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 Lori SorensonApril 17, 2024At their April 9 meeting, Luverne City Council members approved emergency services contracts with the townships of Clinton, Kanaranzi, Luverne, Magnolia, Mound and Springwater. The signed contracts have been received from the area townships that are included in the Emergency Services Contract with the Luverne Fire Department. The new contract sets the fee for 2024 at $616.18 per section for a…
- April 17, 2024Prairie Rose Minnesota Community Fund grants and scholarships of more than $39,000 were awarded from 2024 disbursements from the Enel Co. $40,000 annual contribution. The Community Fund board of directors met recently to conduct the annual disbursement of student scholarships and organization grants. Five scholarships totaling $4,250 were awarded to area students. Recipients were Madison Purdin…
By Mavis FodnessApril 17, 2024A weather-event damaged house was razed by the city of Hardwick after the home owner failed to comply with the city’s nuisance ordinance. Homeowner Nicole Halverson was issued a raze order in October 2023 to made the necessary repairs at 207 First St. East within 45 days. Six months after issuing the order, the single-story home was demolished Monday per the city’s order and the lot leveled.…- April 17, 2024Seniors: Grace Anderson, Lanae Elbers, Sylvia Fick, Alexis Gardner Swenson, Madison Gaugler, Taylor Gehrke, Kyler Hartz, Aiden Kerkhove-Brandt, Sadie Kessler, Tahliya Kruger, Ty Leuthold, Joshua Lohr, Brynn Rauk, Justin Roelfs, Larissa Steinhoff, Avril Susie, Logan Susie, Riley Tatge, Joylynn Taubert. Juniors: Beau Bakken, Gracie Fagerness, Jackson Gacke, Lukas Hubbard, Blake Leenderts, Michael…
- April 17, 2024Luverne A Honor Roll 3rd Quarter Seniors: Morgan Ahrendt, Tyler Arends, Tucker Banck, Alexsis Berg, Kayla Bloemendaal, Hailey Boll, Abby Boltjes, Kai Buss, Cassandra Chesley, Jenna DeBates, Gavin DeBeer, Elliot Domagala, Kenedee Franken, Elle Halverson, Henry Hartquist, Roselynn Hartshorn, Uriel Hernandez, Julia Hoogland, Kira John, Patrick Kroski, Emma Lusty, Jacob Madison, Rayann Remme, Tyler…
By Mavis FodnessApril 17, 2024Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) hosted a “Pages by the Poolside” event last week in celebration of two milestones. Luverne ECFE is celebrating its 45-year anniversary, having begun in 1979, and April 8-12 was Week of the Young Child. This year is also the 50th anniversary for the Minnesota ECFE program. “Pages by the Poolside” invited children ages 0-5 to listen to stories read by the…
By Mavis FodnessApril 17, 2024Sophomores Jessika Tunnissen and Tyler Hodge will represent Luverne High School at this week’s Minnesota State Class A Speech Tournament. The two qualified Saturday by placing second in their respective categories at the Region 3A tournament Saturday in Redwood Falls. Junior William Johnson placed fourth in original oratory, just out of the qualifications for advancing to the state competition…
By Mavis FodnessApril 10, 2024Twenty-three of the best spellers in southwest Minnesota participated Saturday morning in the 2024 SW MN Spelling Bee hosted at the Luverne Middle School. Students in fifth- and/or sixth-grade from Luverne, Hills-Beaver Creek, Adrian, Worthington and Westbrook-Walnut Grove competed in the annual event. Luverne sixth-grader Cooper Thone claimed the individual spelling bee title. He is the son of…
By Lori SorensonApril 10, 2024The Rock County History Center’s construction project is complete, and staff and volunteers are hosting a celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18. “It’s just beautiful,” said History Center Director Wendel Buys, who said the need for storage prompted the project. “There’s been so much stuff and not enough storage.” Earlier this year, a grant-funded assessment of the History Center…
By Lori SorensonApril 10, 2024Palisade Lutheran Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary Sunday, April 14, at the corner of Minnesota Highway 23 and 121st Street (County Road 5). The Bishop Rev. Constanze Hagmaier will lead the 10 a.m. worship, and a catered meal will follow. Congregation members are hosting the event, and many of them collaborated on a history book of their shared memories. For example, Sara (Bakken)…
By Lori SorensonApril 10, 2024The Child’s Remembrance Garden in Luverne was established in 2022 to comfort families grieving the death of a child. And while it continues to meet that need, the garden also serves a broader purpose in the community for all visitors. It features walking paths, a pergola and a prayer wall of Sioux quartzite boulders where trinkets and notes can be placed. The garden is located in the northwest…- By Mavis FodnessApril 10, 2024A concerted effort began in December to close gaps in accessing affordable mental health care. Angela Nolz, integrative health therapist at Sanford Luverne Clinic, and Erica Hough, director of Luverne Counseling, addressed the Rock County Board April 2. Specifically, they sought support for the Rock County Mental Health G.A.P. Fund (grant assistance program.) “Our goal is to empower Rock…
- By Lori SorensonApril 10, 2024Local businesses are collaborating on a Spring Marketplace shopping experience April 18-20 in Luverne. Nearly 20 businesses, ranging from art and retail to hardware and restaurants, will offer deals and giveaways for the collective shopping experience in Luverne. “It’s a starting point for businesses to start working together,” said Chamber Board President Tony Schomacker. “Together with this…
By Mavis FodnessApril 10, 2024An estimated 500 large round hay and cornstalk bales were lost to fire Saturday afternoon, April 6, according to Luverne Fire Department Chief Dave Van Batavia. The Luverne department was paged at 2:33 p.m. to the Greg Brandt farm at 1227 110th Ave. in Luverne Township. No people or livestock were injured or lost. The large cattle shed sustained minimal damage. When firefighters arrived at…
By Lori SorensonApril 10, 2024Luverne Fire Department and local first responders were called to a house fire at 203 Cottage Grove Ave. in Luverne around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2. Julia Christensen called 911 to report a fire in the kitchen of the home, and when firefighters arrived, she and two others and a dog were safely outside waiting for them. According to information from the fire department, the fire started on the…- April 10, 2024Those wanting to grow and process hemp in Minnesota in 2024 must apply for a license with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) by April 30. To date, about 113 people have applied for an MDA license. A license from the MDA is required for individuals and businesses. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2024, and a license is valid for the 2024 calendar year. The application can…
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