The Zetahs are telling a new story about Minnesota agriculture
Central Minnesota is filled with farms, and many have stories to tell that in some cases go back 100 years or more. But about 6 miles north of Hutchinson, a couple of farmers hope to write a new ...
YOU, YOUR KIDS & SCHOOL: A routine is important in uncertain times
Just a short time ago, we may have had a regular routine for our family that worked like a well-oiled machine. However, when COVID-19 came knocking on all of our doors, it brought that routine to ...
Begnaud, Lofdahl spar over masks at forum
With the announced retirement of Hutchinson City Council Member Steve Cook, there was an opening for Seat 3 on the City Council that five men originally filed to fill. Following August’s ...
20 years ago: Construction begins on AmericInn
NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF OCT. 19, 2000 Just when it looked like the earth would have to move before a new hotel would open in Litchfield, the earth has begun to move. Preparation on a ...
YOU, YOUR KIDS & SCHOOL: How can we reframe the 2020-21 school year?
I was reminded of the concept of “The Frame.” This is something that I learned while attending a workshop years ago. The concept was developed by Top 20 Training (top20training.com). It ...
The Hutchinson band is marching to a different beat this year
With all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, education and activities, the Hutchinson High School marching band knew one thing for certain this year. “We were going to play whenever ...
Litchfield School Board reviews building improvement plans
Litchfield School Board members got a look during their meeting last week at plans for remodeling the middle school and high school. The upgrades are part of a $33.8 million bond that voters ...
US importers stockpile Italian Prosecco as a hedge against possible Trump tariffs
Wine industry data shows that U.S. imports of Italian sparkling wine skyrocketed by 41% after Trump’s election.
PUBLIC RECORD: Hutchinson Police Services
DEC. 8: At 9:43 a.m., police made a warrant arrest at King Motel. Officers found Kathleen Dianne Blahowski, 40, of New Auburn, who had ...
Glencoe boy is home after fighting rare, dangerous condition caused by COVID-19
It’s the season for giving thanks. While most everyone has something to be grateful for, one local family’s experience over Thanksgiving week has given them a greater appreciation for ...
Hutchinson K-5 students set to return to classrooms in January
Minnesota schools can invite K-6 students back to school starting Jan. 18, regardless of local COVID-19 data. Gov. Tim Walz announced the decision Dec. 16, but left determinations for each school ...
BOYS BASKETBALL: Hutch hoops hyped for new season
Believe the hype. That’s the Hutchinson boys basketball team’s motto this year. And while it sounds a bit “cocky” to head coach Mike McGraw, that’s exactly what he wants out of ...