Editorials
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The BackPack Program and school social worker keep students sustained mentally and physically
Two people in their first years with the Luverne School District are keeping students healthy both physically and mentally. Both Carrie Soto, initiator of the BackPack Program, and … more
3/16/10 | 35 views
Are we gaining ground in local war on drugs? In some respects we are
    The recent drug arrests in Rock County are by no means good-news stories as far as community news goes. Behind each one of these arrests is a story of untold hurt and … more
3/9/10 | 80 views
Great events coming to the Palace Theatre
The historic Palace Theatre is offering tickets to remedy spring fever. In the next months there are several opportunities to get out and be entertained in its very unique … more
3/2/10 | 97 views
Longer school days will be a pain, but by now, we should be used to weather-related inconveniences
  The Star Herald this week features a front-page story about the Luverne School District’s efforts to make up lost days due to snow. Letters went home to families this week, and … more
2/23/10 | 138 views
Withhold judgment until there’s a settlement; we have good people on both sides of bargaining table
It’s generally considered wise policy not to discuss salary contract negotiations in public and particularly not in the newspaper. However, at this late stage of the process, some … more
2/9/10 | 224 views
Editorial Cartoon
2/8/10 | 487 views
Local students, people are giving hearts in a needy world
In response to the Haiti disaster, Luverne native Amber Top is motivating young hands to help. Luverne Elementary teacher Jon Schomacker’s class collected hygiene and first aid items to … more
2/2/10 | 161 views
Editorial Cartoon
By Editorial Cartoon | 2/1/10 | 533 views
We might not understand contract negotiations, but we know the meaning of a deadline
We’re not experts on the dynamics of school systems, but the latest developments in the Luverne contract negotiations make us squirm. Last week the teachers’ union, Luverne … more
1/26/10 | 247 views
There is more to public employees than salaries; Numbers don't tell the whole story
The Star Herald this week tackled the sticky task of reporting public salaries. Asking how much a person makes goes against the grain of every polite person’s etiquette — age, weight … more
1/20/10 | 378 views
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