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 FodnessJuly 07, 2020Applications for the distribution of $500,000 to Rock County businesses are now available. Commissioners approved the Rock County Small Business Relief Fund application process Tuesday morning during their regular monthly meeting. The first 100 eligible businesses completing the application can each receive up to $5,000. A similar application for Rock County non-profit organizations will also be…
- By Mavis FodnessJuly 07, 2020Road improvements of more than $3 million are scheduled in Rock County and its small cities this summer. Commissioners approved the lower of two bids, $2.049 million, submitted by Duininck Inc. of Prinsburg at their June 16 meeting. The bituminous mill/overlay and concrete curb and gutter repairs will take place in Hills, Steen, Magnolia, Beaver Creek and Hardwick. County Road 4 in Luverne from U…
- July 07, 2020Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office before the applicable deadline. July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines vary by county and by crop. Contact your FSA county office for acreage reporting deadlines that are specific to…
- July 07, 2020As political campaigns get underway for November elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of private signs on highway right of way in Minnesota. In addition, state law says that signs may not be placed on private land without the consent of the landowner. Violation of the law, Minnesota Statute 160.27, is a misdemeanor. Civil…
- By Lori SorensonJuly 07, 2020
- July 07, 2020Sanford Luverne Hospice has moved its annual charity dinner and auction to an online event to protect attendees and staff during this ongoing pandemic. “This was a hard decision,” said Helen Saum, volunteer and marketing coordinator at Sanford Luverne Hospice. “When we first postponed the event due to COVID and everything shutting down, we had set a new event date of Aug. 29. But looking at it…
- July 07, 2020COVID-19 has had many unintended consequences. For the Community Transit program run by United Community Action Partnership, the missed opportunity to celebrate a dedicated driver is among them. Leah Van Meeteren retired on April 30 after 30 years as a public transit bus driver. While ongoing restrictions on public gatherings prevent the kind of celebration they had hoped for, Community Transit…
- July 07, 2020Hills-Beaver Creek School Board chairman Arlyn Gehrke (left) presents a plaque to Helen Kraayenhof, who retired from the district after 22 years of service. Kraayenhof was the district’s van and bus driver. “You have been appreciated,” said Superintendent Todd Holthaus. “We will miss you.” The presentation took place at the district’s June 22 board meeting.
- July 07, 2020Semester 2 A Honor Roll Seniors: Josie Bartels, Whitney Elbers, Sadie Furstenberg, Easton Harnack, Larinda Kellenberger, Batuhan Kivrak, Larissa Kruid, Jo-Hannah Ladd, Kailey Rozeboom, Jax Wysong. Juniors: Tyson Bork, Chase Bosch, Calvin Erickson, Abby Knobloch, Emilee Kodet, Allison LaRock, Taryn Rauk, Lauren Tatge, Austin Wilhelmi. Sophomores: Austin Allen, Taylor Durst, Troy Durst, Kenadie…
- July 07, 2020Quarter 3 A Honor Roll Seniors: Dalwa Alinizi, Isaiah Bartels, Claire Baustian, Tacey Baustian, Sydney Biever, Alexa Chesley, Colby Crabtree, Graham Cunningham, Madigan Flom, Kynzie Hamann, Nicole Hoogland, Amelia Jarchow, Kacie Kracht, Jonah Louwagie, Reka Meinerts, Gabrielle Miller, Meghan Mollberg, Gunnar Oldre, Stepan Orletskyy, Mallory Oye, Tyler Roberts, Nicholas Rogers, Henry Rolling,…
- July 07, 2020Contact tracing is an important step in fighting COVID-19. Contact tracing is a disease-control measure and a patient support system used by Public Health to fight against the spread of COVID-19. Asymptomatic people who don’t look or feel sick can spread the virus. “Our goal is to slow the spread, especially to our vulnerable populations, by figuring out who has the virus and who…
- By Lori SorensonJune 30, 2020Last weekend almost 3,000 bare root vines were planted in local soil in anticipation of the opening of Blazing Star Winery. Paul Neyers planted the 4.5-acre vineyard near the corner of Hatting and Freeman south of the fairgrounds on land formerly owned by Warren Baker. The grapes will be used to stock Luverne’s future winery and tasting room just up the street on the corner of Highway 75 and…
- By Lori SorensonJune 30, 2020Rock County is expecting nearly $1 million in government aid next week through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The city of Luverne is expecting $355,000, and other Rock County small cities and townships will also receive some aid under a distribution formula based on population. Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday he would use executive powers to release federal funds…
- June 30, 2020Despite the coronavirus pandemic, there are several safe opportunities to celebrate the Independence Day holiday in Luverne. Dave Duffy is bringing back the July 4 Davis Lake Triathlon, which will be divided into two races. The Minnow Race begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes a quarter-mile kayak course, a two-mile bike ride and a 1-mile run. The Shark Race begins at 9:15 a.m. It includes kayaking…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 30, 2020A July 11 fireworks display at the Hills Rez Park is intended to promote a sense a community — at a safe distance. Howie Vis is an organizer with Helping Build Communities Stronger, a community club focused on promotional activities in Hills, Beaver Creek and Steen. The group annually hosts the Hills Friendship Days during the second week in June. This year HBCS members decided to forgo the…
- By Mavis FodnessJune 30, 2020School officials are taking a short break before tackling plans for the 2020-21 school year amid uncertain pandemic precautions. “We are taking about two weeks to just breathe and close out this school year,” Luverne Schools Superintendent Craig Oftedahl told board members at their June 25 meeting. The Minnesota departments of education and health jointly released guidelines June 18 to assist…
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