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 Nicole RonchettiMay 06, 2026Luverne residents hoping for an easy beach day this summer may be in for disappointment. Low water levels at The Lake mean that the shoreline has receded several feet, leaving sandy ground where there used to be water. As water levels continue to drop, community members are increasingly focused on one question: why? Various theories have been raised to explain The Lake receding, from recent…
By Nicole RonchettiMay 06, 2026Members of Luverne’s art community came together Saturday night to reflect a lifetime of generosity back to one of their own. The benefit for Shawn Kinsinger raised nearly $20,000 to help him and his family following a cancer diagnosis earlier this spring. A total of 65 performers took the stage to put on a two-and-a-half-hour concert filled with musical numbers, band performances and…
By Nicole RonchettiMay 06, 2026The City of Beaver Creek has a tentative agreement with the Hills-Beaver Creek School District to purchase the former elementary school for $1 and then demolish it. “We have a proposal that both sides have come to, and we’re just working out the small details,” said Josh Teune, mayor of Beaver Creek. He said the motivation for the purchase would be to prevent the building from becoming an…
By Lori SorensonMay 06, 2026An isolated neighborhood near the Highway 75 construction work was without water for roughly five hours Wednesday afternoon, April 29. Affected customers were notified ahead of time and were also notified when water service was resumed. Henning Construction is the contractor for the work, and Brent Henning said the work took longer than planned, because last week’s rain created wet conditions…
By Lori SorensonMay 06, 2026Luverne Elementary School’s second grade Bookin’ Buddies program observed its 25th anniversary last week with cookies and a year-end story time in the elementary library. The program began in the 2000-01 school year after Connie Connell brought the idea to Luverne following her Blandin Community Leadership training. “I love meeting a new second grader each year and getting to know them,” she…
By Lori SorensonMay 06, 2026The Luverne Municipal Airport is under new management, according to an agreement discussed at the April 28 City Council meeting. GeeUp LLC, Laura and Ryan Gee, along with their daughter, started May 1 as the new airport managers. They replace Ben and Lori Baum who have managed the airport for the past 15 years and opted not to renew their contract this year. At Tuesday’s meeting, City…- May 06, 2026Mother’s Day bouquets will get a special twist Saturday during the Luverne Area Chamber’s “Mother’s Day Flower Walk” in Luverne on May 9. “For the second year in a row, Luverne merchants are inviting all mothers and mothers-to-be to celebrate the holiday with a stroll through town,” said Jane Wildung Lanphere with the Chamber. “Nineteen Luverne businesses and organizations will be giving away…
By Lori SorensonMay 06, 2026A Rock County man was taken into custody April 30 following an online police sting originating in Rochester. According to court documents, 48-year-old Jared Leroy Peterson of Steen faces felony charges after his alleged participation in an online conversation with undercover officers posing as a 14-year-old girl. Reports state that Rochester law enforcement conducted a “proactive operation”…
By Lori SorensonMay 06, 2026Four local young people have taken the oath to serve in the Minnesota Army National Guard, and they were celebrated during a ceremony Friday, May 1, in the Minnesota National Guard Readiness Center in Luverne. The recruits include: •Leif Engebretsen, a Luverne graduate currently attending Minnesota West Community and Technical College; •Kinsie Nelson, a Southwest Christian graduate…
May 06, 2026The ladies from the Presbyterian Church in Luverne performed for the residents of the Mary Jane Brown-Good Samaritan Center with a singalong on Tuesday, April 28. With pianist Barb Antoine at the keyboard, vocalists mingled around the room while singing with residents. Pictured above are (front, from left) Dorothy Klosterbuer, Ruth Stoakes, Sheryl Heronimous, Theresa Wessels, Gloria Rust, (back)…
By Lori SorensonMay 06, 2026The Luverne Convention & Visitors Bureau invites anyone to enter the 2026 Red, White and Blue photography contest. The contest period covers May through October with three judging deadlines to delineate entries. Jane Lanphere at the Chamber is again coordinating the local photo contest and said the “Red, White and Blue” title is a nod to this year’s observance of America’s 250th birthday…- By Minnesota Secretary of State's OfficeMay 06, 2026Despite the national headlines – executive orders, court cases, proposed laws, and redistricting battles in other states – nothing has changed about how you vote in Minnesota. Your voting options, your rights, and the process remain the same. Election integrity and security remain the same. You can still register and vote early, by mail or on Election Day. And you can trust the system that’…
May 06, 2026Luverne kindergarteners perform “Old MacDonald” during their music program “A Day in the Country” on Friday, May 1, in the school performing arts center. The program was directed by Christine Thorson. A total of 71 kindergarteners were in the performance. Nicole Ronchetti photo.- May 06, 2026ITC Midwest will be conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout its service territory from approximately May 11 – May 22, weather permitting. Helicopter patrols provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system owned and operated by ITC Midwest. These patrols are a North American Electrical Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirement for…
May 03, 2026A Rock County man was taken into custody April 30 following an online police sting originating in Rochester. According to court documents, 48-year-old Jared Leroy Peterson of Steen faces felony charges after his alleged participation in an online conversation with undercover officers posing as a 14-year-old girl. Reports state that Rochester law enforcement conducted a “proactive operation” on…
By Nicole RonchettiApril 29, 2026A celebration and benefit event for Shawn Kinsinger and his family will be Saturday, May 2, in Luverne. Kinsinger has been a key figure in Luverne’s performing arts as a director, actor, musician, board member and more. He received a cancer diagnosis earlier this spring. To support Kinsinger and his family during a difficult time, friends, colleagues and former students have planned a night…
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