Letters to the Editor
- By Jim and Betty Leuthold, MagnoliaOctober 29, 2025To the Editor: We are writing this letter in support of Wanda Jarchow’s letter to the editor in the Oct. 2 edition of the Star Herald. We agree with her concerns about what the motivation is for the numerous approved applications for marijuana dispensaries in Rock County. To reiterate her very valid concerns, as well as ours, what will the cost be for our community in regard to increased…
- By Rev. Dr. Wayne M. Hoffman, Urbandale, Iowa Former pastor of First Presbyterian Church, LuverneOctober 29, 2025To the Editor: In today’s America, a quiet revolution is unfolding — not with protests in the streets, but in the hearts and minds of everyday citizens. It’s a revolution of doubt, of growing distrust toward the institutions that once shaped national identity, provided moral grounding, and paved the path to opportunity. From Washington to the pulpit to the classroom, the pillars of American…
- October 22, 2025Reisch questions city's marijuana decisions Letter to the Editor: What is going on in Luverne? Is this how you get traffic to Luverne — open up cannabis shops to sell marijuana? What is wrong with our city leaders to pass such an ordinance? Did you ask the residents what they wanted? Why not put it to a vote. I am sure parents trying to teach their children drugs are bad, do not agree with…
- October 15, 2025Baustian: City carefully reviews electric rates To the Luverne Municipal Electric Utility Customers for American Public Power Week: As the City of Luverne continues to provide affordable, reliable, and efficient electric service, we also face the ongoing challenge of rising wholesale energy costs from our suppliers — the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) and Missouri River Energy…
- October 08, 2025Remme believes God has mercy and grace for everyone Letter to the Editor: I've been wondering if I would stand up for my faith in God like Charlie Kirk did for his, and also to be killed for that faith? I believe this is a question we each need to ponder in our hearts. Is God more important in our lives than anything else? Did Jesus die for our sins? Will I be able to stand before him and…
- October 01, 2025Gangestad: MRES failed to provide city with direction Letter to the Editor: A decision by the local MRES supervisor to change the normal open point of a HV distribution feeder rendered the (PLC) power line carrier load control receivers “deaf”/not operational. This was 2019. The supervisor was advised of the ramifications of the decision, and the information was disregarded. This scenario…
- September 24, 2025Radisewitz: 'Best of luck to everyone during this AEP' Letter to the Editor: As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) approaches, it is crucial for those 65 and older to pay attention to the upcoming changes. In late September, beneficiaries will receive the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) from their Medicare plan. For some, there will be slight changes, and their plan will automatically…
- September 10, 2025Mollberg asks Congressman Finstad, do something – do anything! Letter to the Editor: Congressman Brad Finstad, in a Facebook post you said, “Thank you to the numerous law enforcement personnel responding to this heartbreaking scene this morning. Keeping the students, teachers and all of Minnesota in my prayers in the wake of today’s horrific violence.” In my prayers? In my prayers? I am…
- August 20, 2025Markus questions prices set by development authority Letter to the Editor: Economic Development Authority A con artist comes to town, works you over and I would say you fell for it. Lots in town, the city owns can sell for $70,000. But buy a lot to sell drugs that the city owns you can buy for $30,000. Some retired people that like to move to town, buy a lot, sock it to them. I am glad…
- August 13, 2025Harnack pens poem to politicians Letter to the Editor: Hey, Politicians Hey politicians, I want you to see, Just how your actions are frightening me. You are using words that are dividing us, instead of using words that are uniting us. You seem to lie in the things that you say, Then you lie again, it’s a brand new day. I wonder if your children acted like you, It’d be interesting…
- August 06, 2025Nissen grades local fair — FFF Letter to the Editor: My take on 2025 — fair total grade — FFF. Midway was a joke — three rides down, nobody spoke English, people got ripped off with the wrist bands. Kids tractor pull in front of ag barn was roped off. Strollers, scooters, elderly forced to walk on new jagged rocks. Hmm, how about ag barn to horse barn, not much traffic. Face paint lady —…
- July 02, 2025DeBoer shares meaning of freedom through eyes of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Bible Letter to the Editor: A heritage lost — The following excerpt from Little Town on the Prairie, 1941, by Laura Ingalls Wilder states quite clearly and simply the two forms of law that exist – God’s law and man’s law. If we will not obey God’s law, we will be ruled by the tyrannical Babylonian rule (humanism): “It’s the…
- June 25, 2025Ginn: '... be kind' Letter to the Editor: First, I want to wish everyone a happy Pride Month and to be kind to those around you. Now, what I want to say is that in light of the recent supreme court ruling, I want to remind everyone that transgender people are not the reason you can’t afford eggs. A teenager using they/them pronouns is not the reason gas prices are going up. Transgender kids…
- June 04, 2025Creating homes, building America — NeighborWorks America’s lasting impact on America To the Editor: The first full week of June each year is designated as NeighborWorks Week. As we celebrate NeighborWorks Week this year from June 7-14, it’s a timely moment to recognize the profound and often underappreciated role NeighborWorks America plays in strengthening our communities. With this year’s…
- May 21, 2025Ginn: 'Take care of you neighbors, both in Luverne and all over the world' To the Editor: I was inspired by Thomas Getman’s mention of Palestine to finally write about this. I haven’t gone a day without thinking about Palestine since 2023. I am sixteen years old, and it is incredibly disappointing to watch those in power do nothing while I watch kids burned alive in tent fires. You might…
- May 14, 2025Berghorst: Supporting child care: A community commitment To the Editor: For decades our community has struggled with a lack of available child care. As in-home providers retire, fewer individuals are stepping in to fill the gap, leaving many families without reliable options. While it's easy to criticize the investment required to address this issue — especially online — it’s far more…
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