Minnesota Newspaper Convention honors Helen Hoverud with the Half-Century Award

Hoverud received a plaque from Bob Shaw of the Minnesota Newspaper Association during the MNA luncheon in Bloomington on Friday::Photo by Chad Koenen

Helen Hoverud was honored at the Minnesota Newspaper Convention on Friday afternoon for her years of service in the newspaper industry.

Hoverud was one of four people who received the prestigious Half-Century Award, given to those who have worked in the newspaper industry for more than 50 years.

She began working at the Starbuck Times in 1958 and continues to work as the office manager.