letter to the editor
- 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 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…
- 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…
- By Kerry BoeseMarch 05, 2025Is anyone suffering “buyer’s remorse” after all the hearing and seeing of what President Trump has said and done? If I were to buy a particular dog, I anticipate I would experience buyer’s remorse if it bit my mailman, my neighbor and me. No matter how much my friends are impressed by the sleekness, mastery and tenacity of the breed, no matter how much they pat me on that back because of my “…
- 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 27, 2021Albert Einstein stated, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” Having a thirst for knowledge keeps your mind sharp. Age is only a number. When you’re over the hill, you pick up speed. Here are three things I’ve learned this week. If you haven’t got your three for the week, borrow one of these: •When birds are migrating, they don’t eat, and they sleep while flying. Source: my grandson. •When…
- April 06, 2021Frakes: One party rule here To the Editor: I can’t understand why everyone is running down China. Aren’t their politics the same as we have here? Don’t we also have one party rule? What the top dog says is law? Doesn’t our government want to control all our energy sources, churches, businesses and the citizens up to and including when and where we can work and where we can’t, and even how to…
- October 06, 2020To the Editor: Mr. Radisewitz in his letter said that the county in which he lives is not the same, and he asks the citizens to be more respectful. I see us being that in where we shop, work, play and worship. We are not judged by our political views, religion, ethnicity or economic status. We are, however, in politics. The blame for this lies in the mouths of our politicians and media. If you…
- October 06, 2020To the Editor: While my dog Charley and I were out walking last Thursday evening, we noticed that yard signs had sprung up like mushrooms. One sign caught my eye — “Push Back,” it read. As I considered the message, I was struck by the following thoughts: This is a time of unprecedented change, loss and uncertainty, and we feel the effects. We can feel overwhelmed and power-less. But no, we need…
- September 19, 2017To the Editor: Luverne has made many positive changes in the past few years as we envision our future. I’d like to share my own thoughts on the subject, specifically regarding food and agriculture. I grew up on a Rock County farm and have lived here all but about three years of my life. I’m delighted that our farmers and gardeners are producing more fruits, vegetables, and other local products,…
- July 11, 2016Letter to Kenneth: A note from Kerry Boese to those who once made up Kenneth Lutheran Church: On July 13, 1986, I was ordained as a pastor in what was then the American Lutheran Church. On this, the 30th anniversary of my ordination, I find myself reflecting on my faith walk and remember those who have been a significant part of that walk. I want you to know how thankful I am for the years your…
- June 27, 2016To the Editor: Do we want a politician or a senator that will represent us and get things done? As she stated, he lectured the governor on how to do his job. Are we to just figure the governor does everything correct and accept it? Respect for the governor is one thing, BUT that should be for all senators and representatives then. If they were all equal, maybe something would get done. As for the…
- June 14, 2016To the Editor: I would like to write a short note about the Luverne High School boys’ tennis team. We had the opportunity to play the Cardinals of Luverne in the Minnesota High School state boys consolation finals. Our tennis team had played an extremely tough schedule during the spring of 2016. We have played several state-ranked teams, and half of our schedule was against AA opponents. Even…
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