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 SorensonDecember 28, 2021As part of its year-end budget planning, the Luverne City Council reviewed and approved capital expenditures for the coming year. Each city department presented priority lists for equipment and improvements needed for the next five years. The council approved the capital improvements during the budget process that was finalized Dec. 14 when the levy was certified. Some purchases and expenses are…
- December 28, 2021With the recent snowfall and icy conditions across many areas of Minnesota, CenterPoint Energy is reminding its residential and business customers to keep their outdoor natural gas meters clear of snow and ice in order to prevent a leak or service interruption. Although designed to withstand winter weather, your outdoor meter has a vent that regulates gas pressure and it must not be blocked by…
- By Kent Thiesse, Farm Management AnalystDecember 28, 2021At the end of every year, various publications, websites, etc. have their “Top 10” or “Top 5” list for that year. In this column of “Focus on Ag,” I am highlighting my “Top 5 Ag Topics” for 2021, based on issues that were discussed in the columns throughout the year. Following are my Top 5 ag topics for 2021. Strongest U.S. net farm income levels since 2013 Based on the data in the latest “2021…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 28, 2021Under the theme, “This is how we roll,” adults and youth members of the Rock County 4-H Program gathered Nov. 6 in the Luverne Elementary commons to recognize the achievements of 2021 and hand out awards. The annual potluck event was attended by more than 110 members, parents, leaders and sponsors. Federation officers Installation of new Federation officers took place with each given Rolos and…
- December 28, 2021December 2020 Dec. 8: James Hendel, 85, Sioux Falls, S.D. Dec. 16: Edward Berning, 90, Adrian. Dec. 23: Eugene Stoterau, 86, Sioux Falls, S.D. Dec. 27: Lianne Buckmiller, 64, Pipestone. January 2021 Jan. 2: Nicholas DeBoer, 90, Leota. Jan. 4: Burdell Willers, 95, Beaver Creek; Arden Hull, 87, New Prague. Jan. 6: Marlys DeVries, 85, Luverne; Lillian Gruis, 78, Slayton; Shirley Young, 93,…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 21, 2021ormed their first holiday music program in the school’s performing arts center Thursday afternoon, Dec. 16. The 86-member second-grade class took the stage first with “The Nutcracker (in 20 minutes or less).” Students challenged music teacher Morgan VanHolland to read the narrative quickly as they performed “Jingle Bells,” “March” of the Nutcracker ballet, “Sugarplum Dancing,” “Russian Dance,”…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 21, 2021A Dec. 7 open house celebrated the Team “E” Fieldhouse of Hope opening in Hills and Game Plan 4 Hope’s volunteer fan club. “We are excited to see how the building is going to help us with our current mission and open doors to new opportunities in the future,” said co-founder Missy Bass. Hills couples Jeff and Missy Bass and Heather and Aaron Erickson, formed the nonprofit Game Plan 4 Hope in 2019…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 21, 2021The city of Luverne will dive into the business of child care after years of shortage of local day care openings and numerous studies showing that independent day care businesses can’t succeed on their own. “No matter what, we have to fix this day care shortage in order to keep our economic development engine running,” Mayor Pat Baustian said Monday. “Right now, we have a lot of people working in…
- December 21, 2021Adult and youth members of Grace Lutheran Church assembled for the congregation’s annual “Live Nativity” Sunday in the church parking lot in Luverne. The recreated Biblical nativity scene featured Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus in the manger, three wisemen and shepherds with live donkeys, goats and camels and an angel overlooking the manger. Participants were able to warm up in the church with…
- By Lori SorensonDecember 21, 2021Andrew Blank attended the Dec. 8 Beaver Creek council meeting to propose new “Welcome to Beaver Creek” signage at the city’s primary entrances. A quality Beaver Creek Sportsmans’s Club sign currently welcomes visitors to town but it’s the only one, and Blank is proposing additonal more visible signs for the city. Of the city’s two main entrances, right now the biggest sign we have is the Rauk’s…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 21, 2021Beginning in 2022, residents of Kenneth won’t see regular patrols from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, and some of their calls won’t be handled by a peace officer. The Kenneth City Council voted 3-1 Dec. 15 against signing a new five-year law enforcement contract with Rock County. The move saves the city $3,413 annually. “They (the council) are sick of the costs going up all the time,” said…
- By Mavis FodnessDecember 21, 2021Rock County Commissioners agreed to contribute $3,000 to develop plans for a regional trail system through the Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC). SRDC representatives Jessica Welu and Rosemary Bruce-White asked commissioners for their support at the Dec. 14 meeting. “What Covid has taught us, if anything, is that our trails and our parks were immensely important,” Welu said. The U.…
- December 21, 2021Nurse medic Sheila Meyer retired last week from her work with the Rock County Ambulance after 20 years of helping people in emergencies. “I finished my last shift last night and turned off my radio for the last time,” she said Friday. “It’s kind of sad.” Meyer’s work with ambulance forged friendships with other first responders at hundreds of local emergencies through the years. “I’m going to…
- By Linda Wenzel, aging and volunteer service coordinator, A.C.E. SW Minnesota, Rock CountyDecember 21, 2021A.C.E. of SW Minnesota (A.C.E.) offers Respite Care services right here in Rock County. Our Respite program offers short-term (1-3 hours), temporary care for families and caregivers by providing a brief period of reprieve from the daily cares they provide to their loved one. Our volunteers provide non-professional supportive services to caregivers in need. This helps them continue to provide at-…
- December 21, 2021Luverne history teacher Canaan Petersen won the Security Savings Bank Best Beard Contest last week after he raised the most money and collected the most toiletry items in the contest with his colleagues. The beard fundraiser included 11 bearded staff members and concluded with a total of $636.36 donated in cash for the Rock County Food Shelf. Security Savings Banks donated $200 to the school, and…
- December 21, 2021Anglers in some parts of Minnesota have been venturing onto the ice for several weeks, while water remains open in other parts of the state. So far in December, weather in the state — which has included rain, snow and fluctuating temperatures — has affected ice-making and impacted ice that’s already formed. As a result, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stresses the importance of…
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