editorial
May 25, 2015Earlier this year, Governor Dayton proposed legislation to require all public waters from lakes and rivers and drainage ditches to have a 50-foot vegetative buffer. The governor wanted to protect our drinking water while increasing wildlife habitat. He met with resistance from landowners and agricultural groups who balked at the idea of a “one-size-fits-all” solution to the problem. Last week’s…- May 18, 2015Congratulations to the Class of 2015. It’s a proud time for the news staff at the Star Herald, because we’ve watched (mostly through the lenses of our cameras) these students grow up over the past 18 years. Through various photo opportunities, we’ve come to know them as they’ve risen through the ranks of preschool, elementary and high school, and by now we feel like we know them. We’ve…
- By Connie Gores, president, Southwest Minnesota State University, and Barbara McDonald, interim president, Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMay 11, 2015At this exciting time of year, we have many occasions to celebrate the amazing success of our students, including scholarship ceremonies, awards banquets and commencement activities. These annual occasions exemplify our most valuable asset: an educated citizenry prepared to build the future prosperity of our communities and grow our competitive advantage. What does this really mean? As public…
- By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State PatrolMay 04, 2015Question: I bought a used vehicle and noticed that the horn does not work. Is a person required to have a horn? Answer: Yes, you are required to have a working horn in the State of Minnesota. According to Minnesota State Statute, “Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway must be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from…
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