Guide to Hutchinson 2011

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A warm ‘hello’ from the mayor

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Hutchinson Mayor Steve Cook

s mayor, I would like to extend a warm, sincere welcome to you.

Whether you are new to Hutchinson, visiting for the day, or considering moving to the community, I am sure you will see there is a lot to like about our city. With friendly people, a variety of great schools, beautiful parks, a vibrant downtown, a terrific mix of shopping opportunities, diverse economy, a quality health care system, well maintained residential neighborhoods, and an outstanding community spirit I think you will see why we like to call Hutchinson “Minnesota’s Hometown.”

Since its founding in 1855, Hutchinson has been a model of progressiveness. City founders John, Judson, and Asa Hutchinson actively supported the antislavery movement, women’s rights, and

the land they set aside for city parks was the start of what is now the nation’s second oldest park system.

That same spirit of progressiveness lives on today as evidenced by the city’s one-ofa-kind CreekSide Soil facility, our urban forest and prairie programs, leading-edge public utility systems, and our partnerships with other government entities and the private sector. Perhaps the best example is the many people from across the community who volunteer their time and work together to help Hutchinson continue to be a great place to live, work and play.

We hope you enjoy your stay. If you are new to the community, get involved and you will meet a lot of great people. If you are visiting, we hope you come back soon to Minnesota’s Hometown.

Hutchinson: Minnesota’s Hometown

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Steve Gasser, Chair, Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau

ave you heard about Hutchinson? It’s Minnesota’s Hometown, and I’m proud to call Hutchinson home.

I want to welcome you to our progressive community nestled in the heart of Minnesota. An easy drive from any part of Minnesota, Hutchinson offers one of the most vibrant park systems in the state. The renowned Luce Line Trail leads thousands of bikers, joggers and families to Hutchinson every year to enjoy the miles of paved trails that border the Crow River.

Hutchinson’s unique atmosphere stands out when you consider your choices of intriguing destinations like a quaint tea house, antique shops, and wine tasting events. Our vibrant downtown offers a central park (Library Square) filled with festivities year round from sleigh rides in the winter to a hometown picnic in the spring and weekly concert series all summer long.

Library Square is surrounded by fine dining, shopping, movies and historic landmarks.

Stroll through town, and you will find more shopping, a growing mall, new businesses going up, a progressive health care system, two golf courses, and a large event center.

If you love the arts, Hutchinson is the place to go to take in live theatre performances, unique musical performances and concerts, art galleries, and two very large annual arts events unique to Hutchinson; The Arts and Crafts Festival and Riversong Music Festival.

Take a trip to Hutchinson and you’ll quickly find you are among friends. Our Chamber is waiting to help make your visit a pleasant one.

Should you decide to make Minnesota’s Hometown your home, you can be sure that we will do all we can to provide you with the information and resources you need to make your transition a positive experience. One visit and you will know why Hutchinson is Minnesota’s Hometown.

Highlights

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What’s inside A tour of Hutchinson’s historic rock markers, which help tell the city’s story, page 74

New information about the wonders of Schaefer Prairie, south of Hutchinson, page 88

Welcome to the 2011 Guide to Hutchinson, produced by the Hutchinson Leader. This Guide strives to be the most comprehensive annual source of community information available, offering information necessary for newcomers as well as established residents.

This year’s edition contains these new features: On page 38, a story about McLeod County Early Intervention Services, and how they can assist parents of young children.

On page 74, a story about Hutchinson’s rock markers, and how they help tell the city’s history.

On page 91, a story about Hutchinson High School’s redesigned athletic fields.

On page 118, a story about Hutchinson’s new Small Business Development Center.

Information has also been updated on the many events, destinations and organizations.

We hope you enjoy this year’s Guide to Hutchinson, and discover it to be a valuable resource throughout 2011. If you have ideas for next year’s guide, call us at 320-587-5000.

To reach us Hutchinson High School’s redesigned athletic fields, page 91

Contact the Hutchinson Leader at 36 Washington Ave. W., Hutchinson, MN 55350, phone: 320-587-5000, or email: news@hutchinsonleader. com. The Guide to Hutchinson may also be visited online at: www.hutchinsonleader.com.

Highlights

History

Welcome/ 3 Community Profile/ 8

Walking Tour/ 70 County Museum/ 72 Hutchinson’s Historic Rock Markers/ 74 Hutchinson Brothers/ 76 Leader’s History/ 76

Community Map of Hutchinson/ 10 City Council/ 12 School Board/ 13 County Board/ 14 Getting Connected to Services/ 15 Trailblazer Transit/ 16 Library/ 17 Airport/ 18 Senior Center/ 19 Recycling/ 24 Health Care/ 26 Public Safety/ 31

Park and Recreation

Public Schools/ 34 Private Schools/ 37 Preschools/ 37 Community Education/ 37 Ridgewater College/ 38 McLeod County Early Intervention Services/ 38 Newspapers in Education/ 39 Extension/ 40

City Parks/ 80, 81 Luce Line Trail/ 82, 83 Veterans Park/ 84 County Parks/ 85 Gopher Campfire’s Wildlife Sanctuary/ 87 Schaefer Prairie/ 88 Miller Woods/ 89 Baseball and softball/ 90 Hutchinson High School’s New Athletic Fields/ 91 Golf/ 92 Fishing Hot Spots/ 94 Recreation Groups/ 96 Phoenix Drumline/ 97 City Pools/ 98 Special Olympics/ 104 Ice Skating / 103 Rec Leagues and Bowling/ 103 Indoor Playground / 102

Events and Entertainment

Churches and Organizations

Calendar of Events/ 42 Music in the Park/ 48 Arts and Crafts Festival/ 49 Water Carnival/ 50 Hutchinson Theatre Company/ 52 Night Spots/ 53 Crow River Arts Inc./ 54 Concert Association/ 54 Crow River Area Youth Orchestra/ 56 McLeod County Fair/ 60 RiverSong/ 62 Orange Spectacular/ 63 Heatwole/ 64

Common Cup/ 106 Church Listings/ 107 Community Groups/ 109

Education

Business Economic Development/ 116 Chamber of Commerce/ 117 Small Business Development Center/ 118 Downtown Association/ 119 Industries/ 120

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Advertising Index Accountants Peterson Juergensen Hemerick & Co. certified public accounting firm .......................59

Apartments & Senior Living Clinton House Apartments .....................100 Country Club Manor...............................101 Deer Park Apartments.............................100 Echo Manor.............................................102 Evergreen Apartments.............................101 Hutchinson Century Court Apartments .101 Korngiebel Properties ........................99,102 Prince of Peace Retirement Living...........99 Ridgedale Square Apartments ..................99 Southview Terrace...................................100 Twin Oaks Townhomes...........................101 Valley View Apartments .........................101 Village Cooperative.................................100

Assisted Living Prairie Senior Cottages

specializing in memory disorders ......................31

The Oaks & Pines

the senior community of Hutchinson ..................27

Attorneys Kraft, Walser, Hettig, Honsey & Kleiman attorneys concentrated on specific areas of law....61

Automotive Al’s Car Wash & Detail Center wash & detail ..............................................78 Crow River Auto & Truck Repair complete automotive services...........................78 CR Customs auto accessories ...........................................78 Hutchinson Co-op auto repair & tires ........................................43 Jay Malone Motors quality new & used vehicles ..............................2 Maytag Laundry, Tanning & Car Wash car wash.....................................................78 Motorbuys.com buy or sell your vehicle ..................................77 NAPA Auto Parts full service parts store....................................78 Valley Sales a car dealer for the times..............................142

Carpet Cleaning Oxi-Fresh Carpet Cleaning

world’s greenest carpet cleaner ........................57

Churches Faith Lutheran Church ............................111 Grace Lutheran Church...........................110 Immanuel Lutheran Church....................111 Oak Heights Covenant Church...............112 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church................108 Peace Lutheran Church...........................112 Riverside Assembly of God ....................110 Shalom Baptist Church ...........................109 St. Anastasia Catholic Church ................109 Maplewood Academy..............................112

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Financial/Investments

Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau information and resources about Hutchinson .20-21 Hutchinson Community Development Commission relocate businesses to Hutchinson .....................13

Citizen’s Bank & Trust full service bank ...........................................68 First MN Bank full service bank .........................................141 Home State Bank personal & business banking ...........................62 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage nations leading retail mortgage lender ...............58 Wetterling & Roepke financial services ..........................................59

Clubs/Organizations/ Event Facilities American Legion Post 96

banquet & meeting facilities, catering .............128 Best Western Victorian Inn serving groups from 25-300 ..........................137 Downtown Association promoting downtown Hutchinson......................86 Hutchinson Event Center receptions, reunions, meetings .........................12 VFW banquet & meeting facilities, catering .............136

Construction Picture Perfect Carpentry quality custom carpentry ................................47

Convenience/Gas Holiday

convenience store & car wash............................5

Hutchinson Co-op

convenience, gas, car care, propane & more .......43

Dental

Bryn Gardd Dental Care affordable dental care ....................................22 D.D.S. Hutch P.A. modern state-of-the-art dentistry ......................22 Inglis Orthodontics local orthodontic care ....................................22 Parkview Dental modern dentistry ..........................................22

Education/Foundations Hutchinson Public Schools K-12 ..........................................................37 Our Savior’s Lutheran School preschool-8th grade ....................................108 Ridgewater College post secondary education ...............................39 New Century Charter School 7-12 ..........................................................35 New Discoveries Montessori Academy preschool, K-6 .............................................39 St. Anastasia Center-Kids Depot preschool, daycare, school-age.........................36

Entertainment Hutchinson Theatre Co. local theater productions ..............................124

Floral Cash Wise Foods

full service floral department .............................5

Grocery Cash Wise Foods

fresh produce, meat and seafood counter ..............5

Hardware Ace Hardware

full service hardware & rental center.................47

Health Clubs/Wellness

Anytime Fitness

24 hr. fitness center .......................................32

Heating/Cooling Plumbing AEM Mechanical

residential & commercial................................55 Berger Plumbing & Heating residential & commercial................................55 Indoor Technologies residential & commercial................................55 Wood’s Edge indoor & outdoor stoves .................................55

Home Furnishings/Decorating Ace Hardware

paint & supplies ...........................................47 Floor to Ceiling interior design showroom ...............................45 Interior Views draperies, blinds, valances ..............................55

Industries 3-M

leading tape manufacturer ............................118

Insurance Citizens Insurance Agency all your insurance needs .................................73 State Farm/McGraw your full service insurance agent ......................73 State Farm/Kotzer providing insurance & financial services ............73

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Advertising Index Laundry Maytag Laundry, Tanning & Car Wash laundry services ...........................................78

Printing Crow River Press

brochures, newsletters, postcards, etc. ................67

License Bureau Hutchinson City Center-Motor Vehicle motor vehicle, passports & DNR ......................14

Public Transportation Trailblazer Transit local bus service ...........................................12

Liquor

Liquor Hutch

large selection of wine & imported beer ...........124

Lodging AmericInn

suites, pool, sauna & continental breakfast. ......139

Best Western Victorian Inn

pool, suites & continental breakfast ................137

Shamrock Inn

continental breakfast ...................................138

Massage

Hutchinson Therapeutic Massage Center therapeutic massage ......................................32

Medical

Hutchinson Area Health Care local hospital. ..............................................23 Hutchinson Medical Center local medical clinic, urgent care.................25, 31 Prairie River Home Care personalized in-home options ..........................28 Oral Facial Surgery, P.A. oral & facial surgery .....................................30 Western OB/GYN Clinic Certified Ob/Gyn Physicians & nurse midwives ...30

Newspaper Hutchinson Leader

news, entertainment, business, sports ..66,133,140

Optical Regional Eye Center

complete family eye care center........................29

Pharmacy Cash Wise Foods

full service pharmacy.......................................5

Family Rexall Drug

complete full service pharmacy ........................32

Phone/Internet/Cable Hutchinsonleader.com

daily local news, blogs & forums ......................59

NU-Telecom

telephone, cable TV, DSL ................................51

Mediacom

cable, internet, phone.....................................65

Preschool/Childcare Kids’ Depot Childcare Center-St. A’s preschool, daycare & school age care ................36 Kids Inc. preschool & childcare ....................................35 Little Lambs Preschool-Peace Lutheran located in Peace Lutheran Church ..................112 McLeod Early Intervention Services free child evaluations .....................................36

Real Estate

Edina Realty

full service real estate agents .........................113 Hometown Realty hometown service .......................................114 realestateguide.mn monthly home buyers’ guide ............................46 Pellinen Land Surveying land surveying ...........................................113

Recreation

Hutch Bowl

bowling, pro shop .......................................131 Hutchinson Park & Rec. Department recreation programs, swimming pool .................16 Northern Links mini golf, batting cages ..................................95 Oakdale Golf Club 18 hole public golf course ...............................93

Recycling McLeod County Solid Waste recycling services .........................................47

Restaurants Country Kitchen

broasted chicken, pizza, burgers & more ..........130

Culver’s

frozen custard, butter burgers & more .............124

Edge Bar & Grill

big screen TV, pool, darts & more ...................124

Retail/Specialty Stores Clay Coyote Gallery

specializing in pottery & gifts ..........................45 Security Coin & Pawn Shop local pawn shop, cash for gold & silver .............46 Twice is Nice quality used clothing & goods..........................44 The Village Shop unique gifts .................................................44 Wild Prairie Coin & Collectibles cash for coins & collectibles ............................45

Salons/Spas

Genesis Salon & Ensospa full service salon & spa ..................................57 Great Clips family hair care ............................................57

Sporting Goods B&B Sports & RV

boating & camping headquarters .....................96

Crow River Snow Pros

promote safe snowmobiling .............................96 Little Crow Shooting Sports guns, ammo & accessories ..............................95 Outdoor Motion cycling shop ................................................46

Gold Coin

Tanning

Hutch Café

Maytag Laundry, Tanning & Car Wash 4 tanning beds .............................................78

authentic Chinese food & specialty cocktails .....134

homemade food with daily specials .................135 Hutchinson American Legion Post 96 homemade food with daily specials .................128 Kings Wok Chinese buffet ............................................129 Lamplighter II sports bar & grill, burgers to steaks ................132 McCormick’s homemade specials & from scratch pastries ......127 Squeaky’s Grill & Bar sports bar in Hutch Bowl ..............................131 The Coffee Company gourmet coffee, soups & sandwiches ...............126

VFW Post 906

homemade burgers, steak fry .........................136

Zellas

home-grown local fare .................................125

Retail/Specialty Stores Carly’s Shoes

shoe store specializing in Red Wing Shoes ..........45

Title Companies/Surveyors McLeod Co. Abstract Title Services title abstract & real estate closings .................113 Pellin Land Surveying licensed land surveyor .................................113 Stewart Title title abstract & real estate closings .................114

Utilities Hutchinson Utilities Commission local utility company .....................................14 McLeod Cooperative Power rural electricity, cable & internet ......................16

Veterinarians/Pet Care

Animal Medical Center pet care ......................................................40 Crow River Pet Boarding pet care ......................................................40 Crow River Veterinary Hospital pet care & dog wash......................................40

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Hutchinson is home to many family-oriented events, including the Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Grande Day Parade. The parade, which typically features more than 150 units, takes place on Father’s Day every year.

Snapshot of Hutchinson County: McLeod State Senate District: 18 State House District: 18A U.S. Congressional District: 7th Distance from other communities: Minneapolis/St. Paul, 65 miles; St. Cloud, 50 miles; Willmar, 48 miles; New Ulm, 43 miles; Mankato, 65 miles; Marshall, 90 miles.

Population: In the 2000 census, Hutchinson’s population was 13,080.

In early 2007, it was estimated at 14,417.

Major employers: Hutchinson Technology Inc. — 1,200 employees; 3M

— approximately 1,450 employees.

Transportation: Highways — State highways 22, 15 and 7; 50 miles to I494 and 14 miles to U.S. Highway 212.

Airport: Hutchinson Municipal Airport/Butler Field. Distance from downtown is two miles.

Climate: Average annual precipitation, 27.08 inches (including average annual snowfall of 40 inches); January average precipitation, .77 inches, average temperature, 10 degrees; April average precipitation, 2.39 inches, average temperature,

42.8 degrees; July average precipitation, 3.81 inches, average temperature, 72.1 degrees; October average precipitation, 2.05 inches, average temperature, 47.9 degrees.

Local contacts: Jeremy Carter, city administrator, City Center, 111 Hassan St. S., Hutchinson, MN 55350. Phone 320587-5151.

Bill Corby, president, Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, 12 Main St. S., Hutchinson, MN 55350. Phone 320-587-5252.

