While it might seem like summer is over, the summer reading program continues on at the library! Despite a break in story times, kids can still earn library loot and get cool prizes by completing summer reading program challenges. They have until the last day of August to participate.
I was reading a Jane Austen novel when I came across a passage in which one of the characters talks about holds on happiness. She is telling a friend about another friend who has discovered a passionate interest in daffodils. That is so wonderful, she says, now she has another hold on happiness.
20 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF SEPT. 3, 2004 On a bright and sunny 75-degree day, Melissa Euerle wore snow pants, gloves and a parka to sit in a 38-degree cooler. As one of 12 Princess Kay of the Milky Way candidates, she had her likeness carved in a block of butter at the Minnesota State Fair. Euerle, 18, of Litchfield was runner-up in the Princess Kay contest. She originally was one of Meeker County’s four dairy princesses, then was selected one of the Princess Kay finalists from among 100 county dairy princesses in May. “I was ecstatic,” Euerle said of being one of three finalists for Princess Kay. “I couldn’t believe it. It was the most exciting pageant I’ve ever seen in my life.”
As of 2024, Dassel had a population of 1,542. This swells considerably during the city’s annual Red Rooster Days.
Growing participation in a couple of extracurricular activities prompted Litchfield School Board to approve hiring an adviser and assistant coach during a meeting Monday. The additions will be an assistant FFA adviser and an assistant volleyball coach, both at the high school, and are expected to cost the district about $7,000 this school year.
Duane Miller, age 72 of Watkins, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. A Celebration of Life for Duane will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 1:30 PM at the Watkins Fire Hall.
Walter C. Froemming Jr., 94, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Cokato Manor in Cokato. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Hunters Ridge Community Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson. Clergy Officiating: Pastor
The Litchfield Blues returned to the Minnesota Baseball Association state tournament Saturday after a 22-year absence. Their return didn’t last long.
For generations, going to work has meant physically going to the office or job site. Cities built skyscraper office buildings to which workers commuted.
A look at Litchfield High School sports schedule: FRIDAY, Aug. 23 GIRLS TENNIS Litchfield at Melrose, 2 p.m.