letter to the editor

McDonald: 'Thankful heart' for the men and women who served, sacrificed for our country
June 01, 2015
To 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…
Wieman: Please support veterans through poppies
May 18, 2015
To 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…
Pike: Kudos to city of Luverne; now keep the beautification going
May 18, 2015
To 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…
Leslie: Rufus Garnmeister's Letter to the Editor is worth reprinting
May 18, 2015
To 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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