Rock County Highway Dept.

seeks bids by Feb. 2

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

S.A.P. 067-620-019; S.A.P. 067-620-020

More than 50 people showed up at the Blue Mounds State Park Thursday afternoon for the annual First Day Hike hosted by interpretive naturalist Tiffany Muellner.

In an after-hours announcement Monday, Fareway corporate outreach staff dropped a press release and social media post that the Luverne store will soon close.

Luverne electric rates will increase in 2026 on the city’s rate schedule, but a scheduled rate increase in water and wastewater won’t occur, thanks to new commercial demand.

The Rock County Highway Department will replace faded rural address signs this year, following recent funding approval by the County Board.

According to County Engineer Mark Sehr, the faded and/or missing signs have become a public safety concern.

In the first four months of Luverne Public Schools’ fiscal year, expenses are down and revenue is up.

From July 1 to Nov. 30, Luverne’s expenses have dropped $495,166 while revenues have increased by $388,080, according to Superintendent Craig Oftedahl.

Glenda McGaffee is in her 50th year of working at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, a milestone she will celebrate with co-workers and residents on Jan. 15.

Meetings

Rock County Library Board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. This meeting is open to all.

Vienna Township Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Kenneth Community Center.

Community members were invited to “Flick and Float” at Luverne Aquatics and Fitness Tuesday, Dec. 30, when they enjoyed free pool admission, a movie and a goodie bag with T-shirts and treats to take home them.