By Lori Sorenson 

This week, April 12-18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the Rock County Sheriff’s Office is honoring local professional telecommunicators. 

Dispatch report 

April 1 

•Law enforcement responded to a disorderly. 

•The Rock County Sheriff’s Department issued a weather alert. 

•A road and drive law issue was reported on Main Street in Steen. 

The Luverne Ukulele Group is made up of ukulele student players through the Luverne Street Music program, which operates in the former Carnegie Cultural Center building on North Freeman Avenue.

 The story of Diamond Club member August Hamaan, originally published Feb. 9, 1942, continues from last week. 

10 years ago (2016) 

•Glen Gust’s grocery career began when he was just a child. 

Monday, April 20: Barbecued chicken breast, scalloped potatoes, peas, wheat bread and brownie. 

Tuesday, April 21: Diced turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, dinner roll and diced peach cup. 

Wednesday, April 

Card Showers

Joyce and Bill Sexton celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Tuesday, April 7. Greetings may be sent to 875 N. Lake St., #406, Wayzata, MN 55391.

Floyd James Kraetsch, age 95, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne with memorial service starting at 11 a.m.