10 years ago (2016) 

•The gravel pit pond in Luverne has become known as the Creamery Pond, due to its proximity to the former Land “O Lakes creamery. 

The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on April, 2 1942. 

When they talk about Abraham Lincoln, the rail splitter, they talk the language of William D. Irwin, Luverne, this week’s member of the Diamond Club. 

The 21st Annual Luverne Heroes Behind the Badges blood drive on Jan. 19 successfully boosted the local blood supply, providing crucial support during the challenging winter season. 

Celebration of life 

There will be a celebration of life for Randy Cragoe from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Take 16 Brewing, 509 E. Main Street, Luverne. 

Monday, March 30: 

Country fried chicken, cream gravy, mashed potatoes, green peas, wheat bread and sugar cookie. 

Tuesday, March 31: Beef stew, sliced carrots, biscuit and apple dump cake. 

Jeff Wollman, age 65, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. 

Sandra “Sandi” Bird, age 79, of Kenneth, Minnesota, died on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. 

Linda Elaine Marr, age 78, of Magnolia, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. 

Though most people today do not bow before carved statues, the Bible teaches that idolatry is far more than the worship of images. In Scripture, an idol is anything that takes the place of God in our trust, devotion, or obedience.