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(06-29, 07-06)

Nearly 200 children and their parents flocked to the Luverne City Park Monday night for “Squeals and Wheels,” a free summer activity coordinated by the Luverne Area Chamber. The event encouraged families to “bike, ride, walk or skate” to the park to visit animal friends from Tracy Area Animal Rescue and local 4-H families, the Raaks and Luitjens.

Twenty-two residents attended a June 20 open house that provided information about a proposed multifamily housing development in southwest Luverne. 
The event was hosted by the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SMHP). 
“We had a mix of neighbors, business owners, bankers, government officials and more attend the open house,” said SMHP Director of Real Estate and Community Development Jen Theneman. 
Attendees were able to see conceptual drawings of the townhomes, learn details about the proposed unit options, ask questions, provide feedback and gather information about the next steps in the process. 
The proposed development includes 30 units of two-, three- or four-bedroom, two-story townhomes with attached garages and in-unit laundry.
The four-bedroom units will have double garages and the remaining units will have single garages. 
The proposed development, located in the Sybesma addition in southwestern Luverne, would have a single access from County Highway 4. 
“We felt that the conversations were very positive of the look and purpose of the project, and in general supportive of this additional housing option in the community,” Theneman said. 
Some of the questions asked by neighbors involved access from current residential streets in the area, the potential for truck traffic and an overall increase in traffic, and the impact of the project on the value of nearby homes. 
“Our answer was that any development, especially when well-maintained, can add to the area,” Theneman said. 
“Our existing property, Rock Creek Townhomes to the east, was mentioned as a positive project in the neighborhood which has not had any negative impact.”
Potential rental rates were also questioned at the open house. 
“We are still finalizing the rates but plan to make them affordable for households in the 80-percent area median income bracket and less, while also ensuring quality-built homes and well-maintained lawns, streets and play areas,” Theneman said. 
According to the SMHP, the next step for the proposal is to submit the project to the Minnesota Housing Consolidated Request for Proposal for funding in 2024, which is due mid-July.
The request for funding will include design, budgets, letters of support and financial contributions from the city of Luverne, area businesses and the SMHP contribution. 
“We anticipate that we would hear from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency by the end of 2023 if we receive the grant award,” Theneman said. 
“If approved, we would finalize partnerships with all of the entities and plan to break ground in summer or fall of 2024 with completion anticipated in 2025,” she said.
“If the project is not funded in this competitive round, we would plan to continue to gather support for the project and resubmit in Summer 2024.”
Overall, SMHP officials were pleased with the open house and the support they are receiving for the proposed project in the community. 
“We have worked with the city of Luverne many times over the past 30 years and continue to be impressed by their foresight and willingness to explore options,” Theneman said.
“We were also pleased to see many people interested in this project and the opportunity to hear their feedback.”

The former Bluestem restaurant south of I-90 in Luverne will become The Bullpen later this summer, after the Hoiland family closed the Bluestem restaurant in 2020 amid the pandemic.
Bullpen owners Ryan Bullerman and Dave Halverson bought the property from Staples Enterprises, which also owns the BP gas station and convenience store across the interstate to the north.
“We’re excited about it,” said Bullerman, who said the establishment will have a sports bar theme and will specialize in burgers and steaks.
“We talked to a lot of people in town about what’s needed here. We want to keep it simple at first with just a place to grab a burger and catch a game on TV.”
Bullerman lives near Hardwick with his wife, Brandee (Scott) and their children. He is part owner of Key Largo on Lake Shetek and recently sold VanBully’s sports bar in Iona.
“It will be nice doing something in the community in the town where we live,” he said.
Halverson lives in Brandon where he’s managed Tailgator’s Sports Bar for nine years. He formerly operated Sharkee’s restaurant and sports bar in Luverne before it closed in 2014.
“It’ll be something fun,” Halverson said about Bullerman approaching him for the partnership.
“It’s good to be back in Luverne. I always liked it here.”
He will continue managing Tailgator’s in Brandon.
He and Bullerman said they are still working out business hours and days of operation but said they’re hoping to offer breakfasts and Sunday brunches.
“It will depend on what we can line up for help,” Bullerman said.
He said the building won’t need many modifications or renovations other than rebranding.
“A lot of the equipment is in there yet,” Bullerman said.
The Bullpen name is a nod to the first part of the Bullerman name and also to the Scott family interest in professional bucking bulls.
Skyler Hoiland and his family operated the Bluestem from 2012 to 2020.
Prior to that, the property housed the iconic Magnolia Steakhouse under the Dispanet family ownership from 1988 to 2009.

