Raney Miles Israelson, 82, of Luverne, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne, surrounded by his family after a six-month battle with cancer.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Raney Israelson was born in Morrison County, Minnesota, on July 16, 1940, to Albert and Maymie (Winsor) Israelson. He graduated from Hickman High School in Hickman, Nebraska.
Raney married Janet May on July 28, 1962, in Hickman. To this union were born a son, Brant and daughter, Staci. Raney first worked for a telephone company. He then owned his own trucking business and later owned his own insurance company in Nebraska. Raney and Jan moved to Luverne in 1977, where he then worked at Northwest Bank as an insurance agent. In 1984 they bought the Country Kitchen in Luverne. They owned it for 23 years, retiring in 2007.
Raney was a member of Luverne Presbyterian Church. He loved his family and was a big part of their lives. He loved playing cards. (He didn’t go anywhere without his digital pocket poker game.) He loved lake time up at Sauk Lake with all his lake friends, especially fishing with his brothers, nephews and special friend, Virgil Van Batavia. He was a lawn master until the end.
Raney is survived by his wife, Jan; daughter Staci (Monte) Zwaan of Luverne; daughter-in-law Val; grandchildren Tyler (Renee) Israelson of La Habra, California, Tanner Israelson of Fullerton, California, MacKenzi (TJ) Loger of Steen, Chazni Zwaan of Luverne, and Miraya, Angel and Dominic Rodríguez of Hesperia, California; four great-grandchildren; siblings Al (Pat) Israelson of East Bethel, Isaac (Marlene) Israelson of Holmen, Wisconsin, and Leah Waldron of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brant; a grandson, Zachary; two brothers, William and Ellsworth; a sister, Linnea; and special friend Don McCord.
Arrangements are provided by Dingmann Funeral Home of Luverne, dingmannandsons.com.
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Henry F. Wulf went to be with the Lord on the morning of March 30, 2023, with his wife beside him, at Bethany Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Henry was born on June 30, 1936, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, raised on a farm near Luverne, Minnesota, and graduated  from Luverne High School in 1954. He enjoyed sports and was active inGolden Gloves boxing, winning many trophies. He also loved to hunt and fish. He served inthe U.S. Navy for four years and was an Aviation Electronics Technician aboard the aircraftcarrier U.S.S. Coral Sea.
On Dec. 22, 1959, he married Loretta Schimel at First Baptist Church in Luverne. After his tour in the Navy he attended South Dakota State University and graduated with a degree in Wildlife Management in 1965. In June of 1965 he was employed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as assistant wildlife manager with headquarters in Brainerd, Minnesota. Within a few years he was promoted to area wildlife manager and shortly thereafter to regionalgame manager at the Brainerd location. In 1998 he retired after serving 33 years with the DNR.
Henry and Loretta were the parents of two daughters, Valerie and Heather. They owned a farm near Brainerd where they raised and showed Arabian horses. All were active in the NorthernMinnesota Arabian Horse Association and the North Star Arabian Horse Breeders Futurity Program. Henry was a three-time president of NMAHA. He won the 50-mile Pillager Cup Ridein 1969 with a horse he had raised and went on to place second in the 100-mile Kettle MoraineEndurance Ride in Wisconsin the same year.
Following retirement he enjoyed gardening and volunteering at St. Joseph Hospital in Brainerdas a parking valet. He also liked to watch all kinds of sports events.
Henry was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where he enjoyed the fellowship andfriendship of many other believers over the years. He served the Lord there as a trustee for12 years and as a deacon for 15 years and also ushered for many years.
He was a kind and generous husband, father and grandfather and will be lovingly rememberedand missed by his wife, Loretta, and their two daughters, Valerie (Ed) Temp of St. Francis, Minnesota, and Heather (Troy) Larson of Pillager, Minnesota. Grandchildren are Nathan (Christine) Temp ofCoon Rapids, Minnesota, Rachel Temp of East Bethel, Minnesota, and Jonathan, Joshua and Gracia Larson ofPillager, Minnesota. Also surviving are two sisters, Audrey (Kenneth) Munro of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Ruth (Alan) Hendrickson of Ocala, Florida, and two brothers, Donald (Lola) Wulf of Sioux City, Iowa,and Gordon (Pat) Wulf of Welleston, Oklahoma.
Preceding Henry in death were his parents, Henry F. F. and Mildred Wulf; brothers Frank(Ruby) Wulf, and Arthur (Carol) Wulf; and sisters Elzora (George) Ott, Naidine (Edwin)Aanenson, and Leila Wulf.
A grave-side service will be held at 2 p.m. on April 22, 2023, at Maplewood Cemetery in Luveme, Minnesota followed by a social time at Living Rock Church in Luverne. The memorial service will beheld at 2 p.m. on April 30, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Special thanks to Dr. Julie Olson of Essentia Health and to everyone at Bethany Good Samaritan Nursing Home for their excellent care.
Arrangements are provided by Halvorson-Taylor Funeral Home, www.halvorsonjohnson.com.
