Ellen Rae Smit passed away peacefully on Sept. 25, 2023, at the age of 76 while in memory care in Roseville, Minnesota.

Darrell Lane Ruddy, age 78, of Luverne, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at his home.

Larry Lynn Reverts, age 67, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.

A visitation and time for gathering to celebrate the life of Richard Berghorst, age 59, of Bingham Lake, Minnesota, will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, from 1-3 p.m.

My son loves motorcycles. He buys one and customizes it to fit his style. He rides it for a while, then decides he wants a better one. So, he purchases another, modifies it, rides it and sells it for a nicer and better one.

St. Catherine Catholic Church

203 E. Brown St., Luverne

What is 66 years old and gets passed back and forth between two towns?

The Battle Axe.

The traveling trophy is awarded to the winning football team between rivals Luverne and Pipestone.

The Cardinals volleyball team pulled out two wins and one loss this past week.

Luverne beat Worthington 3-2 at home Tuesday, Sept. 26, and won against the Saints at St. James 3-0 Thursday, Sept. 28.

The Cardinals fell to Edgerton Public 3-0 Monday, Oct. 2, at home.