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Serving You

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Mayor Steve Cook

Bill Arndt

Mary Christensen

Chad Czmowski

Eric Yost

Term expires Dec. 31, 2012, 320-587-7108

Seat 2: term expires Dec. 31, 2014, 320-587-6882

Seat 1: term expires Dec. 31, 2014, 320-587-8425

Seat 4: term expires Dec. 31, 2012, 320-587-3924

Seat 3: term expires Dec. 31, 2012, 320-587-8566

Hutchinson City Council Hutchinson City Council meetings take place at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the council chamber at City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E. City elections are conducted in November of even

years. Council members are elected by seat for staggered four-year terms. The mayor is elected for a twoyear term.

For more information, call 320-587-5151.

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Keith Kamrath

Julie Ashbaugh

Josh Gehlen

Mike McGraw

Tim Kerkvliet

Jim Waldron

Chair, term expires Dec. 31, 2013, 320587-7993

Vice-chair, term expires Dec. 31, 2013, 320-587-7894

Clerk, term expires Dec. 31, 2014, 320587-2452

Treasurer, term expires Dec. 31, 2014, 320-587-3889

Term expires Dec. 31, 2014, 320-587-4725

Term expires Dec. 31, 2013, 320-587-8185

District 423 Board of Education The Hutchinson School District is administered by a six-member board. Members are elected to staggered four-year terms. Meetings take place at 5:30 p.m., usually

on the second Monday of the month at the Hutchinson City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E. The district’s central office is at 30 N. Glen St. Call 320-587-2860 for more details.

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Bev Wangerin

Ray Bayerl

Kermit Terlinden

Paul Wright

Sheldon Nies

Hutchinson, Fifth District, term expires January 2013, 320-587-6869

Lester Prairie, First District, term expires January 2013, 320-485-2181

Glencoe, Second District, term expires January 2015, 320-864-3738

Hutchinson, Third District, term expires January 2013, 320-587-7332

Hutchinson, Fourth District, term expires January 2015, 320-587-5117

McLeod County Board Hutchinson is one of nine cities in McLeod County. A five-member McLeod County Board of Commissioners governs the county. Members are elected by district to staggered four-year terms.

The board meets the first and third Tuesdays of the

month at 9 a.m. Meetings are in the commissioners’ board room in the basement of the County Courthouse, 830 11th St. E., Glencoe. Hutchinson residents can call the courthouse toll-free at 320-587-4680.

HUTCHINSON CITY CENTER

Hutchinson

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(234-2599) is located at City Center. Hours are Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m; Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Licenses for all motor vehicles, trailers and cycles are purchased here. Driver’s licenses are issued and renewed at this office. Expedited Services available.

DNR DEPT: Fishing, hunting, boat, snowmobile and ATV licenses are available at the Motor Vehicle Office.

PASSPORT PHOTOS and APPLICATIONS: Now available at the Motor Vehicle Office.

DRIVER’S LICENSE EXAMS: Administered by the State of Minnesota every Thursday 9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. at the Motor Vehicle Office. It’s not necessary to prearrange appointments for written exams. Proper identification is required. Appointments are made for road tests by calling 1-651-284-1000.

PET OWNERS: The city requires that all animals be licensed and leashed and that barking (dogs) be controlled. Animals licenses may be purchased at the police department and are renewed annually for $10.

A $50 administrative fee is required to retrieve any animal from the Hutchinson Police Department that has been found running loose. There is also an additional daily charge to board loose dogs ($13.25) and cats ($11.00).

(Animals are boarded at Crow River Veterinary Clinic under contract with the city.)

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The Hutchinson Utilities Commission office at 225 Michigan St. S.E. is where new residents should go to set up natural gas and electric service.

If you’re new to Hutchinson...

Hutchinson Utilities

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225 Michigan St.; 320-587-4746 www.hutchinsonutilities.com City-owned Hutchinson Utilities Commission is the electric and natural gas provider to residents of Hutchinson. General manager is Mike Kumm.

New customers can call the business office from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to learn more about setting up an account.

800-332-0245 This company offers cable television, telephone and Internet access services within Hutchinson. Primary packages are available, along with other specialty choices.

City Center 111 Hassan St. S.E.; 320-587-5151 www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us City Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. It houses the council chamber and the offices of finance, administration, planning and building, engineering, city attorney, housing and redevelopment and economic development.

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U.S. Post Office 245 Main St. S.; 320-587-2497 Change-of-address forms and post office rental boxes are available during regular hours: 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Monday through Friday, with Saturday window service 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Econo Foods sells stamps, and Cash Wise Foods provides stamps and mailing services. Stamps, zip codes, rates, postage, address changes, mail holds and most other postal services are available online at www.usps.com.

Department of Motor Vehicles City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E.; 320-234-2599 www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us/mv.html New residents can obtain their drivers’ license, recreational vehicle licenses, renew vehicle tabs, obtain Minnesota plates, and purchase hunting and fishing licenses from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The office also processes passports and takes passport photos.

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Trailblazer Transit can get you there

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railblazer Transit is a public transportation system that serves Sibley and McLeod Counties. A dial-a-ride bus service, a volunteer driver program, and a van service all operate under the Trailblazer Joint Powers Board umbrella.

Children, youth, adults and seniors alike use Trailblazer to get to work, school, day care, recreational activities and social events. Some common destinations include medical facilities, restaurants, banks, drug and grocery stores, beauty salons, barbers and government offices. However, Trailblazer does not provide transportation for medical emergencies.

Unlike typical taxi fares, Trailblazer bus fares are fixed and determined in advance. Trailblazer bus riders should expect to share the bus with others.

The buses operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Volunteer drivers may transport people anytime including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays. Two wheelchair-accessible vans operated by professional drivers may also transport peo-

Trailblazer Transit one-way fares generally are: $2 within city limits; $4 for rides of less than 25 miles; and $8 for rides of 25 miles or longer. ple anytime under the SMART RIDE program. Trailblazer office hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Customers may call one of two dispatch centers to schedule rides. Generally, Sibley County residents call the Gaylord office at 888-743-3828, and McLeod County residents call the Hutchinson office at 877-743-3828.

Both numbers are toll-free.

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Many Recreation and Leisure Programs available. Call or stop in for information on park locations, campgrounds, picnic shelter reservations, pool and gym rentals.

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Historic Hutchinson Library offers wealth of information

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ooking for a popular bestseller, need to surf the ’net or just want to read the Wall Street Journal? Look no further than the Hutchinson Public Library.

The historic Carnegie library offers a wealth of knowledge and it’s almost always free with a library card.

In 2009, library sampling showed more than 78,000 library visits.

Records also list 12,210 registered borrowers for the same year.

During the recent economic slump, the library became the go-to place for those needing computer access, books on how to conduct a job search, or for entertainment in the form of magazines, books or movies on DVD. Library visitors can explore the world of information and entertainment through traditional books, audio books, DVDs, and the Internet. In addition to the standard sections and book offerings, the library has large-print editions instock, as well as more than 100 magazines and a variety of newspapers.

Need a special book? No problem.

Library staff can order it for you.

One of the most popular library

Young readers had the chance to meet Minnesota author and illustrator Nancy Carlson during an appearance at the Hutchinson Public Library.

Carlson talked about her books and read selections from them. services is the Internet. For free, library users can make appointments for up to one hour a day to browse, research or read on the World Wide Web on a library computer. Wireless Internet access is also

Library activities The Hutchinson Public Library offers readers a variety of programs: Children can see the world come to life through the children’s library. Preschool story hours are scheduled throughout the school year, as are R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) programs. Children also can participate in the summer reading program.

Stories in the Park: Guest readers share favorite books with young people, parents and grandparents. Information is available at the library, and in the summer Parks, Recreation and Community Education brochure mailed to residents, and through local media announcements.

The Readers Club: The small group chooses a book to read each month and regroups the next month for discussion. New members are always welcome. It meets the third Friday of the month at 10 a.m.

available for up to four hours a day.

The library also is online and its catalog can be accessed from your home or office. Just type iii.pioneerland.lib.mn.us into your computer’s browser.

Friends of the Library: This group supports the library with money raised from their year-round used book sales table as well as the used book sale during the Arts and Crafts Festival in the fall. The group also provides library access to homebound readers.

Project Bookshelf: This is a cooperative effort of Friends of the Library, schools and county services to collect new books at Christmas to distribute to less fortunate families. Watch for details after Thanksgiving.

Meetings: The Hutchinson Public Library also features a small meeting room, which is complete with public restrooms and a kitchenette, which is available for organizations at no charge.

For more information about obtaining a library card or the library, call 320-587-2368. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The library is closed on Sundays and federal holidays.

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Ken Butler Field, Hutchinson’s municipal airport, is the site of an annual fly-in breakfast during the Water Carnival in June. It also was the site of a special air show in August 2010 when the airport terminal was renamed in honor of deceased local acrobatic aviator Joseph P. Dooley.

Modern airport serves local pilots, businesess

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lying enthusiasts make Hutchinson’s municipal airport, Ken Butler Field, their place to flock together.

The field, named after a local aviation pioneer, features a 4,000-foot runway, parallel taxiway, and two instrument approach procedures.

Traffic follows an orderly flow pattern. The Joseph P. Dooley terminal building was named in memory of a local aerobatic pilot. The terminal has a pilots’ lounge, a conference room, and a flight-planning room with weather information systems and access to FAA’s flight service centers.

The attached maintenance facility is staffed by full-service operator

Hutchinson Aviation. Aviation fuel, including Jet A, is available, plus flight training, aircraft rental, repairs and inspections and other public services.

Local pilots and area businesses use Butler Field almost every day, including Life Link III, an air medical transportation service. More than 45 aircraft are based in Hutchinson.

There is space for 34 planes in cityowned hangars. Several private hangars have also been built in recent years.

For details, call John Olson, airport manager, at 320-234-4473, or Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation, at 320587-7615.

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In 2010, Senior Programming launched a new fundraiser — sewing chair covers. Volunteers cut and sew the chair covers, which are rented out at the Hutchinson Event Center. The money raised from this project helps pay for senior programs.

Activities and services just for older adults

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enior Programming is a citysponsored senior center that offers activities, services, tours and recreational opportunities for people 55 or older.

Stop by the Hutchinson Event Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S., to meet, mingle and make new friends by participating in classes, dances, discussion groups or trips.

Computers are available to use, too.

The senior center also is the site for service programs about such

timely issues as health, legal advocacy and tax assistance.

One of the highlights of the year is the Senior Expo, scheduled the last Tuesday in September. The Hutchinson Senior Center has been a sponsor since the Expo started more than 15 years ago.

To keep up-to-date with what’s going on at the center, seniors can subscribe to an eight-page monthly newsletter that includes information about daily activities, daily living

tips, recipes, health-related daily articles and more. It is available by subscription, $8 per year, or $15 for two years or receive an e-mail version at no charge.

The Hutchinson Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, at the Hutchinson Event Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S. For more information about the Hutchinson Senior Center, call 320-234-5656.

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We will treat your knees, hips, shoulders and other aching joints. Call (320) 484-4400 and tell us where it hurts.

For Dassel area residents, the Dassel Medical Center offers exceptional, patient-friendly care. New patients are welcome. Call (320) 275-3358.

When someone is facing anxiety, depression, addiction or simply can’t cope, they need mental health services in a safe, comforting environment. Call (320) 484-4610 for help.

Our Oncology team provides effective and caring cancer treatment in partnership with Minnesota Oncology. Give us a call at (320) 484-4695.

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For senior patients, we help you stay healthy and active through a variety of health care services.

We also offer adult day care, home health care, and long-term care at Burns Manor, our skilled nursing facility.

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Help the planet: Recycle, reduce, reuse

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he city of Hutchinson and McLeod County offer a variety of opportunities for residents to protect the environment in their daily lives.

Curbside recycling New residents can start their garbage collection and recycling service by calling Hutchinson City Center at 320-234-5672.

Residents may place such recyclable items as cans, some plastic bottles, newspaper and cardboard in a blue recycling bin for weekly, curbside collection. A green, 90-gallon bin is provided to each household for curbside collection of compostable yard and household wastes.

Special hard-goods recycling days are scheduled each spring and fall.

The city’s waste hauler picks up couches, refrigerators and similar items. People needing this service should call Waste Management at 800-450-9378.

Any other questions about curbside recycling can be answered by calling McLeod County Solid Waste Management at 320-234-7166.

Creekside Soils Hutchinson's $3.1 million cityowned compost plant produces and markets 1.8 million bags of topsoil,

The Materials Recovery Facility in Hutchinson handles about 1,200 tons in recyclables annually from countywide curbside recycling collections. potting soil, compost with manure, organic peat, 100-percent manure, wood mulch and wood chips under the CreeksideSoil, Splendorgro and Wonderblend brands.

Compostable materials are picked up for residents curbside weekly in green, 90-gallon carts. City and county residents also may take lawn clippings, leaves and other yard wastes, as well as recyclables from tin cans to newspapers, directly to Creekside, 1500 Adams St. S.E. Creekside has new hours. During the warm weather season of April 1 to Oct. 31, it is open 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The winter hours from Nov. 1 to March

31 are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Creekside is also open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday throughout November. It is closed Saturdays from Dec. 1 to March 31.

For more information about Creekside Soils or Hutchinson's recycling efforts, call manager Doug Johnson at 320-587-6762, or visit www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us and click on Departments and Services.

County recycling operations From curbside recycling to managing hazardous and problem wastes, McLeod County offers residents a variety of ways to recycle or reuse their trash.

The county purchased the Fifth

Community Avenue Southeast building, known as the Solid Waste Management Department, in 1999 with intentions to expand its household hazardous waste facility and add a recycling plant. The recycling center opened its doors in 2004.

The 22,000-square-foot addition is used to recycle material from township recycling sheds, county drop boxes, city curbside collections and businesses.

Residents can get cash back for recycling their aluminum cans at the plant’s can redemption center, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. The can redemption center is behind the McLeod County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 1065 Fifth Ave. S.E. Items such as old textbooks, magazines, phone books, plastic grocery bags and junk mail also can be dropped off.

The county partners with area schools in a recycling collection program. Schools receive rebates based

25 on the amount of recyclables collected. Half of the money is spent on environmental education.

Hazardous waste collection The county maintains a household hazardous waste collection site on the west side of the Solid Waste Management Department. The site accepts an assortment of hazardous products from fluorescent bulbs and aerosol cans to oven cleaners and rechargeable batteries. For a list of acceptable products, call McLeod County Solid Waste at 320-484-4300, or visit www.co.mcleod.mn.us/SolidWaste.

The site also has a product exchange where residents can take a variety of used paints, varnishes or cleaning products for free.

As part of Household Hazardous Waste’s “Think Outside the Bin” recycling program, items such as packing peanuts, bubble wrap, alkaline batteries, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes,

floppy disks, wine corks, water filters, crayons, handheld electronics, empty pesticide containers, oil filters, used motor oil, and small propane cylinders are collected at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility for recycling or reuse. Some of these items require a fee.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. On Tuesdays from June 1 to Sept. 1, the site is open until 8 p.m.

Problem materials Collections are scheduled throughout the year for items such as tires, appliances, electronics, hard goods and fluorescent bulbs.

For a list of accepted household hazardous waste items, disposal fees, special collection dates, call McLeod County Solid Waste Management at 320-484-4300, e-mail mcleod.solidwaste@co.mcleod.mn.us, or visit its website at www.co.mcleod.mn.us.

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Heather Krueger, radiology supervisor at Hutchinson Community Hospital, is using new nuclear medicine equipment that previously was only available to patients from a mobile unit that visited the hospital.

Health care providers strive for best care possible

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utchinson’s growing number of care providers and increasing use of sophisticated medical technology has made the city a regional healthcare hub. Here are the main providers:

Hutchinson Area Health Care Hutchinson Area Health Care is a regional leader in many health specialties.

Surgical specialties: Surgical spe-

cialists perform approximately 4,000 procedures each year related to the digestive, cardiovascular and nervous systems, skin and ENT problems, and gynecological conditions.

Mental health: Recognized for excellence statewide, a team of mental health professionals helps adults and children with mental health concerns.

Orthopaedics: The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic provides expert care in treating bone and joint problems.

Cancer care: Oncology specialists treat patients with various types of cancer in a nurturing environment.

More than 700 employees strong, Hutchinson Area Health Care offers care in obstetrics, cardiac care, spine care, physical, occupational and speech therapy, diabetes education, emergency medicine and other specialty services.

Other facilities include: Dassel Medical Center: The Dassel Medical Center offers primary care,

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mental health services and orthopaedic specialty care.

Senior care/housing: Burns Manor is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility providing live-in care and rehabilitative services. In late 2011, it will be replaced by Harmony River Living Center, an innovative long-term care community that will feature state-ofthe-art individualized care.

Harmony River also will feature 16 assisted living units.

For more information, call 320-234-5000, or visit hutchinsonhealthcare.com.

Hutchinson Medical Center Hutchinson Medical Center, a physician-owned clinic, has a staff of more than 30 full-time local providers, including family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners and specialists in the areas of general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics and podiatry.

