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 Mavis FodnessNovember 19, 2025Enrollment at Luverne Public Schools grew by seven students, better than what was predicted this spring. As of Oct. 10, K-12 enrollment for Luverne was 1,091 students. Predictions had enrollment numbers at 1,084 for the 2025-26 school year. Superintendent Craig Oftedahl told school board members Oct. 23 the additional seven students mean additional per-pupil funding for the district of $52,353…
- By Lori SorensonNovember 19, 2025The Rock County Rural Water Board is planning to install automatic meter readers at each of its roughly 820 connections systemwide. The digital meters will allow patrons to monitor their water use in real time (updated every four hours), and it could detect system leaks before thousands of gallons of water are wasted. The information is accessed through an app that can be downloaded on…
By Lori SorensonNovember 19, 2025Beaver Creek City Council members approved a resolution at their Nov. 12 meeting declaring a vacancy on the council. Their action follows the resignation of council member Cody Dietrich, who announced after the October meeting that he was moving from Beaver Creek and could no longer serve on the council. Dietrich was first elected to the council in 2020 and was re-elected to a second term in…
By Lori SorensonNovember 19, 2025Luverne Elementary teacher Laura Louwagie is this year’s Teacher of the Year and was honored Monday afternoon during a kick-off celebration for American Education Week. She was introduced at a gathering in the middle school-high school commons by last year’s Teacher of the Year, choir director Seana Graber. “It is great to see fellow teachers and retired teachers here to recognize the great…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 19, 2025A group dedicated to supporting music at Luverne Public Schools is this year’s Friend of Education as named by the Luverne Education Association (LEA). Luverne Music Boosters was chosen by LEA members and was honored Monday afternoon in a ceremony that also announced the group’s teacher of the year. The celebration is part of American Education Week, Nov. 17-21. Each year the LEA honors an…
By Lori SorensonNovember 19, 2025No injuries were reported after a van crashed into a parked car, rolling it upside down on North Blue Mound Avenue Saturday around 4:20 p.m. According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Randy Schneekloth, 62, Luverne, was traveling southbound near the Rapp Street intersection when his 2014 Chrysler Town and Country van struck a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am that was parked along the curb. The car…
By Lori SorensonNovember 19, 2025Jayson Delfs has yet to enter a plea in his murder and vehicular homicide charges stemming from the March 27 fatal crash northwest of Beaver Creek. According to the investigative report, Delfs, 22, Hardwick, was traveling 129 mph when his car rear-ended a pickup driven by 47-year-old Grant Crawford, rural Jasper, who died from injuries he sustained in the crash. BCA tests revealed that Delfs’…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 19, 2025Rock County 4-H hosted its annual awards roundup Saturday night, Nov. 8, under the theme, “Any Way You Cut It, 4-H is Top Choice.” The event was attended by 130 4-H members, parents, leaders and award sponsors. Each year the 4-H Federation, which oversees programming, selects a notable nonprofit to donate to. Over 150 food items were donated to the Rock County Food Shelf, 80 pairs of socks…- November 19, 2025Quarter 1 H-BC A Honor Roll Seniors: Callum Bartels, Micah Bush, Tessa Clark-Crawford, Mya Erickson, Abigail Harris, Claire Knobloch, Jayden Kueter, Gavyn Leuthold, Jamin Metzger, Abigayl Olson, Austyn Pap, Sarah Prohl, Teagan Rainford, Ella Sammons, Hadley Spath, Joshua Ternus, Jacob Tiesler, Gavin Voss, Eduardo Wegener, Isabel Wysong. Juniors: Brynn Bakken, Katelyn Chesley, Makynzie Koller…
- November 19, 2025Luverne A Honor Roll Seniors: Jocelyn Altman, Anna Banck, Rhiannon Bartels, Julia Beyer, Jenna Bullerman, Tyler Hodge, Ella Hoogendoorn, Rebecca Hoogland, Jude Hoven, Hannah Kempema, Allie Kracht, Addyson Mann, Logan Mann, Greta McClure, Elizabeth Mulder, Makayla Oechsle, Jordyn Reisch, Riley Ripka, Adelyn Rodriguez, Kimberly Rogers, Emma Saarloos, Austin Sandbulte, Ella Schmuck, Ava Sieve,…
By Lori SorensonNovember 19, 2025Nationally known motivational speaker Terrence Talley addressed students in Luverne Middle School-High School Friday afternoon before delivering a faith-based message at Big Top Tents and Events that evening. His presentation in the school performing arts center was part of Wellness Week activities among students in grades 6-12. Using music, humor and personal experiences, he connected with…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 12, 2025Hills-Beaver Creek High School alumnus Wade Blomgren addressed students, staff and members of the public Monday morning as the keynote speaker for the annual H-BC Veterans Day Program. A member of H-BC’s Class of 1996, Blomgren served in the U.S. Army for 13 years before starting Hero Haven, a non-profit organization that organizes “life-giving adventures” for veterans. His Veterans Day message…- By Mavis FodnessNovember 12, 2025Hunters in Rock County may have an additional firearm option for deer hunting beginning the fall of 2026. Unless local commissioners adopt an ordinance keeping Rock County as a “shotgun only” zone, rifles may also be used to harvest deer beginning next season. However, before making a decision on whether or not to pass an ordinance to remain a “shotgun only” zone, commissioners will conduct a…
By Mavis FodnessNovember 12, 2025Green Earth Players (GEP) cast members admit their upcoming “Little Shop of Horrors” might be rated PG-13 compared with the family-friendly productions they typically perform. “It’s a little dark, so just be prepared for that, and maybe question whether or not you want little kids to come,” cast member Emily Crabtree told Star Media last week. “It’s a bit edgy.” Crabtree plays the role of “…
By Lori SorensonNovember 12, 2025An open house Friday night at Generations in Luverne offered information for the community about a major transmission line planned in the region. Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy hosted the open house where company representatives shared details about a series of electric transmission projects anchored by a 765 kV transmission line. Known as “PowerOn Midwest,” the project will…- By Mavis FodnessNovember 12, 2025The number of retail cannabis businesses allowed under county ordinance will remain at one, after commissioners revisited plans by a Hills businessman. Dennis Hartman and his son, Tim, spoke with commissioners at their Nov. 4 meeting. Dennis Hartman said he is in the process of purchasing property in Beaver Creek Township near I-90 for a retail cannabis business (Integrity Farms Cannabis) and…
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