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2 Second Ave. S., Suite 135
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
P.O. Box 689
Phone: 320-251-1971
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Natasha Barber, Editor
natasha@saukherald.com
Gretchen
office@saukherald.com
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Tim Vos: tim@saukherald.com
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Robin Brunette: robin@saukherald.com
(320) 293-5911 Cell
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
P.O. Box 689
Phone: 320-251-1971
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Natasha Barber, Editor
natasha@saukherald.com
Gretchen
office@saukherald.com
Legal notices, Announcements (birth, Engagement, etc.), Obituaries
Want to Advertise?
(Click here to view our rate card)
Contact one of our professional sales reps today!
Tim Vos: tim@saukherald.com
(320) 492-6987 Cell
Warren Stone: warren@star-pub.com
(320) 249-9182 Cell
Robin Brunette: robin@saukherald.com
(320) 293-5911 Cell
Policies
Deadlines
Letters to the Editor:
The letters to the editor page is open to readers and can be used to provide a forum for comments on subjects of current and general interest. All letters to the editor must be signed and must include the writer's address and telephone number. Libelous letters will not be published. Letters to the editor are limited to 400 words; those which exceed 400 words will be charged $0.10 per word for the excess. The Sauk Rapids Herald reserves the right to edit all letters. Opinions expressed on the letters to the editor page do not necessarily represent those of the Sauk Rapids Herald and its staff.
You can email your letters to: Natasha@saukherald.com
Errors and Omissions:
The Sauk Rapids Herald is not liable for errors made by our advertisers. If we are at fault, our financial responsibility shall not exceed supplying a correction letter and/or giving credit for the space occupied by the incorrect item. We will take responsibility for errors in the first insertion only. Claims cannot be made on the same error appearing in subsequent advertisements. Every effort will be made to avoid the omission of an advertisement; but should an omission occur, we do not assume liability or financial responsibility for the omission.
- Display and classified advertising — 5 p.m. Wednesdays
- News Copy — 5 p.m. Wednesdays
- 2 Pages or less — 5 p.m. Wednesdays
- 3 Pages or More — Noon Wednesdays
Letters to the Editor:
The letters to the editor page is open to readers and can be used to provide a forum for comments on subjects of current and general interest. All letters to the editor must be signed and must include the writer's address and telephone number. Libelous letters will not be published. Letters to the editor are limited to 400 words; those which exceed 400 words will be charged $0.10 per word for the excess. The Sauk Rapids Herald reserves the right to edit all letters. Opinions expressed on the letters to the editor page do not necessarily represent those of the Sauk Rapids Herald and its staff.
You can email your letters to: Natasha@saukherald.com
Errors and Omissions:
The Sauk Rapids Herald is not liable for errors made by our advertisers. If we are at fault, our financial responsibility shall not exceed supplying a correction letter and/or giving credit for the space occupied by the incorrect item. We will take responsibility for errors in the first insertion only. Claims cannot be made on the same error appearing in subsequent advertisements. Every effort will be made to avoid the omission of an advertisement; but should an omission occur, we do not assume liability or financial responsibility for the omission.
Star Publications Letters to the Editor Policy As of May 10, 2023
Star Publications welcomes letters to the editors from its readership. Letters to the editor page is open to readers and can be used to provide a forum for comments on subjects of current and general interest.
Letters to its newspapers (Sauk Centre Herald, The Star Post, Sauk Rapids Herald and Benton County News) must be 350 words or less. Letters exceeding the 350-word count will be charged $0.10 per word for the number of excess words; fees must be paid prior to publishing.
All letters must be signed and include the writer’s first and last names, address and phone number. Only the writer’s name and city of residence will be published with the letter.
Star Publications reserves the right to publish. Libelous letters will not be published.
Star Publications reserves the right to edit all letters.
Opinions expressed on letters to the editor pages do not necessarily represent those of Star Publications and its staff.
– All political letters to the editor will be limited to 250 words in order to accommodate more letters and viewpoints.
