January 2026
- January 21, 202610 years ago (2016) •Paul Tweet, Kenneth, shot a 400-pound female black bear eight years ago in Canada, so what should he do with a 400-pound male he recently shot in northern Minnesota? “I’m still trying to decide, “Tweet said. “I could have a three-quarter mount (head and front legs) of him coming out of a wall, but then we wouldn’t be able to see his girth.” The bear’s girth measured 59…
- January 21, 2026St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 507-283-8502; www.stscl.org Father Joshua Miller, Pastor Sunday mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday daily mass: 5:15 p.m. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. Luverne Christian Reformed Church 605 N. Estey…
By Lori SorensonJanuary 14, 2026The Luverne Fire Department was called to rescue a dog from the ice at the Veterans Home Pond Tuesday morning. The caller reported that the dog was sitting on the ice and wouldn’t come to shore when called. He was apparently waiting for another dog that was trapped under the ice and wouldn’t leave without it. The Luverne Fire Department used its water rescue gear to retrieve the trapped dog…- January 14, 2026Meetings Compassionate Friends Group grief support group, loss of a child/grandchild, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the Luverne Area Community Foundation, 102 E. Main Street in Luverne. Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Poplar Creek Estates, 201 Oak Drive in Luverne. Everyone is welcome. Any questions call Mary Lou, 507-935-8173. Nutrition for…
By Lori SorensonJanuary 14, 2026The ribbon-cutting event at High Fidelity Cannabis Co. on Jan. 8 celebrated the opening of Luverne’s first dispensary, but it also was an opportunity for community members to learn more about the cannabis industry. High Fidelity co-owner Terry Gray led the Chamber’s “Love the Business” Coffee, which spotlights a local business and invites local Chamber members to share updates on their own…- By Tom GetmanJanuary 14, 2026Two colleagues who help me stand with hope in times of grievous moments point me to the light and opportunity in darkness times. One of them is here in my DC neighborhood, Councilman David Allen. The other resides in Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. Peggy said, “It’s no secret Minnesota has experienced unspeakable tragedy this week [in Renee Good’s murder]. We have seen so much violence and…
- January 14, 2026Ginn: Congressman Finstad: ‘We know what we saw’ To the editor: We know what we saw: Renee Good was murdered. She was killed by the state. In his statement, our Congressman, Brad Finstad, tweeted, "What happened in Minneapolis today is a somber reminder of the dangers ICE agents face while doing their jobs. These dangers have continued to escalate because of the anti-law enforcement rhetoric…
- January 14, 2026Dispatch report Dec. 31 •Complainant on County Road 4 reported debris. •Complainant on E. Fletcher Street reported hazmat material. •Complainant on White Thunder Circle reported a scam. •Complainant on W. Main Street reported suspicious activity. •Rock County Sheriff’s Department assisted another department eastbound on Interstate 90 at mile marker 5 near Beaver Creek. Jan. 1 •Rock County…
- January 14, 2026LSS meals at Generations Monday, Jan. 19: Holiday – Closed! Tuesday, Jan. 20: Beef stew, sliced carrots, apple dump cake, biscuit. Wednesday, Jan. 21: Oven roasted turkey with turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, gingersnap cookie. Thursday, Jan. 22: Beef goulash, mixed vegetables, pumpkin bar, dinner roll. Friday, Jan. 23: Tuna noodle casserole, green beans, hot…
- January 14, 202610 years ago (2016) •As of Monday, Luverne High School graduate Caitlin Miller has rowed more than 1,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Miller of Hardwick is competing in the “Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge,” a 90-day, 3,000-mile journey from Island of LaGomera (one of Spain’s Canary Islands just off the coast of Africa) to English Harbor, Antiqua. She and her rowing partner, George…
- January 14, 2026t. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph. 507-283-8502; www.stscl.org Father Joshua Miller, Pastor Sunday mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday daily mass: 5:15 p.m. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information. Luverne Christian Reformed Church 605 N. Estey…
January 07, 2026More than 50 people showed up at the Blue Mounds State Park Thursday afternoon for the annual First Day Hike hosted by interpretive naturalist Tiffany Muellner. The 1.75-mile hike took participants along the Upper Cliff Line and Mound Trails where Muellner pointed out tracks left behind by the park’s winter wildlife. Specifically, she offered lessons in rabbits, pheasants, bobcats and deer. This…- January 07, 2026Meetings Rock County Library Board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. This meeting is open to all. Vienna Township Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Kenneth Community Center. Battle Plain Township Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Edgerton Ag conference room. Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Poplar Creek Estates, 201 Oak…
- January 07, 2026According to the Mental Health America, January is national Mental Wellness Month. So, we’re sharing the organization’s 10 resiliency tools to promote wellness and help you feel stronger and more hopeful. •Connect with others – Humans are social by nature: We crave feeling supported, valued, and connected. •Stay positive – Trying to be optimistic doesn’t mean ignoring the uglier sides of life.…
- January 07, 2026Brigitte Wieneke will celebrate her 75th birthday Saturday, Jan. 10. Greetings can be sent to 1018 N. Lindale St., Luverne, MN 56156.
- January 07, 2026LSS meals at Generations Monday, Jan. 12: Herb-baked chicken, rice pilaf, peas and carrots, dinner roll, chocolate pudding with whipped topping. Tuesday, Jan. 13: Country fried chicken with cream gravy, mashed potatoes, green peas, wheat bread, sugar cookie. Half-Priced Day sponsored First Presbyterian Church. Wednesday, Jan. 14: Smothered chopped steak, baked potato with butter and…
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