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 Lori SorensonSeptember 26, 2016Luverne City officials are working with engineers on a berm that would minimize flood damage at Redbird Field. In the June 2014 flooding, a raging Rock River spilled its banks and deposited corn stalks, debris and tons of sand and silt onto Redbird Field. After spending $200,000 to clean it up, the city looked for ways to reduce similar damage in the future. Working with its city engineer, Gary…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 26, 2016last American Legion Riders group formed in the Minnesota American Legion’s second district, another group is forming and this time it’s at a local level. Hardwick’s Mark Coney conducted the organizational meeting for the new Legion Riders chapter. “I tried three years ago to get the third chapter started in the district,” said Coney, a member of the Arthur Moeller American Legion Post 478 and…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 26, 2016Luverne is the first city in Minnesota to become a Purple Heart City, and a dedication ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 20, made that designation official. City Council members and Purple Heart Veterans Buck Underwood and Gary Hassebroek gathered on South Highway 75 between Howling Dog and Subway where a purple sign proclaims Luverne’s special status. “I just thought it would be a fitting tribute to all…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 26, 2016Timely taxpayer payments and debt refinancing resulted in a decrease of the Luverne School District 2017 preliminary levy of 2.77 percent. Marlene Mann, the district’s business manager, told board members at their meeting Thursday, Sept. 22, that local on-time tax payments helped reduce this year’s property tax payments to the district by $70,770. The state’s formula for property taxes is…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 26, 2016Rock County’s preliminary levy for 2017 is set to increase 6.13 percent over the current county levy. Three motions at different percentages were made at the Sept. 20 County Board meeting before 6.13 percent was accepted. Two motions for a 6.5 and a 5.75 percent increase failed in 2-3 votes. Commissioner Stan Williamson moved the vote to 3-2 for the 6.13 percent. Commissioners Ron Boyenga and Ken…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 26, 2016An arbitrator with the state’s Bureau of Mediation Services ruled in favor of a Luverne Public Schools teacher in a grievance filed in October 2015. Luverne Education Association filed the grievance on behalf of Shirlee Gilmore, an elementary music instructor, after district officials denied her requested salary lane change based on graduate credits. Both parties attended an arbitration hearing…
- September 26, 2016Meetings Blue Mound Quilters will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, in the Rock County Public Library basement. The workshop is on making baby quilts. Bring your own supplies and completed Hospice quilt blocks. Rock County DFL Chuckwagon Feed will be Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Luverne Pizza Ranch. Serving will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. through the regular buffet. Pink Ladies will meet at 1:30 p.m.…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 26, 2016A Main Street business in Luverne will close its doors by the end of the year. Loopy’s Dollar Store manager Amy Krueger said Tuesday that owners Gary and Tom Ploeger of Pipestone recently announced the local store’s closure. Sales on existing merchandise have already begun. “It’s been a shock to everyone coming into the store,” said Krueger, who has managed the Luverne store for 16 years. Luverne…
- September 26, 2016
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 26, 2016Cloverton, a contemporary Christian and worship band from Manhattan, Kansas, will perform in Luverne Sunday, Oct. 2. Luverne area churches will sponsor the free event at 6:30 p.m. in the Grand Prairie Events Center on South Estey Street. According to the Cloverton website, the band’s trademark is parting from the patterns and behaviors of the world. “None of us are into compromising or settling…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 26, 2016Christmas is more than 12 weeks away, but local planners are working on a project they hope will make Luverne a holiday destination. The Luverne Area Chamber, Rock County Historical Society, Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow Design Committee and the city of Luverne are partnering in promoting Luverne as “The Nutcracker Capital of the Midwest.” In an email to Chamber members, Chamber Director Jane…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 26, 2016Todd Oliver and his talking dog, Irving, have performed in New York City, Hollywood, Branson and other major venues, but he’s looking forward to the Palace Theatre this weekend in small-town Luverne. “I can clearly remember the Palace Theatre in Luverne — I was completely charmed,” Oliver said of his Luverne visit 30 years ago. “It was one of my favorite shows in my entire career.” His show, “…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 26, 2016When a livestock carrier is involved in an accident, cattle and pigs are often among the victims — and they can also cause additional crashes if they wander from the scene. Emergency responders are trained to help humans at a crash scene, and there’s often confusion about how to handle the affected livestock. A Bovine Emergency Response Plan and Training in Luverne Wednesday, Oct. 5, will offer…
- September 26, 2016Dave Niessink and his crew remove shakes and faux brink at the Quality Printing building on West Main Street Thursday, Oct. 22. The work is part of Luverne's Historic Facade Improvement Program, which provides grants and loans to downtown businesses to improve their store fronts in a uniform fashion. Workers had to remove the old store front in order to wee which products to order.
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 26, 2016Nine Rock County 4-H’ers qualified for the Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show Sept. 16-19 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. They were among 725 4-H’ers at 82 county fairs to earn state trips to compete in performance and game riding classes along with the events of horse judging, speech, demonstration, hippology, speech, horseless horse and horse-related events. Seven of the local 4-H’…
- September 26, 2016Luverne High School Homecoming king and queen candidates for 2016 are (front, from left) Layne Curtis, Logan Stratton, Soloman Nielsen, Chris Jelken, Dylan Thorson, (back) Itzel Soto Guerrero, Ashton Krueger, Bergin Flom, Madison Crabtree and Mariah Aukes. Coronation activities are Tuesday night and the Cardinals will take on St. James for the Homecoming football game Friday night.
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