March 2024
- March 20, 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. …
March 13, 2024This year’s unseasonable warmth began over the weekend and continued into Monday as temperatures rose into the mid-70s. “It’s just a nice day to be out,” said Schomacker, who enjoyed the outdoors after work. High temperature records were broken Monday in Sioux Falls (80 degrees; old record of 75 was set in 2016) and in Pipestone (73 degrees; old record of 73, also in 2016.) However the lamb-like…
By Lori SorensonMarch 13, 2024A group of sincere and motivated women gathered in Grace Lutheran Church fellowship hall Monday evening to talk about mental health in Rock County. The event was hosted by the Women’s Giving Circle, a charitable group started last year under the umbrella of the Luverne Area Community Foundation. Its members, now numbering more than three dozen, seek to “support, educate, empower, and celebrate…- March 13, 2024March 18 parade entrants sought Parade entries are being sought by the Luverne Area Chamber for the St. Patrick’s Day parade beginning at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 18. All businesses, individuals and families are invited to participate. No pre-registration is required. Entrants will meet in the Living Rock Church parking lot on East Main Street at 4 p.m. Every parade participant receives a gold…
March 13, 2024Bill Stegemann (right) of CenterPoint Energy presents a $500 Give Grant check to Blue Mound Area Theatre Board President Dave Vis last week at the Palace Theatre in Luverne. The CenterPoint Energy donation was made possible by Stegemann’s volunteer hours with BMAT, where he also serves as board member. Pictured behind Stegemann and Vis are (from left) Molly Carbonneau, Shawn Kinsinger, Dianne…- March 13, 2024Open Houses Phil Voigt will celebrate his 70th birthday and retirement of 43 years at Southwest Mental Health Center from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Luverne Pizza Ranch. Greetings may be sent to him at 912 N. Cedar St., Luverne, MN 56156. Sharon Hawes will celebrate her 85th birthday from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Generations – 105 S. Estey St., Luverne, MN 56156.
- March 13, 2024LSS meals at Generations Monday, March 18: Baked chicken, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat dinner roll, dessert. Tuesday, March 19: Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, dessert. Half-Price Day sponsored by Security Savings Bank. Wednesday, March 20: Beef hotdish, carrots, wheat dinner roll, dessert. Thursday, March 21: Pork loin, sweet potato…
- March 13, 202410 years ago (2014) •On March 3 Palace Video and Tanning posted an announcement on its Facebook page. “After over 30 years in the entertainment business we have decided to retire,” owners Larry and Carlene Boll wrote. “We would like to thank you for your patronage to Palace Video and Tanning over the years.” … The Bolls have been entertaining area residents for more than 30 years, dating back…
- March 13, 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 FodnessMarch 06, 2024A déjà vu feeling will be prevalent when the Green Earth Players take the stage for their spring production, “Alice, Back to Wonderland.” The public has seven opportunities to attend the production: Friday-Sunday, March 15-17, and Thursday-Sunday, March 21-24, at the Palace Theatre in Luverne. The musical expands the adventures from last year’s production, “Alice in Wonderland,” an adaptation…- By Mavis FodnessMarch 06, 2024Commissioners accepted the resignations of two Rock County employees Tuesday, March 5, and plan to fill the positions as soon as possible. David Haugom tenured his resignation as the veterans service officer (VSO), a part-time position he’s filled for 14 years. He submitted his letter of resignation Feb. 20. “I especially have appreciated the flexibility you have allowed me in running my…
- March 06, 2024The American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region is kicking off its annual Red Cross Month celebration to honor local community heroes who help ensure their neighbors never face crises alone. “We’re proud to honor the people in our community who step up to support one another when help can’t wait during emergencies,” said Leah Pockrandt, executive director of the Red Cross serving southwest…
- March 06, 2024Krueger: Township Day is March 12 Letter to the Editor: Mark your calendar for Township Day on March 12. Every resident of Minnesota’s 1,777 townships has the unique opportunity to participate in Township Day on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The annual meeting on Township Day is what really sets townships apart from other forms of local government. At this meeting, residents have a direct voice in…
March 06, 2024Luverne Superintendent Craig Oftedahl reads to kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students Friday March 2 in the Luverne Elementary School media center in observance of Read Across America Day, which is also Dr. Seuss’ birthday. He read “Go Dogs, Go” and “I Am Human,” pausing to show the group the pictures on each page before turning the pages to continue.- March 06, 2024LSS meals at Generations Monday, March 11: Barbecue pork loin, potato wedges, peas, dinner roll, dessert. Half-Price Day sponsored by American Reformed Church. Tuesday, March 12: Chicken, broccoli, rice hotdish, carrots, dinner roll, dessert. Wednesday, March 13: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, bread, Rice Krispie bar. Thursday, March 14: Beef stew, fruit, carrots, biscuit,…
- March 06, 202410 years ago (2014) •The Luverne boys’ hockey team won the first Section 3A Tournament in school history when the Cardinals defeated New Ulm 6-1 in Mankato Thursday. The win sent the 27-0-1 Cardinals to the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament Wednesday in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Luverne squared off against second-ranked Hermantown at 11 a.m. in the tournament quarterfinals…
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