Hardwick celebrates annual Jubilee Days
Hardwick residents and visitors celebrated the town’s annual Jubilee Days Saturday and Sunday.
Rock County among 21 included in presidential disaster declaration
Rock County is among 21 counties included in a major disaster declaration approved Friday by President Biden.
Local Soil Health experts brainstorm for options as farmers consider next steps for flooded fields
As the realities of flood damage to crops come into focus, area producers are considering options for soil that was supposed to grow corn and soybeans.
Carson's Cause Truck Meet and Classic Car Cruise attracts over 120 and raises $27,000 Saturday
The second annual Carson’s Cause Car and Truck Meet at the Verne-Drive-In attracted more than 120 vehicles and raised $27,000 for local efforts to improve brain he
Disaster declared in Rock County
Preliminary estimates are over $2 million in public infrastructure damage as a result of the June 21-22 flood event.
Some areas receive 12+ inches of rain
Multiple 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.
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- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 18, 2020The Luverne High School speech team hosted their home invitational Saturday amid cordoned-off construction areas. Nineteen schools attended the local event with 244 competitors. Twenty-three LHS students competed but, as hosts, didn’t participate in the team competition. Murray County Central High School in Slayton took home the large-school team trophy. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton High School won…
- February 18, 2020Skyler Hoiland of The Bluestem restaurant, Luverne, donates an $838 check to Dianne Ossenfort and Janine Papik of Luverne Street Music Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the Carnegie Cultural Center. Hoiland raised the money through a new “Community Cash” menu option at The Bluestem that automatically donates $1 dollar to a local charity when patrons order certain entrees during a given month. Luverne Street…
- February 18, 2020Luverne choral director Seana Graber and students (from left) Averill Sehr, Tori Hemme and Ethan Nath attended the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota honor choir event for grades 9-10 at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Sehr was in the SSAA choir (soprano 1, soprano 2, alto 1, and alto 2), and Hemme and Nath were in the SATB choir (mixed choir of soprano, alto, tenor and…
- February 18, 2020Tom Von Bische, senior project manager with NextEra Energy (center) presents a $5,000 check to the newly organized Luverne High School robotics team. Pictured are (front, left) students Lola Peterson, Katarina Horn, Lauren Ver Steeg, Solveig Tofteland, Von Bische, Melanie Rittenhouse, Seno Chanthalangsy, Burke Johnson, John Miller, (back) adviser Aaron Perkins, commissioner Stan Williamson,…
- February 18, 2020USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 15, 2020, is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year. Although more than 200,000 producers have enrolled to date, FSA anticipates 1.5 million producers will enroll for ARC and PLC. By enrolling soon, producers can beat the rush as the…
- February 18, 2020With income tax season now open, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that over 200 sites will be offering free tax assistance for those filing income tax and property tax refund returns. Most sites are open through April 15. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide programs are two free tax preparation options where volunteers help Minnesotans prepare their federal…
- February 18, 2020Sanford Luverne Hospice will host its annual Charity Dinner and Auction on Saturday, April 18, at Grand Prairie Events in Luverne. This year’s event features a live and silent auction including more than 300 items. The five-course meal is highlighted by cabernet grilled sirloin and stuffed pork chops. The theme of the event is San Francisco, a fitting theme as attendees will be eligible to win a…
- February 18, 2020Bill Stegemann, Blue Mound Area Theatre (BMAT) board member and CenterPoint Energy retiree, presents Jim Juhl, BMAT board president, with a $300 Volunteer Grant check from CenterPoint Energy. Pictured are board members (seated, from left) Deb Aanenson, Bill Stegemann, Jim Juhl, David Vis, (second) LaDonna VanAartsen, Louella Voigt, Shirley Connor, Lori Hallstrom, (back) Mark Van Aartsen, Chantel…
- February 18, 2020Quarter 2, A Honor Roll Seniors: Dalwa Alinizi, Isaiah Bartels, Tacey Baustian, Sydney Biever, Alexa Chesley, Colby Crabtree, Graham Cunningham, Madigan Flom, Kynzie Hamann, Nicole Hoogland, Ivy Hudson, Amelia Jarchow, Sophia Lanoue, Kyla Leeds, Gunnar Oldre, Stepan Orietskyy, Nicholas Rogers, Jordan Winter. Juniors: Russell Aanenson, Kaitlyn Anderson, Peter Baustian, Ethan Beyer, Xavier…
- February 18, 2020Quarter 2, A Honor Roll Seniors: Josie Bartels, Joslyn Birger, Whitney Elbers, Sadie Fuerstenberg, Easton Harnack, Larinda Kellenberger, Larissa Kruid, Jo-Hannah Ladd, Kailey Rozeboom, Jax Wysong. Juniors: Chase Bosch, Calvin Erickson, Hannah Fick, Abby Knobloch, Allison LaRock, Lauren Tatge, Austin Wilhelmi. Sophomores: Taylor Durst, Kenadie Fick, Danette Leenderts, Samantha Moser, Tara Paulsen…
- February 11, 2020Monday morning’s fog and wind conditions allowed rime ice to form on area trees and other outdoor fixtures. Rime ice forms when small water droplets build up as they freeze on contact. Meteorologist Lance VandenBoogart said Monday’s conditions were perfect for the rime ice to form. “You did have some fog in the area,” he said. Rime ice grows toward a prevailing wind unlike hoar frost, which…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 11, 2020A three-year wage and benefits agreement was accepted Feb. 4 between county commissioners and the deputy sheriffs’ union. The deputies will receive a 2-percent cost of living adjustment this year followed by 3.25 percent in 2021 and 3.25 percent again in 2022. A $25 a month health insurance contribution will occur each year. The county and union negotiators avoided mediation. As part of the…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 11, 2020Nooks and crannies, hidden portals, a trap door, narrow, winding stairwells, a rooftop lookout tower … all were featured on a recent backstage tour of the Historic Palace Theatre in Luverne Thursday. The Palace was this month’s featured business for the Luverne Area Chamber’s series of “Love the Business” gatherings, and director Shawn Kinsinger took a small group down stairs, through the…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 11, 2020At their workshop Thursday night, Feb. 6, the Luverne School Board and administration agreed that the 2020-21 school year should start on schedule with other Minnesota schools the Tuesday after Labor Day. Classes this current school year began Sept. 16, two weeks after Labor Day, in order to give construction workers more time at the school before staff and students returned. The previous school…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 11, 2020Luverne’s fifth annual Get Hooked Ice Fishing Derby attracted 290 registered anglers at The Lake in Luverne Saturday afternoon. Alex Dewispelaere snagged a 4.63-pound carp to claim the $500 first place prize in the youth division and Dalton Petersen caught a 5.44-pound carp for the $500 first place prize in the adult division. In addition, organizers doled out nearly $5,000 in prize drawings,…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 11, 2020Freshmen Collin Schoneman, Sophia VanSurksum and Joshua Wiersema recently received the traditional corduroy blue jackets of active FFA members. While members typically buy the official FFA garment, the three Hills-Beaver Creek High School students received their jackets free through the Minnesota FFA Foundation. Each year the Foundation organizes the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program, which…
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