Editorials
There are plenty of reasons for Luverne residents — especially as American citizens – to be proud right now.
Our little community pulled off another spectacular Fourth of July celebration at The Lake in Luverne.
It had all the makings of Americana, cold drinks, outdoor dining, festive music, snow...
n this Fourth of July, we celebrate the birth of our country — the great American experiment in democracy that began in 1776, when our founding fathers adopted the principles penned in the Declaration of Independence.
Those principles became the bedrock of our nation, a roadmap of America’s purpose...
Rock County Relay for Life hit its prime in Luverne about 10 years ago when hundreds of people raised thousands of dollars to support the American Cancer Society’s search for a cure.
Dozens of local teams fundraised year-round, and in June they met other teams to “relay” at the park amid live music...
Thumbs up — to our local graduates: given their profile information in the recent Star Herald graduation edition, these kids are going places. Also, this week’s Arts and Academics edition showcases all kinds of student talent worth community accolades.
Thumbs down — to Main Street business owners...
Summer in Minnesota brings sunshine and the excitement of school being out for summer and families heading out on vacation.
However, all the campers, trailers and extra vehicle traffic makes the next 100 days the deadliest days for traffic fatalities on Minnesota roads.
That’s why the Minnesota...
Memorial Day will be celebrated Monday, May 30, 2022. It is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May and commemorates the men and women who died while in military service.
Memorial Day began after the Civil War with both formal and informal ceremonies at graves and ceremonies for the...
As the Veterans Home in Luverne celebrates the annual Minnesota Veterans Homes Week May 8 through 14, our staff acknowledges the benefits of a caring, generous community.
We’re so grateful to neighbors and veteran champions for their partnership, especially during the pandemic.
We looked for new...
May is National Foster Care Month, and Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota (LSS) is seeking foster parents to partner in caring for children and youth in need.
If you are interested in making a difference in children’s lives, consider becoming a foster parent.
On an average day in 2020,...
Though sexual assault and child abuse happens every day, now is a particular time to remember those impacted by it.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month.
According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network), every 68 seconds someone in America is sexually...
If you want happiness for an hour … take a nap.
If you want happiness for a day … go fishing.
If you want happiness for a year … inherit a fortune.
If you want happiness for a lifetime … Help Somebody!
This is what I believe epitomizes the true joy of being a volunteer, “Helping Others.”
Our A.C.E...