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Michael Leslie “Sammy” Sammons, 67, Round Lake, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 13, at The First Presbyterian Church in Round Lake. Burial will be in the Round Lake Cemetery.
Michael Sammons was born April 15, 1955, in Luverne to Leslie and Lilly Ann (Yarrington) Sammons. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1973.
Mike married Mary Padilla and to this union four children were born, Chad, Angela, Lindsay and Eric. The couple later divorced.
Mike married Rhonda Hurley on Feb. 3, 1998, in Maui, Hawaii. The couple moved to Round Lake where they owned and operated Eastside Acres Campground until retiring in 2021. Mike also worked as a carpet layer for over 40 years. They wintered in Mesa and Gold Canyon, Arizona, for the past seven years.
Mike was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Round Lake, the Round Lake Sportsman Club, the Luverne and Worthington Ambulance EMTI, and the Round Lake Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years.
Mike enjoyed motorcycle trips, line dancing, trivia, fishing, ice fishing, deer hunting, flying drones and playing softball. Mike’s greatest joy was his grandkids. He loved spending time with them and watching/being at all of their activities.
Mike is survived by his wife, Rhonda Sammons of Round Lake; three children, Chad (Sara) Sammons of New Ulm, Angela (Robert) Sneller of Luverne, and Lindsay (Thomas) Jenniges of Ellsworth; two stepchildren, Ashley (Kevin Seimers) Harms of Lake Park, Iowa, and Anthony (Nikki) Voss of Round Lake; 15 grandchildren, Gabriella, Natalie and Ferynn Sammons, Riley, Hannah and Nolan Sneller, Jackson, Jolee and Samuel Jenniges, Quinton and Grayson Harms, Liam and Maleah Seimers, and Nova and Kayden Voss; two sisters, Donna (Mike) Rank of Faribault and Michelle Schreier of Currie; sister-in-law Paula (Rod) Paplow of Round Lake; two brothers-in-law, Pete Baker of Cole Harbor, North Dakota, and Scott (Kris) Hurley of Palm Coast, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Eric in 2019; sister Kristi Baker; brother David Sammons; and a brother-in-law, Paul Schreier.
Arrangements are provided by Dingmann Funeral Home of Worthington, dingmannandsons.com.
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Ruth Alice Jackson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died peacefully at her home on April 4, 2023, surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.  A livestream link will be available at www.georgeboom.com
Ruth Graham was born on March 17, 1965, in Butler, Pennsylvania, to James and Dorothy (Stewart) Graham.
Ruth was an accomplished woman who overcame many challenges. She attended the Blind Brook High School in Rye Brook, New York, before going on to study at the Rochester Institute of Technology through the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester, New York. She later graduated from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., where she met her husband, Timothy Jackson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Ruth and Timothy spent some time in Atlanta, Georgia, before eventually settling in Sioux Falls, where they were married on Aug. 31, 1996.
Ruth was deeply proud of her son Joshua’s accomplishments, including his acceptance to Purdue University and his studies there. Ruth’s love extended to all those around her.
Her determination, strength, and unwavering love for her family were an inspiration to all who knew her. Though she faced many difficulties, she remained a positive and loving force to those around her.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Timothy; her son, Joshua; her father, James Graham of Atlanta, Georgia; her sister, Jamie Graham (John Ballam) of Atlanta; her nieces, Sara (Greene) Seals and Anna Greene; in-laws Milton and Susan Jackson; and sister-in-law Teresa Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Graham.
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Donald Wayne Schouwenburg, 88, formerly of Luverne, died peacefully on April 6, 2023, surrounded by his family while residing at Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
A funeral service was Monday, April 10, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne.
Donald Schouwenburg was born on June 20, 1934, to Jake and Nellie Schouwenburg in a farm house near Valley Springs, South Dakota. He spent his childhood living with his family on farms in southwest Minnesota. Don attended country school until the 4th grade. He attended Hills High School, graduating in 1952.
Don worked several jobs throughout his life. He worked for Ed and Verla Baker on their farm until September 1952. He worked for a short time for the Great Northern Railroad out of Hills, then for six months at Bierkamp Auto. He then got a job at John Morrell in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. After being laid off at John Morrell, he took a night position with A.R. Wood Manufacturing. He was called back to John Morrell but was to be laid off again, so he took a job with Eli Walgrave.