The city of Hardwick showed off its park improvements Friday night, celebrating with a special dedication and free community meal.
“These projects have revitalized our park and brought new energy into our community,” said Alice Hansen, improvement committee member and Hardwick resident.
“The park’s usage has increased this summer, and we are sure it’s going to be a family favorite for years to come.”
The city received a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota River Area on Aging for the age-friendly community project, with additional financial support from the Hardwick American Legion Post and the city itself.
Improvements include:
•a sidewalk linking the picnic shelter with the restrooms.
•raised toilets, grab bars and a skid-proof epoxy floor in restrooms.
•a pickle ball court created from a portion of the existing basketball court.
•a bucket swing added to the playground along with a gaga pit.
• two additional park benches.
“Even an exercise class is being held in Hardwick twice a week,” Hansen said.
In addition to Hansen, committee members include Joan Kindt, Tammy Johnson and Lorna Bryan.

For the ninth consecutive year, The Lake in Luverne will be the site of the community's Independence Day celebration Tuesday. 
The always popular, day-long event will again start with a triathlon and include food trucks, beer garden, music and inflatables throughout the day. 
A bean bag tournament and log rolling, hula hoop, limbo and tug-of-war contests are also planned throughout the afternoon. 
Bingo and a live band are scheduled for the evening before the main draw of the day, a huge fireworks display, beginning at 10 p.m. 
“It’s a true community event,” said Mike Davis, who along with his wife, Traci, owns the buildings and campground adjacent to The Lake. They have helped organize the July 4 celebration since it began in 2015. Fireworks joined the lineup in 2016.
“And none of it could happen without all of the businesses and people who sponsor it,” Davis said. “The sponsors and volunteers deserve all the credit. They make it possible.”
According to Davis, the event costs about $15,000 to put on, including about $10,000 for the fireworks.
“It’s not a cheap day,” he said.
“Some people just think the city pays for it all, and they do help a lot with in-kind donations, but the actual cost of the day is paid by donations from individuals and businesses large and small.”
While most attendees won’t notice the changes, this year the responsibilities for organizing and funding the July 4 celebration are with a new group called Luverne Lake Events.
For the first eight years of the event, the Luverne Convention and Visitors Bureau and Luverne Area Chamber were involved in the leadership of the event. 
Now the Davises, along with about 20 other individuals who have been serving on the committee for years, have formed the separate group to organize the July 4 event as well as other events at The Lake. 
“This event has really grown, and we have learned a lot from working with the CVB and Chamber, who have helped us out a lot,” Davis said. 
“But we felt like we were ready to take on the planning ourselves now,” Davis said. “We have a great group that’s worked well together for years so people won’t even notice the difference.”
The Luverne Area Community Foundation (LACF) is now the fiscal host for all donations that are made for the July 4 celebration.
“We let the people who know how to handle the money take care of that part,” Davis said.
According to LACF Director Emily Crabtree, Luverne Lake Events fits into the mission of the local foundation perfectly. 
“LACF is in the business of supporting the needs of our community, including events that draw people together,” Crabtree said. 
“We hope that being the fiscal host for Luverne Lake Events provides a charitable option for any person or business to consider donating.”
In the end, the Luverne Lake Events committee knows it’s the beach, community feel, and especially the fireworks that draw thousands to The Lake on July 4 each year. 
“Everybody loves it and just steps up,” Davis said. “The city crews, fire department, volunteers, sponsors … everybody just makes it happen.”

Minnesota Department of Transportation officials won’t require Luverne Public Schools to remove landscaping that encroaches in the Highway 75 right of way.
Instead, the School Board Thursday night approved a resolution for a 10-year limited use permit, which allows the district to keep the landscaping as is.
According to business manager Tyler Reisch, there are no fees associated with the permit.
In May, district officials received a letter stating the school district had 60 days to remove the landscaping and ADA ramp located east of the existing tennis courts.
Under the 10-year limited use permit, the district would maintain the area with the permit reviewed every 10 years.
The flower and shrub landscaping and ADA accessible ramp were constructed in 2008.
In other business at the June 22 meeting, school board members:
•accepted the retirement of elementary teacher Cathy Rust. Rust taught in the district for 44 years.
•increased the adult food service prices by 50 cents. Breakfast will now be $3.50 per meal and lunch is $5.50.
•approved transportation rate-of-pay increases. The regular and out-of-town routes increased $1 and are now $100 per day with half-day routes $50. Activity trips were increased $1 per hour to $18 per hour and the daily overnight rate increased $5 per day to $135 per day.
•increased the rate of pay for housekeepers by $1 to $16 per hour. Two-hour food service workers’ rate of pay is now $15.50 per hour, an increase of 57 cents.

