Litchfield Independent Review

07/08/2024

Stewart blood drive is July 10: Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Stewart Community Center, 551 Prior St. Make your appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org, using the Red Cross app or text/call Eileen at 320-583-8378.

05/31/2024

At Keek's in Watkins, we had dinner and conversed with owners Colin and Drea about their new venture, Prospects in Litchfield. Following a well-attended job fair, they are now focusing on repainting, checking equipment, and training staff. They aspire to open by June's end. I savored a patty melt, while Mom delighted in boasted chicken. Yum!

05/13/2024

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05/09/2024

The new Litchfield Rail website is live! Check it out!

05/08/2024

News on the news! The first edition of the Litchfield Rail is on track. Here’s how to make sure you continue to receive it…

We are pleased to announce that subscriptions, both print and digital, for the Litchfield Rail are now available. The first four editions of the paper will be distributed to households free of charge. As of June, only subscribers will receive the paper in their mailbox and/or have unlimited digital access. Please contact us at 320-200-9779 or [email protected]. Or go to www.litchfieldrail.com. We thank you for your support of local journalism and look forward to serving you and your community.

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04/17/2024

Got your ticket?

This month is the 112th anniversary of the RMS Titanic sinking.

04/04/2024

Litchfield Independent Review will cease publication April 28, the newspaper announced today, bringing an end to its nearly 150 years of service to Litchfield and the Meeker County area.

04/04/2024

Incident reported Wednesday in Lake Stella area.

The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance for information

04/03/2024

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03/27/2024

Catch up with Litchfield's Mitchell Douglas who can be seen on the Main Stage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

Music appreciation isn’t limited by age, s*x or race. It’s something we can share and enjoy together.

03/23/2024

CANCELLATION: Due to the snowstorm forecast this weekend, Grace Bible Church in Silver Lake is canceling its Wild Game Feed for Sunday, March 24.

03/18/2024

Rep. Dean Urdahl says political climate played a role in his decision to retire.

State Rep. Dean Urdahl announced Saturday he will not run for another term after all.

03/15/2024

Litchfield first-graders received a "berry" sweet treat last week from Meeker County Farm Bureau and local Farm Bureau agents.

What could be sweeter for a first-grader than receiving a new book?

03/14/2024

In what's believed to be a first in school history, Litchfield's top Knowledge Bowl team qualified for state competition.

Litchfield High School will send a team to the state Knowledge Bowl.

02/28/2024

I attended a rehearsal for "The Odd Couple: Female Version" Tuesday night. It's really funny. Performances are 7 pm Thursday-Saturday, March 14-16, and 2 pm Sunday, March 17, at Hutchinson Center for the Arts. For tickets, call the art center at 320-587-7278 or visit hutchtheatre.org.

02/21/2024

A Litchfield High School team reigns where knowledge is king. So far this season, the school's top Knowledge Bowl team members —Alex Carew, TJ Christensen, Jacob Dietel, Garrison Jackman and Ben Olson — have made an impressive showing, giving them hope they can qualify for the state meet in April. Read about it here:

The most successful team at Litchfield High School this winter doesn’t dribble or shoot a basketball or swing a hockey stick. Members do not practice half-Nelsons or leg sweeps, or

02/21/2024

02/13/2024

Get a clue! And get your tickets to Litchfield Community Theatre's production of "Murder on the Orient Express," which takes the stage Thursday through Sunday at Bernie Aaker Auditorium.

Two events — the Lindbergh kidnapping case and the Orient Express train trapped in a blizzard for six days — were said to have inspired Agatha Christie’s mystery novel, “Murder

02/06/2024

A process that began in August concluded Monday as Litchfield School Board voted to select Susan Burris as the district’s next superintendent.

02/06/2024

Susan Burris, an education specialist and school advocate at Central Lakes Regional Center of Excellence in Sartell, will become Litchfield Public Schools' superintendent.

A process that began in August concluded Monday as Litchfield School Board voted to select Susan Burris as the district’s next superintendent.

02/02/2024

Free documentary screening!

Did Noah's flood really happen?

02/02/2024

Litchfield's superintendent candidate field has been narrowed.

And then there were three.

01/31/2024

A wild night at Litchfield High School brought a pair of buzzer-beating shots — including this game-winner by Garrison Jackman — as the Dragons beat Watertown-Mayer in overtime. Read a full story and see video of the other buzzer be**er here: https://www.crowrivermedia.com/independentreview/news/sports/boys-basketball-dragons-win-an-overtime-thriller/article_3f8e9e9a-c043-11ee-b206-7bbd84ddcad7.html

01/24/2024

Hutchinson, a strong manufacturing community, and Litchfield, a healthy agribusiness community, have provided jobs in the area for decades.

01/24/2024

Litchfield leaders are part of a region-wide effort to find solutions to a severe shortage of child care providers. The first of a three-part series, this story gives an overview of the issue and the search for solutions.

Hutchinson, a strong manufacturing community, and Litchfield, a healthy agribusiness community, have provided jobs in the area for decades.

01/23/2024

Interviews of six candidates for superintendent of Litchfield Public Schools will begin next week.

Litchfield School Board on Monday selected six candidates to interview for the district superintendent position.

01/22/2024

With the weather warming up, it's a great time to view Fort Ridgely by moonlight!

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Fort Ridgely State Park 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. Drop in for

01/11/2024

Using cannabis products in public spaces becomes a petty misdemeanor following Meeker County Board action.

Meeker County Board approved an ordinance during its Jan. 2 meeting that prohibits the public use of cannabis products in the county.

12/29/2023

Meeker County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Dassel Township shooting death.

Meeker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a woman in Dassel Township.

12/13/2023

Looking to do something new in 2024?

One of the highlights of attending last weekend's "It's a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play" was the announcement of the Hutchinson Theatre Company's 2024 season. For me, it's fun to