Editorials
It’s been a good news week here at the Star Herald, and it’s worth pointing out that we have a lot to be happy about.
For example, in our Home Yard and Garden edition in Section B, we have several uplifting stories of local young business people chasing their entrepreneurial dreams.
Please take...
We appreciate the opportunity to clarify the Minnesota Parks and Trails project to redevelop Eagle Rock Vista at Blue Mounds State Park.
First, it is important to note for context that the Frederick Manfred house site is an important and valued area within Blue Mounds State Park. It reflects the...
When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.”
That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for office again. No one wants to be held directly responsible for letting the public down.
Case in point is the recent catastrophe...
Daylight saving time returns Sunday, March 14, signaling more late-afternoon sunshine and the upcoming warmer season.
It also kicks off National Sunshine Week, March 14-20, which celebrates and brings awareness to free and open access to public information and an accountable government.
The theme...
The federal REAL ID full enforcement deadline is less than eight months away, and Minnesotans need to know their options so they’re prepared on Oct. 1, 2021.
Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, Minnesotans will not be able to use their standard driver’s license or ID card to board domestic flights or enter...
Thumbs up to local electric utility workers for their round-the-clock work at Luverne’s power plant to man the back-up generator that was called into service.
Thumbs up also to Luverne city leaders who had the foresight to maintain an independent power source for the community.
Thumbs down to...
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) on Monday announced an extra speed enforcement and awareness campaign.
Motorists can face serious penalties and lose driving privileges for choices that destroy lives, including losing their license for six months for...
As the state continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and lawmakers begin to craft the next two-year state budget, we in greater Minnesota need to make sure our voices are heard.
On Friday the Star Herald participated in a press conference call with board members of the Coalition of Greater...
One thing sets the Southwest Minnesota CEO program apart from others across the country — community support.
As the 2020-21 CEO class opens their group business venture, “Souper” Supper, this weekend, the students will have already reached half of their fundraising goal of $15,000 through business...
Some of you know that one of life's joys that I take pride in is my athletic career long ago on the championship football and basketball teams in Luverne.
These memories, if verbalized, honor the coaches who were men of active faith who cared deeply for those of us who played for them. They...