Map of Luverne city, Minnesota

Luverne (/ləˈvɜːrn/ lə-VURN) is a city in Rock County, Minnesota, United States, along the Rock River. The population was 4,946 at the 2020 census. It is one of four towns profiled in the 2007 Ken Burns documentary The War. It is the main setting for the second season of the TV show Fargo.

Luverne city overview:
Name:	Luverne city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Minnesota
County:	Rock County
Elevation:	1,463 ft (446 m)
Total Area:	3.68 sq mi (9.53 km²)
Land Area:	3.67 sq mi (9.51 km²)
Water Area:	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Total Population:	4,946
Population Density:	1,346.58/sq mi (519.86/km²)
ZIP code:	56156
Area code:	507
FIPS code:	2738564
GNISfeature ID:	2395787

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History

A post office called Luverne has been in operation since 1868. Luverne was platted in 1870, and named for Luverne Hawes, the daughter of a settler.

Nutcrackers

Luverne is also well known for its large collection of nutcrackers. The Rock County Historical Society is home to a permanent collection of over 5,300 nutcrackers and is a staple of the history of Luverne. Nutcrackers of many shapes, sizes and colors from all over the world are showcased. Year-round, businesses and residents display nutcrackers. A scavenger hunt is held to find the names of the over 130 nutcrackers scattered throughout town. Other nutcracker-themed events take place throughout the year.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.69 square miles (9.56 km); 3.68 square miles (9.53 km) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water.

Rock County holds the distinction of being one of four counties in the state of Minnesota without a natural lake.