reporting

Resolve to spot scams in 2025
December 30, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Commerce is encouraging Minnesotans to identify and prevent scams that harm consumers, organizations and communities. “We are seeing an alarming increase in scammers who trick people into sharing their private financial information,” said Commerce Assistant Commissioner of Enforcement Jacqueline Olson. “As you set goals for the new year, especially with plans to…
Shelter in place leaves this reporter craving the 'old times'
By Mavis Fodness
March 31, 2020
Last week, with Gov. Walz’s order to shelter in place for two weeks, we at the Star Herald newsroom did some of our work from home to distance ourselves from others in the office while continuing the delivery of the community news. On Thursday, as I tested video conferencing from home (I found unmuting the keyboard is a must), I realized that I miss the “old school” philosophy of news…