the same amount of time. Classes and their distances were: •1.2 miles…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023A Beaver Creek horticulturalist is hoping to establish an orchard and cidery at the Springbrooke events facility and golf course. Sean McFarland applied for a conditional use permit requesting an ag classification for the property so he can grow apples for cider and wine under a Minnesota Farm Winery License. The application was submitted April 3 by Springbrooke owner Rick Gourley. McFarland…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 18, 2023A little more than half of the Hills-Beaver Creek School District voters approved both bond referendum questions in a special election April 11. Question No. 1, to build a new elementary school in Beaver Creek, passed with 53 percent approval. Vote totals were 345 “yes” and 311 “no.” Question No. 2, to improve the Hugo Goehle gymnasium site in Hills, passed with 56 percent approval. Vote totals…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 18, 2023Hardwick City Council is considering enforcement of its public nuisance ordinance after a resident submitted a written complaint. City clerk Tammy Johnson read the letter at the council’s April 11 meeting. “There are many people in town with dogs,” wrote Cindy Moerke. “Most of them pick up their pets’ poo, but there are some who do not.” She said pets often leave excrement on lawns of residents…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023Luverne Initiatives For Tomorrow will bring John Stiegelmeier to the Palace Theatre on Monday, May 1. “Coach Stig” formerly coached the South Dakota State University football team and is known as the winningest football coach in the history of SDSU. He served as the head coach from 1997 to 2023, compiling a record of 199–112, recently leading the Jackrabbits to a national championship before…
- By Lori SorensonApril 18, 2023At their Tuesday, April 11, meeting, Luverne City Council members approved annual liquor and Sunday on-sale licenses for Los Bravos, LLC, the Mexican restaurant coming to South Highway 75. The owner of Los Bravos, Luis Abundes, purchased the former 75 Diner restaurant from Codie Deutsch and requested liquor licenses for the period April 12 through Dec. 31. Abundes closed on the purchase Monday…
- April 18, 2023The H3N2 strain of canine influenza has been confirmed in the recent Twin Cities animal shelter outbreak. This strain tends to be more virulent, spreads faster and easier, and tends to make dogs sicker than the H3N8 strain. Dogs shed the virus for 28 days after becoming infected. Vaccines may be in short supply, especially bivalent varieties. H3N2 specific, mono-valent vaccines my be available…
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