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Around Meeker County


2007: A look back at the year in pictures

January 2, 2008 - 11:47am — Brent Schacherer



Do you have a spectacular holiday lights display? Let us know about it

December 3, 2007 - 2:00pm — Kristin Holtz

The Independent Review would like to include a listing of holiday lights displays from around Meeker County in our print edition and on our Web site.


Submit your holiday events to the Independent Review

November 16, 2007 - 10:00am — Kristin Holtz

With the holiday season right around the corner, local churches, schools and organizations are hosting a variety of holiday events next month to get everyone in the spirit of the season.


Cosmos will celebrate 40th Space Festival

July 18, 2008 - 2:15pm — Kristin Holtz

The Cosmos Space Festival celebrates its 40th annual year this weekend in Cosmos.

Events kick off Friday evening with Mini Rods at 6 p.m. and a street dance at the Cosmos Legion with “Clover” from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.


Local businesses pass tobacco test

July 15, 2008 - 8:58am — Kristin Holtz

Meeker County tobacco retailers recently received a thumbs up for giving the red light to underage smokers.

All 22 Meeker County establishments licensed to sell tobacco passed a compliance check in the past year. The check, conducted by the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office and Meeker County Public Health, is an unannounced investigation to determine whether retailers are selling tobacco to underage youth.


Final Greenleaf State Recreation Area advisory meeting set for July 21

July 14, 2008 - 11:05am — Brent Schacherer

The fourth and final Greenleaf State Recreation Area Citizens Advisory Committee meeting with Department of Natural Resources officials will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the Meeker County Courthouse in Litchfield.

The CAC has been meeting with DNR officials since April to develop recommendations to be considered for inclusion in the recreation area master plan.


Grove City to receive $1.5 million water improvement loan

July 8, 2008 - 12:31pm — Brent Schacherer

State Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Grove City, announced Tuesday that the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority has approved a financing package of nearly $1.5 million for Grove City to use in the construction of a new well, water treatment plant and meters.

The Drinking Water Revolving Fund is a 20-year loan at an interest rate of 1.258 percent. The MPFA estimates the favorable financing conditions will save local taxpayers nearly $440,000 in interest costs when compared with current market rates available for general obligation bonding.


Southwest Initiative Foundation video earns award

July 8, 2008 - 12:25pm — Brent Schacherer

A mini-documentary titled “Just Imagine” produced by the Southwest Initiative Foundation received the Marketing Award during the June 16 summer conference of the Economic Development Association of Minnesota at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge in Deerwood, Minn.


An effort to restore the shore

July 7, 2008 - 3:31pm — Kristin Holtz

Doug Hedin has been working toward environmental goals for years, serving as the president of the Lake Jennie Association, helping legislators develop policy and getting involved with private environmental groups.

So when the opportunity arose to naturalize his shoreline on Lake Jennie, he and his wife, Beverly, jumped at it.

“We need more people to return their shoreline to a natural environment,” Doug Hedin said. “What happens to the lake is dependent upon what happens to the land around the lake.”


July 1, 2008 - 5:56am
Pondering park possibilities

Cathi Fouchi, left, a regional planner for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, talks with Sue Barrick and others who attended the Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area Citizens Advisory Council meeting Monday. It was the third meeting of the council, a 13-member group composed of area residents who represent a wide range of outdoor and recreation interests. The group is charged with recommending to the DNR what types of activities will be offered at Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area. See the July 3 print edition of the Independent Review for more information about the meeting.


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