When floodwaters finally receded over the weekend, area farmers had a chance to assess the damages of crops under water and or washed away.

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 the Aug. 13 primary election is from June 28-Aug. 12.

On Luverne primary ballots are three-way contests for Luverne mayor and North Ward Luverne City Council.

Two local funeral directors and Southwest Health and Human Services disagree about how public dollars should be spent on the final disposition of bodies when financial assistance is requested.

UMC hosts free community meal

As Minnesotans deal with the heat and humidity this summer, Animal Humane Society is sharing tips
for keeping your pets safe, cool, and comfortable:

With the risk of flooding increasing in many parts of the state, the
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) urges private well users to prepare for the possibility that their wells might flood.

Words can send a powerful message, and this is especially true during an election season.

Betty Mann, our beloved community historian, is a self-proclaimed crier.

“I cry at the drop of a hat,” she says. “I cry when I’m sad, I cry when I’m glad and I cry when I’m mad.”