‘We’ve lost 120 years’: Hutchinson parks staff undergoing change
The city of Hutchinson has big shoes to fill.  Marv Haugen, the city’s recreation facility’s manager, is soon to retire after more than 42 years with the city. John McRaith, the ...
A&E Calendar
Thursday, March 9 Showing through March 24, is Justin Beck’s photography show, “Eulogies,” at Bird Island Cultural Centre, 640 Dogwood Ave., Bird Island. Gallery hours are 10 ...
McLeod County Board: How they voted
The McLeod County Board took the following actions unanimously at its March 7 meeting: SPRINKLERS: Approved a contract to replace or upgrade 23 sprinkler heads at the McLeod County Jail at a cost ...
AT THE LIBRARY: Give a book a look and Read Across America
The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house. All that cold, cold, wet day.” The weather lately seems a bit like the setting in Dr. Seuss’s classic book “The Cat in ...
Libby app connects readers with a library’s digital collection
The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on life as we knew it. In the blink of an eye, work from home and e-learning became the things we were doing. Church services went virtual, stores and ...
Sermonette: The Lord is always with us
In the Great Commission of our Lord, Jesus finishes with the words “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Those are words of comfort and assurance to each of us who believes ...
Hutchinson City Council: How they voted
Members of the Hutchinson City Council made the following unanimous decisions at their March 28 meeting: SURVEY: Approved a proposal authorizing staff to work on the National Citizens Survey for ...
Klobuchar visit touts expansion of veterans benefits through PACT Act
Congressional action last year expanded health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. Now, the Veterans Administration and local veterans service officers ...
NCA brings history to life
As the trimester comes to a close I am reflecting on how things went, making adjustments and planning for the final trimester of the year. I was fortunate to teach a military history course this ...
‘Anne of Green Gables’ prepares for Opera House run
Simpler times were not always as simple as we might remember. But they can be humorous and heartwarming. At least that’s evident in the Litchfield Opera House production of “Anne of Green ...
County approves assistant attorney
McLeod County has brought on Tamara Pieschke to serve as an assistant county attorney. At the request of McLeod County Attorney Ryan Hansch, the County Board approved the April 17 appointment this ...
YOU, YOUR KIDS & SCHOOL: Five ways to help kids develop positive self-identity
We all know that raising elementary-aged children can be both challenging and rewarding. One thing we want to ensure is that our little ones grow up to be confident and happy individuals. But how ...