Track mentors gain state recognition
Two men with longtime connections to the Luverne High School track and field program recently received statewide recognition.
Davis Lake Triathlon kicks off Fourth of July celebration
The ninth annual Davis Lake Triathlon once again kicked off the Fourth of July activities at The Lake Thursday.
The triathlon has two divisions, the Minnows and the Sharks.
Senior Legion goes 2-3-1
The Luverne Sr. Legion baseball team had a busy schedule this past week, finishing 2-3-1.
Luverne beat Minneota 9-6 on Tuesday, July 2, at home.
Redbirds beat Jackson in home game
The Luverne Redbirds played just one game last week, taking the Jackson Bulls 4-1 at Redbird Field Sunday, July 7.
Jr. Legion wins two games, now 12-2 for season
The Luverne Jr. Legion baseball team took two games this past week, getting by Slayton 5-4 on the road Tuesday, July 2, and blanking Adrian 7-0 at home Monday, July 8.
Ellingson records second hole-in-one at Adrian Country Club July 2
Dan Ellingson, Hills, aced hole No. 6 at the Adrian Country Club Tuesday, July 2. He used a six iron for his second hole-in-one.
Sports
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 02, 2022As hosts, the Luverne Senior American Legion team had an automatic bid to play in this year’s Minnesota Division II American Legion Baseball State Tournament played at Redbird Field Friday-Sunday. After playing 22 innings in two games, it was clear Post 123 belonged in the tournament. Although Luverne lost both games in the tournament, baseball fans will remember the games for a long time.…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 02, 2022The Luverne Redbirds amateur baseball team earned their second consecutive playoff series sweep last weekend. The Redbirds shut out the Adrian A’s 10-0 at home Wednesday, July 27, and 18-0 in Adrian Friday night. Both games were seven-inning contests due to the ten-run rule. With the wins, Luverne is now 25-2 on the season and has won 19 consecutive games. The Birds will now play the Fairmont…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 02, 2022The Luverne Redbirds have enjoyed smooth sailing through the Region 13C playoffs so far. In the league crossover playoff series, the Redbirds (25-2) swept the Heron Lake Lakers 13-1 and 5-0 July 20 and 22. In the first round of the Region 13C tournament last weekend, Luverne defeated the Adrian A’s in two games by a combined score of 28-0, 10-0 on July 27 and 18-0 on Friday. The Redbirds, seeded…
- August 02, 2022
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 02, 2022Stacy Krohnberg has become familiar with the checkered flag at the annual Rock County Fair enduro race in recent years. After placing second in 2020, the experienced enduro car driver from Walters, about two hours east of Luverne, has won two straight fair enduro contests. On Saturday night Krohnberg bested 16 other entrants in the race. The winner completed 198 laps during the two-hour or 200-…
- August 02, 2022Luverne High School varsity fall sports practices will begin Monday, Aug. 15. Cardinal athletes in volleyball, cross country, tennis and football will have individual team eligibility meetings on Aug. 15. All athletes and parents are also invited to attend a general eligibility meeting at 7:30 a.m. on the same day in the Performing Arts Center at LHS. Middle School football and volleyball will…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 26, 2022The weekend that Luverne baseball fans, organizers and volunteers have been planning and anticipating for years is finally here. Luverne is hosting the Minnesota Senior American Legion Baseball Division II State Tournament this Friday through Sunday at Redbird Field. As the host team, Luverne Post 123 automatically qualified for the tournament. Other teams coming to Luverne for the eight-team…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 26, 2022The Luverne Redbirds amateur baseball team swept the Heron Lake Lakers in the best-of-three league playoff series last week. The Redbirds defeated the Lakers 13-1 in seven innings July 20 in Luverne and won 5-0 Saturday afternoon in Heron Lake. With the victories, Luverne, now 23-2 on the season, extended its winning streak to 17 games and advances to the Region 13C tournament (see related story…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 26, 2022For the third year in a row, the Luverne Redbirds will face the neighboring Adrian A’s in the first series of the Region 13C playoffs. The Redbirds qualified for the region tournament by sweeping the Heron Lake Lakers 13-1 and 5-0 last week. Luverne, 19-2 in league play and 23-2 overall, is seeded second in the Region 13C tournament behind the Milroy Irish (18-1 in league play, 24-3 overall).…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 26, 2022“It’s really quite an honor. I’m proud of it but humble, too.” That’s how Luverne’s Ron Fick described his feelings about being inducted into Huset’s Hall of Fame at the Brandon speedway on Sunday, July 17. Fick joined Jon Barger, Jay Masur, Cliff Koidahl and Steve Rubin in the Huset’s Hall of Fame Class of 2022. “It was a great day,” Fick said. “I’ve heard from people all over. It was a lot of…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 26, 2022The Luverne Post 123 Senior American Legion baseball team lost a close 3-2 game to St. James Friday in the sub-state tournament. As the hosts of the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Division II State Tournament, Luverne will still compete in this weekend’s tournament (see related story). Jackson won the Southwest Sub-state tournament and will also compete at this weekend’s state tournament.…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 19, 2022The Luverne amateur baseball team extended its win streak to 15 games and ended the regular season 21-2 with wins over the Worthington Cubs and Jackson Bulls last week. The Redbirds had no trouble with Worthington at home Wednesday, July 13, earning a 19-2, seven-inning victory. Luverne then traveled to Jackson Sunday afternoon and defeated the Bulls in a close contest, 5-4. The Redbirds finished…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 19, 2022The Luverne Redbirds completed a 21-2 regular season Sunday in Jackson. The team was 17-2 in league play and finished second in the Gopher League to the Milroy Irish (24-3 overall, 18-1 league). Milroy’s only league loss was a 14-2 setback to Luverne on June 29. The Irish received a bye for the league playoffs that open Wednesday, July 20. The Redbirds will face the Heron Lake Lakers (3-16 in…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 19, 2022The Luverne Junior American Legion baseball season came to an end Monday when the team lost 7-6 to Springfield in the consolation bracket of the sub-state tournament. Luverne opened the sub-state tournament Sunday morning with an 11-3 victory over Madelia. On Sunday afternoon, the team moved to the consolation bracket of the tournament when Luverne lost to Sleepy Eye 13-0. The Junior Legion squad…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 19, 2022Amid an already busy Hot Dog Night and Cardinal Pride weekend, dozens of athletes joined the annual Tour de Donut bicycle ride, which attracted more than 90 riders Saturday morning to The Lake in Luverne. “I was very impressed by the turnout,” said event organizer David Duffy, Luverne. “It was a busy weekend for events in the area, but we had over 30 more riders than last year.” The Tour de Donut…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 19, 2022The Luverne Senior American Legion baseball team finished 2-1 during sub-state tournament play last weekend in St. James. Luverne defeated Windom 4-3 on Thursday and Springfield 6-1 Friday before falling to Jackson 8-7 Saturday. Luverne, now 13-6 on the season, will play Friday night in St. James against either Russell-Tyler-Ruthton or St. James in the second weekend of the sub-state tournament.…
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