September 2024
By Mavis FodnessSeptember 17, 2024The city of Hills foray into providing a building for three licensed child care providers is still garnering attention, six months after the first provider opened her doors. Donna Bernhard debuted Creative Minds Childcare LLC in March, filling one of three child care rooms available for rent in the city-owned building. Rent to the city is $1 per year. As a result, Bernhard is seeing a profit…- September 17, 2024UMC hosts free community meal The United Methodist Church will host its free community meal at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the church fellowship hall in Luverne. All are welcome. A pickup option is available. Call 507-283-4529. CoffeeBreak and StoryHour begins Oct. 1 Join us for CoffeeBreak beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 9:30 a.m. for our kickoff at the Luverne Christian Reformed…
- September 17, 2024Youth who want to hunt in Minnesota have several opportunities to go hunting in the fall in addition to regular hunting seasons. “These hunting opportunities are designed for youth to have positive hunting experiences and get dedicated time to learn outdoor skills,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Youth who take part…
- September 17, 2024Honoring Gus Letter to the Editor: I practiced psychology for more than 40 years and encountered many people who were viewed as having limitations. What impressed me most was not their limitations, but their strength and the love they extended to family and friends. On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, our governor and candidate for vice-president spoke. In the front row…
- September 17, 2024Dispatch report Sept. 7 •Complainant westbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 12, reported a road and drive law issue. •Assistance from another department was requested eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 1, near Beaver Creek. •Complainant eastbound on Interstate 90, mile marker 1, near Valley Springs, South Dakota, reported a road and drive law issue. Sept. 8 •Assistance from another…
- September 17, 2024LSS meals at Generations Monday, Sept. 23: Tater tot casserole, diced carrots, tropical fruit, lime gelatin with pineapple, dinner roll. Tuesday, Sept. 24: Lemon pepper fish, rice pilaf, green beans, dessert. Half-Price Day sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. Wednesday, Sept. 25: Beef vegetable stew, peas, biscuit, cinnamon baked apples. Thursday, Sept. 26: Chicken salad on wheat…
- September 17, 202410 years ago (2014) •A Luverne teenager will represent the city Sunday in a first-ever statewide vocal competition called Minnesota Sings. Madilyn Oye, a 16-year-old junior at Luverne High School, will perform Sept. 28 in the McKnight Ballroom at the Holiday Inn St. Paul East Hotel. The Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce selected Oye and sponsored her entry into the contest. “I am a little…
- September 17, 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 FodnessSeptember 11, 2024A World War II jeep made its debut down Main Street Luverne Saturday morning, thanks to a Luverne native’s gratitude for his hometown. The 1942 Ford GPW was used 80 years ago on D-Day and was brought back to the United States and Luverne by renowned wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg and his wife, Judy. Saturday’s event was called “Operation Homecoming.” In addition to a morning parade with…- By Lori SorensonSeptember 11, 2024The fourth annual “Out of the Darkness” suicide awareness and prevention walk will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Luverne City Park. The event raises money for research to end and prevent suicide and shows community support for those who have lost loved ones to suicide or have struggled personally with suicide. It coincides with similar walks nationwide during September, which…
By Lori SorensonSeptember 11, 2024Construction progress continues on Luverne’s child care center, and the Luverne Economic Development Authority heard an update at their Monday morning meeting. “Things are on schedule and moving along nicely,” said LEDA director Holly Sammons. Steel framing and drywall will likely be in place this week and painting should be done by the end of the month when work will start on tiling and…- September 11, 2024Blue Mound Lutheran Church Fall Festival Blue Mound Lutheran Church Annual Fall Festival will be at 11 a.m. at the Blue Mound Lutheran Church in rural Luverne on Sunday, Sept. 15. This is the 152th anniversary of the founding of the church. Guest pastor is the Rev. Gary Anderson who served Kenneth and Zion at Adrian. A catered dinner follows the worship service. Everyone is invited to attend…
- September 11, 2024Thanks for supporting veterans Letter to the Editor: As president of the American Legion Auxiliary in Luverne, our busy season starts with Memorial Day when seeking donations with poppy posters and then poppy sales the last Friday in May. Our many thanks to all the businesses and our community who so generously supported our fundraiser. One hundred percent of the monies we receive gets used…
- September 11, 2024LSS meals at Generations Monday, Sept. 16: Orange chicken, rice, country vegetable blend, fresh fruit, dinner roll. Tuesday, Sept. 17: Meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, dinner roll, sliced peaches. Wednesday, Sept. 18: Roast turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, dinner roll. Thursday, Sept. 19: Egg salad on wheat bread, creamy cucumbers, diced pears,…
- September 11, 202410 years ago (2014) •A journalism career that started in 1985 with a Star Herald internship has come full circle for Mavis Fodness, who was hired Sept. 2 as a full-time reporter at the Star Herald. “I’m looking forward to getting to know my community again and sharing that experience with readers,” said Fodness, who graduated from Luverne High School. Managing editor Lori Ehde said Fodness is…
- September 11, 2024Midwest Fire named winner in ‘50 Best Places to Work’ 2024 contest For the seventh time in recent years Midwest Fire was named among Prairie Business Magazine’s “50 Best Places to Work 2024” contest. The publication received nearly 2,000 nominations from employees across the region for the award. “Minnesota is home to some of the biggest manufacturers in our country. As a small business, to…
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