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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.


May 14, 2008 - 9:55pm
The bear facts

Yes, that really was a bear that some Forest City area residents thought they saw in recent days. It was verified late Wednesday afternoon by several people who visited an old farm site near the Forest City Stockade. What appeared to be an adult black bear had climbed a tree on the property and lay on a high branch as several carloads of onlookers visited to see the rarity for themselves. It was not immediately known where the bear came from or exactly how long it has been in the area.


Authorities call in bomb squad after explosive device brought to Eden Valley City Hall

May 6, 2008 - 3:46pm — Kristin Holtz

The Minneapolis Police Bomb Squad was called into the Eden Valley City Hall to secure an explosive device Tuesday morning.

The Eden Valley Police Department reported that someone brought an explosive device to the City Hall/Police Department building around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Department.


Greenleaf State Recreation Area committee to meet May 19

May 2, 2008 - 3:10pm — Brent Schacherer

The next meeting of the Greenleaf State Recreation Area Citizens Advisory Committee is slated for 6 p.m., Monday, May 19, in the Meeker County Courthouse in Litchfield.

The focus of this meeting will be on projections for future regional demographic changes and desired future conditions and resource management in the recreation area.


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.


Local projects survive governor's line item veto

April 7, 2008 - 10:07pm — Brent Schacherer

Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed the Capital Investment Bill Monday, but not before using his line-item veto power to slice more than $200 million from the bill.

But, while Pawlenty trimmed the bill from $925 million to $717 million, two projects with significance to the Meeker County area survived the cut.


Bloodmobile visits Eden Valley, Litchfield

April 7, 2008 - 8:32am — Brent Schacherer

Eden Valley and Litchfield had bloodmobile visits recently, with 193 units of blood collected.

Eden Valley collected 81 units, exceeding its goal of 70 units, with two deferrals and six first-time donors. Litchfield set a goal of 75 units for its “O” draw on March 27 and wound up with 60 units collected, five deferrals and two first-time donors. The March 28 regular draw in Litchfield saw 52 units collected, three deferrals and three first-time donors.

The bloodmobile will visit Dassel, Watkins and Litchfield from May 27-30.


Greenleaf Recreation Area meeting rescheduled

April 1, 2008 - 9:05am — Brent Schacherer

The Greenleaf State Recreation Area citizens advisory committee will meet Monday, April  7, in the basement meeting room of Meeker County Courthouse.

The meeting, originally scheduled for Monday but postponed due to the late winter snowstorm that blew through the area, will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m.


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