Editorials
- By Chris Kunkle, Wind on the WiresDecember 01, 2015In November community and industry leaders gathered in Slayton to celebrate the contributions that wind energy has made to southwest Minnesota. As the representative of the state’s wind industry, I couldn’t have been happier to deliver a ceremonial “big check” in the amount of $7,224,246, which was paid out earlier this year, based on production in 2014. (Rock County received $896,430 this year…
- November 23, 2015Transition back to a traditional school year Encourage our educators to continue thinking outside the box For six years Luverne Public Schools have been members of a unique group of educators who wanted to take an adventurous approach to instruction. State education officials supported this approach through their Flexible Learning Year program. Locally, the program allowed districts to begin…
- November 16, 2015There is a quiet discussion underway in the community right now about the future of the Carnegie Cultural Center on North Freeman Avenue in Luverne. For the past two decades, the city of Luverne, which owns the building, has leased it to the Council for Arts and Humanities in Rock County (CAHRC). That group includes Rock County Fine Arts Association, Blue Mound Area Theatre, Rock County…
- November 02, 2015City ordinances were developed by our forefathers as a guide for community development — both residential and commercial. These ordinances are sometimes hard to understand, and we may wonder if following these rules is the right course to follow. In a small town, why would anyone care if the integrity of these rules is loosening or, in some cases, being completely ignored? The Hardwick City…
- October 26, 2015No one ever plans to grow up and become an abusive partner. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Star Herald shares the following information from the Southwest Crisis Center in an effort to spread awareness and prevent domestic violence. The transition from love to control to violence can be slow and inconspicuous. It can be attributed, in part, to a number of factors, like…
- October 19, 2015We at the Star Herald have performed little impromptu tests the improvements on Highway 75 and the experiences have left many of us with smiles on our faces. One said he drove from north to south unimpeded with the new two-lane configuration with a central turning lane. Another said she likes the green grass on each side of the roadway. The grass is eye appealing and the color invites passersby…
- October 12, 2015Guest Editorial by Jim Zachary, director of the Transparency Project Last week marked the 75th anniversary of National Newspaper Week, and the theme, “The Power of the Press,” points to the importance of watchdog journalism, accurate reporting, strong editorials, comprehensive public notices and a free, open public forum. In 1841 Thomas Carlyle wrote about the power of the press, conjuring the…
- October 05, 2015The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years, has named the theme of this year’s campaign, Oct. 4-10, 2015, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!” “Working smoke alarms can make the difference between life and death in a fire,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of outreach and…
By Mary Brown, RN, LuverneSeptember 21, 2015With the recent observance of Sept. 11 we’re reminded of the threat to our freedom 14 years ago on that day. There were memorial services and Facebook posts asking us to remember this tragic day in U.S. history. For many of us, it is the only physical national security threat we have ever known. Some of us may not have been born or were too young to remember that day. Others are old enough to…
By Randall J. Slieter, 8th Judicial District Judge, OliviaSeptember 07, 2015Sept. 17 is the day we annually celebrate Constitution Day as a reminder of the importance of our constitution and the foundation it provides for the enduring magnitude of the United States. Constitution Day is a federal observance that recognizes the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on this day in 1787. Here are some interesting facts about our United States Constitution: •…
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, the Minnesota State PatrolAugust 31, 2015Question: I was wondering if it is illegal to have the ball hitch in the receiver of my truck if I am not pulling any trailers at that time. Also is it illegal to have more than one ball on my bumper? Answer: No, it is not illegal to have a ball hitch in the receiver of a truck when not pulling a trailer. It is not illegal to have more than one ball hitch on the bumper. With that being said…- August 24, 2015A disappointing controversy arose last week during the annual sale of the Cardinal Coupon Card. The folded card displays the names of more than 50 local businesses offering discounts totaling more than $2,000 in goods and services. The Chamber does the legwork contacting interested businesses, and the athletes do the legwork selling cards. The proceeds are split between the Chamber and Luverne…
By Mary Brown, RN, LuverneAugust 17, 2015The phrase “pick your battles” is often used to justify our desire as parents not to fight with our children about that which means little to us, or that which we feel means little to them for their future. In some things this is a sanity-providing mantra that provides the necessary peace to move on to other things. For instance, if it is mentioned that your child perhaps should not wear jeans…
By Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State PatrolAugust 17, 2015Question: Can a person get a ticket for driving too slow? Answer: Yes. Freeways in Minnesota have an actual posted minimum speed limit. A driver must use due care in operating a vehicle, so there are times when traveling under that limit would be legal and encouraged because of weather conditions (snow, ice, fog, etc.) and actual or potential hazards on the highway. Here is what Minnesota…- By Lt. Governor Tina SmithAugust 17, 2015In 1922 the Minneapolis Tribune speculated, “… The day will come soon when farms are run by electricity, just as the other great industries are." The newspaper marveled that the relatively new technology was creating new economic opportunities in rural Minnesota and was making work more efficient and life a little easier. Eventually Minnesota farms were electrified, but it didn't…
- August 03, 2015The Rock County Sheriff’s Office and the members of Rock County Triad hosted a local celebration for National Night Out Tuesday. The national observance began as a way for neighborhoods (both residential and business) to meet and connect with each other. The premise for the celebration is that “friends take care of friends” and neighborhoods comprised of friends take care of each other. The…
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