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Watercade in pictures

July 25, 2007 - 2:37pm — Brent Schacherer


For old time's sake

May 9, 2008 - 3:23pm — Kristin Holtz

Walk down the sidewalks of Litchfield’s downtown and the city’s history looms large. Many of the historic buildings that frame the city’s main street were built as early as the 1800s.

More than 100 years later, the city’s downtown was designated a Historic Commercial District by the National Park Service and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.


Embracing Earth Day

April 21, 2008 - 4:49pm — Kristin Holtz

When it comes to the saying, “Every little bit helps,” Meeker County officials hope residents will take it to heart and do their part in boosting recycling numbers.

In its most recent update of its Solid Waste Management Plan, Meeker County set a goal to recycle 33 percent of the county’s solid waste by the year 2012.

As Tuesday’s Earth Day approaches, it’s a good time for Meeker County residents to think about how to minimize what they throw away and look at ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.


Training helps firefighters face the unexpected

April 15, 2008 - 3:50pm — Kristin Holtz

The little green house at 524 Ramsey Ave. S. looked as normal as ever the evening of April 7, but inside the smoke was so thick, it drew head shakes of disbelief and frustration from firefighters gathered outside.

“Going in there you don’t see a thing,” Litchfield firefighter Al Lendt said.

Good thing this was only a drill.


Digital camera tutorial breaks down digital basics

April 7, 2008 - 12:12pm — Kristin Holtz

Put away your tangled rolls of film and come out of the dark room. The days of film cameras are quickly flying by. In today’s electronic world, digital cameras have captured the imagination of amateur and professional photographers for their benefits of convenience and immediate gratification.

“It’s a great way for people to learn (how to take photos),” said Lisa Crayford, owner of Country Gallery, north of Dassel. “If they get a bad image, they can just hit the garbage can.”


April 3, 2008 - 4:06pm
A tail you wouldn't believe

Jaime Liestman is nominating a 32-inch miniature horse, named Dakota, for the Guinness World Book of Records in the category of longest miniature horse tail. Josh, Mikahla and Jeff Garland help Liestman, right, measure the tail during a measuring event March 29 at Reflection Farm, north of Litchfield. Read more about "A true tale about a long tail" by clicking this link: http://www.independentreview.net/news/feature/true-tale-about-long-tail-...


A true tale about a long tail

April 3, 2008 - 3:58pm — Kristin Holtz

Stomping his hoof impatiently, Dakota was in no mood for a display.

While no stranger to distinction, the 32-inch miniature horse isn’t one for vanity. He’d rather show off his world champion driving skills than his long, straw-colored locks.


A room with a view...of the past

March 31, 2008 - 10:32am — Kristin Holtz

Every historical society has one main objective — to preserve the stories of the past. The Grove City Area Historical Society hopes its remodeled museum will provide new opportunities to share the stories of the Grove City area.

Through artifacts, photographs and written narrative, the museum is a treasure trove of stories of what life once was like on the prairies of western Meeker County.

Since November, the museum has been closed for remodeling after the historical society decided to give the museum a new, clean look.


Lending a hand and a listening ear

March 24, 2008 - 1:12pm — Kristin Holtz

In the days and weeks following Hurricane Katrina, Judy Judes’ life was chaotic. Living in a warehouse turned shelter with 2,000 other volunteers, Judes was conducting the most important mission of her life in the flood-devastated bayous of southern Louisiana.

Judes was searching for a newborn preemie who had been separated from his mother when the hurricane hit.


March 18, 2008 - 4:10pm
Racing to the rescue

Judy Judes of Litchfield, second from left, is a volunteer turned national employee for the American Red Cross, traveling throughout the country when disaster strikes. With March being national American Red Cross month, see the March 20 Independent Review to learn more about Judes' job as a member of the disaster relief teams and why she became a volunteer.


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