2024
By Mavis FodnessMay 08, 2024An essay written by Luverne sixth-grader Inge Gangestad was chosen as the best in the Luverne Rotary Club essay contest. As a result, Gangestad’s essay will move on to the District 5610 contest conducted in late April. Classmates Oliver Carbonneau (runner-up) and Cooper Thone (third) were also recognized. They are students in Deb Hoogendoorn’s class. The essays were written using the Rotary…
May 08, 2024The Luverne High School Class of 2024 gathered April 24 on the school campus for the annual senior group picture. This year the 92 students chose to pose with two International Harvester tractors outside the school’s performing arts center. Myhre Studio photographer Jim Juhl snapped the picture after getting all the students in position. The tradition started more than 25 years ago when the…- May 08, 2024St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. …
By Mavis FodnessMay 01, 2024The day after Hills-Beaver Creek High School hosted a junior-senior prom for students, residents from Tuff Memorial Home donned dresses and suits Saturday afternoon for their first prom in the same location. Organized by the Tuff Home’s life enrichment department, the residents senior prom was intended to spark memories of special events, connect residents with the community, and provide a fun…
By Lori SorensonMay 01, 2024“Marlene and Darlene” will return to the stage next week for another comedy performance to raise money for Generations. The show will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Historic Palace Theatre in Luverne. It will be the fifth Generations fundraiser performance for Luverne actresses Brenda Winter and DJ Luethje and their first return to the stage without the late George Bonnema. The theme of…- By Mavis FodnessMay 01, 2024Voters in the Ellsworth School District will decide if the current K-12 facility will receive $5 million in improvements. A special election is set for Tuesday, May 14. The last of three community information meetings is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in the school gymnasium. While the majority of the Ellsworth district is located in Nobles County, a small portion of Kanaranzi Township…
- May 01, 2024Meetings Kenneth Cemetery Association meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Kenneth Community Center. All members and/or family members are encouraged to attend. ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ is May 1-3 Luverne High School theater students will present “Legally Blonde The Musical” in the performing arts center Thursday-Saturday, May 1, 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. Cost is $6 adults and $4…
- By Mavis FodnessMay 01, 2024Edgerton Public Schools will complete $16.5 million in facility improvements in a bond referendum vote approved by district voters on April 9. Voters, some of whom include residents in portions of Battle Plain and Denver townships in Rock County, approved the district’s plan for the preschool through 12th grade. The plan calls for various site improvements and additions including: •adding a…
May 01, 2024Cats, dogs, rabbits and non-pet owners were characters on display Friday afternoon when the 72 kindergarten students of Luverne Elementary School performed “Best Pet Show Ever!” for friends and family in the performing arts center. The students were directed by Morgan Van Holland in the six-song program where each four pet groups received awards.- May 01, 2024Open house You are invited to celebrate with Doris Rockman (who turned 100 on March 27) with a 100th birthday open house from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Generations, 105 S. Estey Street, Luverne. Card shower Randy Remme will celebrate his 70th birthday on Sunday, May 5. Greetings may be sent to him at 1664 170th Ave., Luverne, MN 56156.
- May 01, 202410 years ago (2014) •Darling’s Bend will get a major upgrade later this month, thanks to grant money approved for Vienna Township. The minimum maintenance road northeast of Luverne has degraded over the years to a single-lane dirt path in some places, and the ditches and right of way have filled in with weeds and trees. Vienna Township Chairman Kraig Rust applied for a grant through the DNR…
May 01, 2024The first of two Class of 2024 graduation ceremonies for the Rock County D.A.R.E. Program took place Monday at Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School. The 28 students successfully completed the 10-week curriculum titled “Keeping it … REAL” or Refuse, Explain, Avoid and Leave. Students were provided basic information about substance abuse and other destructive behaviors and how to control their…- May 01, 2024St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. …
May 01, 2024Luverne High School juniors and seniors enjoy their Saturday night prom, whose theme was "Ballroom Brilliance," with a grand march featuring 105 couples who walked through thehigh school gym and across the stage of the performing arts center.
May 01, 2024Under the theme, “A Night on Mount Olympus,” 35 couples participated in the grand march at the Hills-Beaver Creek High School prom in Hills Friday night. Grand march was followed by a meal and a dance.
By Mavis FodnessApril 24, 2024The Luverne High School robotics team earned a Judges Choice Award at last week’s FIRST Robotic Competition World. FIRST means, “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” The Judges Choice Award recognized Luverne students’ dedication beyond building and programming the 85-pound robot. “This team reaches out to local, state and federal representatives to strongly advocate…
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