Letters to the Editor
By Lori Hallstrom, LuverneOctober 28, 2026To the Editor: I recently saw a post comment by our mayor on the “Vote No” Facebook page stating that if we wanted to continue to see all of our amenities and our town “growing,” we have to vote no on the Municipal Services Commission. It prompted the question, are we growing responsibly, or are we growing for the sake of growing? Why are we focusing on growth and not including maintaining…
By Dennis Pike, LuverneOctober 28, 2026To the editor: Even though the SAVE ACT has been unsuccessful in being passed thus far, I’ve heard several people express doubts that they would ever vote again should it pass. Sorry for the inconvenience. NOT. I AM sorry for the inconvenience veterans face navigating through daily activities due to loss of limbs they sacrificed while fighting for our rights to vote. I AM sorry for those who…
By Dwight Bremer, LuverneOctober 21, 2026Letter to the Editor: No matter what they tell you, a vote for one candidate or another doesn't matter much as they are all the same; meaning troublesome. I voted across party lines by mail last week, anyway. Every politician now and prior, no matter what party affiliation, at the state level and above is responsible for the place that the USA stands today. There is minimal meaningful political…
By Luverne Area Chamber, Board of DirectorsOctober 21, 2026To the editor: The Luverne Area Chamber supports affordable utility rates, responsible spending, and strong local leadership. However, the proposed Public Utilities Commission raises important questions about the financial impact on our city, businesses and residents. Utility revenues currently help fund city services, community initiatives and economic development. If those revenues decrease,…
By Larry Lanphere, LuverneOctober 21, 2026To the Editor: Nineteen years ago, I moved to Luverne from a state with smaller, more locally controlled government. I wasn’t sure I’d ever enjoy living in Minnesota, but Luverne proved me wrong! After living in eight communities across three states, I can honestly say there’s no place I’d rather call home. I believe Luverne’s success comes from thoughtful planning, responsible city leadership…- By Ainsley Ginn, LuverneOctober 14, 2026To the Editor: It’s been three years since the current genocide in Palestine started. Since October 2023, Israel has killed 75,000 Palestinians in Gaza, more than 20,000 of which have been children, and injured more than 170,000 people. More than 200 journalists have been killed. This has all been done with our tax dollars and the endorsement of our government. The United States is complicit in…
- By Curt Laudon, LuverneOctober 14, 2026To the editor: Americans were promised a more affordable life under President Trump. Yet families continue to struggle with groceries, rent, utilities and gasoline. These aren't political talking points; they're everyday worries for people trying to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Trump earned more than $1.4 billion in 2025 from cryptocurrency ventures, raising serious…
- By Mike Cox and Evan Verbrugge, LuverneOctober 07, 2026To the editor: A recent social media post advocating for a Municipal Utilities Commission in Luverne relied on figures from 2019 through 2022 to argue that electric utility funds are being over-transferred. However, a closer look at these numbers — and what was left out — reveals a misleading narrative. First, the time frame selected (2019-2022) reflects a period under a different city…
- By Dennis Pike, LuverneSeptember 23, 2026To the editor: After attending and considering arguments from both sides in the public meeting on a proposed charter amendment in Luverne tonight, I’m leaning in favor of a commission based on the city’s policy of contributing to entities unrelated to utilities. While many of these entities such as the ice arena serve a great purpose, many of us don’t benefit from this, or other entities of…
- By Jesse Booker, LuverneSeptember 23, 2026To the editor: Many of us attended the town hall at the Palace on Tuesday, Sept. 15, regarding the proposed amendment to our town charter to establish a utilities commission. For those who could not attend, I encourage you to watch the Star Media recording on YouTube or directly from the Star Herald's website. It seemed to me that the committee representing the proposal for the amendment failed…
- By Kristi FrankenSeptember 16, 2026To the editor: September is the month when we send our precious children off to the security of school for seven to eight hours. We wipe the sweat from our foreheads on that first day as they walk or ride to school and say, "Finally they are ready!" But as a parent are you ready? At any moment a parent can receive that call from the police, "I'm sorry to tell you this information, but your…
- By Mark Wallig, LuverneAugust 12, 2026To the editor: Luverne has been my summer home for many years. My wife was born and raised here. I’ve been very dismayed that Luverne now has five marijuana dispensaries, only one liquor store, and no diner where one can buy a traditional breakfast. I wish Wildflowers well in their new location. I would suggest that they expand their menu to include the typical bacon and eggs breakfast and…
- July 22, 2026We encourage lively exchanges of ideas during election seasons on our opinion page, however we strive for fairness in publishing those expressions. In addition to our standard guidelines for letters to the editor (outlined below) the following policies are in place: •We allow one letter per writer per election season (plus one for a rebuttal, if necessary) to allow for multiple voices and…
- By The National Alliance on Mental IllnessJuly 15, 2026NAMI Minnesota (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is sounding the alarm over newly issued federal Medicaid regulations that will make it significantly harder for people with mental illnesses to maintain health coverage. This puts thousands of Minnesotans at risk of losing access to essential mental health services. The new rules implement provisions of the 2025 Congressional Budget…
- By Deon Carriere, Candidate for Rock County Commissioner District 3July 15, 2026To the editor: I would like to begin by thanking the Star Herald for its continued commitment to local journalism. Your coverage of local government, community events, and, most recently, the upcoming elections provides voters with the information they need to make informed decisions. In an era when local newspapers across America continue to disappear, the Star Herald remains the lifeblood…
- July 01, 2026To the editor: As members of the Petition Committee we are writing to provide key context regarding the Proposed City Charter Amendment to establish a Municipal Services Commission. The Petition Committee did not approach the process in an unorganized or uninformed manner, quite the opposite in fact. The committee had several discussions with community members about the concept and also…
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