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- January 21, 2026Caucus meetings planned for Feb. 3 To the editor: I am the leader of the Rock County DFL. Minnesota's unique political process for the elections in November, for both Democrats and Republicans, begins on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 when all 24 voting precincts in Rock County will hold caucus meetings. These caucus meetings will help determine who is elected and what the party's platforms will look…
- January 14, 2026Ginn: Congressman Finstad: ‘We know what we saw’ To the editor: We know what we saw: Renee Good was murdered. She was killed by the state. In his statement, our Congressman, Brad Finstad, tweeted, "What happened in Minneapolis today is a somber reminder of the dangers ICE agents face while doing their jobs. These dangers have continued to escalate because of the anti-law enforcement rhetoric…
- December 23, 2025Strong, Brave and Hopeful This fall has been rough for Luella and our family. Luella began experiencing an increase in seizures over the summer, and in September a severe seizure on the school tennis court resulted in a concussion and eight stitches. Lingering concussion symptoms followed, and beginning in November she had six seizures in just four weeks. The physical and emotional toll was…
- December 17, 2025Harnack pens poem, 'Overgrown Infants' Overgrown Infants We have overgrown infants in Washington D.C., and I have grave concerns what they’re doing to me. With your conceit, arrogance and need for power, this truly is not our finest hour. Your thirst for wealth and your life of greed, taking food from the mouths of those in need. You party on, like there’s nothing wrong. eating…
- December 03, 2025Radisewitz: Medicate costs are growing crisis for seniors To the editor: Seniors in Rock County face troubling changes in 2026, as many Medicare Advantage plans are being discontinued. While some options remain, the future is uncertain and the choices are increasingly difficult. For 2026, seniors have three main options: •Original Medicare (Parts A & B) With a prescription drug plan (PDP…
- 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 17, 2025DeBoer: City leadership failed us Letter to the Editor: The “load control receivers” that are being replaced presently rely on a signal to be transmitted over the power line, via signal “injection” equipment to operate, versus the new equipment which will be able to operate from a wireless signal. This is important to know, as back when the east substation was upgraded, the signal injection…
- 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 —…
- 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…
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