August 2025

Red Rooster Days rule the roost
BY KAY JOHNSONkajohnson@cherryroad.com Dassel’s Labor Day weekend festival offers a cluckin’ good time On a given day, Dassel’s population runs about 1,629 residents. Add a… Login to continue reading Login…

Fall brings full schedule of library activities
From homeschool offerings to family game nights
County Board approves Wagner Dairy anaerobic digester project
BY BRENT SCHACHERERbschacherer@cherryroad.com Project at Forest City Township farm will produce raw natural gas The Meeker County Board unanimously approved two conditional use permits, clearing… Login to continue reading Login…

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FOOTBALL: Depth, returners and rising expectations
Litchfield moves to new section, but holds same high goals
CONNIE POLLOCK
Connie Lea Pollock, 56, of Outing passed away in her home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at…

Opening the lines of communication
City Council to pursue training offered by League of Minnesota Cities

One dead, one critically injured in early Sunday crash
One man died and another suffered possible life-threatening injuries in an early-morning crash Sunday in Collinwood Township. Nolan Henke, 19, of Dassel, a passenger in… Login to continue reading Login…

SWIMMING & DIVING: Dragons make time for improvement
Rachel Morkrid leads several swimmers with personal-bests