Senior Nutrition Assistance July 6
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 60 & older, sponsored by A.C.E. of SWMN, will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 6, as a drive thru distribution in parking lot off Maple Street on the east side of Generations Event Center. Pre-registration required call  Linda Wenzel at 507-283-5064.
 
Dementia series begins July 7
Free “Getting to Know Dementia” will take place from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. on July 7 and 21, Aug. 4 and 18 and Sept. 8 at the Presbyterian Church in Luverne. The information sessions are hosted by the Alzheimer’s Alliance LLC. Contact Elena at 605-545-0758 for more information.
 
SAIL classes start in Luverne July 11
New SAIL classes meet from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 11 through Sept. 28 at Generations Event Center in Luverne. The free classes, Stay Active and Independent for Life improve strength and balance. Call A.C.E. of SWMN manager Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064 or A.C.E. volunteer Corey Ziegler, 507-920-0587.
 
Tour de Donut July 15
The annual Tour de Donut will be Saturday, July 15, at The Lake in Luverne. Start time of the first event is 7 a.m. New this year are 7- or 11-mile tours on the Luverne Loop or the Luverne Loop and Ashby Trail. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/donutMN
Blue Mounds State Park announces July programs
The Blue Mounds State Park has announced its July programs and events. Contact bluemounds.statepark@state.mn.us or 507-283-6050 with questions or special requests.
Dragons and Damsels will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 1, for ages 6 to 12 (or all ages) at the Picnic Area. Join the naturalist to fly into the world of insects and discover what makes dragonflies and damselflies special. Make a small craft to take home with you.
Mighty Mustelids will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Amphitheater. Learn about the stinky weasel family and how these small yet fierce critters make their homes across the different biomes in Minnesota. Bring a chair as seating is limited.
Colors of the Prairie will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, at the Eagle Rock Vista. Walk the prairie (up to a mile) to see what plants are blooming in early July. Bring sun and insect protection, a water bottle, and good walking shoes. All ages welcome.
Making Tracks Nature Cart will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at the picnic area. At this pop-up program explore the different tracks animals leave behind and imagine how they move and make prints.
Historic Geology Hike will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Eagle Rock Vista Parking Lot. Travel back through time with the naturalist on this 1.5-mile hike along the Bur Oak Trail down to the historic quarry. From ancient rivers to glaciers to park trails explore the park’s ever-changing landscape. Bring insect and sun protection and good walking shoes. Note: The trail is not stroller or wheelchair friendly.
Built Like a Bison will be from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Eagle Rock Vista. Big, bold, and beautiful; bison have been roaming the prairies of North America for hundreds of years. Discover what it takes to be built like a bison and thrive on the prairie at this stop-and-go style program.
Storytime on the Plains will be from 5-6 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the bench across from Campground Host. Long before writing and libraries, people have been sharing their culture, history, and values through story telling.  Hear stories that have been shared on the Great Plains for centuries. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Story-lovers of all ages are welcome.
Mammal Mania Nature Cart will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Picnic Area. Bison may be the star of the show, but they are not the only mammal that make their home at the park. All ages welcome!
Magical Monarchs will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 28, at the Amphitheater. The monarch has become a national icon for pollinators across America. From life cycles to a long migration, explore the world of pollinators through the lens of our state butterfly. Bring a chair as seating is limited.
Wetland Wonders will be from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Picnic Area. Home to animals like great blue herons, painted turtles, and beavers; wetlands are more than just a swamp. Discover the wonders of wetlands through eyes of animals big and small and learn why we as humans need these wonderful places. This program is designed for ages 6-12 years old, but all ages are welcome.
Blue Mounds Birding will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Picnic Area. Learn about popular bird species at the park how to identify birds in the wild. We will hike a short half-mile hike to practice new skills. *Bring sun and insect protection as well as good walking shoes. Bring your binoculars if possible. All ages welcome.
Free summer events at plaza and courthouse
Live music on the plaza hosted by Luverne Street Music, will celebrate their 10th anniversary. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 10, at the Plaza on Main. Attendees are asked to bring chairs.    
Summer crafts and activities, hosted by Rock County Opportunities, provides free activities and fun for all ages at the Plaza on Main from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13.
 Jim Brandenburg’s Touch the Sky Prairie Nature Walk with naturalist Pat Doyscher will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Prairie Waterfall Trail.                         
Zumba Fitness & Fun is a free exercise class hosted by Luverne Aquatic & Fitness at the Plaza on Main from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 17.
Fun at the Beach books, a child reading outreach program, is hosted by Rock County Community Library at the Plaza on Main from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18.
 A Fun Day for Kids, hosted by Quality Printing, will provide free activities and games at the Plaza on Main at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19.
 
