Luverne’s future Kids Rock! Child Care Center is currently a gutted office building awaiting renovation this spring.

Commissioners scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, Feb. 6, to consider possible changes to the county’s tobacco sales and use ordinance.

A good way to measure growth over time is to track the number of building permits issued for construction.

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Phone numbers with the 507 area code are running out, so new numbers assigned in southern Minnesota will begin with a 924 area code.

Snowshoeing is the perfect way to beat cabin fever, bringing people outside for fresh air and providing a connection with nature that is beneficial for physical and mental health.

January is Poverty Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to take stock of personal beliefs and biases.

A Star Herald co-worker last week discovered a lone screw on the floor beneath my office chair. “I thought you should know, in case it’s essential,” she handed me the short, stubby screw.

Question: I heard you on the radio the other day. You were talking about new, young drivers having some restrictions on their driver’s license. You mentioned something about a parent being able to take their license away.