Guilty plea entered in vehicular homicide case
Twenty-three-year-old Jayson Delfs, Hardwick, entered a guilty plea Monday morning in Rock County District Court to the charge of criminal vehicular homicide.
Murder case proceedings on hold
Legal proceedings for Luverne murder suspect Melvin Frazier are suspended following a Rule 20 motion that was granted in Rock County District Court Monday.
Administrator announces retirement
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.
Charter amendment measure advances
Luverne voters will be asked in the Nov. 3 general election if they support an amendment to change their city’s government charter.
Peterson wins election for county commissioner
Rick Peterson won the special election for Rock County’s District 3 and is set to join the county board of commissioners early next week.
PowerOn Midwest narrows routes
PowerOn Midwest has narrowed its preferred route for a proposed high-voltage transmission project, and one of its choices would cut through Rock County within one mile of the Blue Mounds State
News
- By Lori SorensonMarch 28, 2023Rock County residents witnessed northern lights in southern Minnesota Thursday night, March 23. An aurora borealis is caused by a solar storm that emits electrified gas and particles that reach magnetic field lines at the north pole. The particles and energy interact with gases in the atmosphere, producing different colored light in the sky. According to NASA, oxygen appears green and nitrogen…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 28, 2023Township and county officials are asking for patience this spring as melting snow and thawing conditions are making gravel roads nearly impassable. “The roads are … muck,” said Rock County Administrator Kyle Oldre. “We’ve had so much snow, and now with it melting, it’s affecting the drivability of our roads.” He said he’s hearing complaints from all parts of the county, and the problem will get…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 28, 2023Representatives from Rock County’s 11 townships and five cities who currently vote with mail ballots met Monday night to consider a return to in-person voting. More than 50 people gathered at the Rock County Library to review election concerns and discuss possible solutions associated with the local voting integrity. It is the responsibility of township and municipal leaders to coordinate…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 28, 2023Nearly 100 people participated in Thursday night’s informational meeting in Beaver Creek related to the proposed $29 million Hills-Beaver Creek School District bond referendum vote on April 11. They listened to information about plans to build a new elementary school near the golf course in Beaver Creek, and they toured the elementary building for an up-close look at why a new school is needed.…
- March 28, 2023Luverne Elementary School students are learning about brain health and emotional wellness with help from a series of children’s books. Kindergarten- through second-grade students are reading, “In My Heart, A Book of Feelings” by Jo Witek. It explores how emotions — happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness — make us feel physically, inside, with language that empowers little readers to practice…
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 28, 2023Free school breakfast and lunch will return to schools this fall under a bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz. The Free School Meals for Kids was signed March 17 with details still being released on how the state-funded program will work. All kindergarten through 12th-grade students will receive the regular breakfast and lunch meals for free. Students will continue to pay for extra helpings and other a…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 28, 2023High school students from nine districts attended a Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist Camp Thursday, March 23, at Minnesota West Community and Technical College and Sanford Health in Luverne. The sophomores, juniors and seniors toured the Minnesota West Learning Center and Sanford Luverne Medical Center where they were exposed to hands-on experiences in medical assisting and surgical…
- March 28, 2023A Luverne Public Schools custodian shovels a few areas Friday afternoon at the school’s tennis courts, allowing Mother Nature to penetrate through the ice layer under the estimated 6 inches of snow covering the playing surface. The boys’ tennis season started Monday. Earlier last week, custodians cleared the track of snow and allowed the sun to successfully remove the ice underneath.
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 28, 2023Rock County Engineer Mark Sehr unveiled his preliminary five-year road and bridge construction plan to commissioners March 21. In the plan, Sehr anticipates completing two mill and overlay projects, six bridge replacements, one bridge rehabilitation and 41 miles of seal coating in 2023. Commissioners asked Sehr if his annual $100,000 gravel budget needs to be increased. “It’s all the department…
- March 28, 2023After a three-year hiatus, Discovery Time Preschool opened its doors to visitors Friday in a special Cookies & Cardinals event for both its morning and afternoon programs. Preschoolers invited parents and grandparents to see what they do on a daily basis that included reading, playing in the gym, painting, and sharing cookies in the commons. Preschool teacher Angie Janiszeski named the event…
- March 28, 2023Two longtime Clinton Township officials were recently recognized for their years of service on the township board. Henry Zwaan (pictured at left with board chairman Kurt Elbers) was honored for 40 years of leadership, and Steve Top (pictured at right with Elbers) was honored for 20 years on the Clinton Township Board. The photographs were taken Sunday, March 12, at Poplar Creek in Luverne.
- By Mavis FodnessMarch 21, 2023The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board signed a purchase agreement to buy almost 15 acres as the site for a new elementary school in Beaver Creek. Board members met in special session late Friday afternoon. The agreement with SpringBrooke LLC is for 14.45 acres located in the Spring Brook Addition. Purchase price is $377,665. The property is west of the SpringBrooke Events, Golf & Grill along…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 21, 2023More than 50 people attended a public hearing Monday night in Luverne City Hall where the Board of Appeals and Adjustments considered a variance request for a 73-foot-tall nutcracker on South Highway 75. The meeting allowed for public comment, and several people spoke in favor of — and some in opposition to — what will be “The World’s Largest Nutcracker.” It will be funded Just For Nuts Inc., a…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 21, 2023Another winter storm plagued the region last week, closing roads and prompting cancelation of classes, events and other activities. This system dropped only 3 to 4 inches of snow Thursday, March 16, but strong winds on its heels promptly blew roads closed and caused dozens of accidents and stranded motorists. According to Luverne Fire Chief David Van Batavia, he and his crew utilized the four-…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 21, 2023Beaver Creek City Council members reviewed information at their March 8 meeting that puts wheels in motion to repair the historic bridge on Spring Brook Road on the northeast edge of town. The Rock County Highway Department is facilitating the effort, which started over five years ago with a grant application to repair the historic bridge. The engineer estimated the project would cost $208,393,…
- By Lori SorensonMarch 21, 2023The Reverend Doctor Terry Morse was honored with the title of Pastor Emeritus during the Sunday worship service at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne on March 12. The title is given to a pastor who retires and the congregation is later moved “with affection and gratitude” to continue an association in an honorary relationship. “Today that title is given to you once again,” said the Rev. Dr…
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