Nutcrackers beat Belugas 9-8 in 2nd Annual Nutcracker Fest game
The Luverne Redbirds captured two home wins in the past week, beating the Brandon Belugas 9-8 in an exhibition game July 17 and taking down the Jackson Bull 3-2 July 19.
Luverne Junior Legion Red Baseball team keeps hopes alive in sub-state baseball tournament
The Luverne Junior Legion Red team went 1-1 in the Junior Legion Sub-State Tournament in the past week to stay alive in elimination bracket play.
Luverne Senior Legion slides into Southwest Sub-State Tournament
The Luverne Senior Legion Baseball team went 2-1 at home in warm and humid conditions over the past week.
Luverne beat Dell Rapids 9-4 July 7 in the final regular season game.
Luverne Junior Legion Red moves on to sub-state action, White ends season abruptly
The Luverne Junior Legion Red and White teams went 1-3 this past week at home.
Luverne White fell twice to finish their post season push.
Nutcracker Half Marathon draws runners to local trails
Nearly 50 runners participated in the 2026 Nutcracker Half Marathon Saturday, July 11, in the Luverne City Park.
Redbirds beat A’s 4-1 on the road
The Luverne Redbirds pulled off an extra inning win over Pipestone Wednesday, July 8, on the road.
Sports
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorAugust 13, 2025The Luverne Redbirds ended their District 8B tournament run Saturday, Aug. 9, in New Ulm after falling 10-5 to the Raymond Rockets for a second time in the playoffs. The Rockets beat Luverne 5-3 Aug. 2 in the first round of the District Tournament in New Ulm. That loss put the Redbirds into the consolation bracket where they still had a chance to move on to the state tournament. Luverne beat…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorAugust 13, 2025Jaydon Johnson placed first overall in the Cardinal Pride competition on the first day of football practice. Individual event winners are: Bench press: Dawson Holtz - 225 pounds/six times. Squat: Landyn Lais - 315 pounds/six times. Lucas Madison - 375/one time. Power press: Landyn Lais - 185 pounds/five times, Dayson Fritz - 205/one time. Cleans: Connor Bose - 185 pounds/eight times, Jaydon…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorAugust 13, 2025Luverne picklers celebrated National Pickleball Day Friday, Aug. 8, playing together at the Luverne pickleball courts north of the high school. Pictured are (front, from left) Terry Althoff, Lowell Drenth, Barb Antoine, Nate Rud, (back) Mark Overgaard, Brent Thiem, Paul Erickson, Diana Erickson, Larry Franken, Jeanne VanOtterloo, Pat Scheidt, Dixie Hansen, Katie McClure and Don Bosshart.
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorAugust 13, 2025Hometown Pride, a YouTube documentary about the 2003-2010 Ellsworth Panthers boys’ basketball state run, will premiere next week at the Palace Theatre. Episodes 2 and 3 called “Southwest Christian’s Target” and “The Panthers Are Going to State!” will be played for the first time to the public in Luverne on Aug. 21. Produced by Ellsworth alumni and brothers Adam and Zach Sieff of Clear Frame…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorAugust 13, 2025Golfer Mark Opitz recorded his first hole-in-one Saturday, Aug. 9, at Nordic Trails Golf Course in Alexandria. Mark and Annie (his wife) were golfing together when he made the shot on hole No. 4. Mark used a six iron on the fourth hole par 3, 130-yard shot. After Mark hit the ball his said, “Annie, that has a chance,” and by the time he got done getting the words out, it went in. Mark said…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorAugust 13, 2025Local racing results for Aug. 8-9 are listed. Drivers posted have ties to Rock County. Rapid Speedway Aug. 8 - Rock Rapids, IA Sportsman’s #21 Larry Kracht, Magnolia – placed seventh in the A Feature, finished sixth in Heat 1 #17 Brandon Boeve, Beaver Creek – placed11th in the A Feature, finished sixth in Heat 2 Overall points leaders as of 8/8 8th – Brandon Boeve – 796 12th – Larry…- By MN DNRAugust 13, 2025Hunters can now review the 2025 Minnesota deer hunting regulations, and deer hunting licenses were available to purchase as of Aug. 1. Deer season details for each deer permit area and electronic copies of the 2025 Minnesota hunting regulations are available on the DNR deer hunting webpage mndnr.gov. Print copies will be available in mid-August wherever licenses are sold. Regulations translated…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorAugust 06, 2025The Luverne Senior Legion baseball team captured third place at the American Legion Division II State Tournament Saturday, Aug. 2, in Ely. Luverne beat Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 9-6 July 31 in the first-round game. They then lost 7-2 to Montevideo Aug. 1 to move down to the consolation bracket. Luverne beat Sibley East 4-1 in the consolation matchup Aug. 2 to capture third place at the state…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorAugust 06, 2025Luverne trap shooters Piper Wynia (left) and Makayla Oechsle recently received their conference medals for the 2025 spring trap shooting season. Wynia finished in first place and Oechsle placed third for Luverne in the female division. Wynia finished the season placing second at the Minnesota Trap Shooting Championship in Alexandria this past spring.
