Legal proceedings for Luverne murder suspect Melvin Frazier are suspended following a Rule 20 motion that was granted in Rock County District Court Monday. 

After 33 years on the job, Rock County Administrator Kyle Oldre officially submitted his notice of retirement during the Aug. 18 county board meeting. 

Oldre’s final day of service will be Feb. 28, 2027. 

 A misunderstanding between Rock County and Lyon County led to a temporary budget shortfall for the local construction and demolition landfill. 

Members of the Luverne High School marching band recently completed long hours of band camp in preparation for the 2026 fall marching season. 

 Luverne voters will be asked in the Nov. 3 general election if they support an amendment to change their city’s government charter. 

The Luverne Redbirds edged their way past Jackson beating the Bulls 2-1 to collect their ticket to the 2026 Minnesota Baseball Association Class C State Tournament.

Jackson took Game 1 outscoring the Redbirds 5-3 Aug. 12 in Luverne.

Naturalists with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service led a prairie wildflowers nature walk Wednesday morning, Aug. 12, at Touch the Sky Prairie where participants learned which wildflowers are in bloom and what to expect in the coming months.

 With the Aug. 11 primary in the rearview mirror, attention has turned to the Nov. 3 general election, which presents several contested races for Rock County voters. 

Depending on where voters live, local ballots will include the following candidates this fall. 

A new future is about to begin for Hardwick’s gas station, with Chandler Co-op stepping in as the new owner and operator. 

Chandler Co-op has officially purchased the station on First Street from the city of Hardwick with plans to have it operating by the end of August.