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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- September 25, 2024Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crash data shows there were 446 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota from 2021 through 2023, resulting in eight deaths and 171 injuries. “With the fall harvest season…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 17, 2024More than 300 people circled the Luverne City Park Saturday morning for the fourth annual Out of the Darkness Suicide Walk. “This day is an opportunity to create a safe space where people can experience and express their emotions around the complex issue of suicide,” said Stacy Schepel, who helped organize the event with a team of volunteers and sponsors. The walk raises money for research to…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 17, 2024The city of Hills foray into providing a building for three licensed child care providers is still garnering attention, six months after the first provider opened her doors. Donna Bernhard debuted Creative Minds Childcare LLC in March, filling one of three child care rooms available for rent in the city-owned building. Rent to the city is $1 per year. As a result, Bernhard is seeing a profit…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 17, 2024The Rock County Historical Society will host a Jimmy Lovejoy retrospective next month to honor the former Luverne resident and artist. The Lovejoy Legacy Project will take place in and around Luverne from Oct. 9 through Oct. 17. The retrospective will be Saturday evening, Oct. 12. Lovejoy was a self-taught artist who specialized in sculpture and bas relief oil paintings, mostly of Western…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 17, 2024Rock County commissioners unanimously supported assuming ownership of the former National Guard armory Tuesday morning. The county showed early interest in the building when the state Department of Military Affairs offered the 20,898-square-foot facility on South Freeman Avenue for sale in July. The appraised price for the former armory is $295,000. However, the state is offering the building…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 17, 2024The 1915 Big Brown Luverne arrived in Luverne last week and will join the 1909 Luverne Thirty already on display at the History Center. The two cars are believed to be the only two produced by Luverne Automobile Company that are still in existence. They were made by the auto company started in 1904 in Luverne by brothers Al and Ed Leicher. The company manufactured passenger cars, mostly of…- September 17, 2024Youth who want to hunt in Minnesota have several opportunities to go hunting in the fall in addition to regular hunting seasons. “These hunting opportunities are designed for youth to have positive hunting experiences and get dedicated time to learn outdoor skills,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Youth who take part…
- September 17, 2024ITC Midwest will be conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout its service territory, including Nobles and Rock counties, from Sept. 23 through Oct. 1, weather permitting. Helicopter patrols provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system owned and operated by ITC Midwest. These patrols are a North American Electrical Reliability…
- September 17, 2024Continental Western Group (CWG), a Berkley company, has been named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program. The program recognizes employers for outstanding performance in establishing workplaces “where employees can thrive, enjoy their work, and help their companies grow.” This is the third time in a row that Continental Western Group has been recognized for this achievement.…
- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 17, 2024Hills residents will see a 1.82-percent increase in the 2025 levy if council members adopt the proposed increase in December. The increase will provide an additional $2,630 in the 2025 budget, as presented at the council’s Sept. 10 meeting. General fund revenues for 2025 are estimated at $543,640 with an anticipated $546,270 in expenditures. Contributing to the $2,630 shortfall in 2025 are…
- September 17, 2024More than 6 million Americans receive benefits for military service, including disability compensation, education benefits, caregiver assistance, burial benefits and more. It is critical for spouses and caregivers to know how veterans’ benefits are accessed and what could happen when a veteran dies. Consider this scenario. A veteran has not told his spouse much about his veteran’s benefits.…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 17, 2024Luverne students and staff will celebrate Homecoming 2024 next week, which concludes with the homecoming football game at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, against Blue Earth Area. This year’s theme is “We Got the Beat.” Coronation is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, in the performing arts center. The event will be livestreamed on CardinalVision and LuvTV. The event will select a king and a queen…- September 17, 2024The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting upland bird hunters to voluntarily log details about their hunts. “We’re excited about working with bird hunters to improve our understanding of what they’re seeing in the field,” said Nate Huck, resident game bird specialist. “Their information will complement our existing monitoring efforts.” He thanked hunters for being willing to…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 17, 2024Five Rock County 4-H’ers represented Rock County Sept. 13-16 at the Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show in St. Paul. Claire Boeve of the Blue Ribbon 4-H Club came away with two Top 10 ribbons. Boeve placed ninth in eighth-grade hunt seat pleasure and western showmanship. She also participated in western pleasure, English equitation and trail. Other participants and areas of competition from Rock…
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By Mavis FodnessSeptember 11, 2024A World War II jeep made its debut down Main Street Luverne Saturday morning, thanks to a Luverne native’s gratitude for his hometown. The 1942 Ford GPW was used 80 years ago on D-Day and was brought back to the United States and Luverne by renowned wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg and his wife, Judy. Saturday’s event was called “Operation Homecoming.” In addition to a morning parade with…
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