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 SorensonJanuary 28, 2020Luverne artist Mary Petersen has discovered a new creative outlet through her new wig consulting business. She recently retired from teaching art at Hills Beaver Creek School District and said she was looking for a “transition” career to ease into retirement. Petersen started her business, Artistry in Wigs, last fall and said she’s enjoyed the artistic aspect of the work, in addition to helping…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 28, 2020During the last snow day when most Minnesota schools were canceled, lesson plans carried on as usual for students in the Hills-Beaver Creek School District. As one of several e-Learning schools in the state, the district didn’t cancel classes on Jan. 17; rather teachers took attendance and delivered curriculum online. “Early indications are that it went well,” Superintendent Todd Holthaus…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 28, 2020When respiratory therapist Julia Silvrants began her career 42 years ago she was planning to be in Luverne for only a year. She retired last week with a farewell gathering of Sanford colleagues who reflected fondly on the past several decades. “Now who are we going to ask when we have questions?” said Sanford Registered Nurse Lois Leenderts, who gave Silvrants a big hug at the Jan. 23 retirement…
- January 28, 2020The Blue Mounds State Park hosted its annual candlelight hike Saturday, Jan. 25. It was a perfect winter evening with starry skies and calm conditions. What a beautiful way to spend an evening. The Friends of the Blue Mounds State Park help to host the event and took the opportunity to promote their group and to encourage newcomers to join and support the local park.
- January 28, 2020Luverne Middle School students were among 500 around the region who attended the 28th annual Conference of Young Writers Jan. 8 at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. The local sixth- through eighth-graders participated in three learning sessions exploring their creativity in writing and discovering how to express thoughts using written words. The Southwest West Central Service…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 28, 2020Dress-up days and coronation activities return to Luverne High School in early February for Snow Week 2020. The week of activities takes place Feb. 3-7 with each day designated with a theme in which students and staff will dress for the day. Wednesday is Drive a Snowmobile to School Day with an afternoon of activities slated for students in grades nine through 12. Teachers recognized 12 seniors…
- January 28, 2020Rock County 4-H robotics team, Rock’s Robotics, returns to the state First LEGO League robotics challenge Saturday Three 4-H’ers, two veteran robotic team members and one rookie, travel Saturday to Augustana University, University for competition. Zoey Berghorst and Zoe Perkins are fifth-year members and Saturday’s event is the fourth time the duo has competed on a state-qualifying team. Both are…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 28, 2020County Commissioners approved a three-year contract with county highway workers and emergency dispatch unions at their Jan. 21 meeting. In 2020, the groups will receive a 2-percent cost of living adjustment followed by increases of 3.25 percent in 2021 and 2022. The county will also make a $25-per-month health insurance contribution. Commissioners voted 4-0 to accept the contracts. Board chairman…
- January 28, 2020Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge (standing right) conducts the swearing-in ceremony Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, during the commissioner’s meeting for the department’s newest deputy sheriff Jeff Stratton. Stratton is a 1998 Luverne High School graduate and spent 12 years as a deputy with the Carver County Sheriffs Office based in Chanhassen. Stratton replaces Dan Fick, who resigned last year.…
- January 21, 2020When skies cleared and the winds died down Sunday morning, the arduous task of snow removal began in earnest across the region by any and all means available, ranging from snow shovels and ATVs with blades to farm machinery and powerful municipal equipment.
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 21, 2020Several questions arose during a Jan. 13 public meeting about the proposed Elk Creek Solar Project near Magnolia. Representatives from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and Minnesota Commerce Department conducted the meeting at Grand Prairie Events in Luverne. Questions raised by residents at the meeting and possible answers may be included in the required state environmental…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 21, 2020The city of Luverne and Gary Golla are swapping land near the former Sharkee’s lot to clean up property lines and make the area more marketable. At their Jan. 14 meeting, council members adopted an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real estate from the city to Golla, also known as G-Three Enterprises. It involves a parcel, locally known as the former CHS property, in the Farm Store area and…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 21, 2020The Hills Volunteer Fire Department received the first of many $15,000 checks from the Paul and Bertha Thompson Trust. Rod Bonander is one of three trustees for the late couple, who were life-long Hills residents. Bonander presented the check to the fire department at the Jan. 14 Hills City Council meeting. “He (Paul) was big at keeping his money in the area and helping area organizations,”…
- By Mavis FodnessJanuary 21, 2020Luverne High School One-Act Play students will perform “Spreading the News,” by Lady Gregory, at the Region 3A subsection 10 Minnesota State High School League event at Pipestone High School. The dress rehearsal will take place 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Palace Theatre in Luverne. The public is welcomed to attend. Director Joseph Stearns chose the 1907 Irish play, adopting modern-day…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 21, 2020Human traffickers continue to victimize young people, and the most vulnerable are often rural teens who have been lured by social media predators. Southwest Crisis Center’s Allan Bakke will return to Luverne this weekend with heartbreaking stories of victims and to urge local awareness and prevention. “Putting an end to human trafficking starts with acknowledging its existence,” Bakke said. “It…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 21, 2020The Luverne mayor will now serve four-year terms, rather than two, and elected leaders on the Luverne City Council are now known as “council members” rather than “aldermen.” These were two changes recommended by the Luverne’s Charter Commission following their annual meeting, and City Council members unanimously approved them at their meeting Jan. 14. The alderman name change is effective…
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