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.
Farmers tally losses of flood event; full impact on crops unknown until harvest
When floodwaters finally receded over the weekend, area farmers had a chance to assess the damages of crops under water and or washed away.
Service over self volunteers build, donate beds for 'Sweet Dreams' mission
This week, dozens of local teens involved with Rock the Edge are performing public service projects in and around Luverne for their annual “Service Over Self” local mission work.
Early voting for Luverne primary starts June 28
Early voting for the Aug. 13 primary election is from June 28-Aug. 12.
Introduction to fishing
Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources spent two hours Friday morning at The Lake in Luverne instructing youth about fishing, fishing r
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- By Mavis FodnessApril 04, 2016Six years after graduating from Luverne High School, Caitlin Miller returned last week to inspire current middle and high school students. Principal Ryan Johnson introduced Miller at the morning session with students in grades 6 through 8 and the afternoon session to ninth- through 12th-grade students. “It wasn’t long ago that Caitlin sat where you are now,” Johnson said. Miller’s visit coincided…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 04, 2016Seven people spearheaded the successful fundraising efforts to purchase the former Jasper High School, and last week they signed papers for their group called Reclaim Community to become a limited liability organization. Elicia Kortus, Ryan Reker, Terry Skyberg, Jason Madtson, Randy Larson, Kristie Weinkauf and Jon Hoyme are the not-for profit’s first governing board. Reclaim Community is now…
- By Lori SorensonApril 04, 2016As part of his Water Quality Forum in Edgerton March 30, Gov. Mark Dayton stopped in Luverne later that day to congratulate local officials on the Lewis Clark Regional Water System. “I’m very, very proud of that,” said Dayton, who put $41 million state bonding support toward Lewis and Clark. “It’s crucial for the economic health of the community.” City leaders and area water officials met with…
- By Mavis FodnessApril 04, 2016Concerns over replacing teachers within Luverne Public School District were relieved when more than 25 applied for three open positions after only a few weeks of advertising. Superintendent Craig Oftedahl updated School Board members on the positive responses at their rescheduled meeting Tuesday, March 29. Eleven applied for the middle-high school guidance counselor, 10 for the social studies…
- By Lori SorensonApril 04, 2016A Luverne woman was arrested last week on felony charges after she was found in her neighbor’s house allegedly going through personal items. According to the criminal complaint filed Friday in Rock County District Court, Robyn Denise Hemme, 53, faces first-degree burglary charges. The complaint states that law enforcement was dispatched to 609 West Luverne St. in Luverne for a report of a…
- By Lori SorensonApril 04, 2016As demand increases for Luverne’s Take 16 craft beer, so have job opportunities for local adults with disabilities. Woodbury distributor Hohenstein’s Inc. recently picked up Take 16 beer for its Minnesota distribution – officially launching in Mankato with tap takeovers on April 14. That means the local brewery will pick up its production pace, according to Take 16 brewer Luke Rensink. “They said…
- By Lori SorensonApril 04, 2016Buffer legislation enacted last year will go into effect Nov. 1, 2017, and farmers are taking steps now to put those provisions in place. Arlyn Gehrke spelled out the details of the legislation at the Rock County Corn and Soybean Growers meeting March 31 in Luverne. In his opening remarks, he assured producers that compliance with the law won’t be as difficult as it might seem. “The Environmental…
- April 04, 2016During the 2015-16 school year, a group of senior girls began meeting Thursday mornings to grow in their leadership skills. Throughout the fall the group continued to progress, and the ideas of what they wanted to learn grew, according to school social worker Stacy Schepel. Schepel and Amy Cook, family science instructor, advised the group. As the students moved into the second semester, they…
- April 04, 2016GNP Company™, the Midwest’s leading chicken producer of the Gold’n Plump® and Just BARE® chicken brands, has been named a 2016 Hunger Hero Food Award recipient by Second Harvest Heartland in a March 31 ceremony at Second Harvest Heartland’s Golden Valley headquarters. The Hunger Hero Award, now in its seventh year, recognizes organizations that make a “compassionate and transformational impact on…
- April 04, 2016Twenty-seven Cardinal speech team members participated in sub-section competition in Adrian March 29. They took second place as a team with 21 speakers advancing to final round competitions. Students were competing for spots in this Saturday’s section tournament. In order to qualify, speakers had to finish in the top four during the final round at sub-sections. Sixteen Cardinal speakers advanced…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 28, 2016The Sharkee's property on South Highway 75 and the adjacent Mert’s Repair property on Hatting Street may be combined into a single tax increment financing district to encourage future development. Luverne City Council members took action on this TIF plan during their March 22 meeting. Sharkee’s bar and restaurant has been closed since April 2014 when health code violations, mainly basement…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 28, 2016Area photographers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the upcoming Prairie Photo Contest sponsored by the Luverne Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We're trying to encourage people to get out and enjoy the prairie," said Luverne Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere, who also serves on the CVB. She said the Prairie Photo Contest is a way to celebrate the 125th…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 28, 2016Plans to move two federal service offices to a new location in Luverne has Rock County officials concerned about the impact on area farmers. The Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service lease space in a privately owned building on Gabrielson Road. Rock County’s Land Management Office is also housed in the same complex creating a “one-stop shop” for area landowners and…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 28, 2016County commissioners and union representatives have approved a combined deputy/dispatcher position within the Rock County Sheriff’s Office. The move may save the department as much as $25,000 in annual costs. Last month, County Administrator Kyle Oldre brought the hybrid proposal to the county’s personnel committee when a current part-time deputy applied and was the best candidate for a full-time…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 28, 2016A familiar face recently became the full-time Rock County advocate in Southwest Crisis Center’s Luverne office. Jen (Lass) Lindsey began in the new position early February, moving from answering the center’s crisis line to the office advocate position. Lindsey, a 2002 Luverne High School graduate, brings the Luverne office to full staff. Hers was one of the last open positions filled within the…
- March 28, 2016Luverne High School’s concert band, concert choir and ninth-grade girls’ choir received superior ratings March 15 at the Minnesota State High School League’s large group music contest in Pipestone. Three judges evaluated each group’s performances out of a possible top score of 40. Superior is the highest rating a group can earn. “The band did earn a perfect score from one of the judges,” said…
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