3 arrested following assault
Three people were arrested last week in connection with the June 28 assault of an Olivia man. Tre Ertl, 26, of Litchfield was booked on attempted murder and aggravated assault.
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MATYLDA NIEDZIELSKI
What town do you live in? Litchfield. Who are your parents? Mike and Courtney Niedzielski.
Once her Miss Litchfield duties conclude
Once her Miss Litchfield duties conclude, Granlund, who turns 18 next week, will begin preparing for her future, which includes college at University of Wisconsin-River Falls where she will study sonography with the aim of pursuing a career as an ultrasound technician.
AALYIYAH SWANSON
What town do you live in? Litchfield. Who are your parents? Carissa Swanson (Justin Wagner) and Lucas Swanson (Jill Miller).
How does your garden grow?
Whether you’re a fan of ruby red roses, bright yellow marigolds or luscious orange lilies, this year’s Meeker County Garden Tour — 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 — promises to fan the flower power in your heart and soul.
Making progress on wastewater
Progress appears underway in a monthslong standoff between the city of Litchfield and First District Association’s wastewater treatment plans. After a 2014 miscalculation by a wastewater engineer resulted in less-than-optimal outcomes when the city’s new wastewater treatment plant went online a few years ago, FDA proposed plans for its own pretreatment of effluent.
Returning to the RiverSong stage
Jake Johnson will take the RiverSong Music Festival stage July 13 in a much different capacity than the last time he stood in front of an audience at the Hutchinson festival. “There’s a funny story about that,” the Cosmos native said.
BRIEFLY
Sheriff: Man stabbed, hit by vehicle Meeker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving a man found on the roadside Friday afternoon on 600th Avenue near 230th Street. Galen Serbus, 50, of Olivia was transported to Meeker Memorial Hospital, then airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center with serious injuries.
School Board approves budget
Litchfield School Board approved the district’s 2024-2025 preliminary budget during a meeting June 26. District Business Manager Jesse Johnson presented a budget that projects expenses of about $23.75 million and revenues of $23.72 million.
2004: Watercade salutes KLFD owners
20 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF JULY 8, 2004 The Meeker County Board approved joining in a foreclosing action against the Litchfield Woolen Mills as a result of the firm’s default on loan payments involving the Meeker County Economic Development Authority. According to EDA Director Joe Egge, Litchfield Woolen Mills owes $232,843 on its loan, provided jointly by the Meeker EDA, Mid-Minnesota Regional Development and Southwest Minnesota Foundation.