Local emergency responders were dispatched to a personal injury crash involving two vehicles and four people on I-90 east of Luverne Monday afternoon.
The crash at mile marker 13 in the westbound lane was reported shortly after 3 p.m.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Chevy Suburban, driven by Ericka Perez, 42, Pipestone, was traveling westbound when it collided with a westbound Peterbilt semitrailer driven by 46-year-old Terry Elliot Hubbard of Rushford, Minnesota.
Two juvenile passengers in the Suburban were transported to Sanford Luverne with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
The report states that all involved were wearing seatbelts and alcohol was not believed to be a factor.
In addition to State Patrol, the Rock County Ambulance, Rock County Sheriff's Office, Adrian Ambulance and Luverne Fire Department assisted at the scene.

The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on Feb. 22, 1935.
 
Birthday Ball Shows $157.15 Net Proceeds
 
Total Receipts From Sale of Over 800 Tickets, $215,10; Funds Will be Used for Health Activities
A financial report covering receipts and disbursements for the President Roosevelt birthday ball, held in Luverne on January 30th, was presented yesterday by F. A. Leicher, treasurer for the 1935 event. Total receipts from ticket sales were $215.10, more than 800 tickets having been sold, and net proceeds amounted to $157.15, after the various expenses had been met.
Items listed under disbursements were: Orchestra, $25.00; police, $2.00; announcement, $1.00; postage, cards, etc., $8.80; printing, $11.15, and use of the Armory, $10.00. Disbursements totalled $57.95.
Under the same arrangement that prevailed throughout the country, seventy percent of the net proceeds is retained to promote relief and rehabilitation work among persons in this community afflicted with infantile paralysis. The other thirty percent is being remitted to the national commission sponsoring research in the treatment of this disease, in which President Roosevelt is actively interested.
 
         Donations to the Rock County Historical Society can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, 312 E. Main Street, Luverne, MN 56156.
Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net.

10 years ago (2011)
•Beginning this fall parents of Luverne students will use a new information system to follow their children’s academic progress. The program, Infinite Campus, replaces the former JMC system.
Luverne Middle/High School Principal Ryan Johnson said the data manager system will be easier for parents, students and teachers to use.
“The layout of the new program is more intuitive,” Johnson said, “It’s web-based so anyone can reach it if they have Internet access.”
 
25 years ago (1996)
•As of Monday, The Pantry Café in downtown Luverne has locked up its doors and boarded up its windows.
The longtime restaurant was best known for its soup and sandwich specials at noon. It was  also a popular coffee stop for downtown shoppers.
 
50 years ago (1971)
•Miss Rochelle Jeffer, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jeffer, Route 1, Luverne, found herself literally “up a tree” Thursday afternoon.
Rochelle was staying with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smidstra, when she decided to climb a tree on their yard at 204 Mead Court. Quicker than you could say, “There is nothing like a tree,” Rochelle found her boot stuck between two big limbs.
Grandma and Grandpa Smidstra were unable to free the girl and so the Luverne Police were called onto the scene. Officer Keith Aanenson surveyed the situation and with the aid of Toby Anderson of the Luverne Street Department obtained a wedge-shaped hydraulic jack.
After about a half hour of captivity the tree was finally forced to release the little girl.
 
75 years ago (1946)
•Old news proved to be good news for Rock county taxpayers this week when it was announced that again, Rock county had the lowest average tax levy in the state.
Rock county has held this honor for many years, but rising costs of government have caused the mill rate to increase to 58.25 or within a fraction of the next lowest county, Murray county, where the mill-rate is now 59.11.
 
100 years ago (1921)
•Petroleum of a high quality is claimed to have been located on the former Bockwoldt farm in Springwater township, owned by Julius F. Eichner.
T. B. Courthard, a geologist from the Oklahoma and Texas a survey of the Eichner farm says in his report that there is oil at a 600-foot depth, and although he cannot state definitely in what quantities it will be found he is certain that there is enough to make a paying proposition to drill for it.
Mr. Eichner and family moved to the old Bockwoldt farm, on section 22, Springwater, three years ago. From time to time members of the family noticed that the water taken from the well for drinking purposes had a film of oil on it and at times there was so much oil present of the water that it was unfit to drink.
Mr. Eichner, after running down every unnatural clue as to the reason for the oil being on the water, finally decided that the water itself must be running through a basin of oil under ground.
Working on this theory, Mr. Eichner sent samples of the film of oil to the Iowa State experiment station where it was reported that the petroleum was of a high quality, containing paraffine, vaseline, lubricating oil, kerosene and allied compounds.

