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October 29, 2025Volunteers from the Rock County DFL completed an Adopt-a-Highway service project Thursday, Oct. 23, along the eastbound lane of I-90. Pictured are (front, from left) Terry King, Larry Nelson, Suanne Ohme, Lona Klosterbuer, Shirley Klosterbuer, Karen Radisewitz, Carol Serie, Carol Svingen, (back) Keith Erickson, Jerry Deuschle, Rich Morgan, Carol Morgan, Greg Antoine and Bob Buus. Not pictured is…- By Rev. Dr. Wayne M. Hoffman, Urbandale, Iowa Former pastor of First Presbyterian Church, LuverneOctober 29, 2025To the Editor: In today’s America, a quiet revolution is unfolding — not with protests in the streets, but in the hearts and minds of everyday citizens. It’s a revolution of doubt, of growing distrust toward the institutions that once shaped national identity, provided moral grounding, and paved the path to opportunity. From Washington to the pulpit to the classroom, the pillars of American…
October 29, 2025Dean Luethje of Luverne is the newest member of the South Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is a member of Surfin’ Safari, and the band was inducted into the hall of fame at a ceremony Oct. 10 Luethje is the band’s current drummer. Surfin’ Safari organized in 2004 as a ’60s rock and roll band and has since performed hits from the ’60s in the four-state area. According to South Dakota…- October 23, 2025Charles Juhl, age 90, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Good Samaritan - Mary Jane Brown Home. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne with visitation held one hour prior from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of…
- October 22, 2025Dispatch report Oct. 8 •Complainant reported suspicious activity. •Law enforcement responded to a transient. •Complainant on W. Warren Street reported theft/larceny. •Complainant in school crosswalk on Highway 75 reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on County Road 4 near Beaver Creek reported a missing person. •Complainant on W. Main Street reported disturbing the peace. •…
October 22, 2025A Luverne teen is in custody of the Nobles County Jail following an alcohol-related assault that hospitalized a victim. According to law enforcement documents, 18-year-old Maysn Akkerman, Luverne, faces fifth-degree assault charges due to the incident that reportedly resulted in “substantial bodily harm.” The charges stem from an incident earlier this month when Akkerman reportedly assaulted a…
October 22, 2025Richard Lee Stempges, age 74, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on Oct. 16, 2025. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 5500 W. 26th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with the family present one hour prior to the service. There will be private burial at Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Minnesota. Miller Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, South…- By Mavis FodnessOctober 15, 2025Luverne School Board members approved a preliminary levy of $4.529, which is the amount recommended by the state for district taxes payable in 2026. The increase of $197,255, or 4.55 percent, over the current levy, is due to anticipated expenses in the district’s long-term facility maintenance plan approved in July. “That’s the reason we are seeing a little increase,” said Superintendent Craig…
By Greg HoogeveenOctober 15, 2025Thirty-five athletes competed in the 2025 Duff Dog Backyard Ultra challenge Saturday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Oct. 12, in the Blue Mounds State Park. Local runner Amy Feit, 45, won the competition, completing 120.843 miles in 29 hours. Jerry Kyte, 43, of Sioux Falls got the assist (second place), going 116.88 miles in 28 hours. Wikipedia defines the event as “a form of ultramarathon race…
October 15, 2025Kristine “Kris” Marie Rodman was born on Nov. 11, 1944, in Aurora, Illinois, to Dr. Lewis and Lennice Dykstra. She attended school in Aurora, graduating from high school before continuing on to Bowling Green State University in Ohio, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. During her college years and beyond, she was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi. In August 1966,…- By Pastor Andrew Palmquist, Bethany Lutheran Church, LuverneOctober 15, 2025A veteran newspaper editor was once quoted as saying, “A wise use of the garbage can is the secret to successful editing.” Cutting, chopping, and pitching unimportant sentences and details can be painful but helpful when finishing an article or column. But a wise use of the trash can is not only the secret to successful editing; it is the secret to successful living as well. I have to admit…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 08, 2025Roughly $3 million worth of capital improvements are under consideration at the Luverne Municipal Airport over the next five years, according to a plan approved by the city council. At their Sept. 23 meeting, Luverne City Council members approved a five-year Airport Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as part of a requirement to qualify for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and state grant…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 08, 2025The city of Luverne is assisting the Luverne Hockey Association with financing for a $750,000 chiller replacement project at the Blue Mound Ice Arena. The city owns the ice arena building and leases it to the Luverne Hockey Association. At their Sept. 23 meeting, Luverne City Council members agreed to apply for a Mighty Ducks Grant of $250,000. The city will also provide matching funds…
October 08, 2025Luverne Optimist Club members hosted their annual Optimist Club Fishing Derby Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Veterans Pond in Luverne. The event included hot dogs and $750 worth of prizes for participants. Pictured are (from left) Demetri Spillman, Brody Bailey, Charlie St. Clair, Jayden DeKam and Beau Paquette. (Shared image and information)
October 08, 2025Arlene M. Bendix, age 89, of Luverne, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, while at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation was Monday, Oct. 6, from 4-7 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. Burial was prior to the service at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. The family wore…
October 08, 2025Betty Catherine Bouma, age 87, of Luverne, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on Oct. 2, 2025, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life was Monday, Oct. 6, at the Luverne, Minnesota, Christian Reformed Church, beginning with visitation at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m., then a meal, followed by interment at the United Reformed Cemetery in Hills,…
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