Dragons fall to top seed in section semis
Litchfield saw its team season end during a 6-1 loss to Mound-Westonka Monday in the semifinals of the Section 2A tournament at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.
May 2024
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Dragons seeded fifth in Section 3AA tourney
Litchfield’s regular season came to an end with a 15-2 loss to Southwest Christian Saturday at VFW Fields in Litchfield. The Dragons, 1-17, were seeded fifth for the Section 3AA North tournament and opened postseason play against No.
SCOREBOARD
TENNIS MAY 20 RESULT SECTION 2A SEMIFINALS Mound-Westonka 6, Litchfield 1 SINGLES No. 1 — Carter Reinbold (MW) defeated Lincoln Dille (L) 6-4, 6-2; No.
‘Prospects’ good for golf club restaurant
After weeks of debate and negotiations, a new restaurant is expected to open early this summer in the clubhouse at Litchfield Golf Course. “We’ll open as soon as we get it staffed,” local restaurateurs Colin and Andrea Kuechle told Litchfield City Council Monday, citing heavy demand from local groups and individuals who want to reserve meal and beverage service for their meetings and events.
BACK THEN
20 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF MAY 27, 2004 Many voiced disappointment that little was accomplished in the Minnesota legislative session that recently ended. Local representatives did not disagree, though the level of their disappointment was different. Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Grove City, said that when people say nothing was accomplished, they’re referring to the more “marquee issues” like balancing the budget, a bonding bill, sexual predator legislation and sports stadiums. But bills did pass that will affect lives of Minnesotans. Meanwhile, Sen. Steve Dille, R-Dassel, took a harsher view. “Obviously everyone is disappointed we didn’t get our job done,” Dille said. “We set out to balance the budget, pass a bonding bill and address the issue of sexual predators, and we struck out on all three. It’s an embarrassing and sad commentary on how we did, and I’d like to apologize to my district for not getting the job done. One party blames the other, but I’ll blame both parties. Things were way to partisan.”
LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (05/23/24). Organize personal plans this year. Consistent efforts build and grow your professional influence. Adapt around a team challenge this summer, before your career takes off this autumn. Romantic or creative changes this winter are brightened by springtime and family joys. Envision what you want.
Books bring comfort in all sorts of weather
The weather is overcast, windy and wet from an early morning shower. We have had a string of days with sunshine after a week of rain.
The importance of memorials stretches to Biblical times
On Monday, our city of Litchfield celebrates another annual Memorial Day, or as my Dad called it, Decoration Day. Annually, there is a small parade downtown and a ceremony out at Ripley Cemetery.
HAPPENINGS
Welcome to the new Litchfield Rail calendar. It features arts and entertainment events.
G.A.R. played role in Memorial Day history, locally and nationwide
Memorial Day and the Grand Army of the Republic have a long history. In fact, it was under the G.A.R. that Memorial Day started. The first Memorial Day was May 30, 1868, three years after the end of the U.S. Civil War. May 30 was selected because there were no major Civil War battles on that day, so no one group of soldiers was singled out. The date remained May 30 until 1968 when the holiday was changed to the last Monday in May.