luverne
September 06, 2023Kindergarten through 12th-grade students were able to find their classrooms, greet teachers and deposit supplies into lockers and desks in preparation for the 2023-24 school year at Luverne Public Schools Wednesday, Aug. 30, during the district’s open house. Classes officially began on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
September 06, 2023Ardath Schmidt, age 91, of Luverne, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. She was born July 24, 1932, in Jasper, Minnesota, to Howard and Eloise (Drew) Wohlford. She was a member of St. Catherine Church in Luverne. She enjoyed knitting and sewing. She also loved traveling and adventure. Ardath is survived by her children, Terry Schmidt, Douglas…- By Pastor Joe Steenholdt, Christian Reformed Church, LuverneSeptember 06, 2023‘Tis the season for back-to-school shopping, checking off supply lists, implementing lesson plans, and adjusting to new classes and schedules. Yet there is one thing you won’t find on the back-to-school checklist, but it is one of the most profound things you can do no matter what your connection to the school is this year – pray. Here are some suggestions with the help of Scripture to pray for…
By Greg HoogeveenSeptember 06, 2023The Luverne Redbirds lost to the Bluffton Braves 1-0 Saturday, Sept. 2, in Dassel, ending an extended playoff season that boasted a 26-2 record. The Braves were able to score one run in the first inning, and that is where the score stood for the entire game. Late in the seventh inning the Cardinals looked as if they might tie the game up. Nick Smith got walked with two outs. Smith then…- By Lori SorensonSeptember 05, 2023City of Luverne finance director Robyn Wessels is on a leave of absence from her employment in city hall, according to a statement released Tuesday afternoon. “The City of Luverne wishes to briefly address certain inquiries and information related to finance director Robyn Wessels’ employment status with the city,” the statement read. “Robyn Wessels is employed by the city as finance director.…
September 01, 2023The annual Fly-In or Drive-In at Luverne Municipal Airport drew visitors from the tri-state area Saturday morning when car and airplane enthusiasts shared their vehicles with the public. While clouds delayed the Young Eagles’ flights, the children and adults explored cars, trucks and planes in addition to an inflatable bouncy house.
By Lori SorensonSeptember 01, 2023Retired Jasper welder Terry Rodman is hoping to find a home in Luverne for his vintage windmill collection. He approached Luverne City Council members Tuesday night, Aug. 22, with a request to use city property south of the fairgrounds as a park to display more than 40 windmills of assorted heights and sizes. “We’d have a building with 18 or 20 in the building that are smaller, and the bigger,…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 01, 2023Superintendent Craig Oftedahl encouraged teachers and staff returning to school next week to be “M.A.D.” Make a Difference. Oftedahl presented his annual message to staff Monday morning during the first of five in-service days in Luverne. He was inspired by South Dakota State University’s retired football coach John Stiegelmeier who spoke to the Luverne community last spring. “One of the…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 01, 2023A $1 million six-unit hangar and taxilane construction project is included in next year’s airport capital improvement plan. Luverne City Council members approved the project and CIP at their Tuesday, Aug. 22, regular meeting. “This has been in the long-term plan for years, and this just follows the CIP,” said Mayor Pat Baustian. Council member Kevin Aaker serves on the airport board and said…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 01, 2023LHS sophomore Jaxon Lais returned home from football practice Wednesday morning to find smoke coming from his house on North Cedar Street in Luverne. He called 911 and then called his parents, Mark and Kari Lais. When firefighters arrived moments later, they noticed a thin curl of smoke coming from a small vent on the back side of the home. But when fire chief David Van Batavia entered the…- By Mavis FodnessSeptember 01, 2023Luverne School Board members adopted a new five-year agreement between the district and the Luverne Hockey Club to continue interscholastic ice hockey Under the new agreement approved Aug. 24, the district will allocate more financial support to the 25-year-old program for boys’ and girls’ teams at the middle and high school levels. “We took on a little more expense on the school side,” said…
September 01, 2023
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 01, 2023Luverne Public Schools welcomes five new teachers to its staff Tuesday, Sept. 5, when the 2023-24 school year begins. Three of the five teachers return to the site of their elementary and secondary years. Amy (Helle) Lysne said she “graduated as a Cardinal in 2007” before attending Minnesota State University – Mankato, where she received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a…
By Greg HoogeveenAugust 31, 2023(above) Ben Serie celebrates winning the game against Plato 4-3, in the bottom of the ninth inning Aug. 26 in Delano. Serie beat the throw to home plate after teammate Derek Lundgren hit a line drive toward third base for the walk-off win. The Luverne Redbirds are headed to the Sweet 16 of the 2023 Class C Baseball State Tournament. The Redbirds knocked off the Plato Blue Jays in a walk-off 4…
By Greg HoogeveenAugust 31, 2023The Luverne cross country team started the 2023 season participating in the Beresford, South Dakota, XC Invite Friday, Aug. 25. Luverne was among 30 teams invited to the event at the Bridges Golf Course. “I was super proud of each and every runner today that had the courage to stand on the starting line and test their limits,” said Luverne head coach Peter Janiszeski. The Cardinals had six Top 20…
By Greg HoogeveenAugust 31, 2023The Luverne volleyball team traveled to Fairmont for the Cardinals’ first game of the season Saturday, Aug. 26, taking three games 25-15, 25-19 and 29-19. Junior Amira Cowell led Luverne with 15 set assists, and junior Hannah Sneller had 10 set assists. Junior Ella Reisdorfer had nine kills for the Cardinals, senior Morgan Ahrendt had eight kills, senior Kira John had seven kills and senior Tori…
You must log in to continue reading. Log in or subscribe today.