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Urgent Care services are available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

The clinic is on the east side of the Hutchinson Community Hospital complex.

Hospice Birchwood: The Mary Burich House, McLeod County’s first residential hospice, opened its doors in 2005. The house, tucked into a wooded lot on a quiet cul-de-sac at 710 Park Island Drive S.W., was created to provide people an alternative to being in a hospital, nursing home or their own home during the final stages of life.

Birchwood offers private rooms for hospice patients, each complete with a comfortable sleeper-sofa and chairs for visitors. The home is operated by ConnectCare, a home health care agency jointly operated by Hutchinson Area Health Care and

Glencoe Regional Health Services.

For more information, call ConnectCare at (320) 234-5031.

Other health care services Hutchinson is home to a home health care agency as well as many highly skilled dentists, ophthalmologists, chiropractors, pharmacists and other health-care providers.

Providers have been innovative in their efforts to aid patients who might not otherwise receive services.

For example, Hutchinson dentists have set up a program with the Hutchinson Area Foundation for Health Care and Hutchinson School District 423 to serve children in lowincome families. Under the program, general dentistry such as fillings and extractions is offered free of charge to students in kindergarten through eighth-grade who have no other place to go for help. The schools refer the children to participating dentists.

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Hutchinson Fire Department

Hutchinson Police Services 10 Franklin St. S.W. 320-587-2242, or 911 in emergencies Police Chief Daniel Hatten’s police force focuses on community policing activities such as youth intervention, bicycle patrols and a school liaison program to prevent crime. The station and dispatch center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Hutchinson Ambulance Emergency medical assistance is available from the Hutchinson Area Health Care Ambulance Service, which includes four ambulances. Dial 911 for emergency response. Life Link III helicopter service flies patients from Hutchinson Community Hospital to moreequipped facilities in the Twin Cities.

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205 Third Ave. S.E. 320-587-2506, or 911 in emergencies The volunteer fire department is led by Fire Chief Brad Emans. He can be reached at the fire station: 320-2344211.

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St. Anastasia School’s annual fall tailgate party teaches children that even Vikes fans and Packer fans can peacefully coexist.

From preschool to college, learning opportunities abound

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utchinson is home to two public school districts — Independent District 423 and the New Century/New Discoveries Montessori Academy charter schools — and several private schools.

Learning opportunities don’t stop there. The area also is served by a variety of learning centers and organizations committed to the education of Hutchinson’s youth and adults.

Opportunities to learn about an outdoor interest or home management can be found at the

Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education department.

A brochure of available classes is sent to every resident each January, May and September. The information is also available online at www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us/brochure. html.

Hutchinson offers quality education in a variety of formats and fosters a learning environment from birth to graduation.

Hutchinson Public Schools District 423 Central Office: 30 Glen St. N.W. Superintendent is Daron

VanderHeiden. Phone: 320-5872860. Fax: 320-587-4590. Web site: www.hutch.k12.mn.us.

West Elementary: 875 School Road S.W. Principal Anne Broderius; serves about 500 students in grades K-1. Phone: 320-587-4470. Fax: 320587-0735.

Park Elementary: 100 Glen St. S.W. Principal is Dan Olberg; serves about 850 students in grades 2-5. Phone: 320-587-2837. Fax: 320-587-4821.

Hutchinson Middle School: 1365 South Grade Road S.W. Principal is Todd Grina; serves about 650 students in grades 6-8. Phone: 320-587-

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2854. Fax: 320-587-2857.

Hutchinson High School: 1200 Roberts Road S.W. Principal is Ron Johnson; serves about 900 students in grades 9-12.

Phone: 320-587-2151. Fax: 320-587-8217.

Crow River Area Learning Center: Classrooms are in the Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Middle School.

Director is Adam Holm; provides an alternative to the traditional classroom for grades 6-12. Qualified students learn in small classroom settings or by independent study. Day and evening classes available. Phone: 320-2342653. Fax: 320-587-8217.

Cornerstone: Cornerstone is an educational program — at the high school, middle school and Park Elementary — for students who live in McLeod Treatment Programs group homes. Phone: 320-234-2683.

Transitional Assistance Program: 145 Glen St. S.W. TAP is a special education program for students age 18 to 21, with a focus on community involvement, job skills and daily living skills.

Charter schools New Discoveries Montessori Academy: Shares a 40,000square-foot building at 1000 Fifth Ave. S.E. with New Century Charter School. New Discoveries, a public charter school, employs American Montessori Certified teachers to implement a hands-on, developmentally

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Grades 7-12 Our Mission: to engage students in critical thinking and teamwork that empowers them toward life-long learning and global citizenship.

Our Vision: to provide a school that creates an inclusive community working together to support student achievement and to build a strong sense of self-worth.

New Century Charter School has been created to provide an innovative and high quality secondary school for students of all abilities and interests. The learning environment consists of a blend of Core Classes and Project-Based Learning activities.

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Stephanie and Alex Vandenberg joined the teaching staff of Immanuel Lutheran School in rural Hutchinson at the beginning of the 2010-11 school year.

KIDS’ DEPOT EARLY EDUCATION & CHILD 400 Lake Street SW, Hutchinson St. Anastasia Center CARE CENTER Preschool • Daycare • School-Age Care • Preschool: 2 and 3 day classes for 3, 4 and 5 year olds (A.M. and P.M. Sessions) • Daycare: 33 month – Kindergarten Full-time, part-time and Drop-In Care • School-Age Care: Open before and after school. The bus stops here! All day nonschool days. Open for 2 hour late starts.

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appropriate curriculum in eight multi-age classrooms.

In addition, New Discoveries Montessori Academy has a feebased preschool component, serving 3-, 4- and 5-year olds. Administrative director is Dave Conrad. New Discoveries currently serves 200 preschool through sixth-graders.

Phone: 320-234-6362.

Website: www.newdiscoveries.org.

New Century Charter School: Shares a 40,000-square-foot building along Fifth Avenue Southeast with New Discoveries. New Century has strong core curriculum classes, offers exploratory courses, and uses project-based learning to give students the opportunity to discover their dreams and passions. Administrative director is Jason Vold. The school serves about 150 students in grades 7-12. Phone: 320-234-3660. Website: www.newcenturycharter.com.

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Private schools Agape Christian Academy: 950 School Road S.W. in Word of Life Outreach Center. Agape was established in 2006 and provides students with a Christian education. The school serves students from preschool through fifth grade. The preschool program offers all-day or half-day options. Kindergarten is offered all day. Phone: 320-587-9443. Website: www.loversoftruth.com.

Immanuel Lutheran School and Children of Grace Preschool: 20917 Walden Ave. in Acoma Township. Serves about 40 students in preschool-8 with three teachers, including Alex and Stephanie Vanderberg and Kristi Slovik. Phone: 320-587-4858. E-mail: ilschool@hutchtel.net. Website: immanuelhutch.org.

Maplewood Academy: 700 Main St. N. Maplewood Acadmey is a Seventhday Adevntist high school, which offers board and day school options.

The academy, is open to all students in the Hutchinson area, and is accredited by the North Central Association and the National Council of Private School Accreditation. Principal is Marshall Bowers; serves about 90 students in grade 9-12. Phone: 320-587-2830.

Fax: 320-587-5649. Website: www.maplewoodacademy.org Northwoods Elementary School: 95 Academy Lane, N.W. Principal is Linda Kaldahl; serves about 20 students in a mutli-grade classroom for grades pre-kindergarten-8.

Phone: 320-243-5994.

Our Savior’s Lutheran School: 800 Bluff St. N.E. Principal is Leland Huebner; serves students in grades preschool through fifth. Making Disciples is the theme for the 50th year of instruction provided by Our Savior’s Lutheran School. Phone: 320-587-3319. Fax: 320-587-7861. Email: osl@hutchtel.net.

St. Anastasia Catholic School: 400

Hutchinson Public Schools Excellence in Academics, Activities and Character

www.hutch.k12.mn.us • 320-587-2860 In all our schools we offer: • • • •

Character based education Staff willing to serve your children’s needs Staff fully licensed and qualified A safe and secure setting for all children

Lake St. S.W. Principal Jody Stoffels; serves 113 students in grades K-6.

Phone: 320-587-2490. Fax: 320-5876756. Website: www.stanastasia.net.

Other educational opportunities Community Education: 900 Harrington St. S.W. Community information and program guide is mailed to residents in December, April and August. Phone: 320-5872975. Website: www.ci.hutchinson. mn.us/parkrec.

Preschool Early Childhood Family Education: 775 School Road S.W. Early Childhood Family Education focuses on children from birth to kindergarden.

Phone: 320-587-8908. E-mail: ecfe@hutchtel.net.

Heartland Head Start: 904 State Highway 15 S. Head Start serves lowincome families with 3- and 4-year-

In our elementary schools we offer: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Free all day every day Kindergarten & alternate day option Small class size Enrichment program Before & after school & summer Targeted Service programs Everyday math K-5 Literacy by Design K-5 Small group Guided Reading instruction by trained staff On site media center with large selection of student books Music, Art, Physical Education, Science/Technology Lab taught by certified teachers Technology program including use of classroom SMART boards Academic game room Family friendly atmosphere Many volunteer opportunities

In our secondary schools we offer: • Advanced Placement courses • Three world languages (Spanish, German, Chinese) • Pre-engineering • Video production • Concurrent classes with Ridgewater College - taught at high school • CIS, College in the Schools - Courses that earn college credit • Advanced math opportunities at the middle school • Targeted & area learning services for students after school & during the summer • Comprehensive and competitive programs in fine arts and athletics • Vocational & technical education courses • Rigorous academics • Math League, Science Health Occupations, Knowledge Bowl, Business Professionals of America • Exploratory opportunities in FACS, Tech Ed, Computer Applications, Art, General Music • Much More 71566 GH

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38 olds. It is a family-focused, comprehensive child development program for preschool children and their families. Phone: 320-234-6306 for the Headstart classroom, 320-235-0850 or 800-992-1710 for Heartland Community Action Agency.

Kids Inc.: 566 Bluff St. The preschool program operates half-day classes one time per week for 3-yearolds and half-day classes twice per week for 4- and 5-year-olds. Phone: 320-587-KIDS. Fax: 320-234-6358.

Website: www.ekidsinc.com.

Kids’ Depot: St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 400 Lake St. S.W. Year-round childcare is available for children age 33 months to 12 years old, and a nine-month preschool program is available for three-, four- and fiveyear-olds. Phone: 320-587-4760, ext.

4. Fax: 320-234-6756. Website: www.stanastasia.net.

King’s Kids Christian Preschool: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1040 South Grade Road. Two-day classes and three-day classes are offered: morning and afternoon Tuesday and Thursday and morning and afternoon Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Phone: 320-587-2776, ext. 5.

Fax: 320-234-6233. E-mail: ctkkids@hutchtel.net. Website: www.ctkhutch.com.

Little Lambs Christian Preschool: 400 Franklin St. The school offers classes two days a week for 4- and 5-yearolds and one day-a-week classes for 3-year-olds. The school year goes from mid-September to mid-May. Phone: 320-587-2629. Fax: 320-5871162. Website: www.plchutch.org.

Montessori Preschool Inc.: 504 E. Highland Park Drive. This nondenominational school provides a preschool program for children age 3 to 6, as well as kindergarten and latchkey programs. Preparation work for kindergarten and first grade also is offered. Phone: 320-587-6214 or 320-587-3112.

Noah’s Ark Preschool: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 800 Bluff St. N.E. The school offers classes for 3- and 4-year-olds on Tuesday and Thursday. The school is open to all students who meet the minimum

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nyone with questions or concerns Babies and young children grow and about their learn at their own rates. Some children, baby’s development though, need special help to grow up can have them answered through healthy and learn skills such as sitting, McLeod County Help walking and talking. The Follow Along proMe Grow early intergram can help you know if this is true for vention services. your child. For more information, All infants and todcall McLeod County Public Health dlers are eligible for free at 320-864-3185. assessments. This evaluation is done by an early childhood teacher with special training in testing young children. If any delays or concerns are noted, there are free services available through area schools — provided in the child’s home — at no cost to the parents. Parents have the option to accept or reject services offered.

Sometimes young children require assistance in one, two or more areas. It is well-known that children who get assistance earlier have a much better start in school.

Providers who might work with your child include teachers, physical, occupational or speech therapists and others. The services are designed to meet the needs of each child.

To contact McLeod Early Intervention Services, call 320-234-2619 or 320-864-3185. For more information, visit www.McLeodHelpMeGrow.org.

Assessing your child’s growth

age requirement by Sept. 1. Phone: 320-587-3319.

Children of Grace Preschool: 20917 Walden Ave., Acoma Township. A child must be at least 3 years old on or before Sept. 1 to be enrolled. The school is open to all students who meet the minimum age requirement. Phone: 320-587-4858. E-mail: ilschool@hutchtel.net.

Higher education Ridgewater College: 2 Century Ave. Dr. Douglas Allen is president; serves more than 1,800 students.

Ridgewater College is a community and technical college with cam-

puses in Hutchinson and Willmar.

Students are able to earn the first two years of a four-year degree in dozens of majors, or train for a career field in one of the college’s many technical programs. Through partnerships with various state universities, students are able to earn their bachelor’s or master’s degrees on the Ridgewater campuses. In addition, the college offers customized training and continuing education services to businesses and individuals for professional and personal development. Phone: 320-2348500. Fax: 320-234-8512. Website: www.ridgewater.edu.

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Students learn from newspapers

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utchinson area students are now learning from the only local textbook that’s updated twice a week. In 2008, the Hutchinson Leader, with help from more than 15 local businesses and civic groups, launched Newspapers in Education. The program provides more than 700 free newspapers each week as a tool of instruction to local schools.

Through the program, students are using newspapers to develop their reading ability, increase their social awareness, build character, and enrich their civic education.

Newspapers in Education is an international program started in 1955 to advance the use of newspapers in schools. Researchers claim the program improves reading, spelling and writing abilities in students.

Students at Park Elementary School keep up with local current events by reading the Hutchinson Leader every week.

Teachers participating in the program visit the Hutchinson Leader’s Website for age-specific lesson plans to use with the newspapers the school receives. The free lesson

plans are developed by teachers for teachers.

For more information about Newspapers in Education, call the Leader at 320-234-4156.

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Extension educators teach everything from farming to tech

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utchinson-area residents have access to University of Minnesota Extension education and information through both the McLeod County Extension Office and the Extension Regional Office.

Since 1909, Extension has been in Minnesota communities, working with individuals, organizations and agencies to put the University’s research and resources to work throughout the entire state.

The McLeod County Extension Office is at the McLeod County Fairgrounds and has local staff with expertise in agriculture, horticulture, 4-H, and nutrition for low-income families and individuals. The

McLeod County 4-H is just one of the programs coordinated by the local extension office.

McLeod County 4-H program and McLeod County Master Gardener

Program are coordinated through the local office, which is the front door to Extension and its programs.

One of 16 centers across the state, the office in Hutchinson houses educators with expertise in the areas of crops, dairy, beef, 4-H youth development, health and nutrition, leadership and civic engagement, and family financial management.

For more information about University of Minnesota Extension, visit www.extension.umn.edu, or call the Regional Office at 320-234-0431.

To reach the McLeod County Extension office, or for more information regarding local agricultural programming, Master Gardeners, or 4-H, call 320-484-4334.

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Hutchinson’s annual summer festival is the Water Carnival, June 13-19. The Run by the River 8K Run, 1 Mile Kids Run and 5K Fun and Fitness Walk/Run draws a large field of competitors every year.

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utchinson offers something for almost everyone when it comes to activities and events. Opportunities range from community theater and outdoor concerts to summer festivals and the McLeod County Fair.

For more information about local events, check out Thursday’s Hutchinson Leader A&E Calendar or visit the Leader’s website at www.hutchinsonleader.com.

Information also is available by calling the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau at 320-587-5252.

