editorial
- September 06, 2022Dear Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan and members of the Minnesota House and Senate: As associations representing the state’s local partners – its school districts, counties, cities, and townships, encompassing all citizens of our state – we are aware of the significant challenges and needs local leaders face amid an uncertain economy and the ongoing effects of the pandemic. During the 2022…
- By Craig Oftedahl, Luverne Public Schools SuperintendentAugust 30, 2022Staff encouraged to ‘know’ each and every student Superintendent Craig Oftedahl addressed employees at Luverne Public Schools Monday morning in preparation for the 2022-2023 school year, opening on Sept. 6. In his annual address to all staff members, Oftedahl encouraged them to make “Cardinal Connections.” To illustrate his message, the names of the 1,200 students were typed on a sheet of paper…
- August 23, 2022Eighteen candidates seeking election to five open seats on the Luverne School Board is a testament to the spirit of local leadership and interest in the future of the district and its students. With this many candidates on the ballot, the heightened interest in voting will also shine a spotlight on the quality of education in our district. Luverne boasts a talented staff that rivals any in the…
- August 16, 2022Maybe it’s the barometric pressure, or maybe we didn’t receive enough happy “thumbs” from readers, but this week we’re all down in the thumbs. Thumbs down — to bicycle riders on Main Street sidewalks. The painted red circles with a line through a bike are fading at downtown intersections, but common sense would suggest it’s unsafe for bicyclists to whiz by storefront doors where pedestrians could…
- By Angela Nolz, walk chair, Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention WalkAugust 09, 2022Luverne will host its second annual ‘Out of the Darkness’ suicide prevention walk on Sept. 10 following an amazing outpouring of support for our walk last year. The Luverne community has been known to lend a hand in hardship and prides itself in the health and sustainability of the community. Our goal is to ensure the mental health of this community is also considered. We want to provide support…
- July 26, 2022The Star Herald asked around for tidbits to include in this month’s round of Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down, and the worst complaint for Thumbs Down was that weeds are making some properties look dumpy. We encourage residents and businesses to mow or spray their weeds to help keep our communities clean and inviting. Other than that, we have nothing but Thumbs Up to share: Thumbs up — to the festive…
- July 19, 2022Bravo, Luverne, on a job well done hosting the 60th Annual Hot Dog Night and Cardinal Pride All-School Reunion over the weekend. Of course, to praise “Luverne” is to praise Luverne leaders, Chamber staff, committee members, businesses and countless volunteers who worked quietly behind the scenes for months to make sure the community was ready for the big weekend. The goal was to put our best foot…
- By Pat Baustian, mayor, city of LuverneJuly 12, 2022I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the Luverne alumni who made the trek back to their hometown for the Luverne Cardinal Pride All School Reunion. For some of you it’s probably been a few years since you’ve visited. We hope you’ll find that your hometown school and community are in grand shape. We hope that you are all excited about everything that the Cardinal Pride Committee has put…
- July 05, 2022There are plenty of reasons for Luverne residents — especially as American citizens – to be proud right now. Our little community pulled off another spectacular Fourth of July celebration at The Lake in Luverne. It had all the makings of Americana, cold drinks, outdoor dining, festive music, snow cones and friendly competitions. And, of course, fireworks — a display that rivaled many in much…
- By Minnesota Sen. Amy KlobucharJune 28, 2022n this Fourth of July, we celebrate the birth of our country — the great American experiment in democracy that began in 1776, when our founding fathers adopted the principles penned in the Declaration of Independence. Those principles became the bedrock of our nation, a roadmap of America’s purpose, and the foundation for a new way of governing rooted in the importance of working together.…
- June 21, 2022Rock County Relay for Life hit its prime in Luverne about 10 years ago when hundreds of people raised thousands of dollars to support the American Cancer Society’s search for a cure. Dozens of local teams fundraised year-round, and in June they met other teams to “relay” at the park amid live music, food booths, testimonials and, of course, lighted luminaries in memory of or in honor of those…
- June 14, 2022Congratulations to our Fourth of July Committee and the Cardinal Pride Committee for their work with the Luverne Chamber and CVB to secure fireworks for our summer celebrations. Fireworks are expensive and sometimes difficult to secure, but we can be grateful we’ll enjoy two great shows this summer — one on the Fourth of July at The Lake and another at the Luverne City Park for the Cardinal Pride…
- June 07, 2022Thumbs up — to our local graduates: given their profile information in the recent Star Herald graduation edition, these kids are going places. Also, this week’s Arts and Academics edition showcases all kinds of student talent worth community accolades. Thumbs down — to Main Street business owners and their employees who park in front of other businesses. A brief stop is one thing, but we’ve heard…
- May 31, 2022Summer in Minnesota brings sunshine and the excitement of school being out for summer and families heading out on vacation. However, all the campers, trailers and extra vehicle traffic makes the next 100 days the deadliest days for traffic fatalities on Minnesota roads. That’s why the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety issued a reminder this week that law enforcement…
- By Scott Buchanan, administrator, Minnesota Veterans Home, LuverneMay 10, 2022As the Veterans Home in Luverne celebrates the annual Minnesota Veterans Homes Week May 8 through 14, our staff acknowledges the benefits of a caring, generous community. We’re so grateful to neighbors and veteran champions for their partnership, especially during the pandemic. We looked for new ways to enhance the experiences of our veterans and their families, and community contributions of all…
- May 03, 2022May is National Foster Care Month, and Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota (LSS) is seeking foster parents to partner in caring for children and youth in need. If you are interested in making a difference in children’s lives, consider becoming a foster parent. On an average day in 2020, approximately 8,600 children and young adults were in foster care, according to the Minnesota Department of…
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