2024
- September 11, 2024September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness of an urgently important crisis. The goal this month is to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information with people affected by suicide. Ultimately, we want to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. How can you help?…
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 11, 2024Six Rock County 4-H’ers earned purple ribbons at the recent 2024 Minnesota State Fair, with two 4-H’ers receiving additional recognition. While champion and reserve ribbons are distributed in the livestock projects, purple ribbons are the highest placing for static projects. Ashlyn Johnson of the County K9s 4-H Club earned a purple ribbon during the conference judging of general projects. Her…
September 04, 2024Nearly 80 tractors of all makes, models and ages made their way across Rock County Friday morning for the eighth annual Rock County Tractor Ride. The group, which includes tractor enthusiasts from across the tri-state region, assembled at the Luverne City Park at 8 a.m. and traveled westward to Nordstrom's Automotive near Garretson where they took a lunch break before winding their way back to…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 04, 2024Brynn Peterson, a student at Minnesota West Community and Technical College and a resident of Blue Mound Tower, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship through the local housing authority. Tammy Johnson, director of the Luverne HRA and Blue Mound Tower, nominated Peterson for the scholarship. “Brynn is so deserving of this award,” Johnson said in her recommendation to the Minnesota National…- September 04, 2024When Luverne voters cast ballots in the general election this fall, they will have choices in local leadership. Luverne Mayor Pat Baustian is being challenged by Isaac DeBoer for the privilege and responsibility of guiding city government. Two open seats on the Luverne City Council will be contested on the general election ballot. Josh Gangestad is challenging longtime council member Dan Nath…
- September 04, 2024Minnesotans who applied for federal assistance may need to follow up with FEMA and provide more inform-ation or documents to move their application forward. Those who still need help recovering after the June 16 – July 4 storms and flooding and haven’t yet applied still have time to do so too. Applicants with insurance If you applied with FEMA and reported having insurance for the damage to…
September 04, 2024DSP Week is Sept. 8-14 when those who work as direct support personnel are honored for their contributions to caring for disabled and vulnerable children and adults. At Rock County Opportunities in Luverne, the organization this week honors its team of DSP workers. “The DSPs at RCO are awesome,” said RCO administrative director Adria Benson. “They work hard to provide a safe and welcoming…- September 04, 2024Dispatch report Aug. 24 •Complainant on S. Kniss Avenue reported an assault. •Complainant reported lost property. •Complainant westbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 20, Magnolia, reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant on County Road 7, Kenneth, requested roadside assistance. •Complainant on S. Sixth Street reported a civil issue. •Complainant on N. Estey Street reported a…
September 04, 2024Tradition continued Tuesday morning when the Luverne High School Class of 2025 gathered on the football field together to celebrate the first day of their last school year together. Senior Sunrise was a success as the students were treated to clear skies for the event organized by the student council that culminated in a 6:51 a.m. appearance of the sun. Pictured are (front from left,…- September 04, 2024Card showers Wayne Biever will celebrate his 90th birthday on Friday, Sept. 6. Greetings may be sent to him at 715 S. West Park Street, Luverne, MN 56156. Vikkijean Swenson will celebrate her 50th birthday on Sunday, Sept. 8. Greetings may be sent to 212 S. Josephine Ave., Hills, MN 56138. Texts are also welcomed 507-290-0517.
- September 04, 2024Monday, Sept. 9: Lasagna, peas, breadstick, tropical fruit. Half-Price Day sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church. Tuesday, Sept. 10: Beef stroganoff with egg noodles, green beans, dinner roll, fruit crisp. Wednesday, Sept. 11: Closed for staff meeting! Thursday, Sept. 12: Pork chop with rice pilaf, California blend vegetables, dinner roll, chocolate chip cookie. Friday, Sept. 13: Cubed beef…
- September 04, 202410 years ago (2014) •A 50-year-old piece of Luverne history is gone after crews demolished the 2-million-gallon steel water storage tank near the city power plant earlier this month. The tank was beginning to age, and it was more cost effective to replace it than to repair it. In its place, the city is constructing two 1.2-million-gallon tanks, for a total project cost of roughly $2 million…
September 04, 2024The Tri-State Band Festival Committee selected the design submitted by LHS sophomore Collin Knips for this year’s festival button. The son of Brian and Jessica Knips of Magnolia said his goal was to keep the design simple and that he was amazed that his button design was selected. Knips kept usage of colors to four (yellow, red, black and white) and used a simple outline of the three states of…
By Lori SorensonAugust 28, 2024It was a great day for pancakes, airplanes and automobiles Saturday morning at the Luverne Municipal Airport. City of Luverne and airport staff hosted their annual fly-in and drive-in breakfast for the public, pilots and classic car enthusiasts. “We love hosting this event,” said Ben Baum, who has managed the Luverne airport with his wife, Lori, since 2011. “It brings knowledge and joy to the…
By Mavis FodnessAugust 28, 2024Luverne Education Association 2024 Teacher of the Year Becky Runnoe decided not to return to the classroom for the 2024-25 school year. She retires from a career after 40 years and never graduated out of the Luverne early childhood special education program. “I think I was always geared to be a teacher,” said Runnoe. “I started teaching a 3-year-old Sunday school class when I was 14. I still…
By Mavis FodnessAugust 28, 2024Three LHS alumni currently teach at Luverne Public Schools alongside their teacher parents. Kira Degerness joins her mom, Seana Graber, in teaching vocal music, in the elementary and middle-high school respectively. Madi Oye joins her dad, Todd Oye, dean of students-athletic director, as she enters the classroom as a kindergarten teacher. A year ago, Skyler Wenninger joined his dad, Mike…
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