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Van Surksum thank you

The family of Harold Van Surksum would like to thank the entire Luverne community for the outpouring of love and support following Harold’s passing. The condolences shared were a source of great comfort to us, with many sharing times when Harold had brightened their day. We knew our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was a special gift, and it was a great encouragement to hear that others had also been blessed by his joyful spirit and ready smile.

Cardinals fly to 4-0 start, beat Chargers 35-0

The Luverne Cardinals football team posted their fourth win of the season when they beat Minnesota Valley Lutheran 35-0 Friday, Sept. 20, in Luverne.

The Cardinals will face Blue Earth Area Friday, Sept. 27, to end the LHS homecoming week sports activities.

Cross country team crowned champion at JCC

The LHS cross country team claimed three team championships and 10 Top 10 individual finishes at the Jackson County Central Tri For Health Meet Thursday, Sept. 19.

Tennis team beats Pipestone 6-1, returns home with Battle Racquet

The Cardinal tennis team traveled to Pipestone Tuesday, Sept. 17, beating the Arrows 6-1 to hold on to the rivaled “Battle Racquet.”

LHS defeated the Redwood Valley Cardinals 6-1 in Redwood Falls Thursday, Sept. 19.

With the two wins, Luverne is now 9-5 on the season.

Cards falls to Trojans 3-1 on the road

The Luverne volleyball team fell to the Trojans 3-1 on the road Thursday, Sept. 19.

Luverne came into the game with an overall record of 4-12 facing a solid 6-7 Worthington team.

Lady Pates fall twice on the road

The Hills-Beaver Creek volleyball team fell twice on the road this past week.

The Lady Pates lost 3-2 to Edgerton Tuesday, Sept. 17, and 3-0 to Murray County Central Thursday, Sept. 19.

Patriots beat Coyotes 50-14, improve to 4-0 for season

The Patriots extended their win string to four with a victory over Heron Lake-Okabena-Fulda 50-14 on the road Friday, Sept. 20.

“I thought we played physical football on both sides of the ball and made some big plays throughout the night,” head coach Rex Metzger said.

Fall trap season starts for LHS shooters

Luverne High School trap shooters started their fall season Monday, Sept. 16, with practice rounds at the Rock County Sportsman’s Club in Luverne.

“Fall is a shorter season, only six weeks in total,” said Luverne assistant coach Julie Wynia.

Getting ready for lots of company

Every morning I get up about 5:30-6 a.m., open my garage door, and share my morning coffee with three Labradors that keep watch for anything and everything that might walk by. Seems like only in the last week or so when I open the door, it is no longer light outside.

Volleyball team ‘gives back’ to community

The LHS girls volleyball team went to the History Center cleaned, dusted and carried up a bunch of heavy boxes from the basement.

At the Chamber the girls cleaned up the newly remodeled terrace, cleaned the golf carts, cleaned a few rooms in the basement and pulled a few weeds.

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