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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May 27, 2026Three Hills-Beaver Creek seniors are planning to pursue education as college degrees. Claire Knobloch, Mya Erickson and Hadley Spath received recognition for their career plans on Monday, May 11, at the H-BC secondary school. “Today we celebrate three incredible young women who have chosen a career that will truly make a difference in the world,” said H-BC teacher Stephanie Bass. “These girls…
May 27, 2026Seniors in Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek celebrated graduation last weekend, marking the start of a new chapter for the Class of 2026. Luverne held its graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 24, with 94 students receiving their diplomas. H-BC held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 22, with 36 students receiving diplomas.
By Nicole RonchettiMay 22, 2026Since the start of 2026, use of Rock County GAP Fund has increased by over 200%, bringing affordable mental health care to county residents who otherwise might not be able to access it. Angela Nolz helped found the initiative in 2024 and updated Rock County Commissioners at their May 19 meeting about the project’s importance and its recent growth. “There are two reasons people don’t get…
May 22, 2026The City of Luverne has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2025. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 non-for-profit, community-owned electric utiltiies. APPA helps electric utilities track power outage and restoration data through its subscription-based PowerTRX…
By Nicole RonchettiMay 22, 2026The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board voted against creating a wrestling team during its May 11 meeting, citing an expected deficit. H-BC currently has a wrestling club for its elementary students, and there had been intrerest in extending that program to a junior varsity and eventually varsity team. However, after conducting a feasibility study that looked at participation and expected costs,…
By Lori SorensonMay 20, 2026The historic chapel at Maplewood Cemetery is falling apart, and local fundraising is needed to save it. According to Maplewood Cemetery Board vice president Billy Cowell, an architect’s evaluation determined the chapel’s roof, foundation and siding need attention to the tune of roughly $700,000. “It all sounds kind of expensive, but it’s what you have to do for a historic building,” Cowell…
By Lori SorensonMay 20, 2026Rock County and southwest Minnesota received a welcome inch or more of rain Sunday, but some isolated areas also had storm damage. For example, the Verne Drive-In had major damage to heavy shipping containers that serve as rental storage and as the perimeter of the property south of Luverne on Highway 75. Drive-in owner Doug Rozeboom said the three of the shipping containers tipped over, and…
By Lori SorensonMay 20, 2026The city of Beaver Creek will observe the 250th anniversary of America’s independence with decorative banners that will be placed on light poles in the community. The banners were purchased through Main Street Designs, Champlin, for $55 each, and were offered to community members to sponsor in their families’ names. Beaver Creek has 24 “America 250” banners that will be placed downtown and…
May 20, 2026The Rock County Master Gardeners hosted their annual plant sale and “Spring Fling” block party Saturday morning in the Atlas and Redeemed Remnants parking lot. In addition to plant vendors and shoppers, the event included seed classes through the University of Minnesota Extension Office, Redeemed Remnants had special offers, a food and coffee truck and a Rock County Library plant book giveaway…
May 20, 2026Luverne enjoyed its first-ever entertainment wrestling event Saturday at The Lake in Luverne. “New Sound Wrestling, the Final Countdown to Summer Break,” was at the beach for free, thanks to sponsorship by Luverne businesses Herb ‘n Legend and High Fidelity Cannabis.
May 20, 2026The Rock County Sheriff’s Office observed National Police Week last week and National Peace Officers Day on Friday, May 15, at the Rock County Law Enforcement Center. Sheriff Matthew Sorenson treated deputies and dispatchers to barbecued ribs Friday at noon and also that evening for night shift staff. The sheriff’s office also shared an updated staff photo on its social media page, thanking…
May 20, 2026Members of the Hills-Beaver Creek Student Council hosted an elementary retreat on Thursday, May 7, to spread positivity with younger students. For the retreat, kindergarteners, first graders and second graders read “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?” and third, fourth and fifth graders read “The Energy Bus.” Members of the H-BC student council then led discussions with each group focusing on the…
May 20, 2026Dozens of young bicyclists joined the Luverne Optimist Club for its annual Bike Rodeo Saturday morning at the Blue Mound Ice Arena in Luverne. They practiced riding skills through an obstacle course, had their bikes’ safety checked by Second Mile Bikes, visited with Rock County deputies and received a bunch of prizes through drawings from the Optimist Club and participating sponsors.
By Nicole RonchettiMay 15, 2026A public forum during the May 12 Hills City Council meeting drew over 60 people, the majority of whom were there to express support for the city council and city clerk amid an expected lawsuit. Hills Area Chamber of Commerce president Kris Gagnon has said he is filing the lawsuit alleging that the City of Hills and City Clerk Connie Wiertzema have failed to provide public data when requested in…
By Nicole RonchettiMay 15, 2026Against the backdrop of a contentious public gathering, the Hills City Council on May 12 rejected a pro bono offer by Allen Saakyan to modernize the city’s website. At the council’s last meeting, Saakyan, Hills, had demonstrated what the city website could look like, but the council opted to table the decision until all members were present. While some had initially viewed the website favorably…
By Lori SorensonMay 15, 2026Members of the Luverne Convention and Visitor’s Bureau are asking the city of Luverne to reconsider plans for housing development in the downtown corridor. Specifically, they’re requesting the half-block south of the History Center be reserved for green space instead of housing. “Some type of green space or public plaza would only enhance the livability of this community,” they wrote in a…
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