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LITCHFIELD

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Arts and Entertainment
Secrets of a fortress: Inside Litchfield鈥檚 GAR Hall
The story behind the Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Litchfield is part of a series called Lakes Country Treasures, which takes readers down the roads and to some of the most unique must-see gems of Minnesota's lakes country.
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Minnesota
Dassel, Minnesota, man alleged to have shot wife in front of their children
Bryan Demarais is now charged with second-degree murder and child endangerment
Jan 3, 2024
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Arts and Entertainment
Marching bands to take over Benson, Montevideo and Litchfield next week
Over the course of three days, marching bands from across the state will fill the streets of three local towns: Benson, Montevideo and Litchfield. All three cities are holding their judged marching band parades next week.
Jun 10, 2023
Vern Kuechle, from left, of Forest City visits with Dan Ruprecht, of Eden Valley about the process of growing and harvesting tobacco in Minnesota.
Arts and Entertainment
Get ready to rendezvous for some old-fashioned fun in west central Minnesota
Threshing shows and old machinery are featured at Heritage Hill, Hanley Falls, Atwater and Forest City, with a Summer Rendezvous also taking place at the Forest City Stockade during the threshers show.
Jun 4, 2023

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The Vault
Before there were American Legions or VFWs, Civil War veterans built this place in Minnesota
Since its construction in 1885 by Civil War veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Litchfield (the first built in Minnesota), remains a perfectly preserved piece of history, the same as it was when being used by veterans who built it as a place to gather, connect and socialize.
Dec 2, 2022
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By  Jennifer Kotila
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Man dies after being found unresponsive in west-central Minnesota jail cell
Meeker County Jail staff attempted life-saving measures after finding a 28-year-old man unresponsive in his cell Thursday, the sheriff reported in a news release. The man was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. There is no evidence of foul play at this time, according to Sheriff Brian Cruze.
Jul 21, 2022
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By  Forum News Service
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News
1 dead after vehicle-semi collision in west-central Minnesota
A 36-year-old man from Stewart was killed in a vehicle crash on Minnesota Highway 22 near Litchfield early Wednesday morning.
Feb 16, 2022
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By  Shelby Lindrud
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Minnesota
Minnesota egg producer must donate more than a million eggs in price-gouging settlement with state
The state of Minnesota has settled a lawsuit against Sparboe Farms, based in Litchfield. The egg producer is accused of tripling its prices in March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, when demand rose sharply. According to the state, Sparboe was not able to offer information to justify the price increases.
Oct 26, 2021
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By  West Central Tribune
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Business
Litchfield woman crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way
This year鈥檚 Princess Kay of the Milky Way comes from Litchfield and represents Meeker County. Anna Euerle, 19, was crowned Aug. 25 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and will serve as the goodwill ambassador for the 2,500 dairy farm families in the state. She鈥檒l also get her head carved out of butter.
Aug 26, 2021
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By  Shelby Lindrud
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Business
Painted cows are 'talk of the town' in Litchfield
In celebration of its 100th anniversary and a two-year major expansion project of the milk processing facility in Litchfield, the First District Association sponsored a community project involving nonprofit organizations painting life-size statues of cows and calves that are now located outdoors at public and business venues. The Downtown Cowtown project culminates Aug. 26 when the statues will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to the nonprofit organizations.
Jun 27, 2021
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By  Carolyn Lange

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News
Central Minn. man faces attempted murder charge in revenge shooting
Carl Henry Leaf, 18, of Grove City, and three others are facing felony charges related to an Oct. 4 Litchfield shooting allegedly borne of a revenge scheme for the victim selling or using methamphetamine with one of the defendants.
Oct 9, 2020
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By  Mark Wasson
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Litchfield man has critical injuries following shooting
LITCHFIELD, Minn. 鈥� A shooting victim was airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis with critical injuries following a shooting around 10:58 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in Litchfield Township, Meeker County.
Oct 5, 2020
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By  Forum News Service
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News
Drug task force seizes 11 pounds of meth, 9 pounds of marijuana and $72,000 in central Minnesota
Two Litchfield residents were arrested during the Wednesday drug bust which netted $150,000 worth of methamphetamine being seized.
Aug 13, 2020
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By  Forum News Service
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