Phyllis and Don were married on Sept. 16, 1954, and lived in Luverne. In March 1956 Don purchased the Repair Shop in Steen from Dick Bosch, and Don and Phyllis lived in Steen. In December Don bought Frank Berghorts’s share at Hills Implement Company and was a partner with his brother, Marinus Schouwenburg. Don and Phyllis moved to Hills in December 1959. In 1975 they sold the business to Marvin De Schepper who moved the business to Luverne and took Gary Olhausen as a partner. Don worked for them for 2 ½ years. Don then took a job for Wilmer Elbers at Hills Stainless Steel in Hills until his retirement. In retirement, Don worked at Glen’s Grocery Store for several years and went back to Hills Stainless Steel to help them for a time. The Shouwenburgs moved to Luverne in 1992. Don worked at HSS for a total of 35 years. At that time, he officially retired and he and Phyllis moved to Prince of Peace in September 2015.
Don was an active member of the Reformed Church of Steen, serving on the male chorus, as a deacon, and as an RCYF leader. He was also on the city council and played for the Hills softball team. He enjoyed racing and watching sports, especially when he could watch his grandchildren play. His family will always remember and cherish the love and care Don showed toward them, particularly the care he showed toward Phyllis during her final years. He also had a great sense of humor and was always there to lend a helping hand.
Don is survived by his “girls,” Connie (Russ) Cambern of Brookings, South Dakota, Lori Inafuku of Prior Lake, Joni (Curt) Gacke of Sioux Falls, and Julie (Fred) Rule of Sioux Falls; grandchildren Russ (Katie) Cambern, Cassie (Trisha) Anderson, Jennifer (Jacob) Inafuku, Caitlin (Derek) Inamohafukucek, Ashley (Tony) Batholomaus, Allana (Dan) Rogge, Samantha (Tiaan) Truernicht, Adam (Deanne) Rule, and Grace Rule; eight great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren Josie and Andie; a great-great-granddaughter; and sister Anna Schouwenburg of Hills.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; his parents; and siblings Bert, Simon, Henry, Marinus and Peter Schouwenburg, Sophie Berghorst, and Marie Klarenbeek; as well as many other treasured brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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Patricia “Patti” Swenson, 66, rural Beaver Creek, died peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 14, at Palisade Lutheran Church, rural Garretson, South Dakota. Burial will follow in Palisade Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Rock Ranch for the Equine Assisted Therapy Program.
Arrangements are provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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Some of us may remember those days when we were punished for getting into trouble at school. I remember there was that one kid who always seemed to be the culprit of the mischief. Most of us knew who created the mischief; however, we did not want to be a snitch and kept our mouths shut because snitches get stitches.
Once the mischief was discovered, the teacher would confront the entire class and say, “Whoever is behind this must confess right now!”
Of course, the only sound heard was crickets. Then the teacher would make a threat that if the culprit didn’t confess, the entire class would be punished.
Think about that for a second – one person’s sin caused the entire class to suffer the consequences.
Less than a week ago we celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus. I’m so thankful that because of him, it’s just the opposite of the one little stinker who caused the suffering for all. Instead, there was One who suffered to cover the sins of all.
I’d suspect we’ve all seen the signs at televised sporting events or on signs that say John 3:16. Well, it’s a very important verse in the Gospel message. It says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
I’ve heard this verse referred to as the world’s greatest text. It’s universal and international. God’s love is for everyone … for “whoever,” including the “little stinker.”
When Adam and Eve sinned at the beginning of creation, God could have removed himself. He could have said, “I’m out.” But, because God so loved, he brought redemption. He provided a way out for us. He gave his one and only Son, Jesus, who was the Son of Man and the Son of God. Because Jesus was born of a woman, it makes him a Son of Man, but a person’s blood type is determined through the father, making Jesus’ blood divine, and being conceived of the Spirit, it makes him the Son of God.
Yes, God sacrificed his Son for us, but we can’t stop there. It would never have happened if Jesus wasn’t willing to go to the cross. Jesus stepped down as deity, wrapped himself in human form to redeem us. Jesus knew why he came. He knew what was ahead. In the days leading up to his crucifixion, he asked God if there was any other way. His flesh did not want to go to the cross, but his spirit man agreed with his Father, “Not my will, but thine.”
I’m so grateful that Jesus did not act in his fleshly desire like the “little stinker” did in class, but through His Spirit agreed with the Father (God), and went to the cross to pay the price for our sin through the shedding of his blood, his divine blood, bringing us redemption.
We are all “whoevers.” It’s not an exclusive club. There are no membership requirements except believing in Jesus. It’s God’s desire that we all believe so we can have everlasting life.
Give your life to him as he gave his for you!

