Timothy “Tim” Douglas Palank was born on June 22, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He grew up in Hardwick, Minnesota, and was confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne, Minnesota. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1998.

Pearl M. Aaker, age 102, of Worthington, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at the Meadows in Worthington.

John Bosch Jr., age 92, of Luverne, Minnesota, formerly of Steen, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne.

Craig Jay Vastenhout, age 69, of Leota, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at the Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Melvin Hoffman, age 90, of Luverne, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne.

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Nationally known motivational speaker Terrence Talley addressed students in Luverne Middle School-High School Friday afternoon before delivering a faith-based message at Big Top Tents and Events that evening.

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203 E. Brown St., Luverne