Subscribe to the Daily Globe

Your Local Connection

ROCKCOUNTY

Showing 1 - 14 of 14  

Brief: Byrne grants awarded in region

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced Friday that southwest Minnesota municipalities will receive $121,782 for law enforcement efforts as part of the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

March 07, 2009

Luverne man violates OFP in crim sex case

Luverne man violates OFP in crim sex case LUVERNE — Leo Swenson of Luverne is back in jail after allegedly violating an order for protection filed by his adopted daughter. He allegedly attempted to contact the woman by phone through a third party.

January 23, 2009

Nobles board OKs drug task force funding

WORTHINGTON — The Nobles County Commissioners approved per capita funding for the Buffalo Ridge Drug Task Force Tuesday, which prompted a sigh of relief from more than one person involved.

January 08, 2009

RELATED CONTENT

Luverne Chamber gets ready to move

Luverne Chamber gets ready to move LUVERNE — One person was installing carpet on the stairs, another was painting the entryway, and several construction workers were finishing up the last of the projects inside the former Rock County Law Enforcement Center Wednesday morning in preparation for the opening of the new Brandenburg Gallery and Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce later this month.

By Julie Buntjer , January 08, 2009

Livestock Investment grants awarded to area producers

Two receive grants in Nobles County, two in Rock
WORTHINGTON — When the Minnesota legislature set aside $1 million to establish a Livestock Investment Grant program in the state earlier this year, lawmakers had no idea just how well received the program would become.

By Julie Buntjer , November 07, 2008

RELATED CONTENT

Swaney found guilty

LUVERNE — After more than six hours of deliberations, jurors returned guilty verdicts in the case of murdered Blue Mounds State Park worker Carrie Nelson.

August 15, 2008

Nelson’s fiance takes stand in murder trial

LUVERNE — When asked what his plans with Carrie Nelson had been, the man she planned to marry had a simple answer: “To get married, have babies and have a life. She was everything I ever wanted.”

August 01, 2008

Opening statements begin in murder trial

LUVERNE — It took four days and 82 prospective jurors, but finally a jury of 14 — 12 jurors and two alternates — has been seated in Rock County District Court for the trial of accused murderer Randy LeeRoyal Swaney. Opening statements are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. today. The trial is on the court calendar until Aug. 15.

July 30, 2008

Swaney trial to begin Wednesday

LUVERNE — It took four days and 82 prospective jurors, but a jury has been seated in Rock County District Court for the trial of accused murderer Randy LeeRoyal Swaney.

July 29, 2008

Jury selection continues in murder trial

LUVERNE — After two and a half days of jury selection, about 50 people have been questioned and 10 chosen as jurors in the trial of Randy Swaney, who is accused of murdering Blue Mound State Park worker Carrie Nelson in May 2001.

July 26, 2008

Doug Bos receives National Recovery Champion award

Efforts to improve Topeka Shiner habitat recognized

By Julie Buntjer , April 24, 2008

Bike Around Rock County to kick off Sunday in Luverne

LUVERNE — A pair of area bicycling enthusiasts is hoping to get more people off their couch on a Sunday afternoon and enjoying the scenery around Rock County.

By Julie Buntjer , April 02, 2008

Wildung goes from her own business to the Luverne Area Chamber

LUVERNE — When Jane Wildung decided to close her business in early 2007, she had no idea what she would do once the doors were officially closed. The Luverne Style Shop had been a part of the family for three generations — opened in 1938 by her paternal grandmother, operated by her father for a time after that and, for 35 years, shared by Jane and her mother, Audrey.

By Julie Buntjer , March 29, 2008

Rock County seeks legislative approval

Commissioners want to make position of auditor-treasurer an appointed office

By Julie Buntjer , February 20, 2008

RELATED CONTENT
Showing 1 - 14 of 14  

View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »