The Rock County Star Herald was named the 2025 Friend of Education by the Luverne Education Association Monday afternoon as part of American Education Week activities. Pictured are (front, from left) reporter Mavis Fodness, general manager Rick Peterson, editor Lori Sorenson, sports reporter Greg Hoogeveen, (back) copy editor Esther Frakes, sales representative Wyatt VanSteenberg, office assistant Jennifer Nelson, designer Brooke Huisman, office manager Deb Lusty and production manager Heather Johnson.