The Luverne cross country team participated in the Metcalf Invitational at Mountain Lake Golf Course Friday, Sept. 1.

Luverne was one of 15 teams at the event.

In the varsity and junior varsity events, the Cardinals had 11 runners place in the Top 15.

The Luverne Redbirds lost to the Bluffton Braves 1-0 Saturday, Sept. 2, in Dassel, ending an extended playoff season that boasted a 26-2 record.

The Braves were able to score one run in the first inning, and that is where the score stood for the entire game.

The Hills-Beaver Creek volleyball team went on the road to take on Viborg, South Dakota, Tuesday, Aug. 29.

The Patriots gave up the first two games 25-21 and 26-24 to the Cougars.

The Cardinals volleyball team is 3-1 for the season after a series of games over the past week.

Luverne lost to Southwest Christian 3-0 Tuesday, Aug. 29, on the road.

The Luverne girls’ tennis team lost a close meet to Fairmont at home, 4-3, on Tuesday, Aug. 29.

The Cardinals lost all four singles matches and won their three doubles matches against Fairmont.

The annual Fly-In or Drive-In at Luverne Municipal Airport drew visitors from the tri-state area Saturday morning when car and airplane enthusiasts shared their vehicles with the public.

Retired Jasper welder Terry Rodman is hoping to find a home in Luverne for his vintage windmill collection.