The City of Luverne is leasing a 15-acre parcel of land northeast of town to Northern Con-Agg for gravel extraction. The northwest portion of the parcel designated for gravel mining is roughly 8 to 10 acres. The land is located along 150th Avenue near the large mining area already operated by Northern Con-Agg.
Rock County's new sheriff was sworn into office Wednesday, Oct. 1, by Fifth Judicial Judge Kayla Johnson in the Rock County Courthouse in Luverne. Matthew Sorenson, retired Minnesota State Patrol lieutenant, replaces Sheriff Evan Verbrugge who retired Sept.
Janine Papik, Luverne, was recognized this summer with the Advocate for Choral Excellence Award for her contributions to choral music in her community.
