Meeker County

08/07/2026

The 43rd annual Summer Rendezvous at the Forest City Stockade will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, 2026. This year marks 50 years since the Stockade was built and opened to the public in 1976, and it continues to be a popular historical attraction in the county. Bring your whole family, you won't be disappointed. Click below for details.

Forest City Stockade - Summer Rendezvous. The 43rd annual Summer Rendezvous will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th, 2026.

08/05/2026

Crime Stoppers of Minnesota is an avenue by which people can report information regarding a crime. The individual making the report remains anonymous, which helps to alleviate fears of retribution and encourage reporting. Sometimes, even the smallest detail can make all the difference in solving a crime, and there may even be a reward involved. There are several ways you can make a report, all of which are detailed in the link below.

There are several programs and initiatives in Meeker County whose objective is crime prevention.

08/03/2026

Tuesday, August 11, 2026, is Primary Election Day. This election determines which partisan candidates move forward to the general election. Make your voice heard, and vote in the Primary. Click below for all election details.

Find election results, candidate information and ballots and forms.

07/31/2026

If you haven't visited the Meeker County Fair yet, there is still time. The fair runs through Sunday, August 2nd. The weekend weather promises to be perfect for visitors to enjoy all the fair has to offer, so come on out and enjoy making memories with your friends and family!

Meeker County Fair in Litchfield, MN. Taking place the first full weekend of August. Entertainment, carnival, livestock, and lots of fair food.

07/31/2026

On this final day of Parks and Recreation Month, we are highlighting the last 2 Meeker County Parks: Shaw Memorial Park and West Ripley Park:
SHAW MEMORIAL PARK: This park is located in Forest City on the Crow River, and is situated near the Old Mill Damn site. It contains 10 lovely acres of park amenities, and is a favorite for gatherings.

WEST RIPLEY PARK: This is a small, but very popular park due to its location right on the west shore of Lake Ripley. Water enthusiasts can enjoy a fishing pier and boat landing as well as the more common park amenities of playground equipment and shelters.

We sincerely hope you take time to check out Meeker County's wonderful parks this summer! Click below to get the details on each one.

The County Park department encompasses ten parks. Each park is beautifully maintained and offers a variety of amenities for the public to enjoy.

07/29/2026

Its FAIR time!!
The annual Meeker County Fair opens to the general public tomorrow (Thursday, July 30) and runs through Sunday, August 2nd. As always, there is a large variety of things to do and see for the entire family. Gate admission is $8 for anyone aged 5 and older. Children age 4 and under are free, as are seniors aged 70+. Click on the link below to learn all the details. See you at the fair!

Meeker County Fair in Litchfield, MN. Taking place the first full weekend of August. Entertainment, carnival, livestock, and lots of fair food.

07/28/2026

NEWS RELEASE FROM MNDOT:
Seal coat application begins July 29th on Hwy 15 from Hutchinson to Dassel: Seal coat application will take place on Highway 15 from Hutchinson to Dassel beginning Aug. 3, according to the MN Department of Transportation. Depending on weather, the project will take about 10 working days to complete. Drivers will encounter land closures with flaggers and pilot cars directing traffic through the work zone. Expect brief delays and allow extra travel time. Please use caution in the work zone and watch for crews and equipment. Allied Blacktop is the contractor for the $550,000 project.

07/27/2026

Highlighting County parks continues today with two gems:
Lake Koronis Regional Park and Lake Manuella Park.

Lake Koronis Regional Park is the only County park that operates a campground. It sits on the Southwest shore of Lake Koronis, and provides a full range of camping opportunities, including primitive and electric sites as well as camper cabins, overnight camping and seasonal sites too! There is an on-site caretaker and it boasts a host of wonderful amenities including a beautiful swimming beach and an observation tower. Camping and shelter reservations can be made online via the county website.

Lake Manuella Park is located 5 miles south of Highway 12 on County Road 9 on the East side of the lake. It has a lovely grass swimming beach, a couple of shelters as well as a changing house.

Both of these County parks are very popular and see a lot of activity. Click on the link below to learn more about these and all of the County parks.

https://www.meekercountymn.gov/188/Parks

07/24/2026

Today we highlight 3 Meeker County Parks:
Darwin/Dassel Park
Spring Lake Park
Finnish Memorial Park

Darwin/Dassel Park: This is the largest park in Meeker County and is located 2.5 miles west of Dassel on Highway 12. The park boasts a large sliding hill that provides beautiful views of the surrounding area, as well as 6.5 miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.

Spring Lake Park: This park is located 1 mile north of Dassel. In addition to the normal park amenities, there is a baseball/softball field as well as boat landings and docks on Spring and Long Lakes.

Finnish Memorial Park: This park is situated on the Crow River just west of Kingston. The beautiful setting includes a tennis court and canoe landing.

Check out any one of these gems for a day of fun in the great outdoors!

The County Park department encompasses ten parks. Each park is beautifully maintained and offers a variety of amenities for the public to enjoy.

07/21/2026

For the next two weeks, the parking lot at the Meeker County Justice Center is being rebuilt. There will be no parking in the lot while this transpires. Please utilize street parking and continue to use the main entrance on the Ramsey side of the building. For people who are wheelchair bound or otherwise handicapped, please call the Sheriff Dispatch Center at 320-693-5400 and someone will help you gain access to the building via the Sibley Avenue entrance. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this project.