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- June 12, 2024In the story “Luverne School District ‘at-will’ staff get salary increases, industrial arts teacher Darrel Van Aartsen’s two-year contract increases his salary to $171.85 for four hours of industrial arts instruction. He will receive an increase to $62 per hour as the afternoon vocational class instructor. Van Aartsen’s contract is a combination of a salary rate for classroom duties and an…
June 12, 2024Michael “Mike” Leonard Kochel was born on October 5, 1948, to Francis and June (Dwyer) Kochel in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Mike grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his siblings, Leroy, Margaret and Tom. He graduated high school in 1966 and later graduated from vocational school in 1968. Shortly thereafter, Mike met Bonnie. Mike and Bonnie were a match from the start. After only a few dates,…
June 12, 2024Vonda Kaye Nibbelink was born on December 31, 1968, to Wendale and Lavonne (Peters) Vander Broek in Slayton, Minnesota, and was raised in Chandler, Minnesota. As an infant, she was baptized at Chandler Christian Reformed Church where she later professed her faith. Growing up, Vonda excelled in softball, basketball, volleyball and track. She also enjoyed family camping at Lake Shetek and…- June 12, 2024Audrey DePauw, age 95, of Luverne, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills. Arrangements are pending with Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne.
- By Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, St. John Lutheran Church, LuverneJune 12, 2024Family is one of God's first and greatest gifts. From the beginning, God created the family as the foundation of human society. He gave us husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, and brothers and sisters. In the family we find love, support and a sense of belonging. It is within the family that we first experience unconditional love and learn to love others in return. The family is a…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 12, 2024The Luverne Redbirds won two games last week, beating Lakefield 10-0 Wednesday, June 5, at home and Hadley 5-3 Sunday, June 9, on the road. The Redbirds improve to 6-1 on the season and will play three teams this coming week. Luverne is scheduled to travel to Worthington Wednesday, June 12, to take on the Cubs. They will travel to Windom Friday, June 14, to play the Pirates, and on Sunday,…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 12, 2024The Luverne Junior Legion baseball team hosted a six-team, two-pool tournament Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, at Redbird Field. Luverne ended the tournament in first place, taking down Madison 11-5 June 7, New Ulm 16-6 and St. James 8-3, both on June 8. Then on Monday, June 10, Luverne beat Windom 12-5 in a head-to-head game on the road. The Luverne Jr. Legion team is now 4-0 for the…- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJune 12, 2024The Luverne Senior Legion baseball team beat Windom 11-5 in their first game of the season Monday, June 10, on the road. Alex Schlosser led Luverne with four hits in four at bats and had three RBIs. Schlosser singled in the first inning, doubled in the third, singled in the fourth and doubled in the seventh. Jacob Stroh took the mound, striking out 10 batters over four innings. He gave up one…
By Lori SorensonJune 05, 2024As Mental Health Awareness Month ended last week, the staff at Rock Veterinary Clinic, Luverne, have a simple request: Be kind. Two of their five veterinary doctors recently left the clinic, and the remaining three are working overtime to meet the needs of farm clients and pet owners. “It’s been rough,” Dr. Erin deKoning said. “And it wouldn’t be so bad if people could be nice. … I just think…- By Jason BerghorstJune 05, 2024A detour may be in place on a busy area of Highway 75 later this year. According to action at the May 28 Luverne City Council meeting, the city will partner with the Minnesota Department of Transportation on a storm sewer project near Kwik Trip and Taco John’s. Plans are in place to construct a 30-inch storm sewer across Highway 75 at Gabrielson Road. The work will require a detour for part…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 05, 2024Six out of the seven “at-will” employees of Luverne Public Schools received raises May 23 at the Thursday evening school board meeting. The raises are effective July 1. At-will employees (or those not under union contract) met with Superintendent Craig Oftedahl for one-on-one evaluation and salary negotiation meetings. A meeting with transportation director Brad Goembel has not been scheduled…
June 05, 2024The Rock County Historical Society presented its 12th annual “Tales from the Graves” and pie and ice cream social Sunday afternoon at the History Center. Local actors played the roles of featured “guests” who were prominent in Rock County history and helped to tell the story of the county’s past.
June 05, 2024Sevent students from the Luverne High School Class of 2024 each signed a Future Teacher Letter of Intent May 17 in a ceremony hosted by the Luverne Education Association. The students were able to share their reasons for going into a career in education, while the seasoned teachers shared wisdom about the path ahead. Brynn Rauk and Grace Anderson are the Class of 2024 Future Educators from the…- June 05, 2024Michael L. Kochel, age 75, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 6, at 2:00 p.m., with gathering of family and friends beginning at 1:00 p.m., all at the United Methodist Church in Luverne. Military honors will follow the service. Arrangements are under the…
June 05, 2024Albert “Bud” Rust, age 94, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at his home. Visitation was Sunday, June 2, from 4-7 p. m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service was Monday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne, Minnesota. Food and fellowship followed the service. Burial with military honors…
June 05, 2024Arthur “Art” Harold Johnson, age 80, of Luverne, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. He was born February 28, 1944, in Viborg, South Dakota, to Harold and Eleanor (Christensen) Johnson. He grew up and lived around various South Dakota towns in the area. Art spent most of his summers at his uncle Selmer and Dorothy’s near Sherman, South…
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