Letters to the Editor
Public invited to Betty Mann's appreciation day at History Center
To the Editor:
After 27 years Betty Mann is stepping down as president of the Rock County Historical Society, and you are invited to an open house to honor Betty at the History Center from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1, Betty’s 92nd...
Meinerts: 'If you don't like the message, attack the messenger'
To the Editor:
Regarding the editor’s notes on my recent letter, a big thumbs up to the Star Herald for showing us all how the media works in the U.S. If you don’t like the message, attack the messenger.
I really don’t understand how...
Readers take issue with 'thumbs down' editorial item
To the Editor:
In regard to last week’s thumbs down regarding rising fuel costs, first, we think you can get a point across without name-calling. It is not necessary or helpful. Our country is divided enough. Let’s make efforts to come together...
Even under Trump, Putin will not be stopped
To the Editor:
Comments I have heard lately like, “If Trump was in charge now, Putin would not have invaded Ukraine,” couldn’t be further from the truth. This letter to the editor that appeared in The Land newspaper I received is so spot-on that I decided...
Meinerts informs readers of historic event, 'Peoples Convoy'
To the Editor:
Since the Star Herald did not deem the People’s Convoy as newsworthy, I will do my best to inform the readers of this potentially historic event.
Having participated from Beaver Creek to Albert Lea, I can say that seeing so...
Kracht: 'When we got to vote in November, do some research on the people running ...'
To the Editor:
What is happening in Ukraine is a terrible thing, but let’s not let it distract us from the things going on in our own country.
As I follow the stories on the Russian collusion hoax, Covid-19, and...
Krueger: Township residents should attend annual meeting
To the Editor:
Township Day is Tuesday, March 8
All township residents have a direct voice and a direct vote with their localgovernment. On Tuesday, March 8, townships will hold their annual meetings on“Township Day.” Make sure to attend to...
Hudson: "...if we the people stand up and say 'no more'
To the Editor:
My wife Robin was recently discharged from Minnesota Bank on 12/30/2021 for refusing to sign a Vaccine Verification form, and on 1/20/22 she was informed that her unemployment was declined for employee misconduct. So she was...
Fick: 'We can disagree and still be friends'
To the Editor:
My opinion, as I see it.
Is lack of knowledge and misinformation costing our country thousands of lives?
How many lives have died from the Covid vaccine? Never heard.
A vaccine is not 100 percent effective, but lessens the seriousness of a...
Harrison: 'Habitat' is "a fun and rewarding endeavor'
To the Editor:
As some of you know, Lowell and I have been doing Habitat for Humanity builds during our winter travels. It has been a fun and rewarding endeavor.
We have heard a number of heartwarming stories about the homeowners, but we were...