Luverne observes July 4 at Lake
Luverne residents and visitors celebrated their 11th Annual Fourth of July celebration at The Lake Friday.
New alumni, educators to be inducted into Luverne Halls of Fame
Several additional Luverne alumni and former educators will be inducted this fall into the Luverne Alumni Hall of Fame and Luverne Educators Hall of Fame.
Beaver Creek school may open in segments
Contractors at the Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School construction site are focused on completing administration offices first.
Ag weather station coming to Rock County
A Minnesota Department of Agriculture weather station south of Luverne will provide real-time climate information that will be available online to the public.
'Libraries with Heart' initiative offers health equipment to public
Two blood pressure cuffs are available for patrons to use at the Rock County Library, thanks to a grant through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Unique arrangement brings new priest to St. Catherine
June 30 marked Monsignor Gerald Kosse’s last day in Luverne as the full-time priest for St. Catherine Catholic Church.
News
- October 17, 2016“When a stressed out nursing student covers a night shift in a hospital’s morgue, things start to become strange.” This is a description of the horror film, “Insania,” which is based on a short story written by Luverne High School graduate Rona Vaselaar. “I heard the story on the NoSleep podcast and I knew I had to make a film from it,” says director Derrick Childers, who adapted the story into a…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 17, 2016Luverne City Council members approved salary increases for city elected officials at their Oct. 11 meeting. They approved an ordinance to set the mayor’s annual salary at $8,450 per year. This is an increase of $2,550 over the current $5,900 per year. The ordinance also increases the aldermen’s salary to $7,000 per year, an increase of $2,000 over the current pay of $5,000 per year. “The salaries…
- October 17, 2016Luverne’s Main Street was under a dusty haze last week while city public works crews completed crack sealing on the street downtown. This photo was taken Tuesday morning on Main Street facing east. Crack sealing is a cost-effective maintenance tool that helps prevent damage from water and the effects of the freeze and thaw cycles. Flexible, watertight material is placed in joints and pavement…
- October 17, 2016The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc. will assist Medicare beneficiaries with their 2017 Medicare plan research and enrollment on Oct. 26 in Luverne. Trained volunteers will be available by appointment at the Rock County Law Enforcement Center. Call the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 to make an appointment. Medicare beneficiaries need to bring with them current insurance…
- October 17, 2016Dancers with the Performing Arts Academy helped with Domestic Violence Awareness Night Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Farmers Market near Redbird Field. The dancers wore purple — the color for Domestic Violence Awareness — and performed several numbers. Jennifer Lindsey of the Southwest Crisis Center thanked the group for being there. “We reach out to young people and empower them and encourage them…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? Amie Fick is seeking her second four-year term on the Hills-Beaver Creek School Board. She and her husband, Marlin, have lived in Beaver Creek for…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? Jeff Boltjes is seeking reelection to the Ellsworth School Board. He and his wife, Deb, have lived in Ellsworth for 16 years and have three children…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? David Bullerman is seeking reelection to the Adrian School Board after serving one four-year term. He and his wife, Ann, have five children, Hannah…
- October 11, 20161.) List experiences that will be helpful in fulfilling the position’s duties if you win the Nov. 8 general election. 2.) What do you think are the primary challenges facing your community and how will you lead your school through these challenges? Incumbent Luverne School Board member Colleen Deutsch is seeking her fifth term. She and her husband, Doug, have lived in rural Luverne for more…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 11, 2016Saturday was a big day for local music lovers and fans of the Carnegie Cultural Center on North Freeman Avenue. Luverne Street Music took over the lease with the city in March for the building, which has been under construction for remodeling since then. The “Grand Open House” was a chance to show off the stately building as well as accomplishments of the blossoming non-profit music school. The…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 11, 2016Vehicle noise is a consequence of living near an interstate highway system, and Beaver Creek residents realize the easy access to that roadway has its pitfalls. They didn’t realize more of that traffic would find its way through their city of 294 people in recent months. Beaver Creek Mayor Jamie Dysthe and council member Josh Tuene brought a request to the Rock County Board to conduct a speed…
- October 11, 2016
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 11, 2016Rock County Commissioners have opted to begin their bi-monthly meetings by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The practice began Oct. 4 as a suggestion from chairman Jody Reisch. “In light of what is going on in our nation, I sometimes think it’s a forgotten piece of our day,” he said. None of the commissioners objected. Structural changes within the sheriff’s office With the retirement of…
- By Mavis FodnessOctober 11, 2016A record number of absentee ballots will be issued in Rock County if the first three weeks of absentee voting is any indication. As of noon Monday, 116 absentee ballots have been issued since the voting option opened Sept. 23, according to Rock County Auditor-Treasurer Ashley Kurtz. Her office has also added 75 new voters and updated 71 voter registration records. “We’ve never been this busy this…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 11, 2016Friday, Oct. 7, was National Manufacturing Day, and Luverne’s Midwest Fire opened its doors for tours to celebrate the occasion and hopefully inspire students to choose careers in manufacturing. Tyler LeBrun, manufacturing engineer/production manager at Midwest Fire, said it’s important to connect with young people while they’re still in high school and expose them to career opportunities in…
- By Lori SorensonOctober 11, 2016United Methodist Church volunteers will serve their annual soup supper in uniquely painted, handmade pottery bowls on Nov. 4. “Bowls for a Cause” is an effort of the local arts community and creative members of the church to support the local emergency food shelf and the arts, according to Cindy Reverts of the Rock County Fine Arts Association. She said the project started this summer when…
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