MARCH March 24-26, March 31-April 2: Hutchinson

Theatre Company’s production of “Forever Plaid”; 320-587-2599 Spring Craft Show, Hutchinson Mall; 320587-5956 Jose Cole Circus; Burich Arena, Hutchinson; 320-587-2975 Snow Pros Swap Meet and Vintage Sled Sale, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320234-4311 Gopher Campfire Wild Game Feed, Gopher Campfire Club, 24718 County Road 7, Hutchinson; 320-587-4868 Hutchinson Jaycees Comedy Night, Hutchinson Event Center, 320-234-5656 Hutchinson Sportsmen’s Boat and RV Camping Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-587-2140 or 320-587-5252 Crow River Area Youth Orchestra spring concert; 320-693-7243

APRIL April 23: Citywide Easter Egg Hunt, 320-587-5252 Clay Coyote Pottery and Gallery Spring Open House, 17614 240th St., Hutchinson; 320-5872599 Crow River Singers Spring Concerts, venues to be announced; 320-587-3031 or 320-587-0899 Bluebird Day at Gopher Campfire Club, 24718 County Road 7, Hutchinson; 320-587-4868

MAY May 7: Citywide Garage Sales, Hutchinson; 320-587-5000 May 21: Paws on Parade for the benefit of the Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter, Hutchinson; 320-234-9699 May 28: Corvettes for a Cause Weekend; 320587-5252

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May 30: Memorial Day parade and ceremony, Veterans Park of McLeod County in Hutchinson; 320-587-2665 5K Mother’s Day Weekend Walk/Run; 320234-8344 or 320-587-6733 Circus Pages, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-234-4311 Garden Club and Master Gardeners annual Plant Sale; McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-234-4311 International Dog Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320- 234-4311 Main Street Farmers Market, First Avenue Southeast and Main Street. The market opens in May and runs through October. Hours: 3 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday

JUNE June 13: Music in the Park at Library Square in downtown Hutchinson begins for the season. Bring a lawnchair or blanket and enjoy free music at 7 p.m. Mondays through August; 320-587-5252 June 13-19: Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival; 320-587-5252 Dairy Appreciation Day, Library Square in downtown Hutchinson; 320-587-5252

WEDNESDAYS, JUNE THROUGH AUGUST Peace Lutheran Noon Recitals and Salad Luncheons, Peace Lutheran Church, Hutchinson; 320-587-3031

JULY July 15-16: NTPA Power Pull Truck and Tractor, Mcleod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-864-4902 July 22-24: 20th annual Orange Spectacular Allis Chalmers Tractor Show, State Highway 7 West and 200th Street, Hutchinson; 320-587-3771 July 29-30: RiverSong Music Festival, West River Park; 320-587-5252 Hutchinson Citywide Crazy Days; 320-587-5252

AUGUST Aug. 2: National Night Out, Hutchinson Aug. 5-6: American Cancer Relay for Life in McLeod County; Masonic/West River Park, Hutchinson; 320-587-6733 Aug. 5-7: Pola-Czesky Days, Silver Lake; 320327-2755 Aug. 11-13: Hutchinson Theatre Company’s production of the musical, “Gypsy!“; 320-587-2599

Aug. 13: Garlic Festival, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-543-3394 Aug. 13-14: Heatwole Threshing Show, Walden Avenue, six miles southwest of Hutchinson; 320-587-9143 August 17-21: McLeod County Fair, McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson; 320-587-2499 Aug. 25-Sept. 5: Minnesota State Fair; 651288-4400 Gopher Campfire Family Outing, Gopher Campfire clubhouse; 320-587-4868

SEPTEMBER Sept. 9-10: Heart of Minnesota Rummage and Used Book Sale at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-234-9699 Sept. 10: Minnesota State Pedal Pull, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson Sept. 10: Hutchinson City-Wide Garage Sale; 320-587-5000 Sept. 10: Wheels with a Cause Motorcycle and Classic Car Rally Sept. 16-17: Arts and Crafts Festival, Taste of Hutchinson and the Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library Book Sale, Library Square in downtown Hutchinson; 320-587-5252. For details on the book sale, call 320-587-2368

Welcome to Hutchinson to the Hutchinson Co-op

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Convenience Store 600 Adams St. SE Hutchinson

320-587-6537

Hours Mon.–Fri. 6:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Sat. 6:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• Gasoline • Diesel • LP Gas Bottle Fill/Exchange • Complete Car Care/Fast Lube Service • Tires • Tire repair & Used tires • Batteries • Lp Service and repair • Weed Control Chemicals • Lawn & Garden Fertilizers • Aquatic Weed Control • Full Line of Pet Food, Bird Seed • Sprayer Rental • Cass Clay Milk • Coffee

Main Office/Bulk Fuel Orders 320-587-3079 1060 5th Ave SE, Hutchinson

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Hours Mon.–Fri. 5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sat. 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun. 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

• Gasoline • Motor Oil • Antifreeze • LP Gas Exchange • Lottery Tickets • Car Wash • Groceries • Cass Clay Milk • Pop • Snacks • Ice • Coffee • Pizza • Hot Breakfast & Lunch Items: Hot Dogs, Tornados, Cheddarwurst, Roller Grill Items & More

Service Station 1110 Hwy 7 W, Hutchinson

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Sept. 24-25: Elks Gun and Coin Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-5878989.

Sept. 25: Historic Hutchinson Living History Tour, Oakland Cemetery, Hutchinson; 320-587-5252 Sept. 27: McLeod County Senior Expo, Hutchinson Event Center; 320-234-5656 Hutchinson Model Railroad Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-587-8073

OCTOBER

The annual sand fill sponsored by the Hutchinson Jaycees raises money for local youth activities.

Oct. 15-16: Farm Toy and Collectible Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-5879430 Spooky Sprint 5K Family Fun Run/Walk and Kids Dash in downtown Hutchinson; 320-296-6383 Oct. 31: Hutchinson Lions Citywide Halloween Party, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-234-4311 Oct. 31: Trick or Treat Parade, Hutchinson Mall; 320-587-5956 Wright County AKC Dog Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-234-4311 Clay Coyote Pottery and Gallery Fall Open House, 17614 240th St., Hutchinson; 320-587-2599 Minnesota State Poultry Show, McLeod

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GIFT SHOP

Over $25,000 returned to community service, educational programs, civic projects and disaster relief in 2010.

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The Clay Coyote is all about unique hand made fine craft by artisans all over North America Decorative and functional specializing in pottery for food preparation and serving We’re one of Hutch’s “must see” stops Come with guests and bring a picnic for after you shop! Visit www claycoyote for details

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Buying your coin collections, 90% and 40% silver coins, merchant tokens, US national bank notes, all currency, foreign coins, toys, military items, pottery, all pre-1975 sports cards and memorabilia, Carnival glass, plus much more!

• Red Wing • Minnetonka Moccasins • New Balance • Hush Puppies • Wolverine • Rockport • Worx • Irish Setter • Naturalizer • Florsheim • Clark’s • SAS

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Clay Coyote Pottery is a working pottery studio open to visitors every day as we create our handmade pottery. Custom orders welcome.

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DECEMBER Dec. 2, 4: Crow River Singers Holiday Concert, Hutchinson venue to be determined; 320-587-0899 Dec. 2-3: Women’s Candlelight Dinner at Shalom Baptist Church, Hutchinson; 320-587-2668 Dec. 3: Christmas Trees and Traditions, Christ

Choir Concert; 320-587-2151

FOR LOCAL HISTORY Learn local history with a visit to the McLeod County Museum, 380 School Road N.W., Hutchinson. It showcases the story of McLeod County and its cities through a variety of programs, exhibits, events and touring opportunities. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sundays. For more information, call 320-587-2109. the King Lutheran Church, Hutchinson; 320-5872776 Early December: “A Christmas Cup of Tea” Reading and Holiday Event at the Jorgenson Hotel in downtown Hutchinson; 320-587-6115 Early December: Hutchinson Downtown Christmas Celebration, Library Square in downtown Hutchinson; 320-587-5252 Hutchinson High School Holiday Band and

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JANUARY 2012 Blizzard Blast, fundraiser for ConnectCare Hospice at Pla-Mor Ballroom in Glencoe; 320-2343052 The Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau annual meeting and banquet, Hutchinson Event Center; 320-587-5252 Gopher Campfire annual Indoor Fishing Contest, Gopher Campfire clubhouse, seven miles northwest of Hutchinson on County Road 7; 320587-7722

FEBRUARY Strike out the Violence Bowlathon, Hutch Bowl; 320-234-7933 KDUZ/KARP Radio and Hutchinson Area Chamber, CVB Home, Landscape and Garden Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-5872140 or 320-587-5252.

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Ace Hardware is locally owned and operated, which means you’ll always get prompt, personal service.

SERVICES Plus ALL Of Your Hardware Needs: • Computerized Paint Matching • Cut Glass/Plexiglass • Cut Keys • Bicycle Service & Repair • Hunting & Fishing License • Saw Blade, Chainsaw, Knife & Scissors Sharpening • Repair Windows & Screens • UPS Shipping

• Paint & Supplies • Hardware & Fasteners • Small Hand & Power Tools • Plumbing Supplies • Electrical Supplies • Heating Supplies • Lawn, Farm & Garden Supplies • Bicycles & Accessories • Automotive Supplies • Housewares • Home Appliances • Home Furnishings

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The first Music in the Park summer concert has traditionally featured New Ulm’s Concord Singers. Festivities also include the introduction of the Water Carnival Queen candidates, the Flag Day Ceremony and the first pie social of the season.

Music in the Park offers a variety of entertainment

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hether it’s the happy German music of New Ulm’s Concord Singers or the peaceful, easyfeeling songs of Prairie Rose, the best place to spend a hot summer night is at the Music in the Park summer concert series.

From June to August, people of all ages can be seen enjoying foot-tapping entertainment as they visit with friends and enjoy pie, ice cream, or other treats served by local nonprofit groups.

This summer marks the 33rd year of the outdoor music series. The opening concert is Monday, June 13, which also marks the kickoff of the Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival and the Flag Day ceremony by the

BPO Elks, the VFW and the Hutchinson American Legion.

Enjoying the summer months with Music in the Park has long been a Minnesota’s Hometown tradition.

Archived editions of the Hutchinson Leader make mention of weekly band concerts in the downtown bandstand that attracted listeners from the surrounding area.

The Music in the Park concert series is hosted by the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and is organized by the Music in the Park committee. The musical entertainment is made possible through sponsorships by area businesses that underwrite the cost of the bands.

Each concert is coordinated with a

social, where local nonprofit organizations raise money through food and beverage sales. The Hutchinson Parks and Recreation Department also plays an important part in the success of the Music in the Park series. The department is responsible for maintaining Library Square and setting up the bleachers for each event.

In case of rain, most concerts are conducted at Maplewood Academy Auditorium, 700 Main St. N., Hutchinson. Rain announcements are made on KDUZ 1260 AM and KARP 106.9 FM by 4 p.m. on Mondays. For more information, call the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau at 320-587-5252.

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Downtown Hutchinson is the place to be for the 37th annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Taste of Hutchinson and the Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library Used Book. Mark your calendar for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17.

Annual Arts and Crafts Festival draws thousands to Hutchinson

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he 37th annual Arts and Crafts Festival will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept.

16-17, in downtown Hutchinson’s Library Square.

Through the years, the rain-orshine event has earned a reputation for unique and quality works of art, so it’s not surprising that thousands of people flock to Hutchinson each year to browse and shop this twoday event.

As part of the festivities each year, Crow River Arts, a local arts organization, selects a featured artist for the show.

In addition to the fun of viewing the creative works of artists and

crafters, there’s food, too.

Since 1988, the Hutchinson Ambassadors have organized the Taste of Hutchinson, an outdoor food court that joins the Arts & Crafts Festival.

Vendors offer a variety of tasty treats and favorites ranging from taco pies and roasted nuts to mini doughnuts and cheese curds.

While at the festival, take time to visit Hutchinson’s historic Carnegie Library for the Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library Book Sale. This event is a “must” for readers, and is the perfect place to browse for new reading material at a very affordable price — paperbacks,

hardcovers and magazines sell for less than $1 each. It takes place outside the library’s Hassan Street entrance. Proceeds from the sale go toward projects supporting the library.

The Hutchinson Arts and Crafts Festival, Taste of Hutchinson and the annual library book sale offer the best in family fun and entertainment in Minnesota’s Hometown.

For more information about this annual festival, call the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau at 320-587-5252. For details on the book sale, call the Hutchinson Public Library at 320-587-2368.

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The Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival offers a variety of events for people of all ages. One event that always draws a good-sized crowd is the traditional Tuesday night Boat Parade on the Crow River. Prizes are awarded to the best-decorated floats.

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or more than 69 years, the Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival has been one of the town’s largest summer celebrations.

The 60 members of the Hutchinson Jaycees are responsible for this event, which takes place June 13-19.

This year, Water Carnival Commodore Brian Knorr and Vice Commodore Nick Nelson will coordinate the festival’s many activities.

The celebration kicks off at the first Music in the Park concert of the season, Monday, June 13.

At this event, the eight Miss Hutchinson candidates make their first public appearance. In addition, attendees can enjoy dessert at the ice cream social fundraiser, listen to the spirited music of New Ulm’s Concord Singers, and watch the flagraising ceremony conducted by members of the BPO Elks, VFW and

the Hutchinson American Legion.

The Hutchinson Leader’s Medallion Hunt also begins June 13.

On Tuesday, June 14, the focus turns to the Crow River where canoe races take place, followed by a boat parade. Units participating in the boat parade line up at the Roberts Park boat landing. The boats cruise from Roberts Park to near the dam.

Three units will earn awards as the best-decorated boats. In case of rain,

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On Friday, June 17, the Teddy Bear Band will “rock your teddies,” as children gather to hear this Water Carnival favorite. This event will again be conducted at Library Square.

Hutchinson will welcome home 2010 Miss Hutchinson Abbie Neubarth and Princess Haley Jacobsen for this year’s pageant Friday evening at the Hutchinson High School Auditorium, 1200 Roberts Road S.W. Candidates will present themselves in competitions for talent, evening gown and a question-andanswer segment. The new Mr. Hutchinson and Hutchinson Woman of the Year honorees also will be named.

Saturday, June 18, will feature Kiddie Day activities, including a short parade, costume contest and the junior royalty coronation. At the

51 coronation, Junior Queen Kaitlyn Kellerman and Junior Commodore Brayden Rehder will name the next junior royalty.

Outdoor activities such as the 8K Run, 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1-mile Kids Run are scheduled for Saturday morning. Adults can also participate in various sporting events at Masonic/West River Park throughout the day. There is also a bike ride offering two categories: family and 25-mile.

The seventh annual Water Carnival Softball Tournament and second annual Water Carnival Kickball Tournament are scheduled to take place during the weekend, too.

In addition to Music in the Park concert, dances are part of Water Carnival week, taking place Friday night and Sunday evening before the fireworks, plus there is a Farmer’s Market on Saturday adjacent to Library Square in downtown

Hutchinson.

On Sunday, June 19, an estimated 20,000 people will line the Grande Day Parade route on Main Street.

Following the parade, visitors are welcome to enjoy the carnival and special events.

The coronation of the new Miss Hutchinson will take place that evening at the Hutchinson High School Auditorium. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m., following the coronation.

Watch the Hutchinson Leader for Water Carnival features before the big event. Information is also available online at the Hutchinson Jaycees’ Water Carnival’s website at www.watercarnival.org. Details are also available by calling the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau at 320-587-5252.

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Hutchinson Theatre Company celebrates 10-year anniversary

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ocal actors and directors can showcase their talents in three Hutchinson Theatre Company productions each year. The theater company’s 10th-year anniversary schedule will feature: “Forever Plaid,” March 24-26, March 31-April 2: One of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory, this revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950s on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was. Singing in harmony while executing perfectly timed choreography, the “Plaids” are guaranteed to keep audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along.

“Gypsy!” Aug. 11-13: This Tony award-winning musical is the story about an aggressive stage mother.

Join Rose, June and Louise on their trip across the United States during the 1920s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. Jule Styne’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics include “Let Me Entertain You,” “You’ll Never Get Away from Me” and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.” This is a gripping story of one mother’s dream, and of her suppressed talents that she has sacrificed to further the careers of her unappreciative daughters.

“Arsenic and Old Lace,” Nov. 3-5, 1012: The year is 1941. The location is a small house next to a cemetery in Brooklyn. In this house live two kind, thoughtful, sweet old ladies, Martha and Abby Brewster, who have developed a very bad habit. For the clan known as Brewster, insanity runs in the family. These two sweet old aunts take it upon themselves to poison lonely old men with nothing to live for, as an act of charity. Their nephew,

The Hutchinson Theatre Company has produced many outstanding plays during its past 10 years. Among the most successful were “Gilligan’s Island: The Musical” and “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Mortimer, has just got married, and is trying to negotiate his way around the shenanigans of the house, while trying to keep his new bride from fleeing.

Shady brother John returns from a world adventure involving using corpses to change his appearance to allude capture. The merry mayhem continues with bugle-blowing brother Teddy who is charged with burial duties. Never have insanity and murder been more charming.

Season tickets and individual per-

formance tickets are available online at www.hutchtheatre.org, or at the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Interested in acting? Audition information is listed on the theater company’s website at www.hutchtheatre.org as well as in the Hutchinson Leader.

To direct, volunteer or for more information, call Betsy Price at 320587-2599.

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Looking for a night on the town? Choose your fun

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rom live music and winetasting to pool and darts, Hutchinson offers a variety of options for a night on the

town: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1305 State Highway 15 S. Offers casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. On-site televisions offer game viewing for sports enthusiasts. Applebee’s also conducts special events such as karaoke. For more information, call 320-587-2331.

