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By Mavis FodnessJuly 24, 2024The state of Minnesota may give Rock County the former Luverne armory, and commissioners are considering using it for office and garage space to replace areas it rents from other entities. State legislators approved a provision to the state Department of Military Affairs allowing the National Guard adjutant general to consider contributions by a local unit of government in lieu of a purchased…- By Lori SorensonJuly 24, 2024A group of current and former radio professionals are brainstorming to create a new radio presence in Rock County after Alpha Media laid off local on-air staff at K101-KQAD radio in May. The group is hoping to establish a studio in the East Main Street trailhead building, which is owned by the city and leased to the Chamber for occasional use. Luverne Chamber Director Jane Lanphere approached…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 24, 2024The Luverne Post 123 Senior Legion baseball team stayed alive in Division II Southwest Sub State action over the past week, winning two games and falling once. Luverne beat Wabasso 5-2 in the opening game at Redbird Field Thursday, July 18, and shocked Springfield with a 1-0 walk-off victory in the bottom of the seventh inning Friday, July 19. Luverne lost a 3-1 lead Saturday, July 20, to fall…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJuly 24, 2024The Luverne Junior Legion baseball team is the Southwest Sub State (A-Pod) champion after beating Russell-Tyler-Ruthton twice at home this past week. On Sunday, July 21, Luverne defeated RTR 7-0, and on Monday night, July 22, they won again 13-1. There were only three teams in the Southwest Sub State A-Pod tournament, Luverne, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton and Adrian. Edgerton was the fourth seed and…- By Lori SorensonJuly 17, 2024The Kids Rock! Day Care Center is on track to open next spring, and planners have reached out on social media to area families to gauge interest in the facility. “Kids Rock! is pleased to start a waiting list for families that are interested in staying informed about enrolling at our center,” the Facebook page stated in a post on Monday, July 8. In the first six hours, 34 families responded…
By Mavis FodnessJuly 17, 2024Editor’s note: Four educators from Luverne Public Schools packed up their lesson books, cleaned their desks and retired from positions they held for a combined 124 years. This week, we caught up with Beth Capistran, who worked for 31 years at Magnolia and Luverne elementary schools. By Mavis Fodness Beth Capistran has sage advice for anyone selecting a career in education: “Be open to…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianJuly 17, 2024The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on July 27, 1944. Looking back over the 73 years that she has lived in Rock county, Mrs. Bertha Bauer, Luverne, finds it hard to believe that so many…
July 17, 2024Marian Braa, age 95, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Hartquist Funeral Home - Luverne Chapel, from 4-7 p.m. A private family service will be held. Interment will take place at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Memorials are preferred…
July 17, 2024Allen Bernard Willers, age 93, of Luverne, passed away July 9, 2024, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. Allen was born on November 13, 1930, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Bernard and Edna (Wegner) Willers. He grew up on a farm southeast of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, and attended country school east of Beaver Creek for eight grades. He then moved to Luverne and lived with his grandmother to finish…
July 17, 2024Jean (Renes) Whitefeather, age 68, of Bemidji, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls. She will forever be remembered as someone who always had a hearty laugh and a big smile. Jean was born May 16, 1956, to Sam and Mina (Huisman) Renes in Luverne, Minnesota. Her family lived on a farm near Hills, and then moved to a home in Luverne, where Jean…
July 17, 2024Martha S. Meinerts, age 89, of Lakeville, Minnesota, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at The Fountains of Hosanna in Lakeville. Memorial service will be Thursday, July 25, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., at Hosanna Church, with lunch to follow. Funeral service will be Friday, July 26, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m…
By Jason BerghorstJuly 17, 2024Two men with longtime connections to the Luverne High School track and field program recently received statewide recognition. Cardinal head coach Pete Janiszesksi was named the Minnesota Class A Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year, and Al Stoakes was named the Minnesota Class A Track and Field Volunteer of the Year. Both awards are presented by the Minnesota Track and Field Coaches…
July 10, 2024Luverne community leaders and volunteers hosted a full day of Fourth of July activities at The Lake on Thursday, July 4.
By Jason BerghorstJuly 10, 2024Members of the Luverne Economic Development Authority (LEDA) made changes to the city’s Historic Façade Improvement Program during their regular meeting July 8. The enhancement makes additional expenses eligible for support funds. The program, which began in 2014, is intended to maintain and enhance Luverne’s historic Main Street buildings through public-private partnerships. “We look at…- By Jason BerghorstJuly 10, 2024The Luverne City Council approved changes to firefighter retirement plans in addition to other business items at their regular meeting June 25. The council unanimously approved two requests from the Luverne Fire Relief Association. The first raised the pension factor from $2,750 to $3,000 for each full year of service as an active Luverne firefighter. “The last audit of the Fire Relief Fund…
July 10, 2024Through the Luverne Area Chamber LIFT design committee, 82 new banners were designed and will be displayed for the rest of the summer. This is the second year for the veterans banner program. Each banner depicts a veteran, lists his/her name, military rank and years of service. A waiting list is currently being assembled for a possible third year. Contact the Luverne Area Chamber, 507-283-4067,…
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