June 2024
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 10, 2024Principals with Luverne Public Schools received salary increases, approved by board members June 20. Each will receive salary increases of 5 and 3 percent respectively for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. The district’s match to their 403(b) retirement plan will also increase from $3,500 to $4,000 annually. The percentage increases are in line with the recently approved contracts with…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 03, 2024Eight businesses recently underwent an educational compliance check to ensure clerks were not selling products to anyone under 21 years of age. Two of the retailers failed the check when the clerks did not ask for identification and sold age-restricted products to a minor. Because the test was an educational compliance check, neither the clerk nor the retailers faced any penalties, but they…
- July 03, 2024Dispatch report June 22 •Complainant on S. Ross Street, Hardwick, reported a road and drive law issue. •Complainant in city of Magnolia reported hazmat material. •A weather alert was issued. •Complainant on E. Dodge Street and N. Oakley Street reported an accident with property damage. •Complainant westbound on Interstate 90 and Highway 75 ramp, reported suspicious activity. •Complainant…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 03, 2024In the past week, cost estimates for damage to public infrastructure increased by $500,000. Estimates originally placed damage at $2 million just days after the June 21-22 flood event. Now estimates are at $2.5 million, as more flood damages are discovered. “We continue to uncover stuff,” said County Administrator Kyle Oldre. Rock County declared a disaster emergency to state officials June…
By Mavis FodnessJune 26, 2024Preliminary estimates are over $2 million in public infrastructure damage as a result of the June 21-22 flood event. Rock County made an emergency declaration Friday, June 21, as the first step in qualifying for state and federal reimbursement for the repairs. Commissioners formally adopted the emergency resolution Monday afternoon in a special meeting. “The impact is substantial countywide,”…
By Lori SorensonJune 26, 2024Multiple rounds of torrential rain in Rock County and the tri-state area created significant flooding over the past week, wreaking havoc on properties and public infrastructure. A low-pressure system slowly drifted cross the upper Midwest prompting rainfall exceeding 5 inches over the weekend, bringing five-day totals to more than 12 inches in some areas of Rock County. No travel was advised in…
By Lori SorensonJune 26, 2024When floodwaters finally receded over the weekend, area farmers had a chance to assess the damages of crops under water and or washed away. According to agronomist Mark Moeller, low lying or poorly drained areas took the brunt of the five-day flood event, especially in the Rock River flood plain. “Those areas are drowned out,” he said. “I don’t see a that a lot of that will survive.” Crops,…
By Lori SorensonJune 26, 2024This week, dozens of local teens involved with Rock the Edge are performing public service projects in and around Luverne for their annual “Service Over Self” local mission work. They typically perform yard work, painting projects, landscaping and other home-improvement-type work. But a new project this year is the “Sweet Dreams” initiative that is building and distributing beds for families…- June 26, 2024UMC hosts free community meal The United Methodist Church will host its free community meal at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in the church fellowship hall in Luverne. All are welcome. A pickup option is available by calling 507-283-4529. Plaza events •Rock The Edge/Service Over Self will host live music and root beer floats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at The Plaza. (Bring a lawn chair…
June 26, 2024Friday morning, June 22, the Luverne Fire Department responded to a semitrailer rollover on the east-bound lane of Interstate 90 near Magnolia. The semi was 80 percent underwater due to flash floods in the area, with two victims located on top of the semi.- June 26, 2024Dispatch report June 15 •Complainant on W. Harrison Street reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant on Kniss Avenue and Dodge Street reported an accident with property damage. •Complainant on Church Street in Kenneth reported a miscellaneous public assist. •Complainant on Kniss Avenue and Dodge Street reported an accident with…
- June 26, 2024From the Rock County Highway Department: Due to the June 21 - 22 flood event, the following roads are closed for damage incurred and will not reopen until repairs are completed. Some roads may be closed for weeks. - County Highway 3 (190th Avenue) from the Iowa/Minnesota State Line (11th Street) to County Highway 1 (41st Street) is expected to be reopened later this week. - County Highway 58 (…
- June 26, 2024Open house Jim and Jill Willers will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at St. Catherine Catholic Church, 203 E. Brown Street, Luverne.
- June 26, 202410 years ago (2014) •Longtime Mary Jane Brown Home activities director Janice Fick said a tearful goodbye to co-workers and residents in her retirement party June 30. Fick began her tenure at MJB in 1979 when she was a 16-year-old high school student. After attending college and earning a teaching degree, she returned 24 years ago and has served on the staff ever since. Fick shared a few…
- June 26, 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 Jason BerghorstJune 19, 2024“Andrew, you really put Luverne on the map.” That’s how Dr. Anita Gaul summed up the work of Andrew Prekker of Luverne in creating the winning design of the new Minnesota state flag. Gaul is vice chair of the Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission and joined Prekker to present a program about the new state flag at the History Center in Luverne on Flag Day, June 14. Gaul, a history…
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