The city of Luverne has been approved for a grant through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) totaling $830,820.

At their Monday meeting, members of the Luverne Economic Development Authority approved a Facade Improvement Program application for the Herb N’ Legend building on East Main Street.

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. 

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.