Opinion
By Nicole RonchettiOctober 28, 2026Like any good theater, the Hibbing High School auditorium has generated its share of ghost stories. It’s a fitting location: ornate and overwhelming, with history and embellishments more suited to a grand theater in New York than to a small school on the Iron Range. I grew up in that auditorium, attending concerts with my parents, helping my mother carry boxes backstage, and spending quiet…
By Star Herald EditorialOctober 28, 2026We at the Star Herald strive for fair and balanced election coverage, with equal treatment for candidates and ballot initiatives. We don’t endorse candidates for many reasons, and we avoid taking political sides on the opinion page to avoid perceived bias. Our news team is also our editorial board. We’re not a big enough to have both. But we also live here and care about the community. …
By Lori Hallstrom, LuverneOctober 28, 2026To the Editor: I recently saw a post comment by our mayor on the “Vote No” Facebook page stating that if we wanted to continue to see all of our amenities and our town “growing,” we have to vote no on the Municipal Services Commission. It prompted the question, are we growing responsibly, or are we growing for the sake of growing? Why are we focusing on growth and not including maintaining…
By Dennis Pike, LuverneOctober 28, 2026To the editor: Even though the SAVE ACT has been unsuccessful in being passed thus far, I’ve heard several people express doubts that they would ever vote again should it pass. Sorry for the inconvenience. NOT. I AM sorry for the inconvenience veterans face navigating through daily activities due to loss of limbs they sacrificed while fighting for our rights to vote. I AM sorry for those who…
By Calla Jarvie, Rock County Library DirectorOctober 28, 2026Not to brag (okay, yes, I am bragging) but we have so many incredible services at the library. The service I’m going to highlight today is called Dial-A-Story. Dial-A-Story is a free service we offer where you can call a phone number at any time of day or night and have a story read to you, hear some jokes, or even a famous speech. We’ve got books like “Dragons Love Tacos,” “Chicka Chicka Boom…
By Lori SorensonOctober 21, 2026Matt and I enjoyed some quiet time on the front porch Sunday evening. The moon was bright and the stars were twinkling overhead. I was reminded of my former bedtime ritual telling Carson good night as I closed our curtains on the starry sky. Many people think of stars as their loved ones gazing down from heaven. It makes sense, in a way. They’re out there, possibly as celestial beings.…
By Tom GetmanOctober 21, 2026At the time of this writing, I'm grieving a family member from the Getman-Keitel clan who lived with great joy in Luverne in the last century. Probably you can identify with my sense of loss and gain when a beloved compassionate family member dies. We are reminded of our own mortality but also desired ethical behavior. In grieving we consider what contributions our faith inspires in us as we…
By Dwight Bremer, LuverneOctober 21, 2026Letter to the Editor: No matter what they tell you, a vote for one candidate or another doesn't matter much as they are all the same; meaning troublesome. I voted across party lines by mail last week, anyway. Every politician now and prior, no matter what party affiliation, at the state level and above is responsible for the place that the USA stands today. There is minimal meaningful political…
By Luverne Area Chamber, Board of DirectorsOctober 21, 2026To the editor: The Luverne Area Chamber supports affordable utility rates, responsible spending, and strong local leadership. However, the proposed Public Utilities Commission raises important questions about the financial impact on our city, businesses and residents. Utility revenues currently help fund city services, community initiatives and economic development. If those revenues decrease,…
By Larry Lanphere, LuverneOctober 21, 2026To the Editor: Nineteen years ago, I moved to Luverne from a state with smaller, more locally controlled government. I wasn’t sure I’d ever enjoy living in Minnesota, but Luverne proved me wrong! After living in eight communities across three states, I can honestly say there’s no place I’d rather call home. I believe Luverne’s success comes from thoughtful planning, responsible city leadership…
By Brenda WinterOctober 14, 2026And so, the Summer of '75 comes to an end. There is a small contingency of Luverne residents who will be a bit saddened by the re-opening of Highway 75 through town. Oh sure, like everyone else, they've spent a lot of time looking for the way home, making U-turns and driving aimlessly through neighborhoods they didn't even know Luverne had. Like everyone else they've eyed those "road closed"…- By Luverne Fire Chief David Van BataviaOctober 14, 2026Fire Prevention Week last week was a chance to focus on fire safety as a shared responsibility and to reflect on the strength of our community. As Fire Chief, I thank the residents, businesses, volunteers and organizations who support our department throughout the year. Our recent fund drive and community movie event demonstrated just how much people care about public safety. Whether you…
- By Ainsley Ginn, LuverneOctober 14, 2026To the Editor: It’s been three years since the current genocide in Palestine started. Since October 2023, Israel has killed 75,000 Palestinians in Gaza, more than 20,000 of which have been children, and injured more than 170,000 people. More than 200 journalists have been killed. This has all been done with our tax dollars and the endorsement of our government. The United States is complicit in…
- By Curt Laudon, LuverneOctober 14, 2026To the editor: Americans were promised a more affordable life under President Trump. Yet families continue to struggle with groceries, rent, utilities and gasoline. These aren't political talking points; they're everyday worries for people trying to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Trump earned more than $1.4 billion in 2025 from cryptocurrency ventures, raising serious…
By Nicole RonchettiOctober 07, 2026When I was 5 years old, standing outside of the elementary school and nervous for my first day of kindergarten, my mother did what so many parents do and gave me a hug. Then, she kissed my hand and said that if I ever became scared or overwhelmed that her kiss was still there – all I had to do was think about it and she’d be with me. That was the ritual for the first several months of…- By Sara Wahl, SWCC Executive DirectorOctober 07, 2026October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of domestic violence, to honor survivors, to remember those whose lives have been lost and to commit to helping everyone live free from violence and fear. For the Southwest Crisis Center (SWCC), this work happens year-round — not just in October. Since 1984, SWCC has provided support, advocacy, and hope to individuals…
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