If all goes well, a new business — Cedar Mills Outfitters — could make the small Meeker County town of Cedar Mills the next big tourist destination. That is the dream of Chad and Kata Dahlman, who live in the tiny-but-suddenly-vibrant community.
What a plot twist! We said goodbye to the “Independent Review” only a few weeks ago, and here we are with a brandnew Litchfield newspaper. I am delighted to tell you that the library will once again have a weekly column in the paper. There’s so much to share with you this week.
- Litchfield Public Library, 216 N. Marshall Ave., is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation gave its stamp of approval to Ridgewater’s Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program recently by granting accreditation for the program. The Ridgewater program is the first in Minnesota to be accredited by the AED Foundation.
Litchfield High School music department’s annual concert in the park avoided the rain and drew a large crowd Friday evening in Central Park. Less than an hour after a fast-moving storm dumped heavy rain on the city, the LHS bands entertained in front of the park bandstand, performing a variety of music from movie soundtracks to older classics and jazz arrangements, under the direction of band instructor Bailey Benoit.
Memorial Day is Monday, May 27. Originally known as Decoration Day, it is a federal holiday observed the last Monday of May that honors those who died in service to their country.
Fourth-graders’ Living Wax Museum sees students share information about famous characters Some of the most interesting characters in United States history visited Lake Ripley Elementary School Thursday afternoon. Well, it wasn’t exactly Henry Ford, or Betsy Ross, or Jackie Robinson.
Following are fifth-grade Students of the Month for May as selected by teachers at Litchfield Middle School. Comments are provided by the teaching staff.
Litchfield High School teachers selected Britney Valdez and Jacob Kadelbach as Students of the Week for May 20-26. Valdez, a sophomore, was nominated by science teacher Jason Louwagie, who praised her for coming to class with a great attitude every day.
Meeker County Commissioner Paul M. Johnson announced last week he will seek another term as the District 3 representative on the Board of Commissioners. “Four years ago, you allowed me to serve you as your county commissioner, and I am proud of the progress and accomplishments made during my tenure,” Johnson said. “I have worked hard to serve your best interests and make Meeker County a better place to live, work and raise a family.”