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 05, 2026Abby and Dustin Versteeg have purchased the former Wildflowers coffee building downtown Luverne to expand their current salon business that’s outgrowing its current location on West Main Street. “Abadabado” opened nine years ago at 110 West Main Street with just one stylist — Abby Versteeg — operating in the space that offered hair services only. Today, there are three stylists in the 390-…
By Jason BerghorstAugust 05, 2026Rock County’s youngest community celebration returns this weekend. Beaver Creek will Beaver Days for the fourth time Friday t Festivities start Friday morning with a golf tournament at Luverne Country Club. A car show with a fden is Friday night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Beaver Creek’s Main Street. Saturday’s events start eRegistration begins at 7 a.m. with a start time of 7:30. The Beaver Days…- By Nicole RonchettiAugust 05, 2026While early voting and mail ballot voting is already taking place, Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 11, for the primary election and will be the final chance for voters to weigh in on their preferred candidates. Luverne residents who have not already cast their ballots can vote at the polls between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Generations Events on S Hills residents and Martin Township residents vote at…
By Nicole RonchettiAugust 05, 2026For his family and friends, Taylor Mulder already lives on through shared memories: annual four-wheeler trips, quality time with his sons and his partner and the selfless spirit he had to help anyone in need. Now, his legacy will continue through the Taylor Mulder Foundatsupporting families navigating a cancer diagnosis. “tion to help other families going through cancer treatment,” said…
By Lori SorensonAugust 05, 2026An amendment to Luverne’s government charter appears to be headed for the Nov. 3 general election ballot. If adopted by voters, it would change the structure and governance of Luverne’s municipal utilities, transferring powers and responsibilities from the city council to a "Municipal Services Commission.” This five-member commission (three elected, two appointed) would take over the city’s…
By Lori SorensonAugust 05, 2026When Rick Peterson started at the Star Herald in 2005, one of his favorite advertising clients was the Farm Store. The hospital had just been built on the north end of town, neighborhoods in the Veterans Addition were just taking shape and his home on Pine Drive was one of only three in the newly developed Sybesma Addition. Sharkee’s was still a primary restaurant and event center on South…
By Nicole RonchettiAugust 05, 2026Six honorees were inducted into the Rock County Hall of Fame on Sunday, Aug. 2, with a ceremony celebrating their contributions to their communities and country. The six inductees were Dale Frakes, Hugo Goehle, Marv Helling, Elmer Hovland, Emily Lodine Overgaard and Harrison White. “The hall was established to honor the deep roots and remarkable achievements that define our heritage,” said…
Council approves resolution to advance charter amendment but disapproves of process in getting thereBy Lori SorensonAugust 05, 2026Luverne City Council members took action at their July 28 meeting to advance the charter amendment question to the Nov. 3 general election ballot. They unanimously approved the resolution under statutory obligation, but they unanimously — and vocally — disapproved of the process by which they’d arrived at the point. Just ahead of casting their votes, each council member voiced disappointment…
August 05, 2026As construction work on Highway 75 in Luverne continues, access to the school is changing. Starting on Monday, Aug. 10, drivers will no longer be able to use the Barck Street crossing to access the school. This intersection will be closed for one week. Instead, motorists will have to access the school from the south, using Donaldson Street to Dodge. Work on Highway 75 began earlier this…
August 05, 2026Following are results from the 2026 Rock County Fair Open Class Competition as released to the Star Herald by open class officials. Bucket of Flowers: Best of Show: Arnie Vink Reserve Best of Show: Pat Reverts Champion: June Osborn, Lorena Hoiland Reserve Champion: Jeane Swenson, Mareese Cragoe Baking: Best of Show: Vickie Henderson Reserve Best of show: Heather Johnson Champion: Barb…
August 05, 2026St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne and Zion Lutheran Church of Hardwick joined teamed up to offer vacation Bible school during the week of July 20 for under the theme, “Illumination Station.” A total of 99 children registered for the week, and a team of 50 volunteers led crafts, music, games, lessons and mission projects. The kids raised just over $500 for the Lutheran Association of…
By Lori SorensonAugust 05, 2026Organizers of the September’s Suicide Awareness Month are hoping to “Light the Town Purple” as a show of community support for brain health and suicide prevention. The initiative replaces the annual “Out of the Darkness” walk for suicide prevention awareness, which was a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. “Light the Town Purple,” is a local effort to raise funds…
By Lori SorensonAugust 05, 2026Rock County Fair Board president Lyle Rollag said the board is getting positive feedback about the 2026 event. “We’re really pleased with how everything went,” he said. Because it’s a free fair, there aren’t gate receipts to gauge attendance, but Rollag said grandstand numbers, daily participation and food sales indicated healthy participation. For example, Rock County Dairy Association…
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By Lori SorensonJuly 29, 2026Murder charges were filed Monday against 61-year-old Melvin Leon Frazier who is accused of killing 47-year-old Janelle Lea Carlson in their Luverne residence on July 24. On Tuesday, July 21, he was released from a jail sentence for assaulting Carlson in May. On Friday, he was arrested on charges that he brutally beat and stabbed her that evening. According to the criminal complaint filed…
By Lori SorensonJuly 29, 2026Janelle Carlson died at her home in Luverne on July 24, apparently at the hands of a man she loved and who described her as “his first love.” While her assailant is facing murder charges, Carlson’s family now wants her to be remembered for who she was, not how she died. When asked Monday to describe Carlson, her family eagerly provided a list: Little things made her happy. She loved to walk…
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