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 ...
Japan’s Ishiba makes a whirlwind Washington trip to try to forge a personal connection with Trump
Ishiba will also look to remind Trump — who has proposed tariffs on both friends and foes in an effort to boost American ...
McLeod County distributed $2 million to small businesses, more on the way
The majority of federal COVID-19 relief funds spent by McLeod County went to assist small businesses. The county’s $4.37 million share was part of $853 million given to Minnesota cities, ...
700 receive coronavirus vaccinations at local clinic
Diane Meyer “didn’t feel a thing” as she rolled up her sleeve and received her coronavirus shot in the makeshift “vaccination station” Thursday at Cornerstone Church in Litchfield. In fact, ...
LETTER: There should be room for everyone in the sandbox
Did your mother ever tell you to play nice? Can you picture the city park sandbox? You and your friend are playing innocently. Suddenly, it becomes crystal-clear that you were the only child with ...