Biscay Liquor, Highway 22 between Hutchinson and Glencoe.

This establishment offers casual dining. On weekends, Biscay Liquor offers karaoke, deejay music and live bands. For more information, call 320-864-8001.

Bonfire Bar and Grille, 16818 State Highway 22 N., Litchfield.

This local gathering spot features casual dining and live music.

Need a schedule of events? Call 320-693-9176.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 1040 State Highway 15 S. This is Hutchinson’s newest restaurant offering. It features casual dining and plenty of TVs for sports enthusiasts. Call 320-234-9453.

Century 9 Theater, 766 Century Ave. S.W. This nine-screen multiplex offers new movie releases. For a complete list of show times, call 320234-6800.

Eagles Aerie at the Best Western Victorian Inn, 1000 State Highway 7 W. This casual dining spot offers a bigscreen television for game-time viewing. Occasionally, there are special events such as karaoke or live music. For more information, call 320-587-6030.

BPO Elks, 720 State Highway 7 E. Casual dining, Texas Hold’em and bingo are offered at this club. For

Lamplighter II, Plaza 15, State Highway 15 South. This local sports bar offers casual dining, big-screen television viewing, darts and pool, plus occasional live music, deejay and karaoke events. For more information, call 320-587-1010.

Liquor Hutch’s Grape Vine winetasting club meets the third Thursday of the month from September through May at the Best Western Victorian Inn, 1000 State Highway 7 W. For more information, call the Liquor Hutch at 320587-2762.

Main Street Sports Bar, 18 Main St. N. This downtown gathering spot offers darts and pool, TV game If you’re a wine enthusiast, the Liquor viewing plus casual dining. For Hutch’s Grape Vine wine-tasting club more information, call 320-587offers a variety of wines to sample. The 6161.

State Theatre, 35 Washington club meets the third Thursday of the Ave. E. Built in 1937, this restored month from September through May at art-deco theater closed in 2001 and the Best Western Victorian Inn. reopened in 2005. It offers three screens for movies ranging from more information, call 320-587-3116. classics to first-run. For movie infor Hutch Bowl, 1150 State Highway mation, call 320-587-0999.

7 W. League and open bowling are Squeaky’s Grill & Bar, 1150 State available throughout the year. For Highway 7 W., offers casual dining open bowling times, call 320-587and game viewing on television. It’s 2352. next to Hutch Bowl, so you may Hutchinson American Legion Post want to plan dinner and bowling for 96, 35 Third Ave. S.E. The Legion your next night out. For more inforoffers bingo, deejay and karaoke mation, call 320-587-2352. entertainment, and live music. For Zella’s, 14 Main St. S., features details, call 320-587-2665. homegrown local fare. Food options Hutchinson VFW Post 906, 247 range from casual to fine dining. It First Ave. S.E. This club offers a varialso offers live music the first ety of activities ranging from barbeThursday of the month, plus game cue to bingo, plus occasional live viewing in the bar. For more informusic. For more information, call mation, call 320-587-WINE. 320-578-9929.

For more entertainment informa Lake Marion Ballroom and Meeting tion, check the Thursday A&E Center, 11431 State Highway 15 S., Calendar published in the Brownton. From wedding receptions Hutchinson Leader or visit to meetings, the ballroom offers the Leader’s website at rental space for area events. For www.hutchinsonleader.com. more information, call 320-328-5569.

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Crow River Arts celebrates creativity

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row River Arts is kicking off its 26th year as a promoter of the arts throughout the Crow River area.

The nonprofit arts organization offers a variety of programs and educational opportunities for children and adults.

With grants from the Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council, United Way, the Hutchinson Community Foundation and help from a number of important sponsors, Crow River Arts is able to feature an artist at the annual Hutchinson Arts and Crafts Festival, sponsor a variety of visual art exhibits, as well as support and sponsor the local vocal group Crow River Singers.

Youth and adult classes are also a part of Crow River Arts’ offerings.

The class schedule is available on the Crow River Arts website at www.crowriverarts.org. While visiting the website, look for information on the organization and local artists

You can count on a large crowd,when Crow River Arts conducts its annual school art exhibitions for Hutchinson-area students in grades K-6 and 712. Art on display ranges from paintings and drawings to sculpture. plus a calendar of events.

Events also are listed in the Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education brochure published three times a year by the

city of Hutchinson.

Interesting in joining, volunteering or serving as a board member? Crow River Arts is looking for you. For more information, call 320-587-0899.

Concert Association offers quality entertainment

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f you enjoy a variety of music and are looking for a deal, there’s no better offer than the Hutchinson Concert Association.

Membership, which ranges from $25 for a student to $75 for a family, offers four concerts throughout the September-to-May season.

The 2010-2011 season features: Jeri Sager, singer, actress, star of the Broadway production of “Cats,” with piano, drum, bass and reeds; Cahal Dunne, Irish showman, singer and

pianist; Simon and Son, father-andson piano duet program featuring humor and light classics; and the Redhead Express: Alaskan bluegrass/gospel/Old Time music from a family of nine.

Since its founding in 1982, the organization’s goal has been to increase interest in and appreciation of cultural events by providing a variety of performing artists for the community’s enjoyment.

Concerts range from solo per-

formances to vocal and instrumental groups. The season follows the school year running from September through May. The Hutchinson Concert Association has a reciprocal agreement with the Glencoe Performing Artists Series whereby members may attend each other’s concerts for the price of one membership.

For more information about the Hutchinson Concert Association, call Marlene Kubista at 320-587-4480.

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Violin students Morgan Mack of Olivia and Aidan Prellwitz of Buffalo Lake rehearse with the Crow River Area Youth Orchestra in the choir room at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.

Crow River Area Youth Orchestra offers options

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eff Specht is the new conductor for Crow River Youth Orchestra’s 2010-2011 season.

He brings an energetic personality to his new position as well as a desire to instill the love of music in his students.

Formed in 1998, the Crow River Area Youth Orchestra, also known as CRAYO, serves area musicians, 21 or younger from a 60-mile radius of Hutchinson.

This orchestra program provides a high-quality, reasonably priced

musical opportunity that entertains and enriches its members and audiences.

The symphony orchestra is open to brass, percussion, string and woodwind musicians. The group rehearses Sunday afternoons at the Hutchinson Middle School. The symphony orchestra performs high school- to college-level material that includes classical to contemporary composers.

The Crow River Area Youth Orchestra's season for 2010 began in

September and culminated with a concert Dec. 5. The spring season will begin in January and with a concert in the spring.

In addition, the orchestra program provides enrichment opportunities that include a concerto contest, a music camp, an outreach concert and a scholarship fund.

For more information about Crow River Area Youth Orchestra, call Marie Nelson at 320-593-7243, or visit its website at www.crayo.org.

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It’s an annual tradition: Local 4-H’ers vie for blue ribbons in the McLeod County Fair 4-H Beef Show.

McLeod County Fair: the greatest exhibition around

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Music fans can enjoy live performers — ranging from old favorites to young up-and-comers — every day and night of the fair.

Thrill seekers also get two nights of autocross (Wednesday and Saturday), two nights of motocross

(Thursday and Friday), and a Sunday night demolition derby bringing a crashing conclusion to the grandstand entertainment.

Sunday afternoon will once again bring All-Star wrestling, presented by Buck “Rock and Roll” Zumhofe, and

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the ever-popular midway rides and games will thrill young and old.

Fairgoers can also tour the many animal barns or the horticulture building, view the fine arts and 4-H exhibits, or reminisce while wandering through the antique tractor display.

A variety of exhibitors in the commercial building offer fairgoers a wealth of information, giveaways and chances to win prizes.

America’s Promise Stage is home to 4-H pet shows and area talent.

The McLeod County Fairgrounds are off State Highway 15 South, behind Wal-Mart on Century Avenue. The fair office number is 320-484-4311. Check for a full schedule of events online at www.mcleodcountyfair.com. The fairgrounds is also the year-round home to the McLeod County Extension Service and McLeod County Parks.

Top-rate musical entertainment is a mainstay at the fair. In 2009 and 2010, the popular ’80s band, Hairball, performed to hundreds of fairgoers.

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April Smith and The Great Picture Show is one of the headlining acts at this year’s RiverSong music festival Friday and Saturday, July 29-30, at Masonic-West River Park along Hutchinson’s beautiful Crow River.

RiverSong: A muscial celebration

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utchinson has come full circle.

City founders, the Singing Hutchinson Brothers, were the Peter, Paul and Mary of their day. Their lyrics spoke to important issues such as temperance, equal rights and abolition.

This foundation of grassroots music became the basis — more than 150 years later — for Hutchinson’s RiverSong Music Festival.

Celebrating its third year, July 29-30, RiverSong presents a variety of folk, bluegrass, blues, international and Americana-style music at Hutchinson’s scenic Masonic/West River Park along the Crow River.

This annual event pulls in musicians, artists and attendees from across the nation and provides a family-friendly festival experience with two full days of music, children’s activities, workshops, vendors and food-and-beverage options.

RiverSong is a nonprofit organization run entirely by a dedicated group of community volunteers.

To learn more about RiverSong, visit the website at www.riversongfestival.org. Interested in updates? Register online for the free e-newsletter or check out RiverSong’s Facebook page. For more information, call Megan Peterson at 320-296-5688, or e-mail: megan@riversongfestival.org.

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Orange Spectacular celebrates 20th year

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llis-Chalmers tractor enthusiasts have been gathering at the Karg farm three miles northwest of Hutchinson on the fourth weekend in July for 19 years.

This year's Orange Spectacular show, the 20th annual, takes place July 22-24 in conjunction with the national Allis-Chalmers Gathering of the Orange. Orange Spectacular, founded by Edwin Karg, now deceased, and his son, Larry, is organized by the Upper Midwest Allis-Chalmers Club. In 2010, the show attracted 245 tractors and an estimated 7,000 people from across North America.

In addition to all the bright, orange tractors that fill the farm yard, the expanded three-day show will include many new field demonstrations. This year the featured tractor will be the D19 model and the many variants built on a D-19 chassis produced from 1961 through 1963, and the club will also be featuring all makes of AllisChalmers garden tractors, especially the B-1 which was their first production model.

The Orange Spectacular has a large tractor, implement and equipment swap meet. Four large buildings will be devoted to toys and memorabilia sales and a large number of vendor booths throughout the show grounds. Larry Karg also displays his extensive collection of A-C toys.

Friday's events will include a parade at 10:30 a.m. and a garden tractor pull in the afternoon. A banquet for all A-C enthusiasts will take place at the Crow River Country Club. See the website for details.

Saturday's events include a parade at 10:30 a.m., afternoon field demonstrations and seminars on

The parade of Allis-Chalmers tractors is a popular feature of the Orange Spectacular on the Karg farm, three miles northwest of Hutchinson. The 2011 show in late July will be expanded to three days because it is also serving as the Allis-Chalmers Gathering of the Orange national show.

If you go Anyone with A-C equipment or toys is welcome to exhibit. The public may view all the exhibits from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all days.

Admission is free. Food vendors and restrooms are available on the grounds, 22243 200th St., just west of State Highway 7 in Acoma Township. For more information, call Larry Karg at (320) 587-3771.

many tractor-related topics and the Saturday evening concert by the Great Pretenders.

There will be a gospel music serv-

ice by the Great Pretenders at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, followed at 10 a.m. by an all Allis-Chalmers stock and modified tractor pull. Afternoon events that day include more field demos and seminars and live music on the grounds. The raffle drawing for a tractor is at 4 p.m.

As always, admission to the show is free. The show is funded through vendor table rentals, a percentage of food sales, and by raffling the tractor.

This year's prize is a Series II D-10.

Winners may choose the tractor or $4,000. For directions and motel information go to www.orangespectacular.com.

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Putt-putt-putt ... must be the Heatwole Threshing Show

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eatwole Threshing Association is one of many antique tractor groups in south central Minnesota that strive to keep alive the memories of what farming was like in the yesteryears.

The association takes its name from a crossroads three miles southwest of Hutchinson. Its 32nd Heatwole Threshing Show will take place Aug. 13-14, 2011. There is no admission charge.

The putt-putt of antique tractors, the whirling of a sawmill saw blade, and the grinding of a threshing machine will greet the ears of visitors to the free show.

Association President Corey Henke says his group is planning for another good turnout of vintage tractors at the 2011 show when Ford and Oliver tractors will be the featured tractors. The antique tractor pull typically attracts about 100 machines, enough that the group several years ago stretched the competition to both days.

“Going to two days with the pull relieved a lot of pressure of trying to get all the classes done at a reasonable hour on Sunday,” Henke said.

“Plus, we always have a lot of people who stay around Saturday night anyway for our pork chop and chicken supper and to get a closer look at everything.”

Other tractor driving contests include a slow race, barrel roll race, backing a manure spreader and blindfolded driving. Many of the 150 or so tractors typically on display are also in the daily parade.

A nondenominational church service and breakfast is Sunday morning. Ice cream and sandwiches are available, and kids’ activities are planned both days.

Vintage tractors of all shapes and colors can be found at the Heatwole Threshing Show, Aug. 13-14, 2011. This year’s feature tractors are those from Ford and Oliver.

If you go The Heatwole Threshing Show takes place at a site five miles southwest of Hutchinson off Walden Avenue, south of County Road 8. Exhibits are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. A chicken and pork chop dinner is served Saturday evening. For more information, call Corey Henke, at 320587-9143. For updates, visit Henke’s website at coreystractorrepair.com and click on Heatwole Threshing Show.

Live demonstrations take place both days, including field work, a sawmill, wool spinning, a blacksmith shop, a shingle mill and of course,

threshing machines. The association’s 20/40 Rumely Oil Pull tractor also will be operated.

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Walk or drive: An eye-opening tour of Hutchinson’s history

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hen local preservation group Historic Hutchinson was organized in 1999, its mission was and continues to be to preserve and protect the living and structural history of the Hutchinson area.

As part of that mandate, a tour of the Hutchinson’s history was created. It features historically significant homes and building throughout the community.

This bricks-and-mortar tour can be walked or driven. For a free copy of the tour brochure, stop by the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce office in the restored Jorgenson Hotel at the southwest corner of the Main Street and Washington Avenue intersection in downtown Hutchinson.

Local properties of historic significance are labeled with Historic Hutchinson’s red-and-gold customized signs.

Here are some of the highlights of historic Hutchinson.

The Harrington-Merrill House at 225 Washington Avenue W., near downtown Hutchinson is undergoing restoration through a joint public-and-private relationship between the city of Hutchinson and Historic Hutchinson. The house, built in 1858, is the oldest building in Hutchinson. It also ranks as one of the oldest buildings in McLeod County. Legend has it that during the conflict between settlers and the Dakota Indians in the summer of 1862, the house was one of the few structures outside the stockade built at Library Square to be spared from the Indians’ torches. Chief Little Crow is said to have wanted the house for his own after the settlers were driven off.

At 405 Franklin St. S.W. is the “Little House.” This one-and-a-half

Known as the Episcopal Church, it is the oldest church building in Hutchinson. Fancy living in a historic church structure? You can. This building is for sale. story brick Eastlake Cottage, with delicately sawed work on the front porch, was built in 1874.

East of the “Little House” at the corner of Main Street and Fourth Avenue is the Adams and Quast House, 406 Main St. S. The stone foundation was laid in 1901 and construction of the three floors started in the spring of 1902 under the direction of St.

Paul architects O’Meyer and Thori.

At the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Main Street is the Merton S. Goodnow House, 446 Main St. S., built in 1913. This home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It is recognized for its prairie-style architecture. Designed by well-known architects Purcell and Elmslie, it was patterned after Frank

History Lloyd Wright’s Ladies Home Journal plan of 1906, which is described as “A fireproof home for $5,000.”

Oakland Cemetery was established in 1857. It is owned and operated by the city of Hutchinson. Its name comes from the majestic oak trees that can still be found throughout the cemetery grounds.

At the northeast corner of Hassan Street and Fifth Avenue is the William Davidson House at 345 Hassan St. S.E. Davidson built this house in 1889. Being a builder by trade would perhaps explain why it has such elaborate woodwork.

Next door is the L. A. Ritter House, 325 Hassan St. S.E. This lovingly restored home was built in 1899, in the Colonial Revival/Queen Annstyle for Ludwig A. Ritter, a successful hardware store owner.

The United States Post Office, 245 Main St. S., was dedicated in 1940, although it was not fully completed until May 17, 1941. With the exception of the front doors, windows and the addition of the enclosed dock, the main part of the structure has not changed.

At the northeast corner of Second Avenue and Main is the Opera House. It was built in 1892 for $10,000.

Hutchinson founder Asa Hutchinson is credited with beginning the Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St. S.E. In 1903, voters in Hutchinson accepted a $10,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie to construct a library building. In 1977, it was selected as a historic site listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.

In 1985, a bond referendum for $750,000 allowed for the enlargement of the Carnegie Library.