– All letters endorsing or opposing a candidate, ballot measure or political party will be a paid letter to the editor. Star Publications will charge a flat fee of $25 for 250-word or less letters. Payment must be received prior to copy deadline. Letters exceeding the 250-word count will be charged $1 per word in excess of 250. (Ex: A 275-word letter would cost $25 (flat rate) + $25 (25 words in excess) = $50.)
All fees must be paid prior to publication.
Star Publications has adopted this blanket measure as, at times, endorsement letters are written as part of marketing campaigns.
– Paid political letters to the editor will be clearly marked and set apart from those which are not.
– Political letters regarding issues that make no indication of favor or opposition of a candidate, ballot measure or political party will continue to be printed free of charge.
– Readers will be allowed to submit one political letter every 14 days. Space is limited in our papers, and this allows more voices to be heard.
– Candidates will not be allowed to write political letters to the editor. Correspondence from candidates will be published as paid advertising at display advertising rates. The only exception will be allowing candidates to respond to political letters to the editor regarding themselves; those responses will be considered political letters to the editor and charged accordingly.
– Two issues prior to election day, our readers will likely not see any political letters to the editor. The only exception would be publishing letters in response to those written prior to the period; those letters must not bring to light new issues.
These deadlines are designed to protect the integrity of the election by prohibiting letters that could contain misleading or false accusations that could ultimately affect voters’ decisions should a candidate not have the opportunity to respond.
– All letters to the editor – political or not – require first and last names, addresses and phone numbers. This allows newspaper staff to verify the letter writer’s identity.
We do not print anonymous letters of any kind. Names and city of residency will be published in the newspaper along with the letter copy.
Letters to its newspapers (Sauk Centre Herald, The Star Post, Sauk Rapids Herald and Benton County News) must be 350 words or less. Letters exceeding the 350-word count will be charged $0.10 per word for the number of excess words; fees must be paid prior to publishing.
All letters must be signed and include the writer’s first and last names, address and phone number. Only the writer’s name and city of residence will be published with the letter.
Star Publications reserves the right to publish. Libelous letters will not be published.
Star Publications reserves the right to edit all letters.
Opinions expressed on letters to the editor pages do not necessarily represent those of Star Publications and its staff.
– All political letters to the editor will be limited to 250 words in order to accommodate more letters and viewpoints.
– All letters endorsing or opposing a candidate, ballot measure or political party will be a paid letter to the editor. Star Publications will charge a flat fee of $25 for 250-word or less letters. Payment must be received prior to copy deadline. Letters exceeding the 250-word count will be charged $1 per word in excess of 250. (Ex: A 275-word letter would cost $25 (flat rate) + $25 (25 words in excess) = $50.)
All fees must be paid prior to publication.
Star Publications has adopted this blanket measure as, at times, endorsement letters are written as part of marketing campaigns.
– Paid political letters to the editor will be clearly marked and set apart from those which are not.
– Political letters regarding issues that make no indication of favor or opposition of a candidate, ballot measure or political party will continue to be printed free of charge.
– Readers will be allowed to submit one political letter every 14 days. Space is limited in our papers, and this allows more voices to be heard.
– Candidates will not be allowed to write political letters to the editor. Correspondence from candidates will be published as paid advertising at display advertising rates. The only exception will be allowing candidates to respond to political letters to the editor regarding themselves; those responses will be considered political letters to the editor and charged accordingly.
– Two issues prior to election day, our readers will likely not see any political letters to the editor. The only exception would be publishing letters in response to those written prior to the period; those letters must not bring to light new issues.
These deadlines are designed to protect the integrity of the election by prohibiting letters that could contain misleading or false accusations that could ultimately affect voters’ decisions should a candidate not have the opportunity to respond.
– All letters to the editor – political or not – require first and last names, addresses and phone numbers. This allows newspaper staff to verify the letter writer’s identity.
We do not print anonymous letters of any kind. Names and city of residency will be published in the newspaper along with the letter copy.
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