St. Catherine Catholic Church
203 E. Brown St., Luverne
St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org
Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Public Mass will be celebrated at FULL capacity in the church. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information.
 
Luverne Christian Reformed Church
605 N. Estey St., Luverne
Office Ph. 283-8482; Prayer Line Ph. 449-5982
www.luvernecrc.com — office@luvernecrc.com
Joe Steenholdt, Pastor
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 6:30 p.m. Evening worship service. We are streaming Sunday services live on YouTube at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Send him a friend request if you’re not connected. You may also visit our website for delayed broadcasts. Also our services are on local cable TV at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. In all circumstances, may we joyfully declare: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 124:8.
 
First Baptist Church
103 N. Jackson St., P.O. Box 975, Luverne
Ph. 283-4091; email: fbcluv@iw.net — www.fbcluverne.org
Walt Moser, Pastor
Sundays: 10:30 a.m. In-person worship service. Service is also on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m.
 
Grace Lutheran Church
500 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4431; www.graceluverne.org — graceluverne@iw.net
Dave Christenson, Interim Pastor
Thursday, April 13: 8:30 a.m. Missions in Action. Sunday, April 16: 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion. 10 a.m. Semi-Annual meeting. 10 a.m. Coffee/Sunday School and Drums. 4 p.m. MS/HS Happy Little Trees. Monday, April 17: Grace Notes deadline. Tuesday, April 18: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. Wednesday, April 19: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Online, TV and Radio Worship options are available. Online worship: Sundays 9 a.m. at www.graceluverne.org, click Worship tab; or Facebook page at Grace Lutheran ELCA, Luverne. TV: Vast Channel 3 Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. Radio: KQAD-AM Radio Sundays at 8:15 a.m.
 
Bethany Lutheran Church
720 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4571 or 605-215-9834
Andrew Palmquist, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class. 10:15 a.m. Worship service; worship online as well (at els.org). Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Zoom Bible study. See our Facebook page, Bethany Lutheran Church (Luverne) for other classes and events.
 
