Grand marshal Gary Gruenke takes on a new kind of Watercade duty
Like other members of the Litchfield Police Department, Gary Gruenke is used to pulling extra duty during Watercade week. From traffic control after the fireworks Friday night and during the Grand ...
Looking Back at Hutchinson history (copy)
Don’t start out for the Kondike unless you have about $1,000 in hard cash that you would as soon blow as not. Mow the weeds. The dogs have to be taken out into the fields ...
Hutchinson City Council: How they voted
Members of the Hutchinson City Council made the following unanimous decisions at their June 28 meeting: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: Approved a resolution directing the mayor and city administrator to ...
VOLLEYBALL: Hutchinson’s rally falls short
It was a tough, five-set loss for Hutchinson Thursday inside Whalen Gymnasium in Hutchinson. Jordan, 6-8 in the Wright County East, defeated the Tigers, 9-9 overall. Hutchinson lost, 25-20, during ...
VOLLEYBALL: Young Tigers fall to Litchfield in three games
You felt the electricity the moment you stepped into the gym Tuesday night at Litchfield High School. A rowdy Hutchinson student section approximately 50 strong awaited volleyball fans as their ...
LITCHFIELD CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE: Robert Powers
WHAT EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND MAKES YOU A GOOD CANDIDATE TO BE A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER? I’ve lived in Litchfield for 18 years. Prior to moving here I lived in Atwater for 30 years. During my ...
Litchfield city, school district collaborate on recreation center website
You’ve got questions. The city of Litchfield and Litchfield Public Schools have answers. At least that’s the goal for a new website the two entities launched last week, which focuses ...
McLeod County 4-H was best in show at State Fair
While nearly 2 million fun seekers attended the Minnesota State Fair this summer, 4-H’ers from around the state were hard at work at the Falcon Heights fairgrounds. They made sure livestock ...
AT THE LIBRAY: Explore the country through books this Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching. One way to celebrate the United States is through exploring it through books. New books are available at Litchfield Library that take you to California, ...
Primary Election turnout was low
McLeod County trailed the average statewide voter turnout for the 2022 Primary Election, but at least one major factor may have contributed to that result. “There were really no runoff races on ...
WORDS FOR LIVING: God sees us and is with us
God sees us and is with us … Back to school … that’s what time of year it is! Yet that phrase “Back to school” is pretty loaded. There are all kinds of things that are associated ...
Litchfield School Board considers coach, other staff pay rates
Wages for coaches and other staff members sparked discussion about pay equity during the Litchfield School Board meeting last week. The board heard proposals for pay increases and hiring wage for ...