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We're better than this
October 25, 2022
Politics have a way of bringing out the worst in people, and that’s never been truer than in the wake of the 2020 election. Online conspiracy theories and unfounded allegations of voter fraud are still widely believed by many who feel their candidates had their elections “stolen” from them. We’ve grown accustomed to reading these sentiments on social media and even in a few random letters to the…
Election is drawing closer
By Mavis Fodness, reporter
October 25, 2022
The general election takes place in 12 days. On the ballot are candidates for federal, state and local offices. Sunday night I sat down with my mail-in ballot and read through the list of names. Many I recognize due to my job as a reporter. I attend a lot of meetings and meet quite a few people. The voting task brought up memories of a college class I took decades ago. We discussed presidential…
Olson questions Sen. Weber's opposition to election results
December 15, 2020
To the Editor: As former Luverne residents, Carole and I were very surprised of the reports that Senator Weber was among the Republican state senators that supported the efforts to oppose the election of Joe Biden. In the past I found Senator Weber to be a reasonable and well-thought-of city councilman and community member. I find it hard to believe that a reasonable and thoughtful man would…
The general election is only a few weeks away; what do you want to know about your candidates?
September 12, 2016
This election season is shaping up to be a pivotal moment of changing leadership in many levels of government, from township halls to the White House, so it’s never been more important to research ballot options and the candidates you’ll support. For our local elections, the Star Herald publishes Q and A profiles of city council, school board and county commissioner candidates. The Star Herald…
The general election is only a few weeks away; how well do you know your candidates
September 05, 2016
Voting is both a right and a privilege, but it’s also an important responsibility of every eligible citizen. This election season is shaping up to be a pivotal moment of changing leadership in many levels of government, from township halls to the White House, so it’s never been more important to research ballot options and the candidates you’ll support. For our local elections, we hope you’ll…
No matter what happens Nov. 8, 'America will survive'
By Jason Berghorst, reporter
June 27, 2016
It’s going to be a long four months until Nov. 8. I’m already tired of the presidential campaign even though, officially, it’s barely begun. And that’s very unusual for me. I’m one of those government teacher-types that thoroughly enjoy watching, reading and talking about politics. Except this year. Sure, the 2016 presidential campaign has been “interesting” so far. But interesting doesn’t always…
Meeting Mondale changes feeling of embarrassment to one of pride
By Mavis Fodness, reporter
February 09, 2016
Having the opportunity to meet Walter Mondale recently brought back memories of 1984 and my first opportunity to vote in a presidential election. I was 18 years old and a college freshman. Mondale was the Democratic presidential nominee and was the first to choose a woman as his vice presidential candidate. When I shook hands with the 89-year-old at the Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention…

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