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 SorensonJuly 06, 2021Brad Van De Berg’s cattle feedlot near Hills is among the best and most innovative in southwest Minnesota. That’s why he was asked to host one of the eight stops on this summer’s 40th Annual Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Beef Tour July 13. The event travels to different parts of the state each year, and this year the Rock-Nobles Cattlemen’s Association is showcasing beef…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 06, 2021The Friends of the Blue Mounds State Park will soon have a nature play area ready for park visitors, especially for families with small children. It will be located in the picnic area of the park, replacing the aging metal swing set, designed to “spark curiosity, invite discovery, and foster learning.” According to Amy Nelson with Friends of the Blue Mounds State Park, the nature play area has…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 06, 2021“It’s kind of like a magnet … one person comes and it seems like more show up.” That’s how Dave Shelton, Luverne, explains the camaraderie among those who rent plots at the Luverne Community Gardens. “It’s beautiful out here in the mornings and others come in the evening to avoid the heat of the day,” he said about the busier times of day. Lynette Jauert, Luverne, coordinates the community…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 06, 2021Luverne Farmers Market finished the first month of the 2021 season with good participation in a new program. Now organizers are lifting coronavirus prevention measures — like no touching the produce — that have been in place for a year. Corrine Bonnema is the member-elected president of the Luverne Farmers Market. “This year they get to squeeze the tomatoes (touch the produce),” she said. However…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 06, 2021Dave Sternborg is the new branch manager at First Farmers and Merchants Bank in Luverne after 10 years of driving by on I-90 during his commute between Sioux Falls and Worthington. “It’s a piece-of-cake drive compared with what I was doing,” said Sternborg, whose mother grew up in the Ellsworth area. He began working for FF&M on June 10, replacing Ryan Wynia, who decided this spring to pursue…
- July 06, 2021The Reclaim Community, which is working to preserve the historic Jasper school, will host three events for this weekend’s Jasper Quartzsiter Days celebration. The July 9-11 weekend features a Friday night classic car cruise-in and barbecue meal, a Saturday vendor fair and farmers market followed by a community meal and evening parade. Tents will be set up along Main (Wall) Street for the vendor…
- By Brennen RuppJuly 06, 2021The Luverne American Legion baseball team picked up an 11-3 victory over Pipestone Thursday, July 1, in Pipestone. Luverne collected 11 hits and drew seven walks to put constant pressure on Pipestone’s starting pitcher and defense. “We faced a hard throwing left-handed pitcher,” Luverne coach Codie Zeutenhorst said. “We were able to put a lot of balls in play and took advantage of walks and wild…
- July 06, 2021Neva Clausen is often frustrated by the tall lilies that have taken root on the east side of her garage, reaching as tall as she is, 5 feet tall. She said at times the perennials seem to have minds of their own as they voluntarily pop up in her flower garden, in a variety of colors she didn’t plant as bulbs. “The good Lord deserves credit for those. I didn’t do anything special,” Clausen said.
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021On Thursday, June 24, Tammie Leuthold celebrated the opening of her new hair salon and spa called The Barn on 60th with an open house. Constructed this spring, the new facility features hair styling for the whole family, facials, tanning, nails, hair extensions and other amenities. Mekayla Kolbrek will provide massage therapy later this fall. As The Barn on 60th, the business celebrates its rural…
- By Lori SorensonJune 29, 2021Luverne Mayor Pat Baustian is among city, business and sports leaders across the state working as ambassadors to encourage Minnesotans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. According to Gov. Tim Walz’s office, the ambassadors will reach out to members of their communities through their local news outlets, social media, phone calls and more to promote getting vaccinated. In his July 1 editorial,…
- By Lori SorensonJune 29, 2021Luverne City Council members met in closed session Tuesday, June 22, to discuss the purchase of a residential lot on East Maple Street. They approved $108,600 to buy the property at 315 East Maple Street from the Pam Bode estate. The council intends to move the house and garage at a later date to 115 West Warren Street, which the city bought in 2018 for $35,000 from James Mehlhaff. The lot was…
- June 29, 2021With rain showers occurring most of the morning and early afternoon, the weather turned sunny Saturday afternoon in time for Jubilee Days in Hardwick. The annual celebration featured a community dinner and adult and children’s activities. The parade, however, took center stage, with community members enthusiastically attending and participating in the town celebration that had to be canceled…
- By Lori SorensonJune 29, 2021Luverne’s Fourth of July celebration returns to The Lake this weekend with all the classic holiday attractions, including free inflatables, face painting, a bean bag tournament and fireworks. The Davis Lake Triathlon includes team and individual competition with a Minnow Race. There’s also a 3-mile kayak, 2-mile bike and 1-mile run and a 5-mile kayak, 7-mile bike and 2-mile run. New this year…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021Luverne School District may work with the Rock County Sheriff’s Office and the city of Luverne for a school resource officer. Total cost for an officer, equipment and vehicle is estimated at $98,000. The district, city of Luverne and sheriff’s office would each pay a third of the costs. Sheriff Evan Verbrugge presented the costs and ideas for the program to Luverne school board members at their…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021Luverne High School ninth- and 10th-graders will spend noon breaks on campus this fall, as the new school commons allows for greater seating capacity. Luverne School Board members at their June 24 meeting voted unanimously to close the noon lunch period for freshman and sophomore students beginning the 2021-22 school year. Juniors and seniors will still be allowed to leave the school campus…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 29, 2021Luverne School Board members applauded retiring business manager Marlene Mann at their June 24 meeting for her dedication to the district. “She has done a remarkable job for the Luverne School District for 55 years,” said Superintendent Craig Oftedahl. “She has been an integral force in creating a stable financial picture for this district. It has been an honor to work with such a loyal and…
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