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org
Friday, April 14: 6:30 a.m. Community Men’s Bible Study. Saturday, April 15: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Women’s Conference. Sunday, April 16: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. 10:50 a.m. Sunday School. Monday, April 17: 6:30 p.m. VBS work night. Tuesday, April 18: 12 p.m. Staff meeting. Wednesday, April 19: 5:30 p.m. Midweek meal. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Clubs and Youth Groups. 7:30 p.m. PC Awards Night. CommServices are also broadcast on Vast Channel 3 on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. DVD’s available upon request. To stay up to date on announcements, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @arcluverne.
 
Rock River Community Church
1075 110th Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-9070; email: info@rockrivercommunity.church
Bob Junak, Pastor
Come as you are—Sundays @ 10 a.m.: Main Service. Kids church age 3-6th grade—Nursery. Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Midweek Service—Kids age 3-6th grade.
 
 
 
United Methodist Church
109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4529
Saturday, April 15: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, April 16: 9:30 a.m. FUEL/Adult Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Coffee. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. 4:30 p.m. Genesis/Revelation Bible Study. Monday, April 17: 6:30 p.m. Genesis to Revelation Bible Study. Messenger deadline. Tuesday, April 18: 10 a.m. Shut-in visits. 6:30 p.m. W&M meeting. Wednesday, April 19: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Prayer Chapel. 6:15 p.m. FUEL and Confirmation. 8 p.m. AA meeting. Live streamed on Facebook and radio.
 
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787; email: fpcemilie@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 12: 5:30 p.m. Bell Choir. 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir. 6:30-8 p.m. Senior Highs. 7:15 p.m. Session meeting. Thursday, April 13: 9 a.m. PW Coordinating Team. Friday and Saturday, April 14-15: PW Synod CT meeting. Sunday, April 16: 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School. 10:15 a.m. In-person Worship Service (View on Facebook under First Presbyterian Church of Luverne, City of Luverne's LUV TV or on the local Luverne cable station at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Thursdays), Youth Sunday School during worship. 11:15 a.m. Music staff. 7 p.m. Beacons (o-open to all). Wednesday, April 19: 9 a.m. Morning Circle. 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Circle. 5:30 p.m. Bell Choir. 6 p.m. Women’s  Chorus. 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir. 7:15 p.m. Deacons.
 
St. John Lutheran Church
803 N. Cedar St., Luverne
Ph. 283-2316; email: stjohn@iw.net
www.stjohnlutheranluverne.org
Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service. Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10 a.m. Fellowship Time. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study. Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Catechesis Class. 6:30 p.m. Kids for Christ. 7:30 p.m. Youth Group. Services will be available on the Vast Channel 3 Sunday and online at the city website, cityofluverne.org. Holy Communion is offered on 2nd and 4th weekends and Liturgical Feasts.
 
Living Rock Church
500 E. Main St., Luverne
Ph. 449-0057; www.livingrockswmn.org
Josh Hayden, Pastor
 
New Life Celebration Church
101 W. Maple, Luverne
Ph. (605) 368-1924; email: newlifecelebration@gmail.com
 
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 E. 2nd St., P.O. Box 36, Hardwick
Ph. (507) 669-2855; zionoffice@alliancecom.net
Jesse Baker, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Bible study. Worship service on Luverne cable at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday and Friday.
 
Ben Clare United Methodist Church
26762 Ben Clare Ave., Valley Springs, S.D.
igtwlb@WOW.net
Bill Bates, Pastor
 
First Lutheran Church
300 Maple St., Valley Springs, S.D.
Ph. (605) 757-6662 – firstpalisade@alliancecom.net
Mark Eliason, Pastor
Sunday, April 16: 10:30 a.m. Worship at First Lutheran Church. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday, April 18: 7 p.m. First Lutheran council meeting. All are welcome. We Are ONLINE! Facebook: @FirstLutheranValley Springs; YouTube: FirstPalisadeLutheranParish.
 
