Letters to the Editor
Mundt: 'I am not willing to play Russian Roulette with our children's lives. Are you?'
To the Editor:
My name is Ashley Mundt. My husband and I have lived in Luverne for six years, and we have three children. I was going to speak in favor of the mask/face covering mandate at the public forum,...
Reed: Community's volunteerism another reason to smile
To the Editor:
When we visit Luverne from time to time, we have come to expect a new little gem or pleasant surprise on almost every trip. Wildflowers along the bike path to the Blue Mounds. A Redbirds game on a lovely summer evening. One...
Stroeh: Sept. 17 is Constitution Day
To the Editor:
Sept. 17 is Constitution Day. A day which I feel is more important than ever in our country. My biggest fear is that we have already given up so many of our precious freedoms that I wonder if we will ever get them back.
Why is our Constitution so...
‘Out of the Darkness’ walk coming Sept. 18
To the Editor:
The Luv1LuvAll team members with the Brain Health Initiative have teamed up with Luverne schools and Sanford Luverne to bring suicide survivor Kevin Hines to the community on Sept. 1.
He’ll be there at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, in the...
Preventative steps needed through increased trade
To the Editor:
I’m not sure if hypersonic missiles or Iran’s drones have a chance of first strike capability.
If so, or if some countries will think so, and/or don’t fear a second strike, then we need to take preventative steps. The same applies to...
Mann: 'We already have great things'
To the Editor:
I’m writing in response to Jason Berghorst’s Aug. 5 column, “What I wish for.”
First of all, he wants a Dar’s Pizza in Luverne. We have really good pizza at Pizza Ranch and Godfather’s; we don’t need a Dar’s.
Then, what’s this about a Kwik Trip?...
Albert Einstein stated, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” Having a thirst for knowledge keeps your mind sharp. Age is only a number. When you’re over the hill, you pick up speed.
Here are three things I’ve learned this week. If you haven’t got your three for the week, borrow one of these...
'Thumbs down' to Star Herald for 'snarky comment'
To the Editor:
A big thumbs down to the Star Herald June 24 edition for their thumbs column.
Why did you feel the need to publish the snarky comment about the covid shot?
Do you really believe it’s your heroic efforts that have allowed things to...
Ladd questions Star Herald COVID-19 editorial
To the Editor:
I am writing in response to the “BIG thumbs up” in the June 24, 2021, edition of the Star Herald.
According to your “Covid Corner” table on page 2A, 3,637 people in Rock County have the completed series of the Covid shot. There are...
Norberg: "... hope is on the horizon'
To the Editor:
After complaining about the appearance of MaplewoodCemetery last year, I'm compelled to say THANK YOU to the cemeteryassociation for the excellent condition I found the grounds to be in this year. As I drovedown the main entrance, the flags were...