Jesus famously says in Matthew 25, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, You did it to Me.” Recently I came across a story by an anonymous writer that makes Jesus’ words “real.” The story is called “Shoes in Church”: I showered and shaved. I adjusted my tie.
There are so many fun and exciting things that kids can find at the library. One of the best things to find during the summer is the summer reading program mascot. This year, kids can find a little stuffed bear named Bruce. When they do, they get to pick out a sticker or a temporary tattoo. While Bruce the bear might seem random, he is pretty significant within our reading program.
The buzz over the U.S. Surgeon General’s New York Times op-ed calling for warning labels on social media apps and platforms is an important admission that Big Tech’s products are harming and killing American youth.
I have a beaten up old green sweater I should throw away. I can’t wear it in publicl It’s that worn out. But it’s so comfortable and cozy, I hang on to it. I mend it when the holes are too big and I cut the raveled threads dangling off the sleeves.
Recently, I was asked who my favorite teacher was and I have been thinking about favorite teachers off and on for days. I keep asking people who their favorite teacher was, and I enjoy hearing the responses, some serious and some funny.
20 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF JULY 8, 2004 The Meeker County Board approved joining in a foreclosing action against the Litchfield Woolen Mills as a result of the firm’s default on loan payments involving the Meeker County Economic Development Authority. According to EDA Director Joe Egge, Litchfield Woolen Mills owes $232,843 on its loan, provided jointly by the Meeker EDA, Mid-Minnesota Regional Development and Southwest Minnesota Foundation.
Litchfield School Board approved the district’s 2024-2025 preliminary budget during a meeting June 26. District Business Manager Jesse Johnson presented a budget that projects expenses of about $23.75 million and revenues of $23.72 million.
Sheriff: Man stabbed, hit by vehicle Meeker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving a man found on the roadside Friday afternoon on 600th Avenue near 230th Street. Galen Serbus, 50, of Olivia was transported to Meeker Memorial Hospital, then airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center with serious injuries.
Jake Johnson will take the RiverSong Music Festival stage July 13 in a much different capacity than the last time he stood in front of an audience at the Hutchinson festival. “There’s a funny story about that,” the Cosmos native said.
What: Garden Tour sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension/Meeker County Master Gardeners When: 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 Where: Clear Lake, Watkins and Kimball area Tickets: $10 and available at KLFD Radio, Stockmen’s Greenhouse & Garden Center, Litchfield and Hutchinson, and Meeker County Extension office and at each garden the night of the tour. Look for signs along State Highways 24, 55 and 15 Bus option: A bus is available for garden viewing. Tickets for the bus are an additional $12. For availability, call 320-693-7794. Pickup and drop-off site is Litchfield Civic Arena, 900 N. Gillman Ave.