Letters to the Editor
- By Larry GreenMarch 18, 2026To the editor: Last week, a Tomahawk “precision missile” that has been attributed to the United States’ military struck an elementary school in Iran, killing 180 students and teachers. I am a parent of two grown boys, and cannot fathom the pain of losing a child in the “safe haven” of their school. Last week Trump was considering sending “boots on the ground”, American foot soldiers, into…
- By Larry GreenMarch 11, 2026To the editor: I didn't think things could get much darker in our domestic and foreign affairs, but once again I underestimated Trump, "our supreme leader," as he apparently wants to be referred to. And, to a bunch of pandering Republicans in the Congress who refused to use their Constitutional mandate to enforce the War Powers clause. They will ultimately suffer at the polls in November for…
- By Alan HarnackMarch 11, 2026Once again, we’ve grabbed our guns, and sent our daughters, and our sons, to a place where wars, are never won; ALL IN THE NAME OF OIL. Venezuela and Iran, are full of oil, so, what do we do, we bomb their soil. The ground below, will begin to boil, ALL IN THE NAME OF OIL. We break up families, we break up friends; the split to our country, may never end. Will it…
- February 11, 2026To the editor: On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, residents of Minnesota’s 1,776 townships will have a unique opportunity to take part in Township Day. This annual event allows township residents to participate directly in local decision-making, a defining feature that sets township government apart. Township Day annual meetings give residents a direct voice in how their township is governed,…
- February 11, 2026To the editor: I live in Luverne and I also serve on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Crisis Center. The impression the closure of our organization’s physical office in Luverne would mean that residents of Rock County would no longer have access to our services in Rock County. While the Crisis Center will close our physical office here in Luverne, the services to the community are not…
- January 28, 2026Vos: '... rebuild Highway 75' To the editor: Wouldn’t it be nice if we could get some of the $9 billion back from the deceitful people in Minneapolis? We could rebuild Highway 75 from Luverne to Pipestone. Maybe we could make it four lanes (concrete) with curb and gutter, ornamental trees lining the highway and street lights all along the way. A few decorative rocks, maybe as mile markers, and…
- 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…
- 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…
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