letter to the editor
- September 21, 2015To the Editor: Pope Francis will address the U.S. Congress, bringing a special message. No one knows what he will say, but a sign I noticed outside Luverne's St. Catherine Catholic Church perhaps touches the heart of his message: “Bless God's Creation.” This has been the message of the Pope's recent “Encyclical on Climate Change and Inequality — On Care for our Common Home.” I…
- September 14, 2015To the Editor: Assisted living is a critical component of long-term care. At Poplar Creek Assisted Living and Oaks Independent Living facilities, we pride ourselves on caring for all aspects of each unique resident. That’s why we are excited to see the theme for this year’s National Assisted Living Week, Sept. 13-19, is “Nourishing Life: Mind, Body and Spirit.” Whether through our social…
- August 24, 2015To the Editor: When is enough enough? I heard over the weekend the Cardinal Club is not selling their coupon cards this year. Someone called and didn't like the local smoke shop being included on the card. Now, the smoke shop is a chamber member and sells legal products. I don't smoke, but that’s not the point. Others do. The cards are a good deal — everybody wins. Local stores sell…
- August 10, 2015To the Editor: How do you thank a town? How does a family express gratitude to a community? In 1999 our parents retired from their beloved farm life near Adrian and moved to town. They moved to Luverne. On July 31, after several weeks of failing health, our mother died in the loving embrace of this remarkably giving community. During their 16 years in Luverne, Lucille and Jerry Taylor…
- August 03, 2015To the Editor: Like many others worldwide, I have been angered and saddened during the last week by reports of the illegal killing of Cecil the lion in East Africa by a dentist from Minnesota. Cecil was a well-known and beloved animal, popular with tourists and part of a research study. All the facts are not in yet, but what is known is disturbing. While Cecil's plight has been headline…
- July 27, 2015To the Editor: I agree with David Kolsrud’s letter to the editor (July 16, 2015,) but we should remember that when on TV (“Meet the Press”) in the ’80s, our president said, “The sooner we get more cooperative farms, we will be able to feed the whole world.” He also said, “High interest is part of my Reagan recovery.” High interest put thousands of farmers out of business. I think this would add…
- July 27, 2015Increased penalties for reckless driving effective Aug. 1 To the Editor: There is a new law on the books that will give prosecutors the ability to charge reckless drivers who cause great bodily harm or death with a gross misdemeanor. This new law is effective Aug. 1. American Bikers for Awareness, Training, and, Education of Minnesota (ABATE of MN) would like to take this opportunity to…
- July 13, 2015To the Editor: It was 20 years ago this August, on a hot summer day, that a handful of farmers ventured to city hall to discuss the idea of forming a cooperative to “add value” to crops grown in the Luverne area. I remember it being a very eerie day due to birds dying from insecticide put on top of many downtown buildings coupled with many residents sick which turned out to be an epidemic of…
- June 01, 2015To the Editor: We in Rock County are very fortunate to have the dedication of the men and women of our American Legion and VFW. Each year they organize and perform a beautiful program for Memorial Day. This year’s program was exceptional. I was one of the many who left the cemetery with a thankful heart, remembering the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. Our current…
- May 18, 2015To the Editor: This month is Poppy Month, by proclamation of Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton. On behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary, the verbiage of the governor’s proclamation is reprinted here to encourage community members to support the cause. Beth Wieman, Luverne American Legion Auxiliary Public Relations WHEREAS: The United States of America was founded upon the premises that all…
- May 18, 2015To the Editor: I’m happy the city took out the three condemned homes and the fourth will soon follow, I hope. Now the city has to take out the old laundromat. It looks worse than the three houses that went. That corner would look beautiful with a flower garden. This would be a good project for 4-H or the Girl Scouts or any of the clubs. Keep working on Sharkee’s Bar because it will degrade the…
- May 18, 2015To the Editor: The father of an old friend of mine recently passed away. His name was Rufus Garnmeister. The following letter was on a display table at his funeral. The letter was written by Rufus to the Star Herald in the late ’70s. Many people at the funeral thought it would be good to see it reprinted. Have a blessed Memorial Day. I miss you, Rufus, and I’m proud to have known you. Jeane (…
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