Miller completes 'toughest row'
Although she didn’t set a world’s record rowing from California to Hawaii, Hardwick native Caitlin Miller is happy she completed the 2024 World’s Toughest Row.
County eyes former armory for Land Management Office
The state of Minnesota may give Rock County the former Luverne armory, and commissioners are considering using it for office and garage space to replace areas it rents from other en
Local committee announces second class of Alumni Hall of Fame, first class of Educator Hall of Fame
The Luverne Public Schools Hall of Fame Committee has announced the 2024 alumni inductees as well as first-time inductees to the new Luverne Educator Hall of Fame.
Hot, hot hot dogs!
The 62nd annual Hot Dog Night July 11 in Luverne drew thousands of people who consumed 15,000 hot dogs.
Food rescue program brings Kwik Trip, Food Shelf together
Twice a week local volunteers gather food items from the Kwik Trip in Luverne for Thursday distribution at the Rock County Food Shelf.
Capistran considered Army band before going into teaching
Editor’s note: Four educators from Luverne Public Schools packed up their lesson books, cleaned their desks and retired from positions they held for a combined 124 years.
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- By Lori SorensonSeptember 21, 2015Touch the Sky Prairie is 1,000 acres of restored northern tallgrass prairie northwest of Luverne, where more than 120 species of native grasses and forbes have been identified. The pristine land is one mile from where world-renowned nature photographer Jim Brandenburg was born, and two miles from where his ancestors broke sod. The prairie was established as a partnership with Luverne’s…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 21, 2015Thursday, Sept. 17, was Constitution Day, and Jerry Benson’s Luverne Middle School history class celebrated in style. Students put up a wall-sized poster of the U.S. Constitution and hung several smaller posters that illustrated each of the articles. In addition, students designed their own posters, hung red, white and blue streamers in the Middle School hallway window and enjoyed pizza in class…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 21, 2015Luverne residents owe the city of Luverne nearly $8,000 in utilities and assessments for miscellaneous services. At their Sept. 8 meeting, City Council members heard a report from Finance Director Barb Berghorst about the unpaid bills. She said unpaid utility bills for 2015 so far total $5,806.03 and unpaid services for snow removal, mowing, tree trimming, etc. total $2,008.91. If the bills aren’…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 21, 2015Eight Rock County horses competing at the Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show in St. Paul Sept. 18-21 are under quarantine as recommended by show officials. The horses may have been exposed to a potentially deadly virus while attending the annual event along with more than 600 other horses. On Friday, Sept. 18, a Clay County horse stabled in the cattle barn at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds was…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 21, 2015A more affordable public transportation option for families is now available through the Rock County Heartland Express. County Commissioners approved the additional rate option called Unlimited Monthly Family School Pass at their Sept. 8 meeting. Instead of purchasing a pass for each child to ride the Heartland Express bus to and from a Luverne school, the Family School Pass allows unlimited…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 21, 2015After five years of sitting empty, the former Family Dollar building on South Estey Street may be getting a new owner. Bill Weber with Jensen Management Services, Luverne, confirmed the sale of the 11,500-square-foot facility is pending but was unable to provide specifics on transaction. Family Dollar closed its doors in March 2010 and has been empty ever since. Last year Cory Grimm with the…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 21, 2015Herman Motor Company moved to its new dealership location on South Highway 75 in June, and a grand opening celebration is planned for Friday, Sept. 25. A ribbon-cutting is set for 4 p.m., and an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. will include food, inflatables, raffle prizes, Dairy Barn ice cream and a cruise-in. Auto enthusiasts are invited to bring their classic Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicles to…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 21, 2015Just in time for Highway 75 construction to wrap up in Luverne, community leaders are making plans for a “four corners” facelift at the stoplights on Main and Highway 75. The plan calls for small trees and shrubs, grassy green spaces, colored concrete, Sioux quartzite boulders, lighted signage and the long-awaited flag park on the southeast corner. “The goal is to grab the attention of drivers…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 21, 2015Luverne Public School’s custodial staff will be honored Saturday as the parade marshals for the 65th annual Tri-State Band Festival in Luverne. Some of the 11 honorees won’t be able to participate because they will be working the event. “Throughout the day of the competition, they are on call to provide assistance, creatively solve problems and support the needs of the committee, bands and public…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 21, 2015Luverne city officials are taking action to acquire the blighted Sharkee’s property through the process of eminent domain. Documented code violations on the building include a leaky roof, structural damage, inoperable fire alarm and sprinkler systems, sanitary sewer backups, HVAC and electrical systems in disrepair, extensive mold and more. Health code violations, primarily the basement sewage…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 14, 2015The historic Palace Theatre, one of Luverne’s iconic symbols, is celebrating a milestone birthday this week. Built in 1915, the Palace was heralded as one of the most splendid opera houses in the state. “In the matter of the size and equipment of the stage, as well as in arrangement size and equipment of the opera house proper, nothing is left to be desired,” wrote the Rock County Herald in its…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 14, 2015Last year’s mid-year implementation of a positive behavior program at Luverne Elementary School yielded 27 reward instances per student. This year the school’s behavior committee wants to surpass the 15,000 Cardinal Cards given away last year. Cardinal Cards (business card sized pieces of cardstock) are used to reinforce positive behavior expectations throughout the school. Earlier this month,…
- By Lori SorensonSeptember 14, 2015A drunk driver who crashed her vehicle into a Luverne house has been sentenced in Rock County District Court. Reports show that Maren Jane Overgaard, 45, had a blood alcohol content of .363 when she crashed a 2006 GMC Envoy into Bill and Pauline Martin’s home on Luverne Street Wednesday, June 10. The legal blood alcohol limit for driving is .08. The Martins were home at the time of the crash at 9…
- September 14, 2015The 65th Annual Tri-State Band Festival will be Saturday, Sept. 26, with 23 bands participating. Parade competition begins at 9:30 a.m. on Main Street in downtown Luverne. Nineteen marching bands will perform on the parade route. Parade marshals for the 65th Annual Tri-State Band Festival are Luverne High School custodians. The field competition begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Cardinal Football…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 14, 2015A 16-year-old boy on rollerblades suffered minor injuries when he struck a pickup truck at the intersection of Donaldson and West Main streets at 10:12 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Trae Davis of Luverne was participating in a physical education class and was rollerblading south on Donaldson Street, according to Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge. Davis was unable to stop as he approached West Main…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 14, 2015Dennis and Benji Kellenberger will double the size of their swine operation within a mile of Steen city limits, thanks to Rock County Board approval on Sept. 8. The father and son operation will increase their existing feedlot from 720 animal units to 1,440 just south of Steen in Section 32 of Clinton Township. Because the expansion is greater than 1,000 animal units, the Kellenbergers were…
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