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 FodnessOctober 17, 2016Author and illustrator Derek Anderson told his audience Friday at the Rock County Community Library that he was not much older then than they are now when he knew what his career was going to be. “I knew in kindergarten I wanted to be an artist,” he said. Anderson showed the picture of a rabbit he drew as an Ames, Iowa, youngster that inspired his dream and sparked his career as an illustrator.…
- October 17, 2016Luverne firefighters welcomed the public to tour the fire hall, trucks and equipment Thursday night during an open house for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15. The event included a demonstration of how an automated sprinkler system can save lives until the fire department shows up. Pictured here, Luverne Fireman Tyler LeBrun talks to fire hall visitors about the sprinkler system demonstration. He…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 17, 2016Another downtown business has been approved for Luverne’s Historic Façade Improvement Program. The program offers free technical assistance for architectural design services as well as financial assistance in the form of loans and grants. On Monday the Luverne Economic Development Authority approved an application for improvements to the Rock County Eye Clinic building at 104 N. Freeman Ave. The…
- October 17, 2016“When a stressed out nursing student covers a night shift in a hospital’s morgue, things start to become strange.” This is a description of the horror film, “Insania,” which is based on a short story written by Luverne High School graduate Rona Vaselaar. “I heard the story on the NoSleep podcast and I knew I had to make a film from it,” says director Derrick Childers, who adapted the story into a…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 17, 2016Luverne City Council members approved salary increases for city elected officials at their Oct. 11 meeting. They approved an ordinance to set the mayor’s annual salary at $8,450 per year. This is an increase of $2,550 over the current $5,900 per year. The ordinance also increases the aldermen’s salary to $7,000 per year, an increase of $2,000 over the current pay of $5,000 per year. “The salaries…
- October 17, 2016Luverne’s Main Street was under a dusty haze last week while city public works crews completed crack sealing on the street downtown. This photo was taken Tuesday morning on Main Street facing east. Crack sealing is a cost-effective maintenance tool that helps prevent damage from water and the effects of the freeze and thaw cycles. Flexible, watertight material is placed in joints and pavement…
- October 17, 2016The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc. will assist Medicare beneficiaries with their 2017 Medicare plan research and enrollment on Oct. 26 in Luverne. Trained volunteers will be available by appointment at the Rock County Law Enforcement Center. Call the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 to make an appointment. Medicare beneficiaries need to bring with them current insurance…
- October 17, 2016Dancers with the Performing Arts Academy helped with Domestic Violence Awareness Night Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Farmers Market near Redbird Field. The dancers wore purple — the color for Domestic Violence Awareness — and performed several numbers. Jennifer Lindsey of the Southwest Crisis Center thanked the group for being there. “We reach out to young people and empower them and encourage them…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? Amie Fick is seeking her second four-year term on the Hills-Beaver Creek School Board. She and her husband, Marlin, have lived in Beaver Creek for…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? Jeff Boltjes is seeking reelection to the Ellsworth School Board. He and his wife, Deb, have lived in Ellsworth for 16 years and have three children…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? David Bullerman is seeking reelection to the Adrian School Board after serving one four-year term. He and his wife, Ann, have five children, Hannah…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? Incumbent Luverne School Board member Colleen Deutsch is seeking her fifth term. She and her husband, Doug, have lived in rural Luverne for more…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 11, 2016Saturday was a big day for local music lovers and fans of the Carnegie Cultural Center on North Freeman Avenue. Luverne Street Music took over the lease with the city in March for the building, which has been under construction for remodeling since then. The “Grand Open House” was a chance to show off the stately building as well as accomplishments of the blossoming non-profit music school. The…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 11, 2016Vehicle noise is a consequence of living near an interstate highway system, and Beaver Creek residents realize the easy access to that roadway has its pitfalls. They didn’t realize more of that traffic would find its way through their city of 294 people in recent months. Beaver Creek Mayor Jamie Dysthe and council member Josh Tuene brought a request to the Rock County Board to conduct a speed…
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- By Mavis FodnessOctober 11, 2016Rock County Commissioners have opted to begin their bi-monthly meetings by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The practice began Oct. 4 as a suggestion from chairman Jody Reisch. “In light of what is going on in our nation, I sometimes think it’s a forgotten piece of our day,” he said. None of the commissioners objected. Structural changes within the sheriff’s office With the retirement of…
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