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 SorensonJune 14, 2016A Luverne couple appeared in Rock County District Court Tuesday on felony charges stemming from a June 12 domestic disturbance in their home on West Warren Street. According to the criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Rock County District Court, Rodney Dale Thomas and Chasity Dawn Hughes were arrested after officers found methamphetamine and meth paraphernalia in their home. They face two separate…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016William Kent Krueger addressed about 50 people Wednesday afternoon, June 8, at the Rock County Community Library in Luverne. Krueger and his wife, Diane, visited several libraries within the Plum Creek Library System including Adrian. Krueger, a New York Times best-selling author, lives in St. Paul and is known for his Cork O’Connor mystery books. While in Luverne, Krueger talked about how…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Construction costs may impede efforts to keep Rock County ag service agencies under one roof. Costs were projected at over $1 million for the county to construct a facility that would keep the Rock County Land Management Office, Rock County Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service together in one facility. County Administrator Kyle Oldre reported the building costs at…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 14, 2016Several building improvements will greet students when they return to classes at Luverne Public Schools this fall. With almost $500,000 to spend on facilities this year, district officials have made use of about 57 percent of the funds or about $289,000 so far. Included in that amount are recently completed upgrades to the heating and air conditioning systems in both the elementary and middle/…
- June 14, 2016At Sunday night's Farm to Table event (see the page 1 story) the question was posed, “How many of you grew up on a farm?” Nearly half the people in the room put a hand in the air. Considering it was an event hosted in part by corn and soybean growers, this was no surprise. And we're a farming community after all. ... Then came the question, “How many of you today are actively engaged in…
- June 14, 2016Motorists should be alert to the impact hot weather is having on some area highways. "Blowups" of concrete pavement can be very dangerous for motorists. Maintenance crews are keeping busy repairing the broken pavement, especially on portions of Interstate 90. Other highways prone to buckling are Highway 15, Highway 60, and Highway 169 in south central Minnesota. When a road is…
- June 14, 2016Luverne Loop biking and hiking path received a fresh coat of asphalt last week on Phase 1 of the project.
- June 14, 2016As temperatures climbed toward 90 degrees Thursday afternoon, area kids on summer vacation took up traditional summertime activities, like swimming in backyard pools and selling lemonade on boulevards. Pictured here, Regan Mehlhaff (left) and Kendra Thorson offer lemonade and cookies for 25 cents, and their sign advertises that smiles are free.
- June 14, 2016Hustoft receives SDSU scholarship Monaya Hustoft, Luverne, will receive the Phillis C. Hanskutt scholarship in visual arts for the upcoming academic year at South Dakota State University in Brookings. Hustoft, a sophomore graphic design major, is the daughter of Shawn Hustoft and Brad Hustoft. Christensen graduates from Gustavus Adolphus Cody Christensen, Luverne, graduated Sunday, May 29, 2016…
- June 14, 2016The Luverne High School Class of 1961 celebrated a reunion during Buffalo Days on June 4 at The Bluestem in Luverne. Pictured are (front row, from left) Alice Schmidt, Jerilyn Britz, Alice Henningsen Phillips, Emily Davis Walgrave, Linda Remme Jones, (second row) Tom Serie, Bill Miller, Mary Oeding Scheffert, Nicky Wendt Stubbe, Howard Gangestad, Lorna Jauert Schoeneman, Lorna Forrest Hansen,…
- June 14, 2016H-BC High School Honor Roll Quarter 4 A Honor Roll Seniors: Tessa Klarenbeek, Trevor Paulsen, Thea Richards. Juniors: Alyssa Allen, Riley Boese, Isaiah Vis. Sophomores: Trenton Bass, Grace Holthaus, Angela Martinyuk, Olivia Richards, Kourtney Rozeboom, Paige Tilstra, Jacob Wingert. Freshmen: Caitlyn Allen, Grace Bundesen, Sidney Fick, Seth Glidewell, Nicholas Kiers, Garrett Raymon, Josie…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 07, 2016Jim Juhl and Brenda Winter believe cancer has strengthened them — both in their Christian faith and in their relationship with each other. As Rock County Relay for Life honorary chairwoman and caregiver, they’re looking forward to sharing this message during Friday night’s event in Luverne City Park. “It will be an opportunity to talk about God’s faithfulness in our lives,” Brenda said. As a Star…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 07, 2016Rock County farmers experienced typical spring weather as they worked to get crops into the ground for the 2016 crop season. Luverne dairyman and crop farmer Rick Van Santen described this year’s planting season. “It was long and strung out,” he said. In southwest Minnesota measurable rain continued to average 10 days a month, according to Troy Thone, local volunteer weather recorder. He said the…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 07, 2016As spring rolls into summer, the Rock County Master Gardeners are organizing their annual garden tour as a fundraiser and as a way to showcase local gardens to the public. Cindy Arends of Hardwick became a master gardener through the University of Minnesota program. She said she was asking so many questions that it was suggested she take the online classes. The Extension program introduced her to…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 07, 2016Take 16 Brewing Co.’s latest Block Party on Main features a husband-wife duo with a full band sound. Calling themselves You Knew Me When, Cie and Karisa Hoover have been performing full time since quitting their Nashville jobs four years ago. Tonight’s appearance in Luverne marks the 130th craft brewery performance for the couple. Their performance at Take 16, 509 E. Main St., begins at 6 p.m.…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 07, 2016Crews working on the $14 million broadband Internet service project in Rock County are about 10 percent finished after two months on the job. Boring of the main fiber line began April 11 in Jasper. Since then crews have finished Beaver Creek and have moved on to Hardwick. The work slowed almost immediately when $30,000 in boring equipment was stolen while crews set up in the Jasper area. The…
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