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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- July 25, 2016Youth can apply to hunt deer in the Blue Mounds State Park during a special hunt in November. “Parents or other adult mentors go with youth to the fields and forests during these annual hunting opportunities,” said Mike Kurre, Department of Natural Resources mentoring coordinator. “Time spent outdoors together is important and continued adult support can shape youth into lifelong hunters.” …
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 25, 2016Rock County Commissioners approved changing positions within the sheriff’s office after recent resignations affected the current patrol schedules. Earlier this year county officials developed and approved a hybrid position within the sheriff’s department. Lee Christians, who had been a part-time deputy, became full-time by filling that hybrid position as a part-time deputy and part-time…
- July 25, 2016Sanford Luverne invites the public to participate in the “Step by Step Wellness Challenge” from Aug. 15 to Sept. 25. Teams of three earn points for step totals each week and can also access tips and wellness information. Register by Aug. 5 by calling 507-449-1229. Cost is $10 without pedometer, $20 with.
- July 25, 2016First Baptist Church of Luverne hosted its Vacation Bible School the week of July 18 under the theme, “Ocean Commotion.” Organizers said everyone had a “boatload” of fun learning about Noah and the great flood from the book of Genesis. Through songs, games, crafts and Bible time, children were taught how they can trust, obey and stand for God with lessons from the life of Noah and the flood.
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 19, 2016Luverne businesses that served free hot dogs at the July 14 event deemed it a resounding success. At the 54th annual Hot Dog Night 15,000 hot dogs were served and consumed within record time, most within an hour after serving began. Ace Hardware Manager Kevin Mick said his 500 spiral-cut hotdogs were given out in under one hour including the 20 pounds of macaroni and cheese, 24 pounds of smoked…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 19, 2016Officials at next week’s Rock County Fair want a record number of exhibits to fill the open class divisions. Anyone from toddlers to senior citizens can enter items in 21 separate classes that award ribbons and small premiums to those who participate. “It’s fun,” said 9-year-old Madison Hansen, who plans to bring a creative arts project she made in school. Her sister, Meagan Hansen, 14, said she…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 19, 2016A new smartphone app has gained a large following in only two weeks, and Rock County is following the national trend. “Pokemon Go” is a popular virtual reality game that uses smartphone camera and location services to place animated characters in real-life locations. The goal of the game is to capture as many of the virtual characters as possible. To do so the player swipes the smartphone screen…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 19, 2016In the wake of recent national attacks on law enforcement officers, some Rock County residents are going out of their way to support local men and women in uniform. On Friday, July 8, Stacy Schepel and her two young daughters delivered donuts to the Law Enforcement Center on North Blue Mound Avenue. Along with them was a colored page with the words, “Thank you, police officers.” That was the day…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 19, 2016Work on the interior of the new History Center in Luverne is essentially complete. Members of the Rock County Historical Society were invited for a final walk-through on Monday, and only a few incidental items remain to be completed. Now, the move from the current museum on Freeman Avenue to the new center on Main Street has begun. According to Rock County Historical Society President Betty Mann…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 19, 2016Children at this week’s Luverne Street Music camp were laughing, playing instruments and singing. “We want them to be excited,” said instructor Mistyn Kozisek. “We want them to be creative in front of a group and be comfortable with movement.” For five days, 38 children ages 4 and older participated in a morning or afternoon session. Besides Kozisek, Julie Jacobsma and intern Emma Jirele led…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 19, 2016Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and be on the alert for potential thefts and vandalisms. Last week the Sheriff’s Office received calls of thefts from vehicles and reports of slashed tires in Luverne. Some simply reported that someone had been “rummaging through vehicles.” In all cases, Verbrugge said the vehicles were unlocked and unattended. “…
- July 19, 2016Andrew Czarneski with Tapco Traffic and Parking Lights based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tests the new wireless bollards installed at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Barck on July 14. Pedestrians crossing the highway must pass through the two aluminum bollards in order to activate the LED crossing lights at the Barck and Dodge intersections. The bollards replace the motion sensors that…
- July 19, 2016
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 19, 2016Two of four public meetings were conducted last week to gather input for improving the city-owned Luverne Area Aquatics and Fitness. More than 60 people attended the July 13 sessions at the Luverne Elementary School commons with two additional meetings conducted Wednesday, July 20. Pool commission members Nate Golla and Trisha Viessman facilitated the focus groups. “Luverne has always been…
- July 19, 2016The Rock County Sheriff’s Office will host an open house for the Second Annual National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 2. The event will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Center on North Blue Mound Avenue in Luverne. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Locally participants can walk through the…
- July 19, 2016Moriah Flanagan and 27 other outstanding Minnesota 4-H youth have been selected as Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors for 2016-17. Elected through a meticulous selection process by 4-H adults and youth, this year’s group of state ambassadors will serve as spokespeople for the youth development organization, representing more than 65,000 of their 4-H peers throughout Minnesota. The Minnesota 4-H…
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