Manufacturing firm coming to industrial park
A 176,760-square-foot manufacturing facility is coming to a 15-acre site in Luverne’s industrial park and will require 125 full-time employees at a $9 million annual payroll.
Intervening for success
For some students, school is easy. For others, it’s the hardest thing they do each day.
Regardless, it’s Jon Schomacker’s job to help them succeed.
County bracing for unfunded mandates in 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Rock County and local governments nationwide could soon face increased costs as unfunded mandates in the federal HR1, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” go into effect.
Cowbells Quality Meats & Treats to open in former Fareway building
Starting in June, Luverne will have a brand-new business catering to those who love salt and sweet alike.
Large trees to be cleared for ‘progress’ ahead of Highway 75 construction this summer in Luverne
The maple tree at the corner of Dodge Street and Highway 75 in Luverne is at least the age of the stately three-story home on the property — more than 100 years old.
Band button design contest for Tri-State Band Festival opens to the public for 75th anniversary event this year
For the first time in its 75-year history, Luverne’s Tri-State Band Festival will open its button design contest to the public.
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By Lori SorensonMarch 11, 2026A 176,760-square-foot manufacturing facility is coming to a 15-acre site in Luverne’s industrial park and will require 125 full-time employees at a $9 million annual payroll. That’s according to Don Jahnke, Luverne, who presented information about his company, Luv Modular LLC, to the Luverne Economic Development Authority Monday. “What we’re proposing to build is a factory to build housing…
By Lori SorensonMarch 11, 2026District Court Judge Kayla Johnson has issued a written order addressing contested facts and evidence in the third-degree murder and vehicular homicide case against Jayson Delfs, Hardwick. His charges stem from the March 27, 2025, fatal crash northwest of Beaver Creek that claimed the life of Grant Crawford, rural Jasper. Delfs’ last court appearance was a Dec. 12, 2025, contested omnibus…
By Nicole RonchettiMarch 11, 2026For some students, school is easy. For others, it’s the hardest thing they do each day. Regardless, it’s Jon Schomacker’s job to help them succeed. “Everybody comes to school with baggage,” Schomacker said. “They’re still great kids to their core; it’s just working through that.” Schomacker, a former fourth-grade teacher, is the behavior interventionist at Luverne Elementary School. For…
By Nicole RonchettiMarch 11, 2026Rock County and local governments nationwide could soon face increased costs as unfunded mandates in the federal HR1, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” go into effect. During their regular March 3 meeting, Rock County commissioners heard an annual report from Southwest Health and Human Services, which administers social services and public health programs for Lincoln, Lyon, Murray,…
By Lori SorensonMarch 11, 2026Rock County Commissioners at their regular meeting Tuesday, March 3, approved a resolution spelling out the process for filling the seat left vacant by Greg Burger. Burger, who served on the board for nine years, resigned from his District 3 seat on Feb. 17 effective Feb. 28. Because he is leaving the board with three years remaining on his four-year elected term, the County Board took…
March 11, 2026Starting in June, Luverne will have a brand-new business catering to those who love salt and sweet alike. Cowbells Quality Meats & Treats will open at 220 W. Main St. in the building formerly occupied by Fareway Meat Market. Alongside traditional offerings of cut beef, pork, seafood, soups Cowbells Quality Meats & Treats to open in former Fareway building and breads, Cowbells will…- March 11, 2026The impact of opioid epidemic can be felt in communities both large and small throughout the United States. In 2021, a national settlement spanning over 18 years was reached between various pharmaceutical companies and the United States government in order to attempt to reduce damage done and prevent further harm from opioid use/misuse. These funds, paired with national efforts to reform…
- March 11, 2026The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a public construction open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at Generations (105 South Estey Street, Luverne) to share information about the upcoming Highway 75 project in Luverne. There will be no formal presentation, and people are welcome to stop by at their convenience during the open house. Staff from MnDOT and the contractor,…
March 11, 2026The Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers sponsored the “Dueling Duo” dueling pianos event Friday night at Big Top Tents and Events to benefit the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. “We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who turned out and supported the dueling pianos fundraiser,” said Carrie Overgaard, hospice volunteer coordinator who organized the event, which sold more than 160 tickets…
By Kent Thiesse, Farm Management AnalystMarch 11, 2026In mid-February, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman, Congressman Glenn (GT) Thompson (R-PA) released the text for the revised version of the U.S. House Farm Bill, which is titled: “Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026” (FFSNA), or so-called “Skinny Farm Bill”. The House version of the Farm Bill was reviewed and was approved by the entire U.S. House Agriculture Committee by a…
March 11, 2026Now in its fourth year, Carson’s Cause is continuing to reach elementary school students in southwest Minnesota and surrounding region with its mission of normalizing brain health conversations. The local non-profit started after 21-year-old Carson Ehde died by suicide in September of 2022. Its mission is to normalize brain health conversations in order to reduce stigma and prevent suicide. …
March 04, 2026The spring equinox marks the day the sun passes directly over the equator, giving equal hours of day and night. Celebrate the beginning of spring with a one-mile hike on top of the Blue Mounds State Park from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the state park. Use the Eagle Rock Vista entrance off County Road 8 to meet at the trailhead. The hike will end watching the sun set over the…
By Lori SorensonMarch 04, 2026The maple tree at the corner of Dodge Street and Highway 75 in Luverne is at least the age of the stately three-story home on the property — more than 100 years old. Dave and Linda Iverson moved into their home 53 years ago, a year after Dave started as a veterinarian at Rock Vet Clinic. Their maple tree was large and mature at that time. The house was built around 1918 or 1920, and they…
By Nicole RonchettiMarch 04, 2026For the first time in its 75-year history, Luverne’s Tri-State Band Festival will open its button design contest to the public. Previously open only to students, the contest has been an annual event since 1976 when the first winner, Missy Weinman, received $10 in prize money. “This is the first year we’ve ever asked the public to come in with designs,” said Jane Wildung Lanphere, who has helped…
By Nicole RonchettiMarch 04, 2026The Luverne School Board members were presented with four different calendar options for the 2026-27 school year during their meeting Thursday night, Feb. 26, but no clear favorites rose to the surface. The options were divided into two categories, “construction calendars” and “traditional calendars.” The construction calendars follow the pattern of the last six school years and were first…
By Lori SorensonMarch 04, 2026Luverne City Council members approved a quote by Climate Systems of Sioux Falls to replace the rooftop dehumidification unit at the city pool and fitness center. Council members approved the quote for $374,750, which includes: •a 40-ton two-compressor dehumidifier with a horizontal 2-inch double wall, bottom supply and return, building automation and control net integration, R454B refrigeration…
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