June 2024
By Mavis FodnessJune 26, 2024Preliminary estimates are over $2 million in public infrastructure damage as a result of the June 21-22 flood event. Rock County made an emergency declaration Friday, June 21, as the first step in qualifying for state and federal reimbursement for the repairs. Commissioners formally adopted the emergency resolution Monday afternoon in a special meeting. “The impact is substantial countywide,”…
By Lori SorensonJune 26, 2024Multiple rounds of torrential rain in Rock County and the tri-state area created significant flooding over the past week, wreaking havoc on properties and public infrastructure. A low-pressure system slowly drifted cross the upper Midwest prompting rainfall exceeding 5 inches over the weekend, bringing five-day totals to more than 12 inches in some areas of Rock County. No travel was advised in…
By Lori SorensonJune 26, 2024When floodwaters finally receded over the weekend, area farmers had a chance to assess the damages of crops under water and or washed away. According to agronomist Mark Moeller, low lying or poorly drained areas took the brunt of the five-day flood event, especially in the Rock River flood plain. “Those areas are drowned out,” he said. “I don’t see a that a lot of that will survive.” Crops,…
By Lori SorensonJune 26, 2024This week, dozens of local teens involved with Rock the Edge are performing public service projects in and around Luverne for their annual “Service Over Self” local mission work. They typically perform yard work, painting projects, landscaping and other home-improvement-type work. But a new project this year is the “Sweet Dreams” initiative that is building and distributing beds for families…- June 26, 2024UMC hosts free community meal The United Methodist Church will host its free community meal at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in the church fellowship hall in Luverne. All are welcome. A pickup option is available by calling 507-283-4529. Plaza events •Rock The Edge/Service Over Self will host live music and root beer floats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at The Plaza. (Bring a lawn chair…
June 26, 2024Friday morning, June 22, the Luverne Fire Department responded to a semitrailer rollover on the east-bound lane of Interstate 90 near Magnolia. The semi was 80 percent underwater due to flash floods in the area, with two victims located on top of the semi.- June 26, 2024Dispatch report June 15 •Complainant on W. Harrison Street reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant on Kniss Avenue and Dodge Street reported an accident with property damage. •Complainant on Church Street in Kenneth reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant on Kniss Avenue and Dodge Street reported an accident with…
- June 26, 2024From the Rock County Highway Department: Due to the June 21 - 22 flood event, the following roads are closed for damage incurred and will not reopen until repairs are completed. Some roads may be closed for weeks. - County Highway 3 (190th Avenue) from the Iowa/Minnesota State Line (11th Street) to County Highway 1 (41st Street) is expected to be reopened later this week. - County Highway 58 (…
- June 26, 2024Open house Jim and Jill Willers will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at St. Catherine Catholic Church, 203 E. Brown Street, Luverne.
- June 26, 202410 years ago (2014) •Longtime Mary Jane Brown Home activities director Janice Fick said a tearful goodbye to co-workers and residents in her retirement party June 30. Fick began her tenure at MJB in 1979 when she was a 16-year-old high school student. After attending college and earning a teaching degree, she returned 24 years ago and has served on the staff ever since. Fick shared a few…
- June 26, 2024St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. …
By Jason BerghorstJune 19, 2024“Andrew, you really put Luverne on the map.” That’s how Dr. Anita Gaul summed up the work of Andrew Prekker of Luverne in creating the winning design of the new Minnesota state flag. Gaul is vice chair of the Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission and joined Prekker to present a program about the new state flag at the History Center in Luverne on Flag Day, June 14. Gaul, a history…- June 19, 2024Blood donations in Jasper June 19 The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Jasper from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 101 Spicer Street. Make an appointment to give at redcrossblood.org, 1-800-RED CROSS or with the Red Cross blood donor app. Plaza events •Luv1LuvAll will host a “Kids Music Party” from 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the…
- June 19, 2024Dispatch report June 8 •Complainant in Hills reported found property. •Complainant northbound on Highway 75 near the Iowa line reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on 41st Street and 50th Avenue reported suspicious activity. •Complainant on 110th Avenue reported a garbage complaint. •Complainant at Redbird Field reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on Oak Drive…
- June 19, 2024LSS meals at Generations Monday, June 24: Sloppy Joes on a bun, green beans, chilled peaches. Tuesday, June 25: Tuna noodle and pea casserole, broccoli florets, dinner roll, gelatin with fruit. Half-Priced Day sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church. Wednesday, June 26: Meatloaf, baked potatoes, buttered corn, bread, fresh fruit. Thursday, June 27: Chicken, broccoli and rice casserole, carrots…
- June 19, 2024Sioux Valley Energy presented 48 graduating seniors nearly $23,000 in technical college and university scholarships. Local students receiving scholarships include: •$1,000 recipients: Julia Hoogland (L&O Power Cooperative scholarship) and Kai Buss, Luverne High School. •$750 recipients: Sarah Stegenga, Luverne, Sylvia Fick, Hills-Beaver Creek. •$500 recipients: Grace Anderson, H-BC,…
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