Letters to the Editor
- August 15, 2023Fick: 'We're overlooking serious national problems' Letter to the Editor: The big question in Washington now seems to be at what age is an individual disqualified from running for public office. Mental and physical status could be determined by medical doctor exams if an individual is qualified to start running for public office. Age brings experience and can bring knowledge and…
- July 18, 2023Frakes: 'Two-letter word' To the Editor: We’ve been seeing and hearing a lot about abortion these days. They talk about the fact that a woman should have the right to control her own body, but the real fact is that abortion is a reward to a woman who couldn’t control her body. I know that it hasn’t been that long ago that we thought storks brought the babies, but modern science has…
- July 11, 2023Harrison on this year's legislative session: 'Is this what you voted for?' To the Editor: If you haven’t heard about what has happened in our Minnesota Legislature this year, it is important that you know. We are now a sanctuary for abortions that can occur up to the moment of birth, a “privilege” allowed only in six other nations (China and North Korea included). If a baby is born…
- May 30, 2023Dementia awareness event shows that ‘love always remembers' To the Editor: A.C.E. of SW MN and the Southwest Minnesota Dementia Awareness Network (SWDAN) were grateful to be able to bring our spring dementia event to our community in May at the lovely Presbyterian Church in Luverne. Caregivers shared their personal stories which helped us understand how every person’s dementia journey is…
- May 16, 2023Protecting the elderly: Minnesota’s battle against the landline shutdown 'People with mental health feel isolated' Letter to the Editor: In Minnesota, I recently discovered that telecom companies were granted FCCapproval last August to deregulate the shutdown of copper wire landline phoneservice. Instead, they are allowed to substitute it with internet-based phone service. This…
- March 07, 2023Forrest: Nutcracker's multiplier effect leads to thriving community To the Editor: Studies show that if someone visits your community and stays for two or more hours, the average amount spent in the community is $200 including visiting an attraction, filling their vehicle with fuel, eating and shopping. Presently, the Jolly Green Giant in Blue Earth brings in around 50,000 people per year.…
- February 28, 2023Thone: 'God-given inalienable right to travel shall not be infringed' To the editor: This Constitutional Republic of 50 states agree that every American individual has the God-given inalienable right to freely travel without paying, licensing, permitting, registering, insuring, or having that right granted by any entity other than God. Ex Parte Dickey, (Dickey vs. Davis), 85 SE 781…
- January 17, 2023Wipf: Business owner grateful for public process on THC regulation To the Editor: I’m writing to express my gratitude for the positive interactions we experienced with city and county officials during the process of making legal cannabis available to community members. •I felt very supported by Jane at the Chamber. She put me in contact with the county commissioners, gave me a platform to present…
- January 10, 2023Frakes; "Reparations are in order" Letter to the Editor: I’ve been hearing the word “repatriations” a lot lately. I think it’s a good idea. We can give all the descendants of slaves a free ticket back to their home continent so they could live the life they’ve always dreamed of. Hold it! Hold it! My bad! I just found out the word is actually “reparations.” A little different but still a…
- December 05, 2022Ahrendts applaud Winterfest, choir concert Letter to the Editor: A job well done to everyone who worked so hard to make the Winterfest weekend a success. The highlight for us was the Cardinal Choir at the high school choir Christmas concert. Hats off to Seana Graber for combining the children with special needs with other choir members. The smiles on their faces showed it was a highlight for…
- October 18, 2022Niessink: Psalm 139 is still relevant for today's world To the Editor: God inspired David to write these words in Psalm 139:13-16: “You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. “My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. “When I was…
- August 30, 2022Precent future heartache; join Sept. 10 'Out of the Darkness' walk in Luverne Sept. 4 through 10 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and Luverne’s Luv1LuvAll will host its second annual 'Out of the Darkness' Suicide Prevention walk from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Luverne City Park. The event shows community support for mental health, to support those who struggle…
- August 23, 2022Ehlers: '...liked the glass blowing' To the Editor: I really liked the glass blowing. I hope they come back next year to the Rock County Fair. Anna Ehlers, Luverne Kraayenhof: 'I am running for Hills City Council' Letter to the Editor:I see in the latest Star Herald that the only peoplerunning for the Hills city council positions are the two up for reelection. I filed on…
- April 19, 2022Public 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 birthday! There are so many reasons to celebrate with Betty. She has recently been awarded the…
- March 29, 2022Readers 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. It’s very common for people to blame a president for many things, fuel costs included,…
- March 15, 2022Meinerts 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 many people waving flags on every overpass and the hundreds of cars waiting to receive…
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