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By Lori SorensonJune 05, 2024As Mental Health Awareness Month ended last week, the staff at Rock Veterinary Clinic, Luverne, have a simple request: Be kind. Two of their five veterinary doctors recently left the clinic, and the remaining three are working overtime to meet the needs of farm clients and pet owners. “It’s been rough,” Dr. Erin deKoning said. “And it wouldn’t be so bad if people could be nice. … I just think…- By Jason BerghorstJune 05, 2024A detour may be in place on a busy area of Highway 75 later this year. According to action at the May 28 Luverne City Council meeting, the city will partner with the Minnesota Department of Transportation on a storm sewer project near Kwik Trip and Taco John’s. Plans are in place to construct a 30-inch storm sewer across Highway 75 at Gabrielson Road. The work will require a detour for part…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 05, 2024Six out of the seven “at-will” employees of Luverne Public Schools received raises May 23 at the Thursday evening school board meeting. The raises are effective July 1. At-will employees (or those not under union contract) met with Superintendent Craig Oftedahl for one-on-one evaluation and salary negotiation meetings. A meeting with transportation director Brad Goembel has not been scheduled…
June 05, 2024The Rock County Historical Society presented its 12th annual “Tales from the Graves” and pie and ice cream social Sunday afternoon at the History Center. Local actors played the roles of featured “guests” who were prominent in Rock County history and helped to tell the story of the county’s past.
June 05, 2024Sevent students from the Luverne High School Class of 2024 each signed a Future Teacher Letter of Intent May 17 in a ceremony hosted by the Luverne Education Association. The students were able to share their reasons for going into a career in education, while the seasoned teachers shared wisdom about the path ahead. Brynn Rauk and Grace Anderson are the Class of 2024 Future Educators from the…- June 05, 2024Michael L. Kochel, age 75, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 6, at 2:00 p.m., with gathering of family and friends beginning at 1:00 p.m., all at the United Methodist Church in Luverne. Military honors will follow the service. Arrangements are under the…
June 05, 2024Albert “Bud” Rust, age 94, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at his home. Visitation was Sunday, June 2, from 4-7 p. m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service was Monday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne, Minnesota. Food and fellowship followed the service. Burial with military honors…
June 05, 2024Arthur “Art” Harold Johnson, age 80, of Luverne, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. He was born February 28, 1944, in Viborg, South Dakota, to Harold and Eleanor (Christensen) Johnson. He grew up and lived around various South Dakota towns in the area. Art spent most of his summers at his uncle Selmer and Dorothy’s near Sherman, South…- By Pastor Sarah Zender, Grace Lutheran Church, LuverneJune 05, 2024I love an underdog. Always have. I’m GenX, so my list includes old ones. Rudy. Hoosiers. Miracle?! I suppose some recent ones I’ve seen aren’t even that new. The Hunger Games. Or Inside Out, when Joy finally recognizes the importance of Sadness. I love watching someone who is unlikely to win, sticks to their craft with perseverance and hope, overcomes the odds, and wins. Never gets old.…
- By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2024Luverne’s 40th annual Buffalo Days Celebration is set for this weekend, with four days of events and activities for community participation. The lineup features classic Buffalo Days events like the Friday Night Cruise-In, Saturday morning run, Main Street parade and vendor event in the Courthouse Square. “We are excited to welcome everyone to Luverne this weekend,” said Luverne Chamber Director…
- By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2024Luverne on-air radio staff learned Tuesday, May 21, that their jobs were eliminated by Alpha Media, the parent company of K101-KQAD FM and AM radio stations. Station manager Joel Vis said last week that Alpha Media’s decision to let go the three full-time DJs in Luverne is a corporate move that was replicated at Alpha Media’s stations across Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa. He described it as…
By Lori SorensonMay 29, 2024The Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne will celebrate its 30th anniversary Friday, June 7. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) will host building tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a lunch at 11 a.m. followed by a commemorative program at 1 p.m. “The Luverne Veterans Home embodies our commitment to providing the highest level of care to those who answered our nation’s call,” shared…
May 29, 2024The annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony took place Monday morning at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne, organized by the Luverne American Legion Del Hogan Post 123 and auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars members. Friends and members of military loved ones gathered for the hour-long program to remember and honor those who died in order for the U.S. to retain the freedom for all its…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianMay 29, 2024The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on June 15, 1944. It’s one thing to be a resident of the same place for a half century, but it’s another thing to be in business in the same location…
May 29, 2024Luverne High School junior Sage Viessman will attend the American Legion Boys State as the Rock County representative. Sage, the son of Scott and Tricia Viessman of Luverne, is sponsored by the Hardwick American Legion Post 478. The primary purpose of the program, open to high school juniors, is to teach how government works, according to the organization’s website. Participants also work on…
May 29, 2024Gary John Theesfeld was born on June 20, 1950, in Estherville, Iowa, to John and Dorothy (Spear) Theesfeld. He passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota, at the age of 73. Throughout his battle with cancer, he showed courage and strength, but never lost his sense of humor. Gary attended Estherville High School and went on to serve in the Army’s…
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