2022
- March 01, 2022Kracht: 'When we got to vote in November, do some research on the people running ...' To the Editor: What is happening in Ukraine is a terrible thing, but let’s not let it distract us from the things going on in our own country. As I follow the stories on the Russian collusion hoax, Covid-19, and the Biden administration, it reminds me of the song by Miranda Lambert, “White Liar.” You…
- By Bill Weber, Luverne, District 22 SenatorFebruary 22, 2022This year’s legislative session will be about getting Minnesota back on the right track. My priorities will be to tackle the tax infrastructure, the state's education system, and public safety. Surplus With a $7.7 billion surplus in the Minnesota state budget, there are a lot of opinions about what to do with all this extra money. Before I discuss what we should and should not do with the…
- By the Senate Republican CaucusFebruary 01, 2022Senate Republicans recently announced session priorities that will focus on helping Minnesotans afford everyday life, reducing crime and empowering parents. “Senate Republicans are focused on getting Minnesota back on track by making life affordable for Minnesotans, tackling crime, and improving education,” Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne) said. “We focused on the issues important to you, not on how…
- January 04, 2022Maybe it’s the promise of a new year, or maybe we really do live in a great community, but this round of Star Herald “thumbs” are all pointed up. Thumbs up — to the city workers who combed the field east of Blue Mound Avenue to pick up all the recycling that blew out early Monday morning. Thumbs up — to the city of Beaver Creek for approving new “Welcome to Beaver Creek” signs at the city’s…
By Lori Sorenson, editorJanuary 04, 2022A young family stopped in the Star Herald office just after Christmas to inquire about a subscription to the newspaper. The newsroom was busy sending pages to press, so I didn’t greet them at the counter, as much as I would have liked to. From across the room, I could hear our front office staff take down their address and subscription information while small talk unfolded. “So, you’re new to…- December 28, 2021The Star Herald news writers each year at the end of December consider and recap top stories that made headlines throughout the year. This year’s final edition again attempts to recap 12 months of news with a series of sub-headlines in a single (albeit long) story. Just like last year, and the years before that, the annual review recaps Rock County’s tragedies and triumphs that build on our…
By Rick Peterson, general managerDecember 28, 2021I suppose seeing how 2022 is knocking on the door, it’s probably time to jot down a few New Year’s resolutions. Well guess what? I’m not going to do the resolution thing this year. Frankly I don’t need the added pressure of trying to change my way of life or try something new. This year it’s “Keep it simple, stupid.” Sure, I might tweak a few things, but not to the point of stressing over it.…
October 05, 2021It’s time to organize my Star Herald plans for 2022. I know this because our month-at-a-glance, 14-month spiral-bound 2022 calendar planners were distributed this week at the office. Did I prefer a teal- or raspberry-colored plastic cover? I didn’t care. My planner is propped open on my desk so the cover is never visible. “Pick one.” I chose raspberry, but it looked more like cranberry. Not that…
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