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 Park.

Accused murder suspect Melvin Frazier made his initial appearance in Rock County District Court Monday in a remote hearing before District Court Judge Kayla Johnson.

The second phase of construction on Highway 75 is set to begin on Aug. 24, with the closure of the Main Street intersection.

Traffic will be diverted to an alternate detour on South Freeman Avenue and West Hatting Street. 

Rock County voters participated in the state primary election Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Ballots included both major parties on one side and local, nonpartisan primary contests on the other side. 

Beaver Creek community members and visitors celebrated tthe weekend with a full lineup of events and activities for all ages.

A Friday golf tournament and car show kicked off the festivities ahead of Saturday’s Beaver Days events that featured a parade with 53 entries. 

Meetings 

Battle Plain Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in the Edgerton ag conference room. 

Over 60 people gathered at the Rock County Library in Luverne Thursday night for a public town hall meeting with Dist. 1 Congressional candidate Jake Johnson, Stewartville. 

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced this week that Feikema Farms, Inc. near Luverne is a 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winner. 

The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 23 state lawmakers, including Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne), as 2026 Legislators of Distinction.