Jacob Adams, 14, Ellsworth, died Sunday, July 25, 2021, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center.
A time of fellowship will be from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Home. A private family committal service will be at a later date.
Arrangements are provided by Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne, dingmannandsons.com.
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Loretta Mae Petersen, 93, Luverne, died Sunday, July 25, 2021, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 30, at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. Burial will be at the Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne.
Arrangements are provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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LSS meals at Generations
Monday, Aug. 2: Baked chicken, au gratin potatoes, broccoli florets, dinner roll, dessert.
Tuesday, Aug. 3—National Watermelon Day: Beef goulash, peas, watermelon, bread.
Wednesday, Aug. 4: Chef salad, breadstick, creamy fruit salad, chocolate chip cookie.
Half-Price Day sponsored by American Reformed Church.
 Thursday, Aug. 5: Ham, baked potato with sour cream, peas, bread, dessert.
Friday, Aug. 6: Hot dog on a bun with ketchup and mustard, potato salad, fresh fruit, dessert.
LSS Dining offers well-balanced and affordable meals in a community atmosphere.
Call Lynette Hoiland at 283-9846 to arrange to pick up a dinner or for home-delivered meals.
Gift certificates are available at the meal site or online at www.lssmn.org/nutrition.

Thomas J. “Rudy” Mollberg, 63, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died Thursday, July 22, 2021, in the loving comfort of his family and friends following a battle with serious medical issues in recent years.
A memorial visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls for family and friends to celebrate his life. 
Thomas Mollberg was born on Sept. 4, 1957, to Arnie and Shirley Mollberg in Luverne.
He was a union electrician and over the years excelled in his trade.  Not only was he an electrician but a teacher and mentor. His willingness to help others and leave a smile on someone’s face was a top priority.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Carol Mollberg, Sioux Falls; son Marcus Mollberg, Sioux Falls; brother David (Linda) Mollberg, Luverne; and sisters Diane (Terry) Gonnerman, Luverne, Mary (Terry) McDowell, Brandon, South Dakota, and Linda (John) Rust, Rock Rapids, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barb McClure.
Arrangements are provided by Heritage Funeral Home of Sioux Falls, www.heritagesfsd.com.
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Sharon Faye Becker, 70, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died peacefully Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in her home surrounded by family.
A celebration of her life was Wednesday, July 28, at Celebrate Church in Sioux Falls.
Sharon Doeksen was born on July 7, 1951, to Peter and Alma Doeksen in Luverne. She graduated from Luverne High School in 1969.
In 1970 she married Daniel Becker and they were blessed with a daughter, Jill. They made their home in various locations throughout their marriage, and after 15 years of marriage Dan and Sharon divorced.
Sharon pursued her associate’s degree from the University of South Dakota, graduating in 1993. She loved her new profession and continued with dental hygiene for 20-plus years prior to her retirement.
Sharon enjoyed shopping, decorating, painting and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She loved her grandchildren and would do anything for them.
Sharon is survived by her daughter and family, Jill and Shawn Schmidt; grandchildren Kaleigh, Samuel and William Schmidt, all of Sioux Falls; her brother, Donald Doeksen of St. Paul; sisters Patricia (Garlan) Hulbert of Princeton, Linda (Robert) Christensen of Sioux Falls, Diane (Kevin) Erickson of Rochester and Jodi (Gary) Messerich of Eagan; dear friend Lin (David) Starks of Sioux Falls; and many special friends, nieces and nephews.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her great-niece, Lynn Zimmer; and her nephew, Derek Christensen.
Arrangements were provided by Heritage Funeral Home of Sioux Falls, www.heritagesfsd.com
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More than 110 students participated in vacation Bible school at First Baptist Church in Luverne July 19-21. The theme was “Mystery Island,” and students grappled with questions like, “Is there only one God?” “Who is he?” “What is he like?” “Does he love me?” “Can I know him?” On Mystery Island, students tracked down the truth about “the one and only God” and gained a better understanding of “the Creator God and the salvation he offers through Jesus Christ.”