Rock County News

Two Minnesota residents have been killed and four others injured in a two-vehicle crash in southern Wisconsin.

Sundem Oil in Hills is more commonly known as Orv's. It is an epicenter of social activity for the southwest corner of Rock County, and frequent visitors are aware that the atmosphere can be surprising.

World War II Veteran Wendell Erickson, Hills, hopes to one day see the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. His name is on a South Dakota waiting list of veterans to be a More>> This item is available in full to subscribers.

For many veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, service to this country was long and enduring, but those who weren't drafted could enlist for a term as short as 18 months.

A local teen has died in a one-vehicle rollover accident Friday night near Beaver Creek.

A 27-year-old Minneapolis man died Friday in a one-car rollover crash on Interstate 35 in Pine County, the State Patrol said.

A South Dakota woman was killed Friday night in a one-vehicle crash south of Beaver Creek.

A new study from the Minnesota Taxpayers Association confirms what we've all suspected: Property tax rates are up in the state and rose faster than market rates.

Hundreds of trick-or-treaters took to the streets a ' Main Street, actually, Friday evening, for the Luverne Area Chamber's annual Downtown Halloween Treats.

Open any nightstand drawer in nearly any hotel across America and in many parts of the world and there will be a Bible in it.

Walkers took laps around Luverne City Park to raise money for hunger during the 13th Annual CropWalk on Sunday.

Felony charges against five Rock County teens are pending at the Rock County Courthouse.

A 77-year-old Luverne man who admitted to having a sexual relationship with his adopted daughter and fathering her two children was sentenced Thursday in Rock County District Court.

A lifelong bachelor who farmed in southwestern Minnesota, his modest lifestyle and wise investments allowing him build a $9.3 million estate, has bequeathed about half of his fortune to a short list of nonprofit organizations solely within the area.

A 77-year-old Luverne man who admitted to having a sexual relationship with his adopted daughter and fathering her two children was sentenced Thursday in Rock County District Court.

A man and wife are each facing felony counts after allegedly engaging in criminal sexual conduct with a child under the age of 16, but older than 13.

A Rock Rapids, Iowa, man is being charged with a Minnesota crime for the fifth time in 2009, leaving him with pending criminal counts in three different counties for a variety of separate incidents.

A Rock Rapids, Iowa, man is being charged with a Minnesota crime for the fifth time in 2009, leaving him with pending criminal counts in three different counties for a variety of separate incidents.

Rock County, Minn., youth who have completed third through seventh grade can attend Reality TV Activity Day from 4:30-7 p.m. June 30 The day is hosted by Rock County 4-H. Youth will be able to choose among three reality shows: 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' where they will design and paint pottery; 'Project Runway;' "American Idol;" 'Top Chef'; ...

A Rowena teenager faces charges after leading deputies in two states in a Sunday pursuit that topped 120 miles an hour on his motorcycle.