Writing letters to the editor is much like writing to lawmakers: write on just one topic, keep it short and pithy. Follow the newspaper's rules for publication. After you send your letter, follow up if it has not been published after a set period of time (longer if the publication is weekly than if it is daily). Send a thank-you if your letter is published.
Fillmore County Journal
Commentary Policies for Submissions: explains the difference between a letter to the editor and a guest commentary, states what information must be included (identifying information, photo for guest commentary, etc.).
To submit a commentary: "The deadline is 5 pm on Tuesdays prior to the next Monday publication date, with the exception of weeks in which publishing days may be affected by holidays.
Email directly to news@fillmorecountyjournal.com.
Mail: Fillmore County Journal, PO Box 496, Preston, MN 55939
Caledonian Record
Submit online here: https://www.caledonianrecord.com/site/forms/online_services/letter_editor/ within an 800-word limit. For longer submissions, email to: news@caledonian-record.com.
Winona Daily News
"The Daily News encourages letters of general interest on topics of the day. Letters to the editor are published on a first-come, first-served basis at the editor's discretion and as space is available. We reserve the right to edit all letters. A full name, address, phone number and email are required. A full name and city of residence will be published. Writers only may submit a letter once every 30 days." Submit via their online form here: https://winonadailynews.com/forms/online_services/letter/
Rochester Post-Bulletin
Letters to the editor can be no longer than 250 words. To submit a guest column, consult the editor in advance. Details for both types of submissions are here: https://www.postbulletin.com/letters-to-the-editor-and-guest-column-guidelines Here's an example: Letter to the Editor (LttE) on Rural Clinics.
