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 18, 2020Beaver Creek’s population could quadruple in size this weekend when Springbrooke Events brings the 2020 AutoMania event to town. “I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring awareness to this community,” said Springbrooke owner Rick Gourley. “We have about 200 cars registered so far, but typically the turnout is actually three times the actual registered number, so we could have 500 or…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 18, 2020Beaver Creek City Council members discussed at their Aug. 12 meeting how they’ll disburse their Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds. The city received $21,000, based on its population, and the council discussed how to allocate it to businesses affected by the pandemic economy. The council identified seven businesses most likely to qualify for and apply for aid. This…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 18, 2020Almost $18,000 in grant money is still available to Hills businesses and non-profit organizations that were adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic since March. Hills City Council members allocated $32,000 to seven applicants at their regular Aug. 12 meeting. Distribution amounts ranged from $1,000 to $8,000. Businesses could apply for up to $4,000, but committee members recommended…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 18, 2020The filing period closed Tuesday, Aug. 11, for candidates interested in filing for election. This period was for open seats in school boards, all Rock County municipalities except Luverne, and townships that hold their elections in November. There’s a race for mayor in Hills between incumbent Keith Elbers and challenger Arlen Leenderts. Council member Ross Metzger filed for re-election, but Brian…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 18, 2020Hills-Beaver Creek Superintendent Todd Holthaus recently received a “meets expectations” evaluation for the completed 2019-20 school year. The H-BC school board met in closed session in mid-July for the annual evaluation where Holthaus was rated in six areas. Each area received a numerical ranking from 1=satisfaction to 4=exceeds expectations. Holthaus’ overall ranking was 3.40, falling between “…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 18, 2020The “Skinny Building” at the alley along Cedar Street is getting some exterior improvements, thanks to help from the Luverne Economic Development Authority. During the April teleconference meeting last week, the LEDA approved a historic Façade Improvement Program application for John Deitering for the project at 115 1/2 N. Cedar Ave. The scope of work includes repairing missing brickwork,…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 18, 2020The City of Beaver Creek closed this week on the sale of the bank building to a couple who will use it for office space. Jody and Jeremy Burt, Sioux Falls, purchased the building for $25,000. Jody is a registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist and certified nutrition support clinician, but it’s not clear if she’ll see clients in the Beaver Creek office space. In a letter to the council, Jody…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 18, 2020Organizers for the Reformed Church of Steen Sunday school carnival went back to their roots Aug. 12 for the annual fundraiser. “We’re doing the old school carnival events,” said Pastor Jeremy Wiersema. While the fishing booth, football and basketball tosses have been part of the activities for the past decade, the inflatable bounce houses have been a more popular children’s activity. Due to…
- August 18, 2020Sioux Valley Energy warns co-op members to be aware of potential electric utility scams this summer. Director of Customer and Employee Relations Debra Biever says scammers can strike any time of year, but they seem to increase during months that have more extreme temperatures. “Unfortunately these criminals play on people’s concern of having their air conditioner or heat turned off during the…
- August 18, 2020More than 200 items are up for online bids today, Aug. 20, through Aug. 29 on the Sanford Luverne Hospice virtual online auction. On the charity auction block will be a carrot cake made by George Bonnema (right) from his own garden produce. Bonnema’s previous cakes have sold for as much as $1,300 at past live auctions at the Hospice dinner/auction fundraising event. This year, due to the…
- By Jason BerghorstAugust 18, 2020Three Luverne men won races at three different tracks this weekend. Although fewer Rock County racers than usual competed over the weekend, those who did race made the most of it. One driver picked up his first victory in his rookie season and two others were repeat winners. Cadyn Wessels gained his first-ever feature win at I-90 Speedway Saturday night. Colton Arends came out on top for the…
- August 18, 2020The 82nd annual Luverne Country Club Men’s Club Championship tournament was played Saturday and Sunday at LCC. Luverne’s Ben Nath (above, center) won his first club championship with a score of 146. Tim Connell of Luverne (above, left) placed second with a score of 150 and Chris Nowatzki, Luverne, finished third with a score of 151. Fifty-five golfers competed in the tournament. Seven golfers…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 11, 2020The pear tree at Luverne’s Prairie Ally food forest is loaded with pears that are ripe for picking. On Monday they were still a bit crunchy, which is how Kim Rockman said she prefers them, but over the next several days she said they’ll be just right. “We really want the community to enjoy this,” she said. “I think the flavor’s best on this variety when they’re hard, but you could pick them now…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 11, 2020Five months after receiving a $14.4 million federal grant, officials with the Buffalo Ridge Railroad Authority (BRRRA) and Ellis & Eastern Railroad (E&E) will celebrate with an outdoor event at 2 p.m., Aug. 20 in Magnolia. “It took a lot of cooperation to win the grant, and we would like to thank anyone who helped,” said Dan Kippley, E&E business development representative. The event…
- By Lori SorensonAugust 11, 2020A drive-through Rock County Relay for Life will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Luverne City Park The event that once filled the entire city park has been scaled back dramatically this year to accommodate social-distancing requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It has definitely been a challenge,” said Lisa Ehers, Rock County Relay For Life chairwoman. “But we know we will raise…
- By Mavis FodnessAugust 11, 2020More than a dozen volunteers with A.C.E. of SW Minnesota packed 300 reusable cloth bags with free essential products at Grand Prairie Events in Luverne Monday. They donned facemasks and put distance between each other while filling each bag with toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant and toilet paper. “We want to help people get through these trying times,”…
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