Letters to the Editor
To the Editor:
The Resource Center for Domestic Violence defines teen dating violence as a pattern of abuse against teens who are dating or involved in any kind of romantic capacity. This violence includes threats to the victim along with verbal, physical, emotional, sexual, and even digital...
To the Editor:
I read Roger Lahr’s letter in the February 6th Leader. I am in awe! How can anybody spew such nonsense? Mr. Lahr writes, “If you break the law, there ought to be consequences.” His so called “New Quarterback” is a convicted felon who has suffered no consequences for his crimes....
To the Editor:
Many of you know me as a Democrat, but this issue goes beyond party lines. Tariffs should concern all Americans, regardless of political affiliation, because they impact our everyday lives, our wallets, and our economy.
Let’s clear up a common misconception: tariffs aren’t paid by...
To the Editor:
My family has lived within the neighborhood of Long Prairie and Grey Eagle for five generations, so it goes without saying that I care for our community very much. A vote for Kelly Lemke on November 5th will leave our school district and taxpayers vulnerable to civil and legal...
To the Editor:
First, I would like to offer my congratulations to LPGE School Board Chair, Kelly Lemke and the others who voted along with her to dismiss Superintendent Daniel Ludvigson from his position as Superintendent. This issue has been worked on for several months and in the end your goal...
To the Editor:
From the White House to the state house to the courthouse to the schoolhouse to the bird house, the 2024 election will have a very significant impact. Do your best to learn about the candidates and the Minnesota Constitutional amendment and vote.
And a note to the candidates: please...
To the Editor:
Just how easy is it for an innocent citizen to be charged with a Felony here in Todd County? Pretty easy. Without verifiable evidence, a businessman easily persuaded our Sheriff and County Attorneys that I had stolen precisely between $4,875 and $5,000 of his illegally posted small...
To the Editor:
As a Trump supporter, I’ve been asked how I can possibly vote for someone who has been convicted of thirty-four felonies. I have previously addressed this issue in a letter to the editor concerning the “Red Star Tribunes” coverage of this topic. Obviously, there are people who don’...
To the Editor:
Twenty plus years ago I came to Long Prairie and our family was started. Times were good. Work was busy, extra time was spent with outdoor activities along with meeting friends at the local watering holes……I can’t place my finger on the exact date it all changed. It could have...
To the Editor:
I read the article about the actions of the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board in the August 28, 2024 issue of the Long Prairie Leader. Who was calling the school board’s attorney and racked up charges of more than $120,000. And one comment: Could that money have been better used...