The State Theatre, 35 Washington Ave. E. After being closed for several years, the building was restored and reopened as a three-screen theater in 2005. It is north of Library Square.

The 1920 Craftsman-style house, 490 Main St. N., has most of its original lighting and bathroom fixtures, plus hardwood floors, crown moldings and baseboards. When built, it had the modern convenience of a central vacuum system.

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A Historic Hutchinson marker identifies significant properties in Hutchinson.

Another Craftsman-style home can be found at 16 Grove St. S. It was built in 1913. The family room includes a coal-burning fireplace with a carved wooden front piece and mantle.

Farther down the block is the terra cotta-colored brick Christlieb House at 26 Grove St. S.W. This was not the original location of the house. It was built in 1900 by Frank Brabec, at 115 S. Jefferson St. In 1958, the McLeod County Historical Society purchased the home for $2,000 and used it to display the county’s wealth of artifacts. In 1981, the home was sold and moved to its present site.

The brick Reiner-Hurt House at 28 Grove St. N.W., was built in 1891. The 17 1/2-inch walls were built of bricks made at the local Madsen Brick and

Tile Co. The “Danish Castle” can be seen at 435 Washington Ave. W. This home was built by Jens Juul, a general contractor. For many years, an American flag and a Danish flag flew from a tall flagpole on the property.

At 715 Harmony Lane is the Leonard Klammer House. This unique house is one of three art deco-style buildings in Hutchinson.

The Erickson-Voigt property at 740 Dale St. was built around the turn of the 20th century. Many changes have been made in the structure, but its original stained glass can be found in several rooms.

For more information, call the Chamber at 320-587-5252.

Historic Hutchinson information is available at its website, www.historichutchinson.org.

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Museum brings county’s fascinating past to life

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he McLeod County Museum tells the story of the county’s 14 townships and nine cities — as well as some communities that no longer exist — with more than 10,000 pieces of history.

This year, the museum focuses on the life and times of Martin McLeod.

McLeod was a scholar, bookkeeper, fur trader, pioneer, land speculator and legislator. He helped found the city of Glencoe and McLeod County.

Work continues on a Glencoe Enterprise exhibit. The late Annamarie Tudhope, former owner of the 137-year-old newspaper, bequeathed the Enterprise building and its contents to the McLeod County Historical Society when she died in 2009. The exhibit will join the museum’s recreation of a typical McLeod County town’s Main Street, circa 1890 to 1915.

Popular long-running exhibits also include a 1929 Model A Ford donated by Magdalen Ardolf Miller of Silver Lake, a former Hutchinson school teacher, and a 1958 AllisChalmers fuel-cell tractor, the only one of its kind in the world. Other perennial highlights include a prairie and Native American culture exhibit, enhanced by a 44-foot long mural, and the museum’s period room, which features a recreation of a 1950s home. The museum also features the work of Hutchinson native and renowned wildlife artist Les Kouba, and a collection of woodcarvings by local artist Emanuel Albrecht.

The museum has a variety of research tools in its library for genealogy buffs. Land ownership records, census indices, church records, newspaper clippings, old photos and local history books are available for browsing. The museum

The McLeod County Museum features numerous exhibits displaying households items from the 20th century to artifacts from a much earlier period.

If you go The museum is on the northwest corner of the State Highway 7 West and School Road intersection. Hours are: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mondays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For information on upcoming events or to become a member, call 320-587-2109 or visit the museum’s website at www.mcleodhistory.org.

has a collection of county newspapers on microfilm as well. The McLeod County Genealogy Society

meets quarterly at the museum. The society will aid anyone needing assistance in researching one’s family tree. Society members receive free access to the research library and discounted photo and microfilm copies.

In the spring, the museum hosts an antique appraisal, which allows people to bring in collectibles and antiques to find out how much the items worth. Those who wish to bring in their pieces should call the museum. The historical society also hosts a pork chop dinner in June and a chili supper in November.

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Rock markers help tell Hutchinson’s history

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hrough much of its history, Hutchinson has honored special events with a plaque on a large rock. Some cities commission a statue or mural.

Hutchinson has stuck with the rock idea.

Why plaques on rocks? It’s probably a very simple answer: the powers that be couldn’t afford or chose not to spend money on large monuments or statues. The rocks were available either on site or could be transported to the appropriate spot.

The plaque could be mounted relatively easily and for an affordable cost. The advantage, of course, like a monument or statue is that a rock is as difficult to move, so it probably would stand the test of time unless some kind of situation warranted a change.

In Hutchinson, there are two types of markers: historical and dedicated.

There are five historical markers.

The rock in Library Square commemorates the stockade that protected early settlers during the Dakota-U.S. War of 1862. The town was attacked on Sept. 4, 1862.

Two additional markers in Hutchinson are related to the Dakota-U.S. War of 1862. The marker west of 3M along Jefferson Street is dedicated to Mrs. C.F. Spaude and her two children who were seeking refuge in the stockade when they were overtaken by Sioux Indians and killed on Sept. 4, 1862.

If you continue south on Jefferson, the second plaque can be found in the front lawn of a home. It’s dedicated to Mrs. Jack Adams and her baby who were fleeing to the stockade when they were captured by Sioux Indians. The baby was killed and Mrs. Adams was taken captive.

She was later released.

This rock marker at the southwest corner of the Second Avenue and Glen Street intersection recognizes the site as the home of the first community church in Hutchinson. It was organized in 1856, and it became a Methodist Episcopal Church in 1857.

The rock near Maplewood Academy on Main Street North recognizes two historical events. It was dedicated in honor of Hutchinson’s first school, Pendergast’s Academy, and its first teacher, “the outstanding educator Professor W.W. Pendergast.” The plaque goes on to tell the reader the school was later burned by the Sioux Indians during the Dakota-U.S. War of 1862.

The other historical marker is the rock at the intersection of Second Avenue and Glen Street by Park Elementary. This stone has the longest inscription of the five. It recognizes the site as the home of the first community church in Hutchinson. Organized in 1856, it became a Methodist Episcopal Church in 1857. It served the community as a meeting place and com-

munity auditorium. The original building was in continual use until 1966, when the Vineyard Methodist Church congregation moved to a new building on South Grade Road.

Dedication markers Visit Firemen’s Park north of Wells Fargo and ShopKo in downtown Hutchinson and look for the large rock that bears two dedication plaques.

The first plaque was erected and dedicated June 18, 1934, as a tribute to F.W. Baseman, an active charter member of the Hutchinson Fire Department, who served for 50 years, from 1884 to 1934.

The second plaque’s inscription says it is the Firemen’s Monument, 1936, and dedicated to the honorary members of the Hutchinson Fire

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AFS Park features a brick plaza with two commemorative rocks and benches on which to relax.

The largest commemorative rock in Hutchinson can be found at the McLeod County Museum.

The rock near Maplewood Academy on Main Street North recognizes two historical events.

Department organized in 1884.

The second adornment in Firemen’s Park is the cupola. It came from City Hall and was created by the Hutchinson Woman’s Club, the oldest women’s organization in Hutchinson.

There are four plaques in it. The first plaque commemorates the Hutchinson Woman’s Club, the second explains the cupola’s significance, the third lists Hutchinson mayors and the fourth panel features the names of Hutchinson fire chiefs who served.

Double plaques also can be found on the largest rock in Hutchinson. It weighs in at about 13 tons and it can be found at the McLeod County Museum. Bill and Joan Arndt gave it to the museum. It also bears two plaques. The first is given in honor of the John Miller family who gave the land for the McLeod County Museum. The second plaque is dedicated to the rock pickers of McLeod County and given by the Arndts.

Probably the most attractive dedication plaques in Hutchinson can be found at AFS Park south of the former Wendy’s restaurant. The rock plaza with its circular brick walkway features two rocks. The larger of the two is dedicated to AFS Intercultural programs and the smaller rock, to AFS International programs.

An interesting side note to rocks is the stone bench near AFS Park.

According to the plaque, it is the South Building Entrance Step from Hutchinson School Park, 1887 to 1937, and given to the city of Hutchinson by Mark W. Clay.

The path leading to the statue of Little Crow features two large rocks.

Each rock bears a plaque. The bronze tablet commemorates the second or newer statue. The inscription reads, “Chief Little Crow, 18181863, he fought for the Indians right to live in peace in this land.”

The second plaque was erected in 1937, when the first statue was placed overlooking the Crow River.

Its inscription reads: “The red of the sunset upon these waters reminds us that all blood is red, even that of the redskin who fought us for possession of this stream, and in the mist which rises from the river we see the smoke of the pipe of peace between all peoples curling upward forever from the valley of the Crow.”

The original statue can be seen at the McLeod County Museum.

Masonic Park on the Crow River has a rock that commemorates its dedication on Oct. 23, 1992. It marks the 125th anniversary of the establishment of Temple Lodge No. 59 A.F. & A.M. “This park was developed and equipped for the benefit of all those who enjoy the outdoors.”

At the Gopher Campfire Wildlife Sanctuary along the Crow River west of the downtown area, look for the sanctuary sign. It reads: “The Sam G. Anderson Wildlife Sanctuary established 1937 by the Gopher Campfire Club is dedicated to the pioneer American conservationist, who during his entire lifetime devoted his outstanding talents as a speaker and a writer to the end that the forests, lakes and streams and the wild creatures of water, land and air be preserved to posterity. He believed that coming generations should forever inherit the natural beauties of nature, the joys of all wildlife, and the superb thrill of going afield with rod and gun.”

The newest commemorative rock honors the late Ivan Hurt of Hutchinson.

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Singing family from New England established Hutchinson

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Statuary honoring Judson, John and Asa Hutchinson can be found in Library Square.

he Hutchinson family singers — John, Asa and Judson Hutchinson — are credited with founding the town in November 1855.

The three brothers reportedly heard of Minnesota from a New England friend, W.W. Pendergast, who spoke highly of the Big Woods west of St. Anthony. The man’s words inspired the brothers, a singing trio, to set off for Minnesota, intending to establish a namesake community.

The three men arrived in St. Paul that month and organized a party of explorers and settlers. They set out days later with four horses and two wagons.

Their journey took them to a pic-

turesque setting on the crest of a hill overlooking the beautiful Hassan River Valley, as the Crow River was known then. The site, which is now Hutchinson, was described as having a river with high bluffs on the north and gently sloping prairie to the south. Beyond the bluffs lay a forest.

The party selected its claim on Nov. 20 and the following day traveled to Glencoe to establish the Hutchinson Townsite Co. The group wrote 13 “articles of agreement” for the city.

The Hutchinson Leader created a special package in honor of the family on Feb. 24, 1994. It can be seen in the Leader archives or at the Hutchinson Public Library.

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s the self-appointed story teller for Hutchinson and the surrounding region, the Leader, the city’s oldest continuously operating business, has a monumental job of keeping residents well-informed and entertained. Come summer, this newspaper will have been at it for 131 years.

It was on July 10, 1880, that Civil War veteran Calvin P. Smith published the first edition of the Leader for Hutchinson, then a village of approximately 800. It was published every Saturday morning and cost $1.50 for a one-year subscription.

Like modern-day newspaper operators, Smith understood the value of watchdog journalism. Harry Wakefield, a Leader employee who worked alongside Mr. Smith, wrote that the Leader’s founder “gave his mite toward the gaiety of the village that might otherwise have been kept in utter ignorance of its failings, and

The man who started it all: Calvin P. Smith he did his share in keeping ambition alive when railroads came not and sloth might well have reigned.”

Within five years, Smith sold the paper to Mark W. Clay, who years later

with his son, Well, started Hutchinson’s telephone company.

Clay, in turn, handed off the paper to W.R. Edwards in 1886. The following year, another new publisher took over.

Since its founding, the Leader has had eight different owners. As far as it can be determined, all took journalism as seriously as Cal Smith.

As with any other community institution, the Leader has evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of its readers and advertisers. In August 1958, the paper began publishing twice weekly. In the 1980s, the Leader launched the Weekend Leader Shopper. In the 1990s, the Leader’s first website was launched. Today, the Leader operates numerous websites that bring news and advertising to customers as fast as any other medium, local or national. It also produces niche publications, including three magazines, Zest: 50+ Living, Crow River Business and Dockside.

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A guide to Hutchinson parks 1 — Shady Ridge: play equipment and picnic table 2 — Woman’s Club: recreation ball field and picnic area, playground 3 — Miller Woods: a nature area with summer walking trail, winter cross-country ski trail in a restored oak savanna 4 — Rotary: play equipment, shelter, paved trail around park, restrooms 5 — Oddfellows: outdoor archery, picnic, shelter, restrooms, extensive play equipment along the Luce Line Trail 6 — Roberts: four regulation softball fields, boat landing, play equipment, restrooms, basketball court, sand volleyball, jogging trail 7 — AFS: a memorial park with trees, a statue and plaque remembering foreign exchange students 8 — Masonic/West River: showers, boat landing, restrooms, picnic area, volleyball, play equipment, shelters, tent, RV and picnic sites 9 — Riverside Jaycee: horseshoe courts, restrooms, picnic area, volleyball, play equipment, ball field, shelter and a native prairie area 10 — Kiwanis: also known as Rocket Hill; play equipment, snow sliding and year-round shelter, and occasional summer waterslide 11 — Eheim: scenic area north of dam with look out pier and seating 12 — Girl Scout: scenic area south of dam with mass native

planting and seating benches 13 — Fireman’s: a memorial park honoring firefighters with sheltered picnic area, play equipment, WPA fountain pool and bridge 14 — Kimberly: neighborhood park with play equipment and access to Luce Line Trail on city’s east side 15 — North Woods: volleyball, restrooms, Little League fields, play equipment, an enclosed picnic shelter, and winter outdoor hockey and pleasure skating rinks 16 — Lions Park East: picnic area near Highway 7 with play equipment 17 — Boy Scout: picnic area near State Highway 7 18 — Old Bass Pond: natural area next to the Crow River and Luce Line Trail 19 — Tartan Park/VMF Field: fenced softball field and top flight baseball field with a sand volleyball court, playground, walking trail, skate park and picnic area 20 — North/Community Playground: tennis, (ice rink)take out, extensive playground behind Park Elementary School 21 — South: 10-acre park with mature trees, 3 picnic shelters, restrooms, play equipment, 9-hole disc golf course 22 — Legion: war memorial along State Highway 15 South with a picnic shelter 23 — VFW: youth baseball field, play equipment, basketball court and picnic shelter

24 — Elks: picnic shelter, restrooms, recreational ball field, volleyball, extensive play equipment 25 — Linden: four recreational ball fields adjacent to swimming pool and Hutchinson Recreation Center and two indoor ice rinks at the Civic Arena, with outdoor paved walking path 26 — Lions Park West: neighborhood park with picnic table and play equipment 27 — Junior Community Women: a neighborhood park and play area near high school with a basketball court and picnic tables 28 — Crow River Recreational Area: adjacent to Crow River and Luce Line Trail with picnic area 29 — McLeod County Veterans Memorial: a memorial park with a Walk of Honor, monuments, picnic facility and restrooms 30 — Library Square: home of the 1904 Carnegie Library and site of an 1862 Dakota U.S. War stockade. Is used for many community activities, including Dairy Day in June, summer Monday Music in the Park series and Arts & Crafts Festival in September. Contains a band stand for concerts, fountain pool and Hutchinson Brothers statue 31 — Rolling Meadows: small neighborhood park with playground equipment and sun shelter 32 — Driftriders: a scenic outlook, sledding hill, walking trail, picnic shelter, nature-theme playground.

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City’s expansive park system continues to grow, develop

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utchinson’s highly regarded park system rosters 36 parks, 21 playgrounds, 22 ball fields and more than 30 acres of prairie in multiple sites.

There are about 26 acres of parks and open spaces per 1,000 residents, well above the national average of 10 acres per 1,000 people.

Much of the Parks Department’s 2011 projects are focusing on maintaining infrastructure at the current parks. Several park locations, including Miller Woods oak savannah and Cedar Park along the river (at the north end of Glen Street) will be adding more native plants into their landscapes. Multiple playgrounds around the community will be resurfaced with safety wood fiber ss resources allow.

Additional trail was added in Masonic/West River and Riverside parks in 2009 to connect the Luce Line trail system with northbound Montana Street Northwest, in addition to a section running on the north side of the wildlife sanctuary.

This new trail will help to tie the northwest side of town with downtown Hutchinson. In 2010, this area received landscaping of 200 trees and shrubs with the help of volunteers.

Founding fathers — John, Judson and Asa Hutchinson — made sure Lewis Harrington’s original 640-acre plat of the new 1855 settlement had three parks set aside. It is second only to New York’s Central Park as the oldest platted park system in the country.

North Park, in roughly the center of town next to Park Elementary School, was the city’s first park.

