TO THE EDITOR: After reading the Pipestone County Star article on the proposed pipeline, I felt the articles were very one sided with individuals from all over expressing their viewpoints, which is fine, but not mentioning locals that have lived by the pipeline. I attended and spoke at the April 23rd meeting. For over 55 years I lived near and […]
Letters to the Editor
National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is May 10
TO THE EDITOR: Child care is an important industry and is essential to the economic growth of our, communities. Families in Southwest Minnesota depend on quality care and education. Quality child care helps prepare children for success in school and life. Our future depends on how we value those who are caring for our children. Take time on this special […]
Poppies and Memorial Day
TO THE EDITOR: Memorial Day to the American Legion Family is about commemorating the millions of brave Americans who have given their lives defending the values our country was founded on. The words of John F. Kennedy say it best… “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to […]
Letter to the editor: Strength through sports
TO THE EDITOR: I agree with John Draper’s April 11 editorial on women in sports because my mother played varsity basketball for Rock Valley, Iowa high school in the late 1940’s. The experience of taking the bull by the horns to accomplish something is a good trait for learning to stand up for what is right in the world. Any […]
Letter to the editor: Volunteer appreciation
TO THE EDITOR: Governor Walz has officially proclaimed April 2024 as volunteer month recognizing all the amazing volunteers across Minnesot. You can find the proclamation at his website at: mn.gov/governor/news/proclamations.jsp I personally would like to thank all the volunteers that serve in so very many ways throughout Pipestone County! Your contributions to the many areas within our county do not […]
Letters from our readers: Who is God and how do we approach Him
TO THE EDITOR: In my lifetime I have seen a huge shift in people’s opinion of God in most church denominations. In chapel in high school we had a different pastor from the area do the Thursday chapels. One old pastor took two turns because he had a heart for the youth. He told us that all our lives we […]
Letters from our readers: Pray for our freedoms
TO THE EDITOR: We need to pray for America’s Freedom light to keep burning bright. Let us remember our servicemen and women, fire fighters, police officers, etc. that secure our liberty, and protect our values. They are true heroes to help keep America free, and at peace. Rick and I found Independence Day as a day of enjoying nostalgia. Adults […]
Immigration laws need a fix
TO THE EDITOR: Immigration Policy When Trump was president, I was watching an agriculture program on TV. The reporter was interviewing a guard at the border. Trucks were whizzing by as he said that the average truck gets stopped for two seconds. Most did not get stopped at all to help commerce. Each truck could haul 50 illegal immigrants. Meanwhile […]
Honoring school board members during School Board Appreciation Month
By Dr. Klint W. Willert PAS Superintendent As we turn our calendar to February, we may think of special days such as Ground Hog Day or Valentine’s Day. While these are recognizable events, February brings with it another celebration – School Board Appreciation Month. As we pause this month to recognize our school board members, it is a great time […]
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