World's largest nutcracker dedicated
The World’s Largest Nutcracker, “Verne,” was dedicated and named Saturday morning with a ribbon-cutting celebration at the nutcracker’s base on South Highway 75 in Luverne.
'On Golden Pond' coming to Luverne's Palace Theater July 24
A classic play centered on the complex relationships of families, the realities of aging and finding acceptance and reconciliation is coming to the Palace Theater in Luverne.
What should we do about e-scooters?
Luverne recently launched a civic assembly group for residents to help shape local decisions about electric scooters.
Luverne's Bull Pen Sports Bar and Grill featured on America's Best Restaurants
The Bull Pen Sports Bar and Grill in Luverne will host national media and marketing company America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) for an on-site visit next month as part of an upcoming ABR Roadshow.
This young pro became a licensed operator at age 18
Ryker Johnson became one of Minnesota’s youngest wastewater operators when he earned his Class D license at age 18.
Wiener dogs highlight Luverne's Hot Dog Night
Dozens of wiener dogs and their proud human companions gathered in Luverne Thursday night for the 23rd annual Wiener Dog Races and 18th annual Wiener Dog Beauty Contest.
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- By Lori SorensonMarch 05, 2019The Friday night LIFT Gala drew 175 people to Grand Prairie Events in Luverne where business leaders and organizations updated the community on the latest developments in town. The night’s agenda featured 13 local projects and undertakings that were highlighted during the two-hour program. “All these positive things that are happening are because of the people involved in our community,” said…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 05, 2019Cover crops improve soil health and boost farm profits; so why isn’t everyone doing it? Grant Breitkreutz taps the side of his head when he answers. “It’s a change in mindset,” he said. “We’ve been farming a certain way for four, five generations and we’ve been taught to do things a certain way.” Grant and his wife, Dawn, have used cover crops on their Redwood Falls farm for 20 years, and they…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019Luverne was one of two cities that hosted a preview event for “Landmarks of Minnesota: Keeping History Alive,” a potential new program for Pioneer Public Television. PBS officials, the program’s host, and the producer attended the Feb. 27 preview event at the Palace Theatre. Madison, Minnesota, hosted a similar event last week. The 16-minute preview featured six out of the 17 churches,…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019The beginning of January was the last time area schools were able to conduct a full week of classes. Luverne, Hills-Beaver Creek, Adrian and Ellsworth last had a full week of classes from Jan. 7-11. Each week since then, school days began late, dismissed early or were canceled. This week began the same way, early outs and late starts. To compensate for lost classroom time, area districts are…
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- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019Luverne Senior Citizens President George Bonnema embraced his leader position Feb. 5 when he spoke to county commissioners about changing the image of retired residents. Bonnema, the former flower shop owner, and Senior Citizens Vice President Renee Reu outlined the history and future plans to rebrand the organization and remodel a facility to meet current needs of seniors and the Rock County…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019Paper beverage cups and paper take-out containers no longer need to hit the trashcan, according to the county’s recycler, Millennium Recycling of Sioux Falls. Millennium president Shannon Dwire said paper cups were once thought to be non-recyclable due to their plastic lining. The lining is added to insulate the cup and prevent leaks. However, a growing number of mills recognize these cups as a…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019The future of the Ellsworth City Hall will be discussed at a public meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in the school gymnasium. On Jan. 15 a fire destroyed the former city hall, a 115-year-old two-story brick building. Cause of the fire is undetermined, according to the fire marshal’s preliminary report, and the case has been closed. The Sunday afternoon meeting is intended to bring residents…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 05, 2019As gracious hosts, Luverne students refrained from competing for the team championship trophy at their invitational tournament Saturday, opting instead to only accept individual honors. Luverne was among the 16 schools and 266 competitors at the daylong event. “Our students play double duty on this day as well,” said coach Caroline Thorson. “Not only do they compete, but they, as hosts, welcome…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 26, 2019Rock County residents and a good share of the upper Midwest are still digging out from a winter storm that crippled the region last week. The one-two punch of heavy snow Wednesday followed by more snow and driving winds Saturday combined to shut down major travel corridors and cancel churches, school, meetings, commerce and related activities. Snowfall totals vary widely throughout southwest…
- By Lori SorensonFebruary 26, 2019Premium Iowa Pork will host a ribbon-cutting and open house Friday, March 1, to celebrate the start of its hog processing operation in the former Gold’n Plump plant on the west edge of Luverne. The Luverne Area Chamber, along with other business representatives and community members, will present the ribbon and oversized scissors for the event that starts at 4 p.m. According to the company…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 26, 2019Helmer Haakenson had one thought on his mind in 2007 when surgeons told the then 88-year-old his aortic value replacement would last 15 years. “It will get me to one hundred,” he said last week. His 100th birthday came Wednesday, Feb. 20, and he celebrated with friends and family at his new home at The Oaks senior apartments in Luverne. The gathering included his favorite dessert, chocolate cake…
- February 26, 2019At the Feb. 19 Luverne Music Boosters meeting, members of the Ben Franklin Lodge No. 114 presented the organization a check for $662.55. The check matched funds raised during a concession stand fundraiser during the Winterfest event at the elementary school. This matching fundraiser has raised the total to $9,447.54 for the music boosters over the past six years. Pictured (front row from left)…
- By Mavis FodnessFebruary 26, 2019Jacinda Hustoft, a senior at Luverne High School, learned leadership styles could apply to characters from the children’s story, “Winnie the Pooh.” The daughter of Brad Hustoft, Luverne, and Shawn Hustoft, Brandon, South Dakota, saw herself in the tail-bouncing Tigger. “I am kind of bouncy and full of energy,” she said. Hustoft was one of eight incoming high school seniors from the region…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 29, 2019An arctic front settled over the region this week, bringing with it sub zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills. By Wednesday, temperatures were forecast to hit minus 25 degrees with wind chills registering at minus 60 degrees. With these conditions expected to last for days at a time, most schools across the state, including those in Rock County, called off classes for Tuesday and Wednesday…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 29, 2019The Chamber Board of Directors honored Mike Engesser as the 2018 Outstanding Chamber Member during an after-hours reception Monday in Sterling’s Café & Grille. The Chamber annually selects a local individual to honor with the award, which recognizes personal and professional contributions to the community. “Mike has been an active, committed, involved and dedicated member of our community…
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