North Park, and the adjacent South Park, offer picnic shelters, tennis courts, basketball court and play-

One of the most popular, and most used, of Hutchinson’s many parks is Library Square. It is used almost every week for some event during the summer months, including during Water Carnival week and the Monday Music in the Park series. ground equipment. South Park’s newest amenity is a nine-hole disc golf course.

The restoration of Fireman’s, Girl Scout and Eheim parks, damaged when the nearby Main Street bridge and Crow River dam were replaced in 2006 and 2007, is complete, including the return statue of Chief Little Crow by renowned local artist Les Kouba, now deceased, to the north side of the dam. The new $1.3 million dam is a fish ladder structure of natural rocks that allow fish to more easily find their way upstream.

Camping is available at

Masonic/West River Park beginning in early May and continues through mid-October (all camping spots are open on a first-come, first-serve basis). The park is just west of the Gopher Campfire Club’s Wildlife Sanctuary. Campers must enter from the Highway 7 west, Les Kouba Parkway Northwest by Hutchinson Cenex gas station.

Park shelters and ball fields can be reserved by the public for a specific date, for a fee, by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at 320587-2975, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Thursday.

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Luce Line State Trail beckons all

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The annual Water Carnival run makes use of the paved portion of the Luce Line Trail that is within Hutchinson city limits.

tretching 63 miles from the Minneapolis suburb of Plymouth west to Meeker County’s Cosmos Park on Thompson Lake is the Luce Line State Trail, one of Minnesota’s oldest. It passes right through Hutchinson.

The unusual name comes from the family that built the railroad in 1915 that once plied the route. The trail allows biking, hiking, horseback riding, in-line skating (in Hutchinson), mountain biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing on a former railroad bed featuring many different surface types.

Between Plymouth and Winsted on the east end, the

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Hutchinson’s West River Park is shown getting a number of new trees and shrubs in 2010 thanks to volunteer labor of Boy Scouts and a local leadership program. The park along the Crow River, west of downtown, is traversed by the Luce Line State Trail. trail surface is finely crushed limestone with a parallel grass horse treadway. Snowmobiles are allowed west of Stubbs Bay, seven miles west of Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth.

The center section between Winsted and Cedar Mills is a crushed aggregate. An effort to get legislative approval to pave that section failed in 2010.

The portion inside Hutchinson city limits is already paved.

Underpasses carry Luce Line users safely under three of Hutchinson’s busiest streets — Bluff Street, Main Street and School Road.

The trail is lined by a varied landscape — from metropolitan to rural.

The east end is in what was once known as the Big Woods. It gives way to remnants of the tall-grass prairie

Where to park Two trail parking lots are in Hutchinson: Oddfellows Park, near SuperAmerica, just southwest of the intersection of School Road and State Highway 7, and Along Arch Street, two blocks east of Bluff Street.

Parking lots also are in Watertown, Winsted, Silver Lake, Cedar Mills and Cosmos.

west of Hutchinson. The trail is a hardened, mowed-grass surface from Cedar Mills to Thompson Lake, just west of Cosmos.

The Electric Shortline Railroad, commonly known as the Luce Line after the founding family, laid track west of Minneapolis in 1908. It

reached Hutchinson by late 1915 and reached its terminus at Gluek, west of Clara City, in 1927. The railroad was known for its self-propelled, gas-electric passenger cars.

The Luce Line later became the Minnesota Western Railroad, then the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway bought it in 1956 and renamed it the Minneapolis Industrial Railway. The Chicago & North Western Railroad bought the M&StL in 1960, but pulled up the final tracks in 1972.

For more information, call Kristy Rice, Department of Natural Resources trail specialist, at 320-2342550 ext. 225, or see the DNR’s website: www.dnr.state.mn.us/ state_trails/luce_line/index.html.

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Veterans Park features numerous symbols of honor

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hree years of planning, involvement from every veterans organization in McLeod County and tens of thousands of dollars in donations turned a 2.7-acre lot into the Veterans Memorial Park of McLeod County.

An estimated 2,000 people attended the Veterans Memorial Park dedication Nov. 11, 2001.

The park is west of Adams Street along the south bank of the Crow River and has been described as one of the premier parks of its type in Minnesota.

Among its many features are: a semicircular avenue of flags honoring each branch of military service, eight granite monuments dedicated to the wars in which county veterans participated, a shelter with picnic tables, numerous benches, restrooms and a parking lot. An M60A3 tank, once assigned to the 194th Tank Battalion at Johnston, Iowa, sits in the southeast corner.

The park’s highlight is the Walking Path of Honor, lined with more than 2,600 granite pavers honoring veterans from every branch of the service.

Each paver is engraved with the veteran’s name, branch of service and the war or peacetime period in which that veteran served.

Most veterans remembered in the walking path have roots in McLeod County, but pavers are available to any veteran. For more information about purchasing a granite paver, call one of these contact people: Brownton, Lloyd Schmidt, 320328-4450 Glencoe, Jim Lauer, 320-8641268 Hutchinson, Betty Schlueter, 320-587-2442 Lester Prairie, Ed Mlynar, 320395-2258

Thousands of granite pavers at Veterans Memorial Park remind visitors of those who sacrificed to defend freedom.

Plato, Stan Ristow, 320-5875604 Silver Lake, Ron Yurek, 320-3272752 Stewart, Frank Forcier, 320-5873711 Winsted, Jeff Sterner, 320-4852261 The park was designed with many

functions in mind. Families or organizations can picnic and have fun or reflect and remember loved ones and friends.

More importantly, the park was created to educate its visitors. Old and young can walk the path of honor, learn about each conflict and see the names of those who served.

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Like to fish, swim, hike, camp?

McLeod County parks have it all

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cLeod County boasts six parks all within about 25 minutes of Hutchinson. County parks feature fishing, swimming, hiking, boating, picnicking, camping and cross-county ski trails for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.

Parks are open 7 a.m. until sunset from May 1 until Oct. 1, but visitors can use park facilities during the late fall and winter months by entering the grounds on foot for skiing and hiking. Picnic shelters can be reserved for $35 by calling the McLeod County Parks Office at 320-484-4334.

Camping McLeod County has two regional parks with campgrounds. An overnight stay is $22 with electricity or $15 without. A week’s stay with electricity is $116 and without is $79. A month’s stay with electricity is $400 and without, $270. For more than four people, it’s an additional $1 per person per day. Air-conditioning hookup is $1 per day.

Piepenburg Regional Park is eight miles north of Hutchinson. On the shores of Belle Lake, the park features a swimming beach, boat launch, a fishing pier, two shelters, playground equipment, and groomed cross-country ski trails. Piepenburg’s 156 acres also offer a two-mile trail, natural prairie and plenty of room for outdoor activities. For camping reservations, call 320-587-2082.

Lake Marion Regional Park is seven miles south of Hutchinson along State Highway 15. Within its 86 acres can be found a boat launch, swimming beach, fishing pier, one-mile wooded hiking trail, two picnic shelters, a playground area and groomed cross-country skiing trails. For camping reservations, call 320-328-4479.

Day parks Stahl’s Lake Park lies six miles northwest of the city. Its 127 acres offer a nature trail, picnic shelter, tables, grills, duck pond, tree nursery and a boat canal connecting French Lake and Stahl’s Lake.

Three cross-country ski trails have been cut and groomed, featuring beginning, intermediate and difficult levels.

Swan Lake Park is three miles northwest of Silver Lake on County Road 16, about nine miles east of Hutchinson. The park’s 82.5 acres include a picnic shelter, fishing pier, grills, nature trail, duck pond, large stand of spruce trees, open space

activities and groomed cross-country ski trails.

Buffalo Creek is north of the Glencoe airport, about 17 miles southeast of Hutchinson. The park’s 46 acres include a picnic shelter, playground equipment, nature trail, duck pond, groomed crosscountry ski trails, fishing pier, grills and plenty of room for outdoor activities, including two acres of prairie grass and flowers.

William May Park, named for a Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor winner, is southeast of Winsted near Winsted Lake and encompasses 71 acres. The park includes hiking trails, a playground area and a picnic shelter.

Wright County Collinwood Regional Park in Wright County is three miles southwest of Cokato off U.S. Highway 12, which is about 25 miles northeast of Hutchinson. Open May through September, the park’s 308 acres have 49 units with electric hookups and showers, two group camp facilities, picnic area with shelter and toilets, swimming beach, a creative play area and five miles of hike/ski trails. There’s also a fishing pier, sand vol-

leyball, horseshoes and a boat launch. Alcohol is not allowed at this park. Pets are welcome, except in park buildings and on the beach. For specific information and camping costs, call the on-site manager from mid-April to mid-October at 320286-2801. In the off-season, call 763-682-7693.

Meeker County Cosmos County Park sits on Thompson Lake, about 20 miles west of Hutchinson, just north of State Highway 7. It offers picnic shelters, sand volleyball court, children’s playground and softball field. New restrooms and a fishing pier are recent additions.

Lake Manuella County Park lies on the east side of Lake Manuella. Take U.S. Highway 12 east from Litchfield three miles to Meeker County Road 9, then south about five miles. The park’s most-used amenity is its swimming beach. Visitors should note there is no lifeguard. Alcohol is not allowed.

For $25, the shelters can be reserved for special events, such as reunions, weddings or class picnics.

Call the park superintendent at 320-693-5450 to make reservations.

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While you’re in town, stop and shop at our specialty stores, and enjoy a great meal at a downtown restaurant.

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Wild turkeys are among the native bird species found at Gopher Campfire Club’s sanctuary in Hutchinson.

Gopher Campfire’s sanctuary dazzles wildlife enthusiasts

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mid the hustle and bustle of Hutchinson, geese, ducks, wild turkeys, swan and deer share a 25-acre oasis. The Gopher Campfire Club’s wildlife sanctuary sits along the north bank of the Crow River, between Riverside and Masonic/West River parks.

The parks on either side of the sanctuary make great places to have a quiet picnic lunch, followed by a visit to the enclosed wildlife area. A road around the native animal refuge allows nature enthusiasts to view it on foot, while biking or just driving by. The Luce Line State Trail, a hike-and-bike trail, runs along the south edge of the sanctuary, next to the Crow River. An estimated 14,000

geese share the sanctuary and refuge with ducks, wild turkeys, swans and a number of deer.

Native bird species include mallards, wild turkeys, pintail ducks, wood ducks, along with the Greater Canada geese, snow geese and blue geese. Only one species, the mute swan, is not native to the area.

The Gopher Campfire Club is responsible for the wildlife sanctuary and prides itself in maintaining this slice of nature within the city. The club has its main facility on Lake Byron about seven miles northeast of Hutchinson on McLeod County Road 7 (Bear Lake Road).

The public is welcome to an array of attractions, featuring an annual

family fishing contest and wild game feed. Shooting events include league trap shooting, sporting clays, rimfire rifle shooting, IR-50 shoots and a pistol league. Memberships are available for $35 per year, or $600 for a lifetime. For more information on Gopher Campfire activities, call 320587-4868.

Last year, the club celebrated its 100th anniversary. A special commemorative book, “Gopher Campfire Club: 100 Years of Conservation and Good Sportsmanship,” is available for purchase at several area vendors. For more information, call Jack Clasen at 320-587-2276, or Skip Quade at 320587-4570.

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Take a break and view the unique ecosystem of Schaefer Prairie

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cLeod County features a diverse eco-system that includes the Big Woods to the east and southeast, the prairie to the west and southwest, and the transition zone between the two — the oak savannah.

At one time, the tall grass prairie covered 140 million acres of North America. Today, less than four percent remains. Remarkably, a 160acre tract of original and restored prairie can be found near Brownton.

Owned by The Nature Conservancy since 1967, Schaefer Prairie is home to an estimated 275 plant species, 245 of which are native to Minnesota.

Some uncommon blossoms mixed among the native bluestem and Indian grasses are the prairie loosestrife and white lady’s slipper. Other rare plants to look out for are Nuttall’s bur-reed, previously thought only to exist in northeastern Minnesota bogs, and Sullivant’s milkweed, which is a threatened species.

Bird watchers will find winged creatures such as the sandpiper bobolink and red-winged blackbird, among many others.

The significance of Schaefer Prairie, originally known as Brownton Prairie, was established in 1955, when Walter Breckenridge, a founding board member of the Minnesota Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and then-director of the James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History at the University of Minnesota, visited the site. He recommended its preservation as a research area.

It wasn’t until 12 years later that the owner, Lulu Schaefer Leonard, sold the property to The Nature Conservancy. The land had originally

Researchers and students can get permission to use Schaefer Prairie as an outdoor classroom. The 160-acre tract of original and restored prairie offers an estimated 275 plant species, 245 of which are native to Minnesota.

Directions From Hutchinson: Take State Highway 15 south to U.S. Highway 212 east. Drive three miles and turn south on Nature Avenue, a gravel road, opposite County Road 4. Drive one-half mile to the first intersection.

Schaefer Prairie sits southwest of that intersection.

been purchased by Leonard’s mother in 1881 from the Dakota Indians.

It was later renamed Schaefer Prairie after Leonard’s father, Frederick.

Today, Schaefer Prairie is used as an outdoor classroom by school children, college students and researchers. Its uniqueness draws people from across the country.

Visitors are welcome especially during the spring flowering season.

If planning a trip to Schaefer Prairie, be advised there are no trails and come prepared for poison ivy and mosquitoes.

For more information about Schaefer Prairie, call The Nature Conservancy at 612-331-0750, or email: minnesota@tnc.org.

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The parking lot to Miller Woods is off of School Road, at the park’s southeast corner.

Miller Woods: A unique oak savanna right in Hutchinson

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nly 1 percent of the United States’ oak savannas remain, including a small protected remnant of original oak savanna found right in the northwest corner of Hutchinson.

Selected areas of the ground Hutchinson was built on once was covered by waving prairie grasses crowned by towering oak trees. Twenty-one-acre Miller Woods is one of the few remaining transition zones in Minnesota, marking the end of the Big Woods to the east and the beginning of the prairie to the west.

More than 30 years ago, John and Sedona Miller donated the natural woodland to the city. John Miller, who died in 2006, attached covenants that forbid the introduction of any buildings, motorized vehicles, portable toilets or any similar modern convenience into the park.

“Walking through Miller woods oak savanna, on a sunny summer day, when the grasses are waving, can give a person a good idea of what it would have been like

in this area 150 years ago when our forefathers arrived,” Hutchinson parks supervisor Sara Witte said. “We are very fortunate to have an original ecosystem like this in our parks system and community.”

City Parks Department efforts have been made in recent years to preserve and restore Miller Woods. Nonnative species, such as buckthorn, have been removed and prairie grasses planted beneath the remaining towering oaks.

Interpretive materials are available at the parking lot off of School Road, at the park’s southeast corner, as well as at the nearby McLeod County History Museum.

Walking access paths of patio flagstone were added a few years ago at the northwest corner of the park, off Shady Ridge Road, and off Rolling Oaks Lane to the south. A wood chip access was added on the park’s north side, off Seventh Avenue Northwest.

Prairie flowers, grasses and a butterfly garden work with the savanna’s oaks to add to the uniqueness of the area.

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Hutch’s fans and players love their baseball and softball

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aseball and softball are a strong tradition in Hutchinson, which included sharing the Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Association Tournament with Dassel in August and September 2005. It was the second state baseball tournament for Hutchinson, with 1994 being the first. Area cities Brownton and Glencoe will host the 2011 State Class B and C Tournaments beginning in August.

The tradition of the game is generation-wide from tee ball to amateur baseball and everything in between.

Hutchinson Junior League Baseball, which started in 1993, organizes inhouse and travel teams for almost 400 kids ages 8 to 15.

The HJLB works closely with the Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education, which sponsors programs for children in grades 2-8.

The Hutchinson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 906 and the Hutchinson American Legion Post 96 field baseball teams from June to August. The teams play their home games at Veterans Memorial Field.

VFW and Legion teams are open to players 15 to 18 years old.

In addition, the HJLB offers traveling teams in Pee Wee Reese for 11and 12-year-olds, and Sandy Koufax 13- to 14-year-olds team. The PRCE operates a baseball program for boys, pre-school through second grade, and softball for pre-school through fourth grade, played weekdays from mid-June to the end of July.

The PRCE and Hutchinson Girls Softball Association co-sponsor teams for girls in fifth grade and above. Hutchinson is a member of the Crow River Fastpitch league.

Hutchinson will be the third site along with hosts Brownton and Glencoe for the 2011 Class B and C State Amateur Tournament in August 2011.

Huskies baseball Summer in Hutchinson is not complete without Hutchinson Huskies baseball. The amateur baseball team is now the lone area team in Class B with rivals Dassel-Cokato, Delano and Maple Lake as well as Winsted and Plato being placed in Class C. The Huskies remain in the North Star League and will compete in a division with D-C, Maple Lake, Howard Lake, Cokato and Buffalo.

