Santa, lighted Ellis and Eastern train, fireworks kick off holiday season
Hundreds of people attended Sunday night's "Light the Night" events in Luverne to kick off the holiday season ahead of this weekend's annual Winterfest celebration.
Streaming service can be 'borrowed' for free from local library
A streaming service joins the list of items that can be borrowed from the Rock County Library in Luverne.
Youth Dance Ensemble presents 'Nutcracker Story' in Luverne for Winterfest weekend
Luverne Spotlight Dancers will join 35 Twin Cities dancers with Youth Dance Ensemble to perform “The Nutcracker Story” this weekend.
State turns back 13 acres to county; Springwater township gets two
The state of Minnesota recently turned over 13 acres of land to Rock County and 2 acres to Springwater Township.
Eagles Club shares holiday cheer
Volunteers for Fraternal Order of Eagles and their families sang Christmas carols at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Good Samaritan Society and the Oaks and Poplar Cr
Courthouse remodeling construction expected to be finished next month
Phase 2 of the Rock County Courthouse remodel is underway, and demolition of the Land Records office is now complete.
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- By Lori SorensonNovember 30, 2015A major winter storm system moved slowly through the upper Midwest early this week, dumping more than eight inches of snow on Rock County and the tri-state area. Accumulations prompted school closings Monday and Tuesday and made for a busy stretch of work for public workers in transportation and public safety. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, more than 390 weather-related crashes occurred…
- November 23, 2015Ten Minnesota youth had the opportunity to participate in a special youth hunt Saturday and Sunday in the Blue Mounds State Park. “Youth can hunt in select state parks and other refuge areas with a parent, guardian or mentor during these annual opportunities,” said Mike Kurre, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources mentoring coordinator. “One-on-one time with a youth is time well spent afield…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2015Homemade pumpkin and apple pies will grace the tables of 11 area residents, thanks to a Luverne woman sharing her pie baking secrets for the first time. On Nov. 17 Brenda Johnson instructed a Community Education class creating their own pumpkin and apple pies with a special twist on the pumpkin pie. “I don’t use pumpkin,” she told the class. “I use butternut squash.” The squash’s rich color and…
- November 23, 2015The first snow of the holiday season arrived Friday, Nov. 20, and children in the area enjoyed playing in the snow.
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2015For the 20th consecutive year, the city of Luverne has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. At their Nov. 10 meeting, Luverne City Council members formally recognized city finance director Barb Berghorst for her efforts in qualifying the city for the award. “We’re lucky to have you,” Mayor Pat Baustian told Berghorst. Berghorst thanked the council but…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2015Luverne's Brad Bergman has been hired as the general manager of Skattum Confinement and Superior Buildings. Bergman studied business management at Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, and has more than 10 years of experience as a contractor with his business, Contracting Consultants Inc. Bergman said it's a new position at the Magnolia company, which was recently purchased by Son…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2015The Department of Social Work at Minnesota State University, Mankato, awarded Nancy Lange of Southwest Health and Human Services with its Social Work Alumna of the Year award. Lange received the award Nov. 6 at the MSU Social Work Honors Day event. Lange graduated from Mankato State College in 1976, worked for two years in South Dakota, and then has been working as a social worker in Rock County…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2015Janice Kass’ name is written on the newest Adopt A Highway sign erected in Rock County. Its location along North Blue Mound Avenue is in remembrance of Kass, who was someone who appreciated the outdoors and the spectacular views afforded by the Blue Mounds over the city of Luverne. When the mile section came available for adoption last month, Cheryl Hartman, rural Luverne, immediately thought of…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2015Rock County residents are known for their generosity, and Christmas is the time of year when that spirit shines, according to Luverne volunteer Molly Golla. Golla has been volunteering with SHARE (Sharing Hearts Are Reaching Everyone) for over 12 years and she said she’s always impressed by local generosity. “It’s one of the things I love about living in Luverne,” said Golla, who moved here when…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2015There may be a permanent solution to the ongoing drinking water issues at the Blue Mounds State Park. That’s according to a pending agreement between Minnesota DNR and local officials at the Nov. 17 Rock County Board meeting. Under the agreement, a study will be conducted to determine the feasibility of connecting the park to the county’s rural water system in the future. Specifics of the joint…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2015A California man’s search for the history of his restored 1956 Packard Clipper would have ended earlier this month if not for a pen and a mechanical pencil found lodged in the vehicle’s defroster. “I had all but given up finding information on the car,” said Mike Hammerberg of Pinole, California. “The Packard Club had no record, and I couldn’t even locate the ad in the car magazines of the era. I…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2015The Council for Arts and Humanities in Rock County (CAHRC) recently terminated its lease for the Carnegie Cultural Center in Luverne, and a new fine arts group is interested in using the space. Officers of the non-profit Luverne Street Music attended the City Council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 16, to present plans for how they'd utilize the building, which is owned by the city of Luverne.…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2015The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recommending the dam at the Blue Mounds State Park be replaced and the pond restored. According to the construction timeline, however, the Lower Mound Lake won’t be reestablished and open to the public until 2018, more than four years after flooding destroyed the concrete structure. The recommendation to replace the dam came from state DNR…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2015More deputies may be patrolling Rock County in 2016 if commissioners decide to include the additional monies in next year’s final budget. The discussion will take place during the county’s Truth-in-Taxation hearing at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. The hearing allows the public to learn where tax dollars will be spent next year. The meeting will take place in the commissioners’ room at the Rock County…
- By Mavis FodnessNovember 23, 2015In a rare split vote, the Luverne School Board decided not to continue starting classes before Labor Day. Three of the seven board members supported reapplying for another three-year Flexible Learning Year calendar format. The format allowed Luverne to begin classes before the state-mandated start after Labor Day. The final vote took place Thursday night, Nov. 19, during the board’s regular bi-…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 23, 2015Christmas is a joyful time of year, but for those grieving the loss of a loved one, it can also be a difficult and painful holiday. For 20 years Sanford Luverne Hospice has hosted a holiday tree-lighting ceremony to honor and remember loved ones — both living and dead. While hospice sponsors the trees and lighting ceremonies, the program has always been open to the public to participate in. It is…
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