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
News
- July 28, 2020City of Luverne workers searching for a water leak under Hatting Street last week found the buried railway, the former Bonnie Doon Railroad. In order to make the repairs to a broken waterline near the former Sharkee’s parking lot, crews dug under the intact steel rails and railroad ties that were buried several feet under the asphalt roadbed. The rails and ties were later cut to make the repairs…
- By Jason BerghorstJuly 28, 2020After two weeks off, the Luverne 17U baseball team looked to be in good form Monday night at American Legion Field in Marshall. The team was idled for 14 days, due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 by one of the players. Coach Mike Wenninger said he was pleased with what he saw during a 4-1 victory over Marshall Orange Monday night. “After two weeks off, the guys did a good job of jumping right…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 21, 2020“Story Stroll” is just one of the activities Rock County librarians have initiated under pandemic conditions to keep patrons engaged in their local library. Last week children’s librarian Bronwyn Wenzel placed 33 storybook placards along the front and east side of the library for anyone strolling by to enjoy reading. “We are hoping to put out a new story monthly,” Wenzel said. “Each story will be…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 21, 2020At least five local students have tested positive for coronavirus and more are being tested after suspected exposures. The first was a player on Luverne’s 17U baseball team who tested positive after traveling and playing with his teammates during the July 9 game in Worthington. More recently two students tested positive after spending time in the new weight room at Luverne High School, a high…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 21, 2020For 24 years Jasper Sunrise Village provided assisted and independent living options for area senior citizens. On Sept. 15 the 25-unit facility will close. Fifteen current residents at the Village and 17-18 full- and part-time workers were notified July 11 that the facility could no longer financially operate. “For residents who have to leave, the news was hard — this was their home,” said Dave…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 21, 2020The giant bison on South Highway 75 is dressed in a superhero cape and mask as part of local efforts to encourage participation in the 2020 Census. Members of Luverne’s Complete Count Committee decorated the bison at Those Blasted Things on July 14. The Luverne bison joins several other “Census Heroes” across the state to remind residents that time is running out for them to respond to their…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 21, 2020In less than two weeks, Rock County distributed $368,138.80 to 79 local businesses and non-profit organizations that made the grant requests. Checks were mailed Friday to those who finished paperwork for the grant agreement. Auditor-treasurer Ashley Kurtz updated commissioners Tuesday on the distribution process. “I received a lot of positive comments,” she said. “Thankful for the quick…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 21, 2020Martin Township and the city of Hills, which jointly operate the Hills Fire Department, met July 14 about improving the fire hall and upgrading fire equipment. The two entities had discussed options the previous night at the township meeting. Hills Fire Chief Jared Rozeboom shared results of a recent truck inspection at the council meeting. “Basically we have a truck that doesn’t have a workable…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 21, 2020The city of Hills will allocate $50,327 to eligible businesses within the city limits if owners meet the eligibility requirements. Council members unanimously supported the recommendation of Mayor Keith Elbers. “The city is not going to keep anything,” he said. Cities can reimburse themselves for coronavirus pandemic expenditures or distribute the funds within their communities with the CARES Act…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 21, 2020Luverne City Council members took action at their July 14 meeting to allocate $355,983 in state relief money to local small businesses affected by financial hardship due to the pandemic. They unanimously approved a resolution to disburse the entire amount to 79 local small businesses identified by the Luverne EDA. These businesses will receive the money in the form of grants that will show up as…
- July 21, 2020Hunters can start planning ahead for the deer season with the release of the 2020 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping regulations handbook, now available on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources deer hunting page at mndnr.gov/hunting/deer. “This season, hunters in general will see more chances to harvest deer,” said Barbara Keller, DNR big game program leader. “These opportunities are due to…
- July 21, 2020Classic vehicle, motorcycles, tractors and side-by-sides took over the streets of Luverne Friday night for the second Luverne Cruise Night of the summer. The Loop included Highway 75, Blue Mound Avenue, Main Street and a side trip through the Veterans Home parking lot where residents lined up on the sidewalks to take in the show.
- July 21, 2020
- By Lori SorensonJuly 14, 2020The Lake in Luverne served as training grounds for local emergency responders to practice deep-water rescues Tuesday, July 7. “Kayaking is popular on the river, and there are a lot of people using The Lake in Luverne,” said local paramedic Jill Johnson. “So, having first responders get experience in the water before an emergency is important.” Other fire departments, ambulance personnel and…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 14, 2020Rock County officials received 80 grant applications in six days after announcing how CARES Act dollars would be distributed to businesses and non-profit organizations. As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, 69 of the grant applications were received from businesses that could request up to $5,000 in federal aid. Eleven applications came from non-profit organizations who could also request up to $5,000.…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 14, 2020Architects admit it’s taking a long time to plan for the new Minnesota National Guard Luverne Readiness Center, but the $16.5 million project will open as scheduled in 2022. Jay Wiederholt is architecture division manager with TKDA in St. Paul, the design and engineering firm for the new Luverne armory. “The project has been moving along at a snail’s pace,” he said Monday. “But the review of…
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