As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise in the U.S., though not in Minnesota yet, state and local health officials prepare just in case. #coronavavirus #Minnesota bit.ly/2SFKfkd

Litchfield local acupuncturist Hannibal Wolong heals the physical and psychological aspects of the human body using needles. crowrivermedia.com/independentrev…

Secretary of State Steve Simon visited Litchfield High School students to talk about the simplicity of the general election balloting process, as well as other duties of his office. crowrivermedia.com/independentrev…

Through her power of imagination, Ariana Jackman can transform a world of make-believe to evoke real emotions in her audience when she is on stage. crowrivermedia.com/independentrev…

Extension educator Karen Johnson & others on the very real challenges younger, diverse #farmers face. Good story, Litchfield Independent Review. #mnag #UMNProud Mr. Patrice Bailey z.umn.edu/5d7c

With golf season near, the city and Golf Club Inc. are scrambling to find agreement on improvements at the clubhouse and to find a tenant for the restaurant. crowrivermedia.com/independentrev…

When Steve and Pam Ahlgren of Darwin began planning a 30-day Asian cruise last winter, they didn't anticipate COVID-19 would leave them stranded at sea. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #Cruiseship crowrivermedia.com/hutchinsonlead…

Litchfield Public School will close beginning Monday, March 16, in response to COVID-19 pandemic. crowrivermedia.com/independentrev… #COVID19 #Coronavirus #schoolclosure

Meeker County businesses, public health, hospitals, schools and others are gearing up to battle novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as it spreads throughout Minnesota. Read the full story: crowrivermedia.com/independentrev… #COVID19 #Coronavirus #CDC CDC mnhealth

Owners of Bonfire Bar & Grille donated about 745 pounds of food to Meeker Area Food Shelf after the restaurant closed due to coronavirus. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #Business #Closure Governor Tim Walz #Minnesota crowrivermedia.com/independentrev…

Litchfield Public Schools will switch to a distance learning plan for middle and high school students beginning Monday, March 30, according to a note that went out to parents today. #COVID19 #SchoolClosure #DistanceLearning Litchfield School MN crowrivermedia.com/independentrev…

Litchfield schools were closed this week, but the district continued to ensure students had school lunch. crowrivermedia.com/independentrev…

The Minnesota Department of Health announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Meeker County. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #Confirmed crowrivermedia.com/independentrev…

Rising COVID rates mean Litchfield Schools will move to distance learning. bit.ly/2Is8Cjo

Frontline healthcare workers at Meeker Memorial Hospital began receiving the COVID-19 vaccination Tuesday morning. bit.ly/3rk1JSx

In its first meeting of the new year, Meeker County Board has chosen leadership for 2021: Julie Bredeson, chair; Beth Oberg, vice chair; Steve Schmitt, reading clerk.

Litchfield School Board approved a plan Monday for all students to return to full-time, in-person instruction next week. bit.ly/3a3qEmU

LDC lead Luverne at end of first period in Section 3A boys hockey quarterfinal.