Letters to the Editor
- December 01, 2015To the Editor: I read Rick Peterson’s column concerning the Affordable Care Act, and a few quotes came to my mind. It led me to think. (Here’s trouble.) Dick Gregory, the black activist and comedian, said, “Everything we do we should look at in terms of the millions of people who can’t afford it.” You are one of the millions who had affordable health insurance but now find it hard to afford or…
- November 23, 2015To the Editor: A few people have asked me why I’m not writing letters. It caused me to think. Yes, that’s trouble. I thought about “nothing to write.” That made me think of nothing or space. Space is an area of nothing. Typewriters have a spacebar that gives us an area of nothing between words. Without it, asentencelookslikethis. In outer space there is no gravity, temperature and very little…
- November 23, 2015To the city of Luverne, businesses, organizations and individuals: We, the members of the LIFT Design Committee, express our sincere appreciation for the efforts of the city of Luverne, businesses, organizations and individuals who have worked to beautify this community through the spring, summer, fall and winter. Driving through town it is wonderful to see the beautiful plantings, vibrant…
- November 16, 2015To the Editor: What’s this I hear… about the Main Street Music Group moving into the Historical Carnegie building!!! I understand this would require handicap accessibility, which would mean an elevator and bathrooms upstairs. How would you put seven soundproof rooms and those two very expensive items in that historic building without destroying the beautiful woodwork and windows, and where…
- November 16, 2015To the Editor: Twenty-three years ago CAHRC established a seat at the board for member organizations Rock County Fine Arts (RCFAA), Historical Society, Green Earth Players (GEP), Blue Mound Area Theater (BMAT), Blue Mound Woodcarvers, Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). At that time there was a need by these organizations to have a phone number contact and mailing address as well as office…
- November 16, 2015To the Editor: In response to the thumbs down to rising health insurance premiums and Rick Peterson's editorial on "Affordable health care is not so affordable," I would like to suggest the option to participate in a medical-sharing ministry. Our family has been doing this for almost five years. For a family of 8, we pay $400 a month through Samaritan Ministries. You can research…
- November 09, 2015To the Editor: I have been hearing tidbits of things, disturbing things about our beloved Carnegie Cultural Center. And now after reading the article in the paper I am shocked that this has deliberately been kept from the general public. As a longtime resident of Luverne, I feel that we, the residents of Luverne, have every right to have a voice in what is going on with the Carnegie Cultural…
- November 02, 2015To the editor: Studies show that generosity and volunteering benefit everyone both physically and psychologically, and we can all keep this in mind as the season approaches. The Rock County Salvation Army will begin its kettle campaign on Dec. 1 in the lobby at Glen's Food Center, and volunteer bell ringers are needed. Businesses, service organizations and youth or church groups can take…
- November 02, 2015To the editor: Read the article about condemning the house north of the Culligan offices, and I know there is more property on the city’s list. My question is, “Where is all this money that the city is spending coming from?” At the Aug. 18 council meeting they let us know that Luverne has the lowest tax rate in the southwest Minnesota region, and the city still has the nicest and newest top of…
- October 12, 2015To the Editor: As a member of the Rock County V.F.W., I would like to give all the people involved with putting the Flag Park together a great “Thank You.” It gives me a great feeling of pride every time I go by it, and it makes the city that much more appealing. Thank you much! Buck Underwood Quartermaster #2757
- September 28, 2015To the Editor The Tri-State Band Festival Committee would like to salute the Luverne community for its overwhelming support and participation in the 65th Annual Tri-State Band Festival. This event would not happen without the involvement, commitment and energy of so many businesses, organizations and individuals in the Tri-State Region. We have specifically acknowledged individual…
- September 28, 2015To the Editor: Having been a teacher at Southwestern Youth Services for many years, one of the things I have learned is how important it is to seize on those “teachable moments.” You know the ones: they come unexpectedly, at odd times and often don’t have any relevance to the classroom lesson you are teaching at the moment. Because of the challenging nature of our school, teaching adjudicated…
- September 21, 2015To the Editor: Pope Francis will address the U.S. Congress, bringing a special message. No one knows what he will say, but a sign I noticed outside Luverne's St. Catherine Catholic Church perhaps touches the heart of his message: “Bless God's Creation.” This has been the message of the Pope's recent “Encyclical on Climate Change and Inequality — On Care for our Common Home.” I…
- September 14, 2015To the Editor: Assisted living is a critical component of long-term care. At Poplar Creek Assisted Living and Oaks Independent Living facilities, we pride ourselves on caring for all aspects of each unique resident. That’s why we are excited to see the theme for this year’s National Assisted Living Week, Sept. 13-19, is “Nourishing Life: Mind, Body and Spirit.” Whether through our social…
- August 10, 2015To the Editor: How do you thank a town? How does a family express gratitude to a community? In 1999 our parents retired from their beloved farm life near Adrian and moved to town. They moved to Luverne. On July 31, after several weeks of failing health, our mother died in the loving embrace of this remarkably giving community. During their 16 years in Luverne, Lucille and Jerry Taylor…
- July 27, 2015To the Editor: I agree with David Kolsrud’s letter to the editor (July 16, 2015,) but we should remember that when on TV (“Meet the Press”) in the ’80s, our president said, “The sooner we get more cooperative farms, we will be able to feed the whole world.” He also said, “High interest is part of my Reagan recovery.” High interest put thousands of farmers out of business. I think this would add…
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