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          Mainly clear. Low near 5F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

          Updated: February 1, 2023 @ 2:17 pm

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      AT THE LIBRARY: Most checked out books provide reading inspiration

      AT THE LIBRARY: Most checked out books provide reading inspiration

      What are your neighbors reading? That can be interes…

      LEE HAMILTON: Congress' goal should be to reflect will of the people

      LEE HAMILTON: Congress' goal should be to reflect will of the people

      The 118th Congress convened Jan. 3, and while it’s i…

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      AT THE LIBRARY: Make a reading resolution that works for you

      AT THE LIBRARY: Make a reading resolution that works for you

      Happy New Year! The holidays are coming to an end, t…

      Little angel, big message

      Little angel, big message

      Christmas 2018 ushered in a nontraditional experienc…

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      Simple blessings of pioneer Christmases in Litchfield

      Simple blessings of pioneer Christmases in Litchfield

      What was Christmas like in pioneer Litchfield? In Li…

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      CAROLE WENDT: The true tale of Calvin and the wolf dog

      CAROLE WENDT: The true tale of Calvin and the wolf dog

      My brother, Calvin Peterson, is 92 and living in a n…

      JUDY HOLMES: The gift of storytelling keeps family memories alive

      JUDY HOLMES: The gift of storytelling keeps family memories alive

      When was the last time you laughed so hard tears cam…

      Is there a Santa Claus?

      Is there a Santa Claus?

      We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the c…

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      TERRY SHAW: Litchfield has always created Christmas memories

      TERRY SHAW: Litchfield has always created Christmas memories

      Litchfield’s famous resident African American, Van S…

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      JUDY HOLMES: When the daily grind is a cup of comfort

      JUDY HOLMES: When the daily grind is a cup of comfort

      Did you have a cup of coffee this morning? I did! Si…

      COMMENTARY: Know how to find help and support

      COMMENTARY: Know how to find help and support

      Editor's note: This is the fourth and final installm…

      JUDY HOLMES: Memories pop up over favorite snack

      JUDY HOLMES: Memories pop up over favorite snack

      When I was a kid, my mom always made popcorn on the …

      JUDY HOLMES: Manners really do matter, maybe even more so today

      JUDY HOLMES: Manners really do matter, maybe even more so today

      Years ago, my friend, Katherine, and I talked about …

      COMMENTARY: The importance of connecting with community

      COMMENTARY: The importance of connecting with community

      Editor's note: This is the third in a four-part seri…

      LEE HAMILTON: Why do politicians run for office?

      LEE HAMILTON: Why do politicians run for office?

      If you followed this year’s elections, at some point…

      WORDS FOR LIVING: What can God do with what is in our hands?

      WORDS FOR LIVING: What can God do with what is in our hands?

