Letters to the Editor
- November 21, 2022Input sought by Dec. 5 for ‘Rural News Trust in Minnesota’ research To the Editor: I’m a senior journalism student at the University of Minnesota working on my honors thesis, “Rural News Trust in Minnesota.” To do this research, I’m looking for rural Minnesota residents who read, watch or listen to news, and I’d like to interview them about their news habits and preferences. If there are Rock…
- 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…
- October 11, 2022Fick wants comments on controlling weather To the Editor: So NASA now has sent machinery into outer space, targeting toward an asteroid, in fact striking it, attempting to send it into a different orbit. Controlled from earth? Why then can’t they send a rocket into the eye of a developing hurricane over the center of the ocean, igniting an explosive, destroying or lessening its strength before it…
- October 04, 2022Lanphere is eager to see more renewable development To the Editor: Promoting and developing business opportunities in our community is a vital part of the mission of the Luverne Area Chamber and CVB. Strengthening the business climate in Luverne and Rock County will enhance and build our community’s future. That’s why I was pleased to learn that the turbines for NextEra Energy Resources’ Walleye…
- 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…
- August 09, 2022Despite budget surplus, Greater Minnesota seniors left behind in legislative session To the Editor: During the 2022 session, senior care was on the forefront at the Capitol.Debates were taking place and proposals drafted. The Minnesota Senateapproved substantial funding to increase base wages for aging servicesworkers on a bipartisan basis, but then the House and governor did not followsuit.…
- August 02, 2022Luverne — 'You make great memories for all eight teams and fans' To the Editor: I had the privilege this past weekend to be the Minnesota Division IIAmerican Legion baseball tournament director in Luverne. The community ofLuverne opened their arms to seven different communities and my staff for awonderful weekend of baseball. To say this was a great weekend would be an understatement…
- July 05, 2022Fick: "Is it time the time NRA speaks up and out against these murders?' To the Editor: Another shooting, more deaths, more injuries, even children. I don’t understand why high-powered automatic military weapons are allowed in society today. Yes, a single shot or double barrel in every home is okay to use when a skunk wanders on your lawn or a coyote spooks your cattle and your cattle…
- May 31, 2022Mayors: 'Residents of southwest Minnesota are waiting for help...' To the Editor: The recently concluded legislative session left a number of important issues unresolved, many of which are important to cities and our residents here in southwestern Minnesota. Specifically, the agreed-upon final versions of the tax bill and the jobs and energy bill are much-needed items that will offer…
- May 24, 2022Mundt: 'Happy Pride Month!' To the Editor: First and foremost, Happy Pride Month! June is a month that marks an important opportunity to honor the resilience of LGBTQ families. Sadly,progression is going backward in this country regarding equality, inclusion and women’s rights. Instead of being celebrated and proud of who they are, people in the LGBTQ community are being censored and…
- May 10, 2022Frakes: 'Our lives are filled with uncertainty...' To the Editor: Our lives are filled with a lot of uncertainty, but the one thing we can be 100 percent certain about is how women become pregnant. If a woman did not want to have children and raise a family, it is very simple to do. If a woman should become pregnant, she would know that she used extremely poor judgment in controlling…
- May 03, 2022To the Editor: First, we want to thank everyone who put so much time and effort into providing a safe and fun prom experience for our Luverne youth. A lot of work goes into planning this special day and it takes many to pull it off. With the rain predictions for prom this year, everyone was fortunate to have a facility where indoor photos could be taken. What was disheartening was to see…
- April 26, 2022Wilde: May is Mental Health Awareness Month To the Editor: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a volunteer and advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this month I am asking everyone to join us and demand #MoreForMentalHealth. I am doing more by calling on my legislators at the federal and state levels to support legislation that will fund the implementation of 988 and…
- 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…
- April 05, 2022Meinerts: 'If you don't like the message, attack the messenger' To the Editor: Regarding the editor’s notes on my recent letter, a big thumbs up to the Star Herald for showing us all how the media works in the U.S. If you don’t like the message, attack the messenger. I really don’t understand how trying to paint the live-streamers in a bad light is really news. If the media would…
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