Heather Johnson
October 22, 2025Editor Lori Sorenson and graphic designer Heather Johnson earned national recognition last week for their work at the Rock County Star Herald. The National Newspaper Association convention was held in Minneapolis Oct. 9-10 when winners of the NNA Better Newspaper Contest were honored. Sorenson earned first place in the category of Best Serious Column for her Sept. 26, 2024, entry “We’re on the…
January 29, 2025Heather Johnson (right) takes the oath to begin her duties on the Luverne School Board Thursday night, Jan. 23. Outgoing board president Tim Jarchow administered the oath for Johnson to serve a four-year term. Johnson was assigned to the board committees of community education, alternative school, elementary counselor and Luverne Economic Development Authority. For 2025, Eric Hartman will serve…
By Mavis FodnessOctober 23, 2024Four Luverne residents are seeking election to three open seats on the Luverne School Board. Each term is for four years. Heather Johnson is the sole challenger in the field with incumbents Ryan DeBates, Tim Jarchow and David Wrigg seeking re-election. The Star Herald asked each candidate to answer three questions, keeping answers to each at 200 words or fewer. Questions included: 1.) Why are…- By Heather Johnson, founder of Luverne's 'Be a george' initiativeJuly 10, 2024In case you missed Lori's lovely article in the paper a couple of weeks ago, or if you need a reminder, “Be a george” Week is coming July 14-20. Next week will be your opportunity to do something for someone else for no other reason than it’s the right thing to do. If you knew George Bonnema, you know he was always doing something for others … often without them even asking. In case you…
July 10, 2024Johnson earns recognition at foundation conference Luverne’s Heather Johnson was recently recognized with Ciara’s Spirit of Hope Award for her volunteer efforts with the Dravet Syndrome Foundation. Johnson operates a hobby baking business, Embellished Luv, and donates decorative cakes through her annual DSF fundraiser for the past 11 years. With her “Cake 4A Cure,” she encourages donations,…
By Lori SorensonJune 19, 2024When George Bonnema died Dec. 26, 2023, community members reflected on his spirit of giving and the positive impact he had on those around him. The list was long and expansive, as people tallied the time and resources Bonnema freely shared through his talents in gardening, landscaping, baking (especially carrot cakes and apple desserts), decorating, mentoring and more. And a common theme was…
February 07, 2024The Rock County Star Herald was recognized by its peers for excellence in journalism during the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s annual convention Feb.1-2 in Brooklyn Park. Star Herald production manager Heather Johnson was recognized for Best Design Portfolio, and Star Herald editor Lori Sorenson earned awards for Best News Photo and Best Columnist and was recognized with the Herman Roe…
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