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- By Pastor Walt Moser, First Baptist Church, LuverneSeptember 13, 2023Have you seen church signs saying, “Everyone Welcome Here!” Do they really mean that? A teacher friend recently posted a picture of himself standing by a whiteboard welcoming his new class. Written on the white board was, “It’s okay to not know everything,” “It's okay to ask questions,” and a few more “It’s okay” statements. Then, at the bottom of the white board, it said, “Everyone is welcome…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 06, 2023Last week’s home build on Manfred Drive in Luverne was a high school reunion of sorts for five LHS graduates. Jake Guy, LHS Class of 2013, is the licensed general contractor with G3 Homes LLC, a business established in 2020 with his brother, Joe (Class of 2018), and dad, Tim. Recruited with the Guy brothers to complete the construction were Matthew Sterrett (Class of 2013) and Dalton Jacobsma (…- By Lori SorensonSeptember 06, 2023The city of Luverne tax levy proposed for 2024 is $3,232, 740, an increase of $466,180 over the current levy. Luverne City Council members reviewed budget plans for 2024 and discussed the impact of the levy on taxpayers. The budget calls for $2 million in the general fund, $692,900 for the Luverne Aquatics and Fitness Center, and $440,140 for principal and interest on existing debt. City…
September 06, 2023Kindergarten through 12th-grade students were able to find their classrooms, greet teachers and deposit supplies into lockers and desks in preparation for the 2023-24 school year at Luverne Public Schools Wednesday, Aug. 30, during the district’s open house. Classes officially began on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
September 06, 2023Ardath Schmidt, age 91, of Luverne, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. She was born July 24, 1932, in Jasper, Minnesota, to Howard and Eloise (Drew) Wohlford. She was a member of St. Catherine Church in Luverne. She enjoyed knitting and sewing. She also loved traveling and adventure. Ardath is survived by her children, Terry Schmidt, Douglas…- By Pastor Joe Steenholdt, Christian Reformed Church, LuverneSeptember 06, 2023‘Tis the season for back-to-school shopping, checking off supply lists, implementing lesson plans, and adjusting to new classes and schedules. Yet there is one thing you won’t find on the back-to-school checklist, but it is one of the most profound things you can do no matter what your connection to the school is this year – pray. Here are some suggestions with the help of Scripture to pray for…
By Greg HoogeveenSeptember 06, 2023The Luverne Redbirds lost to the Bluffton Braves 1-0 Saturday, Sept. 2, in Dassel, ending an extended playoff season that boasted a 26-2 record. The Braves were able to score one run in the first inning, and that is where the score stood for the entire game. Late in the seventh inning the Cardinals looked as if they might tie the game up. Nick Smith got walked with two outs. Smith then…- By Lori SorensonSeptember 05, 2023City of Luverne finance director Robyn Wessels is on a leave of absence from her employment in city hall, according to a statement released Tuesday afternoon. “The City of Luverne wishes to briefly address certain inquiries and information related to finance director Robyn Wessels’ employment status with the city,” the statement read. “Robyn Wessels is employed by the city as finance director.…
September 01, 2023The annual Fly-In or Drive-In at Luverne Municipal Airport drew visitors from the tri-state area Saturday morning when car and airplane enthusiasts shared their vehicles with the public. While clouds delayed the Young Eagles’ flights, the children and adults explored cars, trucks and planes in addition to an inflatable bouncy house.
By Lori SorensonSeptember 01, 2023Retired Jasper welder Terry Rodman is hoping to find a home in Luverne for his vintage windmill collection. He approached Luverne City Council members Tuesday night, Aug. 22, with a request to use city property south of the fairgrounds as a park to display more than 40 windmills of assorted heights and sizes. “We’d have a building with 18 or 20 in the building that are smaller, and the bigger,…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 01, 2023Superintendent Craig Oftedahl encouraged teachers and staff returning to school next week to be “M.A.D.” Make a Difference. Oftedahl presented his annual message to staff Monday morning during the first of five in-service days in Luverne. He was inspired by South Dakota State University’s retired football coach John Stiegelmeier who spoke to the Luverne community last spring. “One of the…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 01, 2023A $1 million six-unit hangar and taxilane construction project is included in next year’s airport capital improvement plan. Luverne City Council members approved the project and CIP at their Tuesday, Aug. 22, regular meeting. “This has been in the long-term plan for years, and this just follows the CIP,” said Mayor Pat Baustian. Council member Kevin Aaker serves on the airport board and said…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 01, 2023LHS sophomore Jaxon Lais returned home from football practice Wednesday morning to find smoke coming from his house on North Cedar Street in Luverne. He called 911 and then called his parents, Mark and Kari Lais. When firefighters arrived moments later, they noticed a thin curl of smoke coming from a small vent on the back side of the home. But when fire chief David Van Batavia entered the…- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 01, 2023Luverne School Board members adopted a new five-year agreement between the district and the Luverne Hockey Club to continue interscholastic ice hockey Under the new agreement approved Aug. 24, the district will allocate more financial support to the 25-year-old program for boys’ and girls’ teams at the middle and high school levels. “We took on a little more expense on the school side,” said…
September 01, 2023
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 01, 2023Luverne Public Schools welcomes five new teachers to its staff Tuesday, Sept. 5, when the 2023-24 school year begins. Three of the five teachers return to the site of their elementary and secondary years. Amy (Helle) Lysne said she “graduated as a Cardinal in 2007” before attending Minnesota State University – Mankato, where she received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a…
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