Hot, hot hot dogs!
The 62nd annual Hot Dog Night July 11 in Luverne drew thousands of people who consumed 15,000 hot dogs.
Food rescue program brings Kwik Trip, Food Shelf together
Twice a week local volunteers gather food items from the Kwik Trip in Luverne for Thursday distribution at the Rock County Food Shelf.
Capistran considered Army band before going into teaching
Editor’s note: Four educators from Luverne Public Schools packed up their lesson books, cleaned their desks and retired from positions they held for a combined 124 years.
Library friends add green space
Friends of the Rock County Library typically support activities and special projects inside the library.
Luverne celebrates Fourth of July
Luverne community leaders and volunteers hosted a full day of Fourth of July activities at The Lake on Thursday, July 4.
Experts advise farmers how to 'restart' flooded acres
Following flood damage to local crops, farmers are considering options for soil that was supposed to grow corn and soybeans.
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By Mavis FodnessJune 12, 2024For eight months, world-renowned wildlife photographer and Luverne native Jim Brandenburg coordinated the finding and restoration of a 1942 military Ford GPW jeep used 80 years ago in the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. In September he will formally gift the rare military relic to Luverne for appearances at community celebrations. “Jeeps are special to me, and Luverne has…
By Mavis FodnessJune 12, 2024On Friday, June 7, the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne celebrated the 30th anniversary of its opening in 1994. At center stage were the staff members, who have made the veterans home welcoming. “I feel what they do is so genuine,” said Dennis Olson, an Air Force veteran from Sioux Falls who has been a resident for 16 years, the longest of any current resident. In 30 years, 952 veterans and/…
June 12, 2024The Plaza Committee of Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow hosted the third annual “Touch a Truck Night” Monday evening in the south lot of the Luverne Elementary School. Dozens of local families explored fire trucks, large vehicles and farm implements, along with squad cars, skid loaders and other public service equipment as part of the evening that is designed to introduce local residents and…
By Lori SorensonJune 12, 2024A group of worshippers gathered atop the Blue Mounds State Park Saturday evening for a modern-day version of Christ’s “Sermon on the Mount.” The Rev. Steven Voris of Luverne’s First Presbyterian Church delivered the sermon to a small gathering at Eagle Rock, formerly the state park interpretive center. “Standing on the Blue Mounds, we can see for miles and miles,” he said. “Jesus wants us to…- By Lori SorensonJune 12, 2024Pat Baustian will face two challengers in his bid for re-election as Luverne mayor after Isaac DeBoer and Willy Baker also filed for election to the office of mayor. Dan Nath will also face two challengers for his North Ward seat on the Luverne City Council when he seeks election to a third term. Josh Gangestad and Kenny Rolling also filed for election to the seat. City council member Scott…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 12, 2024As currently permitted, the local demolition landfill will be full in four years unless an agreement can be reached with state officials to expand the existing facility east of Luverne. Representatives from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and engineers spoke with Rock County Commissioners June 4. Discussion centered on a report by the St. Cloud engineering firm Short Elliot…
- By Lori SorensonJune 12, 2024U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar toured the child care center under construction in Luverne Monday morning along with local leaders and a delegation from the USDA, which provided grant funding for the renovation. The $7.2 million project will renovate the former Total Card Inc. office building (originally Tri-State Insurance) into the Kids Rock! Child Care Center set to open in 2025. Klobuchar’s visit…
- By Jason BerghorstJune 12, 2024Dozens of community events and activities are again planned at the Plaza on Main this summer. They’re organized by the Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow (LIFT) Plaza Committee with the support of local businesses and organizations. The Plaza is located at the corner of Main Street and McKenzie Street in downtown Luverne. Events range from bingo and other games, concerts, story time for kids…
By Jason BerghorstJune 12, 2024Residents of Rock County gathered at the History Center in Luverne Thursday evening, June 6, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion that began the liberation of France and turned the tide of World War II. The program, co-hosted by History Center director Wendel Buys and Chamber director Jane Lanphere, included a slide presentation, video clips, a time of remembrance and…- June 12, 2024In the story “Luverne School District ‘at-will’ staff get salary increases, industrial arts teacher Darrel Van Aartsen’s two-year contract increases his salary to $171.85 for four hours of industrial arts instruction. He will receive an increase to $62 per hour as the afternoon vocational class instructor. Van Aartsen’s contract is a combination of a salary rate for classroom duties and an…
June 12, 2024
By Lori SorensonJune 05, 2024As Mental Health Awareness Month ended last week, the staff at Rock Veterinary Clinic, Luverne, have a simple request: Be kind. Two of their five veterinary doctors recently left the clinic, and the remaining three are working overtime to meet the needs of farm clients and pet owners. “It’s been rough,” Dr. Erin deKoning said. “And it wouldn’t be so bad if people could be nice. … I just think…
By Mavis FodnessJune 05, 2024Instructions written 25 years ago by the Luverne Elementary School Time Capsule Committee were simple. “It is our wish from the Time Capsule Committee that this time capsule will help explain what life was like in the year 1998. “We hope it is a goal of the Luverne School District to include meaningful things depicting the life in 2024 added to the time capsule, and every 25 years thereafter…- By Mavis FodnessJune 05, 2024Family members of the late Al Top will lead the 2024 Hills Friendship Days parade Saturday morning. Al, former fire chief for the Hills Fire Department, died in March and is being honored posthumously as this year’s parade marshal. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8. Top was selected by the HBCS (Helping Build Communities Stronger) committee, who organizes Friendship Days. “He…
- By Lori SorensonJune 05, 2024Rock County corn and soybean producers have found themselves in a sweet spot of favorable growing conditions this spring, compared with nearby neighboring fields. Many areas of the Midwest received more than double the normal average precipitation in May, which has eliminated drought concerns that plagued the region over the past few years. However, it’s delaying corn and soybean planting and…
- By Jason BerghorstJune 05, 2024A detour may be in place on a busy area of Highway 75 later this year. According to action at the May 28 Luverne City Council meeting, the city will partner with the Minnesota Department of Transportation on a storm sewer project near Kwik Trip and Taco John’s. Plans are in place to construct a 30-inch storm sewer across Highway 75 at Gabrielson Road. The work will require a detour for part…
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