Being alert to His creation, brings us closer to God
My sister, Kathy, gave me three cacti eight years ago. She learned about cacti when she was living in Arizona.
October 2024
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Litchfield shows potential with strong tourney play
Dragons now prepare for postseason play in Section 3AA
On-trend ways to refresh your house in 2025
Whether you’re looking to simply refresh your living space or planning a major home renovation, staying current with design trends not only enhances comfort and style but also boosts your house’s value.
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1890: Editor looks forward to end of the political season
20 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF OCT. 21, 2024 A Meeker County dairy operation will receive the first loan of its kind in Minnesota.
Millions use well water, but few test its safety
About 23 million U.S. households depend on private wells as their primary drinking water source. These homeowners are entirely responsible for ensuring that the water from their wells is safe for human consumption.
DISTINGUISHED DRAGONS
Litchifeld Middle School teachers and staff recently selected their Distinguished Dragons for October. Following are the students recognized, along with their answers to a brief questionnaire.
ROBERT “BOB” MARKGRAF
Robert “Bob” Markgraf, 81, of Watkins passed away October 6, 2024, in his memory care apartment at Country Manor Campus in Sartell. For several years, Bob has lived Alzheimer’s disease.
JAMES ‘JIM’ D. SWENSON
James ‘Jim’ D. Swenson, 88 of Litchfield died on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield.