Welcome home, Jeep Willy!
A World War II jeep made its debut down Main Street Luverne Saturday morning, thanks to a Luverne native’s gratitude for his hometown.
Aanenson retires from 50-year career with McClure Electric
Al Aanenson has been working to keep Rock County electrified for over 50 years, wiring everything from grain bins on farms to lighting in stores and office buildings.
Child care center on track for spring opening
Construction progress continues on Luverne’s child care center, and the Luverne Economic Development Authority heard an update at their Monday morning meeting.
Restored D-Day military jeep debuts in Luverne Saturday
A restored World War II military jeep will be celebrated Saturday during “Operation Homecoming.”
Nearly 80 tractors tally 60 miles for eighth annual cross-county ride
Nearly 80 tractors of all makes, models and ages made their way across Rock County Friday morning for the eighth annual Rock County Tractor Ride.
Boots on the ground
The Walgrave family announced last week that there were “boots on the ground” when a flatbed trailer delivered the first pieces of “the world’s tallest nutcracker” in Luverne.
News
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 08, 2016A book depicting the 100-year history of the Minnesota State High School League includes photographs of Luverne students and credits a former Luverne Public School’s official as the “Father of the State League.” However, the photographs, besides those of Bell, do not list who is pictured in them. David Stead, MSHSL executive director, said the League commissioned the design of the 157-page book…
- March 08, 2016Skits were among many special observances of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, including storytime with Superintendent Craig Oftedahl, reading with buddies, wearing “Cat in the Hat” red-and-white striped hats and eating green eggs and ham for lunch.
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 08, 2016Luverne’s Mock Trial Team earned an eighth-place finish at the state Mock Trial competition March 3-4 at the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul. Twelve teams qualified for the two-day competition. Deb Schandelmeier and attorney Jeff Haubrich coach the team. “I’m proud of them,” Haubrich said. “It’s a big commitment and their results really show how much they put into it.” This is the second…
- February 29, 2016As snowflakes gently fall Tuesday morning, Don Patton of Hardwick cleans the Main Street sidewalks of new snow that fell overnight. March came in like a lion, blanketing parts of Rock County with almost 5 inches of snow. According to Farmer’s Almanac, the saying “In like a lamb, out like a lion” and vice versa is more of a rhyme than a weather prediction, as it holds true as often as it doesn’t.…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 29, 2016A cloud of construction dust hangs in the air at the Carnegie Cultural Center as workers prepare the historic building for its new tenants. Luverne City Council members approved a 10-year agreement with Luverne Street Music to lease the city-owned Carnegie Cultural Center. The non-profit music agency that connects private music instructors with interested students took over the Carnegie building…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 29, 2016A new statewide water quality program will give 10 Rock County farmers up to $300 each if they become certified producers. Successfully piloted since 2013 in three watersheds located in various parts of the state, the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program is now expanding statewide. The voluntary program is meant to accelerate adoption of on-farm conservation practices that…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 29, 2016Luverne High School senior Mira Uithoven wants to leave smiles on children’s faces through a project she is coordinating through two youth organizations. The One Million Pillowcase Challenge was started by the American Patchwork and Quilting Association and challenged quilters, sewers and crafters to create one million pillowcases. Uithoven is joining the challenge as a member of LHS’ FCCLA…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 29, 2016Saturday’s Get Hooked in Luverne Ice Fishing Derby attracted 103 adults and 59 children to the creamery pond for some friendly competition and plenty of prizes. Nearly 60-degree temperatures threatened the ice that day, but its 8 to 10-inch thickness was deemed safe for foot traffic. Participants, many of them families, said they were glad they decided to come out to the ice. “I’ve enjoyed…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 29, 2016For the second year Luverne Community Education brought princesses and super heroes to the elementary commons for dancing, singing, playing, eating and a little picture taking. “It’s just a fun night out for kids and parents,” said Community Education Director Karen Willers. With the help of the Luverne High School peer helpers, who chose the music and games, 28 parents and children enjoyed the…
- February 29, 2016The Luverne High School speech team secured the first-place team sweepstakes at the Adrian Speech Invitational Saturday. The win is the second one for the team after finishing first at the Redwood Falls tournament Feb. 13. About 230 students representing 16 teams competed Saturday in Adrian, including 33 from Luverne. Individual honors went to 16 Luverne members in 10 categories: Storytelling:…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorFebruary 26, 2016Saturday’s Get Hooked in Luverne Ice Fishing Derby attracted 103 adults and 59 children to the creamery pond for some friendly competition and plenty of prizes. Nearly 60-degree temperatures threatened the ice that day, but its 8 to 10-inch thickness was deemed safe for foot traffic. Participants, many of them families, said they were glad they decided to come out to the ice. “I’ve enjoyed…
- By Lori Sorenson, editorFebruary 25, 2016Luverne City Council members Tuesday approved a 10-year agreement with Luverne Street Music to lease the city-owned Carnegie Cultural Center. The non-profit music agency that pairs private music instructors with interested students will rent the Carnegie building on North Freeman Avenue starting March 1. The building has been closed since the first part of February while the previous tenants, the…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 22, 2016When the USDA released its annual crop production report last month, it confirmed Minnesota’s 2015 crop season as its best on record. On Thursday, Feb. 18, the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Minnesota Field Office released individual county results and confirmed 2015 was also a good production year for Rock County. The state upped its previous record corn yield set in 2010 by 11…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 22, 2016The Luverne Music Boosters hosted big crowds at their annual Winter Carnival Saturday night in the Luverne High School Gymnasium. The night featured carnival-style games, bingo, a cakewalk, cotton candy, root beer floats, balloon art, face painting and more. The event is one of the Music Boosters’ biggest fundraisers of the year, bringing in thousands of dollars to support music programs of…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 22, 2016After 58 days, 5 hours and 6 minutes rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, Caitlin Miller’s first steps on land were a little wobbly on Feb. 16. “That first step we all felt we were swaying,” said Miller during a phone interview a day after the race. Miller is the daughter of Alex and Karen Miller of rural Hardwick. She and her partner, George Pagano, from Media, Pennsylvania, finished the Talisker…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 22, 2016Rock County farmer Peter Bakken visited fourth-grade students at Harvey Dunn Elementary in Sioux Falls Friday, Feb. 19, to show them what “cow food” is made of. Bakken has been “adopted” by the students and has been sharing video messages with the class every month since school began last fall. In his monthly videos he shows the students what cows eat, where they live and how they are cared for…
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