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July 17, 2024Jean (Renes) Whitefeather, age 68, of Bemidji, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls. She will forever be remembered as someone who always had a hearty laugh and a big smile. Jean was born May 16, 1956, to Sam and Mina (Huisman) Renes in Luverne, Minnesota. Her family lived on a farm near Hills, and then moved to a home in Luverne, where Jean…
July 17, 2024Martha S. Meinerts, age 89, of Lakeville, Minnesota, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at The Fountains of Hosanna in Lakeville. Memorial service will be Thursday, July 25, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., at Hosanna Church, with lunch to follow. Funeral service will be Friday, July 26, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m…
By Jason BerghorstJuly 17, 2024Two men with longtime connections to the Luverne High School track and field program recently received statewide recognition. Cardinal head coach Pete Janiszesksi was named the Minnesota Class A Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year, and Al Stoakes was named the Minnesota Class A Track and Field Volunteer of the Year. Both awards are presented by the Minnesota Track and Field Coaches…
July 10, 2024Luverne community leaders and volunteers hosted a full day of Fourth of July activities at The Lake on Thursday, July 4.
By Jason BerghorstJuly 10, 2024Members of the Luverne Economic Development Authority (LEDA) made changes to the city’s Historic Façade Improvement Program during their regular meeting July 8. The enhancement makes additional expenses eligible for support funds. The program, which began in 2014, is intended to maintain and enhance Luverne’s historic Main Street buildings through public-private partnerships. “We look at…- By Jason BerghorstJuly 10, 2024The Luverne City Council approved changes to firefighter retirement plans in addition to other business items at their regular meeting June 25. The council unanimously approved two requests from the Luverne Fire Relief Association. The first raised the pension factor from $2,750 to $3,000 for each full year of service as an active Luverne firefighter. “The last audit of the Fire Relief Fund…
July 10, 2024Through the Luverne Area Chamber LIFT design committee, 82 new banners were designed and will be displayed for the rest of the summer. This is the second year for the veterans banner program. Each banner depicts a veteran, lists his/her name, military rank and years of service. A waiting list is currently being assembled for a possible third year. Contact the Luverne Area Chamber, 507-283-4067,…
July 10, 2024Ramona Marilyn Boisen Beug joined the Heavenly Father on Friday July 5, 2024, at the age of 93, surrounded by loved ones. Ramona was born to John and Mabel (Bly) Boisen on February 4, 1931, in Luverne Minnesota. She grew up and attended school there and graduated with the class of 1949. After graduation she worked for a year at Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator. During that time, she…- July 10, 2024Richard C. Klameth, age 68, of Luverne, died Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home. A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne.
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 10, 2024The 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. The Minnows race is a quarter mile kayak, two-mile bike ride and one-mile run. The Sharks race is a half mile kayak, eight-mile bike ride and 2-1/2-mile run. Both races can be completed by individuals or 3-person teams.…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 10, 2024The 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. They fell to Rosetown 12-1 and to Omaha 14-6 Friday, July 5, in the New Ulm tournament. In the second day of the tournament Saturday, July 6, the Sr. Legion lost to Mankato 6-0 and tied New Ulm 5-5. Luverne beat Adrian 16-1 at home Monday, July 8.…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 10, 2024The Luverne Redbirds played just one game last week, taking the Jackson Bulls 4-1 at Redbird Field Sunday, July 7. The Redbirds were scheduled to travel to Brookings Monday, July 8, but the game was canceled due to player availability. If or when the game is rescheduled, the Star-Herald will pass the information on. Luverne will play their three final regular season games next week. The…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 10, 2024The 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. Luverne is now 12-2 on the season and was scheduled to play Minneota at home Tuesday, July 9. Luverne 5, Slayton 4 The Luverne Jr. Legion’s late push led to a 5-4 victory over Slayton Tuesday, July 2, on the road. The win…- By Lori SorensonJuly 03, 2024The 10th Annual Fourth of July celebration at The Lake in Luverne will include all the classic summer beach features, including water competitions, food, live music and fireworks. Mike and Traci Davis, who own the buildings and campground adjacent to The Lake, have helped organize the celebration since it began in 2015. “We do it to give back to the community we live in,” Mike Davis said. “It's…
- By Pastor Josh Hayden, Living Rock Church, LuverneJuly 03, 2024The other week I was able to spend a couple days working with Rock the Edge during their mission week here in Rock County. It is an incredible week with students and adults from different churches in Rock County serving their community through different projects. Decks were built, buildings were painted, and over 20 beds were made for people in need of one. On Wednesday I was privileged to help…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 03, 2024The Redbirds won two games and fell once this past week, bringing their season record to 11-2. Luverne beat Heron Lake 4-0 in Worthington Wednesday, June 26. The Redbirds played a doubleheader away Sunday, June 30. They beat the Fox Lake Foxes 11-4 in Truman and then fell 6-5 to Fairmont later in the day. Luverne is scheduled to host the Jackson Bulls Sunday, July 7, at 3:30 p.m. and will…
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