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorAugust 06, 2025The Luverne Redbirds dropped their first game in the Minnesota Baseball Association District 8B tournament Saturday, Aug. 2, in New Ulm. The No. 5-seed Redbirds fell 5-3 to the No. 4-seed Raymond Rockets in the first round of the district playoffs. In the District 8B bracket, three of eight teams have the opportunity to move on to the state tournament later this summer. After their loss to…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorAugust 06, 2025Local racing results for Aug. 1-2 are listed. Drivers posted have ties to Rock County. Rapid Speedway Aug. 1 - Rock Rapids, IA Sportsman’s #21 Larry Kracht, Magnolia – placed fifth in the A Feature, finished second in Heat 1 #17 Brandon Boeve, Beaver Creek – placed 12th in the A Feature, finished sixth in Heat 2 Points leaders as of 7/25 8th – Brandon Boeve – 658 12th – Larry Kracht…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 30, 2025The Luverne Senior Legion pulled off a Mini-Minnesota Miracle, beating a strong Sleepy Eye team twice in one day Aug. 2 in Truman to punch their ticket to the American Legion Division II State Tournament July 31-Aug. 2 in Ely. Luverne is scheduled to take on Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton July 31 at 12:30 pm in the first round of the state tournament. On Saturday Luverne narrowly beat Sleepy Eye 3-2…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 30, 2025The Luverne Junior Legion baseball team was knocked out of the sub-state tournament falling 4-3 to Sleepy Eye Tuesday, July 22, in Luverne. Leading 3-0 going into the sixth inning, Luverne let Sleepy Eye gather two runs in the bottom of the sixth and two more runs in the seventh to end their season in a 4-3 loss. Through the first five innings, Luverne was able to shut down Sleepy Eye at the…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 30, 2025The Luverne Redbirds closed out the 2025 regular season with a 7-1 loss to Fairmont Friday, July 25, at Redbird Field. In the first three innings, both Luverne and Fairmont were unable to get their offense going. Luverne reached first base twice in the first inning. Carter Sehr reached base on an error by the Martins third baseman, and Ben Serie hit a single, moving Carter to second. Fairmont…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 30, 2025Luverne’s Thomas Kracht, driving car No. 15, took first place in the 2025 Rock County Fair Enduro race Saturday, July 26, in Luverne. Kracht was the first driver to reach the 171-lap or two-hour race time limit in the event. This year’s Enduro featured 28 of 30 cars registered for the race. Of the 28 cars, 14 finished in driving condition and were able to place. In the small engine class…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 30, 2025The Luverne Redbirds set their sights on the Minnesota Baseball Association District 8B playoffs. Luverne is scheduled to take on the Raymond Rockets Saturday, Aug. 2, at 11:00 am. The District 8B games will be played at Johnson Park in New Ulm. It is a double-elimination bracket with three teams moving on to the state tournament. Hosts for the 2025 State Tournament are Brownton, Hutchinson,…
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