      Recently, I completed a Bible study on Psalm 90. Thi…

      LETTER: Thank you for successful Election Day

      LETTER: Thank you for successful Election Day

      How can I not say thank you? Well, I guess if all I …

      LEE HAMILTON: After Election Day, moving forward will take creativity

      LEE HAMILTON: After Election Day, moving forward will take creativity

      I don’t know about you, but I’m not inclined to make…

      LETTER: FCCLA students offer Top 10 in honor of school staff

      LETTER: FCCLA students offer Top 10 in honor of school staff

      In celebration of American Education Week, the stude…

      COMMENTARY: Higher ed system needs state support to be successful

      COMMENTARY: Higher ed system needs state support to be successful

      At Ridgewater College, we are committed to reaching …

      LEE HAMILTON: It's a trying time for American elections

      LEE HAMILTON: It's a trying time for American elections

      As the November general election approaches, I’ve be…

      LETTER: Tobacco license request could lead to worse problems

      LETTER: Tobacco license request could lead to worse problems

      At a recent meeting, Litchfield City Council discuss…

      LETTER: Wellness center something positive in negative world

      LETTER: Wellness center something positive in negative world

      The vote for the recreation center in Litchfield is …

      LETTER: We can't afford to vote 'no' on wellness center

      LETTER: We can't afford to vote 'no' on wellness center

      All of us have a stake in the wellness of our commun…

      PAID LETTER: Negative impact from candidate Gilman's false claims

      PAID LETTER: Negative impact from candidate Gilman's false claims

      It is unfathomable a legislative candidate for Minne…

      LETTER: Vote 'yes' for school referendum

      LETTER: Vote 'yes' for school referendum

      As a former Litchfield School Board member for seven…

      PAID ELECTION LETTER: Republicans make their case

      PAID ELECTION LETTER: Republicans make their case

      Our Republican view of the issues we share:

      PAID ELECTION LETTER: Candidate Gilman's claims miss the mark

      PAID ELECTION LETTER: Candidate Gilman's claims miss the mark

      Last month I attended the Meeker County Republican P…

      COMMENTARY: When you need a friend ...

      COMMENTARY: When you need a friend ...

      At certain times in a persons’ life they must say to…

      LETTER: Vote 'Yes' on recreation center

      LETTER: Vote 'Yes' on recreation center

      Many thanks to Becky Simenson for the very clear, un…

      LETTER: 'The best we can do for our community'

      LETTER: 'The best we can do for our community'

      I am part of the school/city committee for this faci…

      LETTER: Recreation center would be 'community resource'

      LETTER: Recreation center would be 'community resource'

      The Litchfield area is a thriving community, and vis…

      LETTER: DFL hypocrisy with recreational THC

      LETTER: DFL hypocrisy with recreational THC

      I had long considered myself what would be described…

      LETTER: Wellness center offers a rare opportunity for community

      LETTER: Wellness center offers a rare opportunity for community

      It is with great excitement that a joint plan to bri…

      LEE HAMILTON: More than ever, candidates' skills matter

      LEE HAMILTON: More than ever, candidates' skills matter

      Now that summer’s officially over and public attenti…

      LETTER: Benefits of new wellness center are manay

      LETTER: Benefits of new wellness center are manay

      I'm writing this letter to tell the story of how our…

      LETTER: Bringing recreation center history, plans into focus

      LETTER: Bringing recreation center history, plans into focus

      For years, leaders at the City of Litchfield and Lit…

      LETTER: The reality of electric vehicles

      LETTER: The reality of electric vehicles

      Several states have passed laws to restrict Internal…

      LETTER: Take time to learn about rec center plans

      LETTER: Take time to learn about rec center plans

      On behalf of the entire School Board, welcome back t…

      LETTER: Recreation center effort a rare city-school collaboration

      LETTER: Recreation center effort a rare city-school collaboration

      The last few days of summer and first few days of sc…

      LEE HAMILTON: Congress shows negotiation and compromise can work

      LEE HAMILTON: Congress shows negotiation and compromise can work

      There are two especially striking aspects to the “In…

      EDITORIAL: A reminder on rules for election letters

      EDITORIAL: A reminder on rules for election letters

      The 2022 election season is in full force these days…

      OTHER VOICES: School is back, so let's drive like it

      OTHER VOICES: School is back, so let's drive like it

      Minnesota roads are about to get more crowded — and …

      LETTER: Cycling through Gorbachev memories

      LETTER: Cycling through Gorbachev memories

      Mikhail Gorbachev was a peacemaker. If I remember co…

      LETTER: Website offers rec center information

      LETTER: Website offers rec center information

      As many area residents are aware, the city of Litchf…

      WORDS FOR LIVING: Examples of God's love surround us if we look, listen

      WORDS FOR LIVING: Examples of God's love surround us if we look, listen

      My last newspaper article was about a Daddy’s love. …

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      COMMENTARY: No, Liz Cheney is not Abraham Lincoln

      COMMENTARY: No, Liz Cheney is not Abraham Lincoln

      “It’s a slip, not a fall,” Abraham Lincoln said afte…

      COMMENTARY: We were blessed with Ted Loftness

      COMMENTARY: We were blessed with Ted Loftness

      I attended the celebration of life for Ted Loftness …

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