Community Ed
Community Education will offer the following classes in the next few weeks. Call 507-283-4724 to register.
Defensive Driving next refresher four-hour class is July 10. 
Paint and Snack Classes for grades K-4 during the 2022-23 school year are July 17 and Aug. 14. Fee is $33/class.
Students (grades K-6) can decorate Summer themed cookies at B's Bakehouse on July 12. Register by July 5. Fee is $35.
Grade 5 through adult can work on a clay project with assistance from an instructor during Open Studio. Reserve two hour blocks of time on  July 8 or August 12. Fee is $25 and covers all materials, glaze and firing.
Participants (grades 3-5 and age 14-adult) can learn the basics of knitting at Knitting for Beginners on July 10. Fee is $28 and includes yarn and needles. 
At Couples Yoga for Adults you will learn independent and partner poses that encourage relationship building, communication, and trust. Couples can sign up for 4 sessions starting on July 10. Fee is $40.
Wrestling Camp for grades 1-11 (as attended during 22-23 school year) on July 10. Fee is $50 (or $30 for any additional registration after the first).
 
Library Happenings
For more information about library happenings, call 507-449-5040 or email rockcountystaff@gmail.com.
All Day Savenger Hunts challenges library visitors to find various items. Successful hunters can earn a prize. The last hunt takes place July 25.
Story Time in the Park is at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through July at the following locations.
•June 29, Veterans Memorial Park.
•July 6, Evergreen Park
•July 13, Kolbert Park
•July 20, Veterans Memorial Park
•July 27, Hawkinson Park
Traveling Story Time continues in city or county parks in all the communities outside of Luverne in July. 
•Monday, July 10, 10 a.m., Hardwick; 10:45 a.m., Kenneth
•Wednesday, July 12, 10 a.m., Beaver Creek, 10:45 a.m., Hills; 11:30 a.m., Steen.
•Monday, July 17, 10 a.m. Magnolia; 10:45 a.m., Kanaranzi.
•Wednesday, July 19: 10 a.m., Hardwick; 10:45 a.m., Kenneth.
•Monday, July 24, 10 a.m., Beaver Creek, 10:45 a.m., Hills, 11:30 a.m., Steen.
•Wednesday, July 26, 10 a.m., Magnolia, 10:45 a.m., Kanaranzi.
Plaza Story Time with children’s librarian is at 10 a.m. at the History Center Plaza on Tuesday, July 18.
Arts & Crafts provides an hour of fun for kindergarteners through fifth-graders. The event begins at 3 p.m. each Wednesday through July.
Teens in Action provides a time for children ages 12 to 18 to meet and discuss books, music and movies. Meets each Thursday at 3 p.m. through July.
The Oz Brothers visit the library at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11.
Books on Tap takes place at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Take 16 in Luverne.
The 50 State Challenge for adults and older teens is currently underway where patrons are encouraged to read a book set in one of each of the 50 states through Jan. 1, 2024.
Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Take 16 in Luverne. Team registration is at 6 p.m.
 
Kits available at library
Libraries in the Plum Creek Library System have Storytelling Kits in a wide range of subjects from ABCs to Zoos. Each of the more than 130 kits contains a variety of materials based on the kit’s theme. Some include Wonderbooks, puppets, music CDs and DVDs. Various learning activities can also be found in the kits.
Reminiscence Kits are available featuring various topics such as gardening, pets, baking, sewing, farming and hunting. The kits are designed to use with a loved one experiencing memory loss, encouraging loved ones to open up about activities they once loved in the past.
STEAM kits are also available checkout. Motion, lights, hydropower, robotics and magnets are among the kits.
 
Food Shelf evening hours
The Rock County Food Shelf is open for an

Sixty Rock County youth and adults completed four days of local mission work this week in the annual Service Over Self event through Rock the Edge, a countywide ecumenical youth group. Six teams of youth and adults spent June 26-29 building, cleaning, painting and repairing various projects for residents and organizations in Hills, Hardwick and Luverne. The Service Over Self mission began in 2018 “to serve and be a blessing in our community,” said co-project manager Wanda Jarchow.