More than 230 people attended the Rock County Pheasants Forever Banquet Thursday night, Oct. 2, in the Big Top Tents and Events Center in Luverne.

Temperatures climbed to 90 degrees Saturday as the first annual Hills Fall Festival began at 3 p.m. and continued for five hours of family entertainment.

A partial shutdown of the U.S. government began on Oct. 1, with no indications regarding how long that shutdown may last.

Fall 2025 has been pleasant and comfortable far beyond a Minnesotan’s ability to enjoy it.

It’s been sunny. It’s been beautiful. It’s been ... unnerving.

This week, Oct. 5-11, is National Fire Prevention Week, and the theme of the 2025 campaign is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” 

Question: I want to work for a farmer during planting and harvest season driving a semi. I have a valid Class D driver’s license but no commercial driver’s license.

Remme believes God has mercy and grace for everyone

Letter to the Editor:

Dispatch report

Sept. 24

•An outage was reported.

Luverne Optimist Club members hosted their annual Optimist Club Fishing Derby Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Veterans Pond in Luverne. The event included hot dogs and $750 worth of prizes for participants. Pictured are (from left) Demetri Spillman, Brody Bailey, Charlie St.