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- 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,…- By Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, St. John Lutheran Church, LuverneOctober 08, 2025Imagine taking your great-grandmother's famous cake recipe, you know which one: the one she was known for, the one everyone demands you bring to every family gathering. But as you read through it, you notice ingredients that seem problematic. Your sister-in-law is vegan now, so the butter has to go. Uncle Joe's doctor has him on a gluten-free diet. And cousin Sally swore off sugar two years ago…
By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025Kathy Thomas, Garretson, South Dakota, is the new owner of Functional Nutrition, the wellness and nutrition store in downtown Luverne. “I've always dreamed of owning my own business,” she said. “With over 30 years in health care and a personal transformation through becoming a Certified Health Coach, I felt called to expand my impact.” That transformation involved a “wake-up call” from Covid…- By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025At their Sept. 23 meeting, Luverne City Council members approved two resolutions related to the 2026 Highway 75 rebuild in Luverne. One authorizes an official detour for the project, and the other details payment responsibilities for certain improvements to the roadway. The Highway 75 Detour Agreement is a cooperative agreement between the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025City Council members opted not to renew a contract with Braun Intertec Corporation for continued investigation of environmental staining on Luverne properties. Braun had submitted a $55,000 proposal to the City of Luverne to expand the scope of the investigation into the source of staining. This would be in addition to the $53,000 the city has already spent on Braun services plus $15,000 in…
By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025The Luverne Area Chamber and the Convention and Visitors Bureau recently announced the winners of the July-August CVB Photo Contest. “Special thanks to all of you for entering the contest,” said Chamber Director Kenzi Klein. The winners are: •Kelly Doyle who had three winning images, “Bergamot,” “Bison Stare” and “Cliffline Pano.” •Heather Johnson with “Bird’s Eye View.” •Steven Baatz with…
By Lori SorensonOctober 01, 2025Luverne hosted the 74th Tri-State Band Festival Saturday with 16 bands participating in the parade and field events. “On behalf of the Tri-State Band Festival Committee, we would like to thank all the amazing band students, directors and supporters who joined us,” said Chamber Director Kenzi Klein. “We were honored to have these incredible performers in our community. Host bands are Luverne…- By Pastor Sarah Zender, Grace Lutheran Church, LuverneOctober 01, 2025I made a mistake. When I was preaching this past Sunday, I said that when we as Christians grow in faith, it will change the way we view the political sphere and change the way we treat each other amidst politics. That statement is true, but my mistake was to forget that in these divisive times, people may have stopped listening halfway through and only heard this: “When we grow in faith, it…
September 24, 2025- By Lori SorensonSeptember 24, 2025Luverne will host the 74th Tri-State Band Festival Saturday, Sept. 27, with 16 bands participating in the parade and field events. Parade competition begins at 9:30 a.m. on Main Street with 12 marching bands performing on the parade route. No bleachers will be provided this year, so parade goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Field competition among eight bands begins at 12:30 p.m.…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 24, 2025Four Luverne High School graduates and four educators became the newest members of the Luverne Educator and Alumni Halls of Fame Friday afternoon in an induction ceremony in the Luverne Public Schools performing arts center. Alumni included Tim Connell (’67), Dyan Ebert (’86), David Piepgras (’58) and Richard “Dick” Wildung (’39). Educators included Laurin Carroll, Gregg Gropel, Katie Hemme and…
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