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Luverne (/ l ə ˈ v ɜːr n / lə-VURN) [3] is a city in and the county seat of Rock County, Minnesota, United States, along the Rock River. The population was 4,946 at the 2020 census . [ 4 ] Luverne is part of the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) , home to more than 300,000 people.
The first and largest community, Luverne, was established in 1867 and platted in 1872, a later start to settlement than most other parts of Minnesota. Rail lines were constructed in the 1870s and 80s, directly influencing the placement of most of the rest of Rock County's towns.
This outcrop is composed of reddish-gray quartzite and is located approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Luverne. The mound stands out dramatically amidst the surrounding low prairie. [ 3 ] Another source suggests that the county's name is attributed to its rocky soil.
Luverne Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Luverne Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.
Holy Trinity Church-Episcopal is a historic Gothic Revival stone church at North Cedar and East Luverne Streets in Luverne, Minnesota, United States. Its first rector, the Rev. C.S. Ware, and Bishop Mahlon Norris Gilbert set its cornerstone on August 19, 1891. The church was completed late that same year, costing $6,000. [2]
The Palace Theater is a historic theater and performing arts center in Luverne, Minnesota. [1] Located downtown, it is owned by the city of Luverne and operated by the Blue Mound Area Theatre Board of Directors. The theater offers live events, movies, concerts, live theater, seminars, and performances by the Green Earth Players.
Luverne or Lu Verne is the name of several places in the United States: Luverne, Alabama; Luverne, Minnesota; Luverne, North Dakota; Luverne Township, Minnesota;
The college also has learning centers in Luverne, Marshall, and Redwood Falls. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree , Diploma , or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines. History