The Lake
July 01, 2026A long lineup of events are planned for July 4 at The Lake in Luverne to celebrate Independence Day, culminating with fireworks at 10 p.m. The morning will start off with the Davis Lake Triathlon, which will feature kayaking, biking and running. There will be two divisions, the Minnow Race starting at 8:30 a.m. and the Shark Race starting at 9:15. Registration details can be found at tinyurl.…
By Nicole RonchettiMay 06, 2026Luverne residents hoping for an easy beach day this summer may be in for disappointment. Low water levels at The Lake mean that the shoreline has receded several feet, leaving sandy ground where there used to be water. As water levels continue to drop, community members are increasingly focused on one question: why? Various theories have been raised to explain The Lake receding, from recent…
By Lori SorensonJuly 09, 2025Luverne residents and visitors celebrated their 11th Annual Fourth of July celebration at The Lake Friday. The holiday event included all the classic summer beach features, including land and water competitions, food, live music and fireworks. The daylong event started with a triathlon (see page 2B for results) and continued with food trucks, a beer garden, music and inflatables throughout the…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 09, 2025Thirty-five athletes participated in the 9th Annual Davis Lake Triathlon July 4 at The Lake, aka The Creamery Pond in Luverne. Competition began at 8:30 a.m. with the Minnow Race. Athletes 14 years of age and under tackled a three-stage event starting with a one-third mile kayak followed by a two-mile bike ride and finished with a one-mile run. After the Minnows were done, the Sharks, ages 18…- By Lori SorensonJune 25, 2025The 11th Annual Fourth of July celebration at The Lake in Luverne will include all the classic summer beach features, including land and 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…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 12, 2025Organizers of the local Get Hooked Fishing Derby announced this week that plans are moving forward for the Feb. 22 event on The Lake in Luverne. A stretch of mild January weather and open water on The Lake prompted officials to put a hold on the 2025 tournament. However, colder temperatures in the last couple of weeks have frozen The Lake’s ice to nearly 10 inches thick. Weather permitting,…
July 10, 2024Luverne community leaders and volunteers hosted a full day of Fourth of July activities at The Lake on Thursday, July 4.- 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 Lori SorensonFebruary 14, 2024More than a dozen people leaped into the frigid waters of The Lake on Saturday to raise money for the Luverne Area Community Foundation. The Reezin’ for Freezin’ campaign raised nearly $6,600 for LACF, and was the second year of a challenge started by Sheriff Evan Verbrugge inspired by “Polar Plunge” law enforcement fundraisers. Working with the LACF, he and organizers encouraged community…
By Jason BerghorstAugust 25, 2023Tiny houses at the Luverne Campground are popular lodging options for travelers and locals alike. Owners-operators Mike and Traci Davis built the nine houses on their property at the east end of The Lake in southwest Luverne. “We started building them in 2019 and are just about done with them now,” Traci said. “We designed and built them ourselves, did everything except the plumbing and…- July 05, 2016People are still talking about it. Luverne’s Fourth of July celebration was a big hit. An out-of-the-park hit. Home run. Slam dunk. Call it what you want — the event was undeniably spectacular. Especially for a first-time effort by a group of enthusiastic volunteers, willing city workers and smart chamber organizers. Please, please take a moment to scroll through the Star Herald’s website and…
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