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
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By Lori SorensonAugust 21, 2024Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad (R-Dist. 1) was in Luverne Wednesday for discussion about soil health as it relates to the federal Farm Bill and legislation to boost renewable fuels. "I was impressed by the locally led effort of farmers trying to improve their land using sound practices and science,” Finstad said after the meeting. “Their acknowledgement of what works on one farm might not…- By Lori SorensonAugust 21, 2024Hills-Beaver Creek School Superintendent Todd Holthaus sent a letter to Beaver Creek City Council members about the future of the current elementary school once the new one opens next year. “I’m writing formally to communicate the Hills-Beaver Creek School District’s interest in exploring the possibility of transferring ownership of the existing elementary school building … to the city of Beaver…
August 21, 2024Former Luverne Elementary School teacher and children’s author Shirley Harrison made an appearance Aug. 13 at the Plaza on Main in Luverne as part of the community’s series of summer afternoon downtown events. She read her message, “We All Need,” and gave away 75 signed copies of the book. Tammy Johnson, one of Harrison’s former students, attended the event with her granddaughter, Gracie…
By Mavis FodnessAugust 14, 2024Workers finished pouring concrete footings for the 57,400-square-foot new Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School in Beaver Creek last week as they transition to erecting the large pre-cast walls for the pre-K through fifth-grade facility. According to site construction supervisor Michael Beach, the individual pre-cast concrete panels will be trucked in and lifted into place by the crane now on site…- By Jason BerghorstAugust 14, 2024Fans attending Luverne High School games and events this school year will need to pay with the online GoFan app or website. No cash will be accepted for tickets. The first event using online tickets will be the home varsity volleyball game with Southwest Christian Aug. 27. “This is a system that has been used at state and section tournaments for a few years now, and more conference schools are…
By Mavis FodnessAugust 14, 2024For $1 the city of Luverne and/or Rock County can be the new owners of the former Minnesota National Guard Armory on Freeman Avenue in Luverne. A letter from the state Department of Military Affairs dated Aug. 2 offered the 20,898-square-foot facility to either government entity at the reduced price. The offer came from Don Kerr, military affairs executive director. Recent legislation “now in…
By Lori SorensonAugust 14, 2024Certified nurse practitioner Jonathan Pap will soon move his Freedom Family Clinic from Sioux Falls to Luverne with a Sept. 4 opening date. “I have a strong patient base in southwest Minnesota, so it made sense to come back to Luverne,” said Pap, who lives in Edgerton with his wife, Darci, and their children. “I feel it’s an honor caring for people I know and love and maybe even grew up with…
By Lori SorensonAugust 14, 2024When fall semester starts at Minnesota West Community & Technical College in Luverne, the medical lab technician program will be missing its longtime leader, Dr. Rita Miller. Miller retired this summer, marking the end of a 30-year career in higher education. “There is nothing more rewarding than educating students; watching them graduate, find a job, and pass the National Board…
By Lori SorensonAugust 14, 2024The Luverne Chamber Board announced Tuesday a new leadership arrangement in the Chamber Office. The board hired Luverne native McKenzi Wenninger Klein as the new executive director, and current director Jane Wildung Lanphere will move into the Chamber’s assistant position. On Monday, Aug. 12, the board signed the employment agreement with Klein, who recently moved back to Luverne after living…
By Lori SorensonAugust 14, 2024Members of the “Coffee and a Book” club gathered at the Rock County Library Monday morning for their regular monthly meeting and to dedicate a set of Jim Brandenburg prints in memory of Dee Harner, one of the original book club members. The prints were purchased with money gifted to the club by Harner’s family after she died in August 2023. Pictured are (front, from left) Cheryl Rust-Lugo, Mary…
August 14, 2024Rehabilitation of the historic Spring Brook Bridge in Beaver Creek is complete, and the gravel road east of town is now open. The bridge had been showing signs of wear — cracking, pitting and some erosion underneath — and the Rock County Highway Department received grant funding to repair the historic structure. At their Aug. 6 meeting, Rock County commissioners approved the final payment for…- August 14, 2024Hunters can apply for special youth deer hunt permits through Friday, Aug. 16. The number of permits for each hunt is limited. Individual hunts will be held in several state parks on various dates in the fall. These firearms hunts are for youth who are ages 12-15 at the time of the hunt and are accompanied by an adult. The youth archery hunt in the Sand Prairie Wildlife Management Area in…
August 14, 2024St. John Lutheran Church hosted its annual Vacation Bible School Aug. 5-8 with 49 students and 44 volunteers. The group learned about God's rock-solid truth in a world of shifting sands through the Pacific Northwest theme "Breaker Rock Beach." Through games, crafts, music, lessons and mission projects, the children made new friends and spent time in God's Word. The participants, through their…
By Mavis FodnessAugust 07, 2024Property owners and renters in Rock County can now apply for federal assistance to cover private losses incurred during the June storms and flooding. The individual assistance program was approved through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Aug. 1. Individuals can apply at disasterassistance.gov, download the FEMA app, or call a helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Eligible applicants will…
By Lori SorensonAugust 07, 2024The community of Beaver Creek hosted its second annual Beaver Days celebration over the weekend drawing hundreds of people to town for a full lineup of events and activities. The Saturday morning parade featured 44 entries, according to Beaver Creek Mayor Josh Teune, who said the parade was the highlight of the weekend. "The kids loved the parade because there was a ton of candy thrown out." "…
By Mavis FodnessAugust 07, 2024A new 500,000-gallon water tower will serve southwest Rock County, according to a conditional use permit granted to Rock County Rural Water (RCRW) Tuesday. Commissioners unanimously approved the two-year permit, supporting the recommendation of the county Planning and Zoning Commission following a public hearing for the permit on July 29. Two people attended the public hearing. Landowners…
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