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 SorensonAugust 29, 2016Betty Mann has trouble sleeping at night. “I have all these things running around in my head, and it’s hard to turn them off,” said Mann, Rock County Historical Society President. There’s good reason for her cluttered mind: Truckloads of valuable “clutter” are waiting to be sorted at the new History Center, and opening day is looming on the horizon. “Through the years we’ve acquired duplicates of…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 29, 2016Like most college freshmen Luverne’s Baily Vis is both nervous and optimistic about starting the next chapter in his life. The prospect of meeting new people and adjusting to a new situation could make any 19-year-old nervous. But Vis is optimistic he will make the adjustment just fine. “I can handle it,” he said. “I know I can get over any hurdle that comes my way.” For Baily the hurdles have…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 29, 2016Fifteen new teachers will be working in classrooms when the school doors open for students in Adrian, Ellsworth and Luverne Tuesday for the 2016-17 school year. Five new teachers will be at Adrian Public Schools. Amanda Engelkes will be a first-grade teacher at Adrian Elementary. She is married to Tyler Engelkes and lives in Bigelow. Engelkes received her bachelor’s degree in early childhood…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 29, 2016Zucchini, a summer squash, was gaining in popularity at a recent Farmers Market in Luverne, thanks to Rock County Master Gardener Dawn Sandager. Sandager spends up to five weeks each summer at the market as part of her community outreach work as a Master Gardener, a title she earned five years ago. This year each Thursday since Aug. 4, Sandager has unfolded a table and prepared a dish on site…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 29, 2016Family reunions are a universal summer pastime, and for Rock County native Becky Bartels, her Aug. 21 event was similar to many family gatherings. There were elders, long lost cousins (some from overseas) and children (many who vaguely resembled their grandparents) all gathered at the home of Becky’s parents, Elmer and Eunice Bartels, in Luverne. And they all trace their roots to a family farm…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 29, 2016A passion for cars and airplanes could be satisfied at one event coming to Luverne on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Fly-In or Drive-In Pancake Breakfast revitalizes and improves the event of 2009, according to organizers. Pancakes will be served from 7 a.m. to noon at Quentin Aanenson Field south of Luverne The Luverne Municipal Airport Board and Sierra Delta Aviation are sponsoring the event. “We are…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 29, 2016Preliminary enrollment figures at Luverne Public Schools show an increase in the student body. The district’s enrollment could grow by at least 50 students, according to information presented to Luverne School Board members during their regular monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 25. Those numbers could go up or down as the school doors open Sept. 6. Luverne Elementary School has 40 new students…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 29, 2016The 15-year anniversary of the 9-11 terror attack that killed nearly 3,000 people will be remembered locally on Sept. 11. Diane Sherwood, president of the Remember Rally group, said an event is planned to thank and honor local first responders. “This year Remember Rally is going to donate a Remember Rally T-shirt to every firefighter, law enforcement, and EMS personnel in Luverne as a thank you…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 29, 2016Schomacker Flooring and Appliance owners and staff celebrated a ribbon-cutting and open house Monday night in their newly remodeled store at Cedar and Main streets. Pictured are Chamber Board members Mark Ommen, Stan Knobloch, Patti Olson, Annie Opitz, store representatives Joe Schomacker, Sharon Schomacker, Randy Schomacker, Pearl Schomacker (wheelchair), Glenda Schomacker, Lindsey Schomacker,…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 29, 2016Local law enforcement and South Dakota officials responded to what was reported as a car jacking Sunday in rural Rock County. According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, officers were called to the residence of 64-year-old Wayne Hartz around 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, regarding an assault and vehicle theft. When law enforcement arrived, Hartz had cuts and his face was covered in blood. He said…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 29, 2016Luverne High School graduates Susan Thompson, Emily Wendland, Tatiana Gust and Zoe Brown along with current students James Erickson, Christopher Jelken and Emilie Bartels recently attended a summer business camp through sponsorships provided by the KAHR Foundation. In total, more than 100 companies provided sponsorships for students to attend the BestPrep’s Minnesota Business Venture camp at…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 23, 2016Halfway is where the Rock County Broadband Alliance Project stands this week as crews race to bury underground fiber before the ground freezes. “The project is going well,” said Andy Hulcher with Alliance Communications of Garretson, South Dakota. “Michels Construction and the subcontractors have done a great job.” Hulcher estimates fiber construction is about two weeks behind the projected…
- By Lori Sorenson iAugust 23, 2016Last week’s recount in the tied county commissioner primary election revealed the same number of votes for each candidate — 67 for Ron Boyenga and 67 for Darrel Van Aartsen. Greg Burger captured the most votes in the Aug. 9 primary in the District 3 commissioner race to advance to the general election in November. During canvassing on Aug. 11, the two tied candidates drew from a deck of playing…
- By Lori Sorenson iAugust 23, 2016The wooded property near the Luverne City Park has been purchased by private investors for a possible campground site. The Luverne Country Club owned the former Boy Scouts land and sold it earlier this month for roughly $36,000 to Billy Cowell and Mike Davis, with possible financial support by other investors. Davis serves on the campground committee of local leaders and community volunteers who…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 23, 2016Incoming Luverne fifth-graders Roselynn Hartshorn and Henry Hartquist chose two non-conventional band instruments to begin lessons with last week. Most first-year students choose flute, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone or trombone, but these two had their own ideas. Hartshorn chose the French horn based on a try at the brass instrument from a family member. Hartquist chose the tuba. “I thought it…
- By Lori Sorenson iAugust 23, 2016Dick Remme was as proud as punch Thursday night when he took his 1940 Pontiac Silver Streak to the classic car show at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. The white-wall tires were spotless and the black paint and chrome trim were polished to a mirror finish. And Remme was grinning from ear to ear. “It was my grandfather’s car,” he said. The automobile was originally bought at Schoon Motors,…
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