Letter to Editor
- March 24, 2020To the Editor: Greetings to you all. I hope you all are taking care of yourselves, both physically and mentally. At this time our communities are gearing up for an unprecedented pandemic that will affect everyone. Something I would like to highlight at this time is our mental state during the quarantine, mainly how to stay active and prevent isolation. Prior to the spread of COVID-19, there was a…
- March 17, 2020An imaginary message from God: While you’re in time-out, reconnect with your family; come to me in prayer To the Editor: Thinking about the worldwide pandemic, I was reflecting back on times when God had had enough of the sins of the world and took drastic action to effect a major correction in the behavior of mankind. It prompted me to write this imaginary conversation. Enough, already! And…
- February 25, 2020To the Editor Beginning in 1790, and every year ending in zero since, the United States Census Bureau has undertaken the decennial census. This year, the 2020 Census is going to be a little different. Although very few homes will receive paper questionnaires when the self-response phase begins next month, every home across Minnesota and the U.S. will receive an invitation to respond online or by…
- November 25, 2019Thanksgiving Trivia 1. The pilgrims fled a country to England. What was that country? Germany The Netherlands Italy Canada 2. What was the name of the ship they sailed on? The Explorer The Expedition The Peterson The Mayflower 3. Hoy many sailed on that ship? 52 102 158 4,567 4. What was the role of Miles Standish? The leader of the military A preacher A lawyer A cousin to Bill Frakes 5…
- October 01, 2019To the editor: The Tri-State Band Festival Committee salutes the Luverne community for the overwhelming support and participation in the 69h Annual Tri-State Band Festival. This event would not happen without the involvement, commitment and energy of businesses, organizations and individuals in the tri-state region. The City of Luverne and the Public Works Department assisted and coordinated the…
- August 06, 2019To the Editor: Oh boy! Here we go again! A few people get murdered over the weekend and I bet they’re going to want to take our guns away. I know everybody here in Rock County is with me when I say I’ll defend myself and my property to the max. If some jerk would break into my house and attempt to pilfer my cold 12-pack from the spare fridge in the basement or steal my pocket change from the…
- August 06, 2019To the Editor: Like many other readers in the area, I read with disappointment that the Hills Crescent would be ceasing publication after 126 years. What further disappointed me was the lack of acknowledgement of what this small town paper has provided to the communities of Hills, Beaver Creek and Steen. I feel that Tollefson Publishing, which owns the Hills Crescent, could have had a…
- June 18, 2019To the Editor: I appreciated Lori Sorenson’s June 13 article on the meeting that Congressman Hagedorn held to discuss agricultural issues. I also attended that meeting June 7. It was really surprising to hear a “conservative” Republican defend federal payments to farmers as the solution to markets impacted by trade tariffs. Most farmers don’t want handouts; they just want their markets back. It’…
- April 30, 2019To the Editor: Last fall President Trump pledged to lift restrictions on the sale of E15, a low-cost fuel option made with homegrown ethanol. The decades-old regulation that restricts E15 from being sold during the summer months was unnecessary and outdated. E15 is cleaner, higher in octane, and costs up to 10 cents less per gallon. The deregulation of E15 also gives a major opportunity to…
- March 19, 2019To the Editor, I recently renewed my license tabs and as usual, I had to show a valid driver’s license and show proof of insurance. This ensures that I have been trained in the use of an automobile, understand the rules and regulations and have the necessary insurance. I believe that every driver on the road should do the same. Soon our state legislators will have an opportunity to make the…
- January 15, 2019To the Editor: Donating specific components of your blood is often the best way to help the greatest number of hospital patients. Blood components are the following: •Red cells carry oxygen to all parts of the body. •Platelets are essential for blood clotting. •Plasma is the liquid portion of the blood containing critical clotting factors. Types of donations include whole blood donation, power…
- January 15, 2019To the Editor: Human trafficking often conjures images of girls in Bangladesh or Hong Kong, drugged and incoherent, being sold for sex and being raped by men. While this statement is absolutely true, the face of human trafficking can also represent a “homegrown” commodity here at home. In 2015 a CBS news report, KELO’s Leland Steva reported on sex trafficking in South Dakota and interviewed a…
- July 31, 2018To the Editor: There are a few general thoughts I wanted to share as the circus — ahem, election — season is really getting underway. First, regardless of your affiliation — and regardless of what the national news media and political parties that thrive off of our division would have you believe — we’re all people. We all deserve basic respect even if we vehemently disagree with each other on…
- July 31, 2018To the Editor: I’ve been hearing a lot of extremely negative things lately. Shouts really. About decisions being made in Luverne. Here is my answer. Be involved, run for boards that make those decisions, volunteer, help with ideas and help make them work. Be informed. Too busy? SO IS EVERYONE! We all have families, work tons of hours, and every other excuse. Threats of not shopping in Luverne —…
- October 09, 2017To the Editor: When I read Superintendent Oftedahl’s editorial in the Sept. 21 issue of the Star Herald (Nov. 7 referendum asks district residents to make a difference), I couldn’t help but smile and nod to myself in agreement. Supt. Oftedahl said, “The idea of making a difference is essential to education.” I’m raising my children to make a difference — and Luverne Public Schools teachers and…
- October 03, 2017To the Editor: I had the opportunity to serve water to the participants at the Tri-State Band Festival. I was so encouraged by the appreciation and respect demonstrated by the students. Every one of them said thank you and more as we offered our small gift. I noticed the same courtesies illustrated as we worked with the boys from Southwestern Youth Services a couple of weeks ago. Kudos to the…
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