Letters to the Editor
- 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 22, 2022Even under Trump, Putin will not be stopped To the Editor: Comments I have heard lately like, “If Trump was in charge now, Putin would not have invaded Ukraine,” couldn’t be further from the truth. This letter to the editor that appeared in The Land newspaper I received is so spot-on that I decided to submit it to the Rock County Star Herald. Donald Reker Jasper The following is the letter…
- 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…
- March 01, 2022Kracht: 'When we got to vote in November, do some research on the people running ...' To the Editor: What is happening in Ukraine is a terrible thing, but let’s not let it distract us from the things going on in our own country. As I follow the stories on the Russian collusion hoax, Covid-19, and the Biden administration, it reminds me of the song by Miranda Lambert, “White Liar.” You…
- February 22, 2022Krueger: Township residents should attend annual meeting To the Editor: Township Day is Tuesday, March 8 All township residents have a direct voice and a direct vote with their localgovernment. On Tuesday, March 8, townships will hold their annual meetings on“Township Day.” Make sure to attend to make your voice heard! The tradition of a town meeting has roots in colonial America. New Englandtown…
- February 15, 2022Hudson: "...if we the people stand up and say 'no more' To the Editor: My wife Robin was recently discharged from Minnesota Bank on 12/30/2021 for refusing to sign a Vaccine Verification form, and on 1/20/22 she was informed that her unemployment was declined for employee misconduct. So she was discharged one day before she would get her 401 and bonuses, and now she has been…
- February 08, 2022Fick: 'We can disagree and still be friends' To the Editor: My opinion, as I see it. Is lack of knowledge and misinformation costing our country thousands of lives? How many lives have died from the Covid vaccine? Never heard. A vaccine is not 100 percent effective, but lessens the seriousness of a disease. Where has our respect for our authorities gone? What are we teaching our youth…
- February 01, 2022Harrison: 'Habitat' is "a fun and rewarding endeavor' To the Editor: As some of you know, Lowell and I have been doing Habitat for Humanity builds during our winter travels. It has been a fun and rewarding endeavor. We have heard a number of heartwarming stories about the homeowners, but we were struck by the one we recently heard in Texas. The daughter of a recent recipient…
- January 25, 2022Vink: 'Thank you, Luverne' To the Editor: Luverne — Love the Life! I am grateful for a small city the size of Luverne, yet with its many amenities. As young parents it was good to raise our children in quality schools and recreation, and soon more child care is coming. Now as aging people we appreciate its many advantages — the Generations meals, the public wheelchair transportation,…
- January 11, 2022Kracht: 'How about you?" To the Editor: 2021 is over, but where are we with the Covid-19 pandemic? We are still getting the same confusing, contradictory advice from the same people who have been wrong every step of the way. Remember the promise from the person who is now in the White House? “We are not going to shut down the economy and the country, we are going to shut down the…
- January 04, 2022Hudson: Wife loses job over not signing vaccine verification form To the Editor: My wife, Robin, was terminated from her position at Minnwest Bank here in Luverne on Thursday the 30th after ten years of loyalservice. She was terminated because she refused to complete the vaccine verification form, as we researched and in our opinion the vaccines and even the testing are harmful. She chose to…
- December 14, 2021Kracht: ...you have to realize why the signs are there' To the Editor: This letter is in response to the thumbs down on political signs on South Freeman Street. First, I would like to thank this newspaper for bringing attention to them. There have been a lot more people driving by and looking at them. Also, I would like to thank the people for the overwhelming support for the signs since it…
- October 26, 2021Blake: We should require vaccinations To the Editor: To prevent further spread of the coronavirus, we should require everyone to get fully vaccinated (including a possible third dose), unless exempted by a sincerely held religious belief or medical condition. We should write to our legislators and executives at all levels of government. Alvin Blake, Luverne
- October 19, 2021Radisewitz: Retirement is really not that fun To the Editor: Isn’t retirement fun! So many days I feel like it’s summer and I’m a nine-year-old with nothing to do but look for adventure. Maybe go fishing or build a fort. For seniors October is like going back to school. That’s because it’s time to get serious and make the important decision on what health insurance plan to have in 2022. Oct. 15…
- October 12, 2021Brown: '... there must be common ground between each of us ...' To the Editor: Like many, I have observed with sadness the division in our nation. We also observe this division within our community. Much has changed since COVID-19 came into our world, but that’s only part of it. Some of the things that divide us now haven’t changed in the past two years, but have since been used as…
- September 28, 2021Pick: Mob Rule Won — we hope To the Editor: Well, the mob won the battle with the school board. Some of your actions were uncalled for – example, sending not so nice texts to school board members. You seem to know more than the superintendent of schools, board members health officers, doctors, the science people and even the President. Your information must come from Facebook and Fox News. A year…
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