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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.

While dusk — the darkest shade of twilight — was a good hour or so away, it didn’t stop a line from forming. The gates were padlocked but a couple of cars were able to roll onto the access road while those that came after started parking along the shoulder of State Highway 22.

Local companies Dock Rite in Hutchinson and Porta Dock in Dassel provide everything residents need for outdoor leisure at the lake Living on the lake requires an indispensable component for enjoying the water — the dock. Not only does this area have dealers who sell them, but there are two companies who build them — Dock Rite in Hutchinson and Porta Dock in Dassel.

Track and field meet brings opportunity for special needs, general education students Broad smiles and excited shouts were the order of the day as a group of Litchfield students competed in an invitational track meet May 8 at Hutchinson High School. Like similar events, winning was important to the competitors — really important to the most passionate among them.