Palisade Lutheran Church
211 121st St., Garretson, S.D.
Ph. (507) 597-6257 — palisadechurch@alliancecom.net
www.palisadelutheran.org
Thursday, April 13: 1:30 p.m. WELCA at Palisade Lutheran Church. 7 p.m. Palisade council meeting. Sunday, April 16: 9 a.m. Worship Service at Palisade Lutheran Church. 10 a.m. Sunday School. We Are ONLINE! Facebook: @PalisadeLC; YouTube: FirstPalisadeLutheranParish.
 
First Presbyterian Church
201 S. 3rd St., P.O Box 73, Beaver Creek
Ph. 507-935-5025
email: lori.firstpres@gmail.com
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Session meeting.
 
Magnolia United Methodist Church
501 E. Luverne St., Magnolia
Ph. 605-215-3429
email: magnoliamnumc@gmail.com
Nancy Manning, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m., in-person with livestream available on the church’s Facebook site.
 
Steen Reformed Church
112 W. Church Ave., Steen
Ph. 855-2336
Jeremy Wiersema, Pastor
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship service in-person with livestream available on Facebook and YouTube. Radio worship on KQAD Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
 
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
112 N. Main St., Hills
Ph. 962-3270 / bethlehemofhills@gmail.com
Nita Parker, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Chapel. 9 a.m. Sunday school. 10 a.m. Worship Service. Worship will be streamed live to Facebook at Bethlehem of Hills. You can find more info on our website blchills.org.
 
Hills United Reformed Church
410 S. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Alan Camarigg, Pastor

The Luverne trap shooting team shot its first two rounds of the season at the Rock County Sportsman’s Club.
According to the Minnesota High School Clay Target League, trap competition consists of shooting two 25 target rounds for a total of 50 targets from a 16-yard station. 
Up to five athletes (squad) occupy shooting stations in the field (where shooting occurs) under the direction of the “squad leader.”
Athletes typically use 12-gauge or 20-gauge ammunition.
Five shots are taken at each of the five stations. After the first five shots are completed by the entire squad, each shooter moves to a new station.
Results for the first two weeks of the season include:
 

March 24-28 scores: Week 1
Landon Ahrendt 23 21 44
Cash Bonnett 18 20 38
Morgan Bonnett 18 14 32
Tyson Cowell 21 23 44
Alex Dewispelaere 18 21 39
Fox Forrest 9 11 20
Lucas Hansen 16 23 39
Jacob Henning 17 21 38
Samuel Honerman 21 20 41
Gavin Hoven 14 19 33
Andrew Kinsinger 18 19 37
Linkon Knorr 0 0 0
Jacob Madison 21 22 43
Lucas Madison 20 16 36
Austin Morseman 22 23 45
Liam Murphy 20 19 39
Makayla Oechsle 15 20 35
Austin Ossefoort 18 16 34
Holden Overgaard 18 17 35
David Rathman 10 18 28
Jaden Reisch 20 21 41
JT Remme 20 17 37
Rayann Remme 11 11 22
Tucker Remme 12 9 21
Sawyer Sasker 16 19 35
Cameron Wieneke 13 11 24
Grant Wieneke 16 13 29
Piper Wynia 21 18 39
 
April 1-5 scores: Week 2
Landon Ahrendt 19 21 40
Cash Bonnett 18 21 39
Morgan Bonnett 16 21 37
Tyson Cowell 22 19 41
Alex Dewispelaere 21 21 42
Fox Forrest 0 0 0
Lucas Hansen 20 15 35
Jacob Henning 24 21 45
Samuel Honerman 22 20 42
Gavin Hoven 17 18 35
Andrew Kinsinger 16 18 34
Linkon Knorr 0 0 0
Jacob Madison 19 20 39
Lucas Madison 23 21 44
Austin Morseman 0 0 0
Liam Murphy 18 22 40
Makayla Oechsle 19 17 36
Austin Ossefoort 17 19 36
Holden Overgaard 21 23 44
David Rathman 21 18 39
Jaden Reisch 19 18 37
JT Remme 21 19 40
Rayann Remme 20 15 35
Tucker Remme 0 0 0
Sawyer Sasker 17 19 36
Cameron Wieneke 10 12 22
Grant Wieneke 12 18 30
Piper Wynia 23 23 46