The team returned to the state tournament last season for the second straight year, but was ousted by Savage in the first round. The team returns this summer core nucleus of players that should be in the mix for

the Region 8B title as well as be competitive against state-caliber teams through the league.

Adult softball Ball games aren’t just for kids. The Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a variety of men’s and corecreational softball leagues on fields at Roberts Parks. Call John McRaith at the Recreation Center at (320) 234-5636, and ask about joining a recreational league.

There are leagues for just about everyone. Men’s leagues are held on Mondays and Thursdays, while corec gets its turn on the four diamonds at Roberts Park on Tuesdays.

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Workers installed new goal posts at Hutchinson High School’s football field last summer.

Upgraded high school athletic fields aim for efficiency

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art two of a two-part project to improve the athletic fields south of Hutchinson High School will continue in summer 2011.

Last year, the district focused on reshaping the athletic fields south of the high school. One baseball field immediately south of the football field was replaced with a soccer field.

The high school and middle school are sharing a baseball field that was constructed northeast of the middle school in 2008.

The shot put and discus area were

moved west to allow all track and field events to be clustered together, and two football fields were set up east of the baseball field. An existing irrigation line was extended. Also, the terrain has been sloped, and drain lines and catch basins were added to reduce flooding.

The main football field has been centered north-to-south inside the oval track, and has received new goal posts and pop-up sprinklers. The new goal posts are further back from the end line, improving safety and leaving space to accommodate soc-

cer goal nets.

For 2011, District 423 buildings, grounds and transportation director Brian Mohr said a walking/biking path between the high school and middle school will be repaved.

One more soccer field and three more combination soccer/football practice fields will be added toward the west and south. Additional irrigation lines will be run out to that area. “It’s all about trying to lay out the fields as efficiently as possible,” Mohr said.

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Area courses delight golfers, from beginners to pros

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hether you’re a beginner or a professional, the Hutchinson area has the golf course for you. You can play nine or 18 holes, or just work on your swing at the driving range. The opportunities for golfers around town can’t be missed.

Get out and play.

Oakdale Golf Club On picturesque Lake Allie near Hutchinson, Oakdale Golf Club features a challenging 18-hole, par-72 course in a peaceful, rural setting just a short car ride away. Rolling hills, mature trees and expertly maintained greens are only part of the golfing experience offered at the Oakdale Golf Club.

Located 12 miles southwest of Hutchinson on County Road 38, the course offers a driving range, PGA Pro Shop and banquet facilities that can accommodate up to 125 people.

Renovations to some tee boxes offer a new approach for Oakdale regulars.

Gift certificates are available, good toward greens fees, memberships, driving range fees, as well as food and beverages from the bar and grill, which was updated in 2008.

Men’s, ladies and couples leagues form in the spring and run from May to August. Beginners can get in on one-on-one PGA lessons or as part of a group. Call 320-587-0525, or visit www.oakdalegolfclub.com for tee times.

Crow River Golf Club The Crow River Golf Club, at 915 Colorado St. N.W., is Hutchinson’s oldest and most familiar golf course.

Formed in 1938, the club’s 6,820yard course winds among vast groves of tall trees in northwest Hutchinson. The course, in its current layout, opened for play in 1977.

Practice makes perfect. Try one of the six area golf courses today to work on your putting skills.

Parks With lush, tree-lined fairways, and true rolling greens, Crow River Golf Club is easily one of the finest courses in central Minnesota.

CRGC opened a new 10,400square-foot clubhouse last season.

The addition of 1,040 square feet allows the club to host wedding receptions and other events of up to 300 people.

A key feature of the new clubhouse is the separation of the banquet room on the south end from the member’s 19th Green bar and pro shop on the north. Call 320-5873070, or visit www.crowrivergolf.com for tee times.

Meadow Links Meadow Links, at 940 North High Drive in Hutchinson, opened a ninehole course in 1999 and added two par-4 holes in June 2002.

The course is perfect for beginners or golfers who need to knock the rust off their game. Look for instructional classes for all ages at the train-

93 ing center. It’s great golf at reasonable rates. It also has the area’s most convenient driving range.

Call 320-234-9533 for more information.

Cokato Town & Country Club Just off U.S. Highway 12 West, the Cokato Town & Country Club is a nine-hole, par-36 course, which features 3,221 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. The Cokato golf course opened in 1929.

The mature course has stood the test of time. The greens are always green and the golf is top-notch all season long. Call 320-286-2007 for tee times.

Glencoe Country Club Glencoe Country Club, 1325 E. First St. in Glencoe, 15 miles southeast of Hutchinson, is open to the public every day except Tuesdays after 11 a.m. for men’s league play.

The 18-hole course was reconfigured in 1996 and currently plays 6,094

yards from the championship tee.

The course offers a pleasant and enjoyable golfing experience for players of all handicaps. Nine holes are closed to the public on Thursdays after 4 p.m. for ladies’ league play Call 320-864-3023 for tee times, or visit www.glencoecountryclub.net.

ShadowBrooke Golf Course ShadowBrooke offers a challenging 18-hole, par-71 course 15 minutes from Hutchinson at the State Highway 7 and McLeod County Road 1 crossing near Lester Prairie.

ShadowBrooke Golf Course was designed by Joel Goldstrand, one of Minnesota’s foremost golf course architects.

ShadowBrooke opened in mid1993 with what is now the front nine.

The back nine, which cuts through acres and acres of mature trees, was opened for play in 1996.

Call 320-395-4250 for tee times, or visit www.shadowbrooke.com.

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s the 1800s changed into the 1900s, the Hutchinson and Litchfield areas were considered prime recreation areas by people from the Twin Cities and Chicago, Ill. Featuring resorts and lakeside hotels, it was the “up north” of its day.

Today the resorts have vanished, but the fishing hasn't. Except for stream trout and muskies, lakes within 20 miles of Hutchinson have almost all of the game fish sought by anglers.

The following is a list of lakes and their most abundant fish.

Greenleaf Lake This peaceful little undeveloped

lake is off the beaten path and is now within the newest state recreation area. Reached by gravel road, it is one mile off Highway 22, seven miles southeast of Litchfield. The lake has walleyes, northern pike and crappies and is popular for ice fishing. There is a public access on the west side.

Lake Marion Located seven miles south of Hutchinson with access from State Highway 15 on the east side. Marion has a variety of fish including bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and even channel catfish. There is a fishing pier in the easily accessed county park.

Belle Lake Belle is a popular walleye lake lying just five miles northwest of Hutchinson in Meeker County.

Access is off Highway 14. There is also a fishing pier which is heavily used.

Minni Belle This very clear lake lies approximately five miles south of Litchfield and is highly developed. The fishing is good for northern pike, panfish and largemouth bass, but the heavy waterskiing and personal watercraft use makes early morning the best time to fish. The artificial “bay” on the southwest side of the lake warms

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up quickly in the spring and is a popular spot for early crappies.

Access is by blacktop approximately 1 mile west of Highway 22. There is also a new fishing pier on the northeast side of the lake.

Ripley This lake is known for its bass and bluegill fishing, but also produces good early crappie fishing in the reed beds along the north shore. The lake also has an abundance of northern pike, but they tend to be small.

For bass, use plastic worms in the north side reeds and run rattle baits or spinner baits over the big weeded flats on the west side. Access to the lake is located right at the south edge of Litchfield on Highway 22. There is also a fishing pier on the west side of the lake. Parks are located on both the east and west sides of the lake and there is trailer camping on the east side.

Washington One of the larger lakes in the area, Washington is known for walleye fishing. It also has panfish and bass.

The main access is on the south side, approximately two miles south of the small town of Darwin.

Stella The deepest lake in the area at 75 feet, Stella is known for it walleye and smallmouth bass fishing. The access is located on the north side, but you also can access the lake with a small boat by water access from Lake Washington, which lies immediately to the east.

Erie This is a small isolated lake with moderate development. The gravel road leading to the access off Highway 18 is easy to miss, so watch carefully. Erie lies about six miles

north of Hutchinson and is good for bass, bluegill and the occasional walleye. It is one of the few lakes that does not have a population of northern pike.

Jennie Pan fishing can be excellent at times and Jennie has been heavily stocked with walleyes. Access is at the north end by gravel, lying approximately one and a half miles east of State Highway 15.

Swan Lake Swan is an aerated, shallow, bowlshaped lake lying about a mile west of the small town of Silver Lake.

There are two accesses (north and southeast) and a pier. The lake is only 10 feet deep, so shore fishing may be best. Netting tests show the walleye population to be high.

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Costumes and choreography are part of the Phoenix Drumline experience. The local drumlime program offers Hutchinson-area students in grades seven through 12 the opportunity to learn to play a variety of percussion instruments ranging from the snare and tenor drums to the marimba.

Phoenix Drumline gives youth percussion experience

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he Phoenix Drumline began as a dream of a group of drummers from Hutchinson High School who wanted to organize a competitive drumline.

Parents organized the Crow River Drumline Association and worked to create a community drumline program for students.

The first competition season of the Phoenix Drumline took place in January 1994. It hosted its first local competition, Distant Drums, in February that year.

Phoenix Drumline is operated by the Crow River Drumline Association, a member of the Minnesota Percussion Association, the governing body of competitive drumline activity in Minnesota.

This Hutchinson-area drumline provides a musical experience for students in grades seven through 12 interested in learning to play a variety of percussion instruments including snare, tenor and bass drums, cymbals, xylophone, marimba and vibraphone.

The program consists of two sections: a summer marching unit that takes place from June through August, and a winter competitive unit that runs from November through March.

For more information, call Hutchinson Parks and Recreation at 320-587-2975, or check the Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education brochure available at city offices.

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Looking for a cool place on a hot day? Head to the Hutchinson Parks and Recreation Center Outdoor Pool. It provides a variety of swimming experiences ranging from early morning lap swim to private rentals.

Like to swim? Hutch offers indoor or outdoor pools

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utchinson High School and Hutchinson Middle School house pools for year-round swimming, and the Hutchinson Rec Center has an outdoor pool to help take the heat out of summer.

The Tigersharks, Hutchinson High School’s varsity swimming team, won the Class A girls’ state title for the third time in eight years in November. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams own many individual state titles. The teams use the middle school pool to practice throughout their seasons.

The pools are open to the public at various times during the year, and host activities such as water aerobics, as well as adult and family swimming.

Check out the spacious outdoor

pool, which includes a wading pool for toddlers. The pool generally opens after school is out and remains open until mid-August. The pool depth is 32 inches at its shallowest and runs down to 12 feet in the diving area.

Swimming lessons are available through the Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education office, for kids and adults alike. Call 320-587-2975 for more information or stop by the Rec Center at 900 Harrington St. S.W. for a brochure.

High Tides roar Many of the top Tigersharks varsity swimmers got their skills through participation in the High Tides Swim Club, which has more than 60 members in the winter practice groups.

The year-round club offers six levels of swimming, starting with basic skills, learning at the novice level, up to advanced swimmers competing with clubs from around the state, regionally and nationally.

Interested in joining as a beginner? The focus of this group is to teach basic stroke technique in freestyle and backstroke, and introduce elements of the breaststroke.

Instructors will work with swimmers in the water to assist them as they learn correct stroke skills and rhythmic breathing techniques.

The summer season will begin in late April.

Call President James Meece at 320587-5082, or head coach R.J. Greseth at 320-327-2563; or visit www.hutchswim.com for more information.

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Two very busy facilities: Burich Arena East and West

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utchinson features two top-notch sheets of ice at Burich Arena, on Harrington Street across from the Hutchinson Recreation Center. The building accommodates public skating, figure skating shows, youth hockey games and is the home rink for the Tiger boys’ and girls’ varsity hockey teams.

Make sure to catch the figure skating shows each year, which feature some of the best skaters in the area.

Hockey players and figure skaters now can also train off the ice, in the arena’s weight room, which includes weight training machines and free weights.

The Hutch Hockey Lodge near the east rink entrance serves as a multipurpose place for meetings or a central location for tournaments.

When the ice isn’t in at Burich Arena, the space is used for wrestling tournaments, circuses, in-line skating, baseball training and other dry land training.

Recreation Center The Recreation Center, operated by Hutchinson’s Parks, Recreation and Community Education department, is the epicenter for many recreational sports activities. Located at 900 Harrington St. S.W., it features an outdoor pool and a large, indoor multipurpose gym that hosts soccer, basketball and volleyball.

While there, pick up a PRCE brochure listing of all its activities.

Whether your game involves a weighted ball or an inflatable ball, or maybe no ball at all, Hutchinson has it covered with a variety of recreational activities.

PRCE opportunities If you are new to Hutchinson, grab a copy of the latest Hutchinson

Hutchinson has two skating facilities that keep buzzing with activity all year long. If skating isn’t your thing, the Rec Center sure will be.

Parks, Recreation and Community Education brochure. Printed three times a year, the brochure lists all activities PRCE has to offer, from youth activities to adult sports and arts, crafts and hobbies.

An indoor playground is also available September through April at the Rec Center Monday through Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with a $2 per family or $1 per child cost. Adult sand and indoor volleyball and basketball leagues are also offered. Open gym is also available.

Make sure to form a softball team for the summer league — you’ll have a blast.

Bowling Hutch Bowl, a 16-lane bowling alley along State Highway 7 West, offers leagues almost every night of the week at every level. One is sure to fit in your schedule. Open bowling is also available. Look for the all-new full service menu and bar inside Squeaky’s Grill and Bar. Call 320-5872352.

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More than 150 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Minnesota Area 6 Bowling Tournament at Hutch Bowl in 2010.

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eens and adults with developmental and/or physical challenges are welcome at Adaptive Recreation. The weekly activity program is sponsored by the Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education Department, with additional funding from United Way of McLeod County.

Adaptive Recreation meets during the school year, September through May, with occasional summer events. Activities take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at the Hutchinson Event Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S., and include bingo, special event dinners, movies, crafts, karaoke and dances.

To receive a free monthly calendar, call 320-234-5656.

Events also are listed in the Hutchinson Parks,

Recreation and Community Education brochure published three times a year by the city of Hutchinson.

Hutchinson Area Special Olympics Hutchinson Area Special Olympics offers sports training and competition for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.

The main activities are bowling in the fall, basketball in the winter and track and field in the spring.

Volunteers opportunities are available for coaches, management team members and games management team members.

For more information, call Diane Boucher, team manager at 320-864-4406.

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Common Cup Ministry’s largest fundraiser is its annual Coming Together in Song Concert the Sunday before Thanksgiving. It features choirs from member churches performing individually and as a mass choir. The concert raises between $8,000 and $10,000 each year.

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ince its founding in September 2001, Common Cup Ministry has developed into a viable and well-respected link in the chain of emergency support for the needy.

On-call volunteers meet with people seeking help to determine the kinds of assistance that would best aid them according to their individual situations.

The ministry supplies spiritual help in the form of prayer, distribution of Bibles and other Christian resource materials along with a directory of area church worship times — as well as vouchers rather than with cash — for lodging, food, transportation and other basic needs.

Common Cup also has an annual warm coat giveaway in the fall, monthly diaper giveaway and an every-othermonth food distribution program.

This nonprofit agency is part of the Hope Center at 218

Main St. S. in downtown Hutchinson, where it is housed with other nonprofit groups such as Heartland Community Action, Crow River Habitat for Humanity and United Way of McLeod County.

When the organization was founded, most local churches had their own Good Samaritan-type funds and dispersed them according to their own guidelines. The idea of pooling local resources grew out of the local pastoral association.

Common Cup Ministry expanded its outreach services to the Glencoe area by opening a satellite office at First Lutheran Church, 925 13th St. For help, call 320-864-5511.

Visits are by appointment only. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Hutchinson office is at 218 Main St. S., Suite 100. For help, call 320-587-2213.

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Church listings Assembly of God Riverside Assembly of God 20924 State Highway 7 Rachael Noga, children’s pastor Nancy Block, prayer counseling pastor 320-587-2074 Website: www.riverside-ag.org

Baptist Hunters Ridge Community 850 School Road S. Howard Anderson, pastor 320-587-8374 Website: www.huntersridgecommunitychurch.org Shalom Baptist 1215 Roberts Road Rick Stapleton, senior pastor Adam Krumrie, worship pastor 320-587-2668 Website: www.shalombaptist.org Shepherd’s Fold Baptist 705 Fifth Ave. S.W. Lance T. Ketchum, senior pastor 320-234-3794 Website: www.shepherdsfoldbc.org

Catholic St. Anastasia Catholic 460 Lake St. S.W. Father Paul Schumacher 320-587-6507 Website: www.stanastasia.net Church of the Holy Family 712 W. Main St., Silver Lake Brian Oestreich, pastor 320-327-2261 St. Boniface Catholic Parish 551 Main St., Stewart Gerald Meidl, pastor Patrick Okonkwo, associate pastor 320-562-2344

Congregational Brownton Congregational Church Conservative Congregational Christian Conference Division Street and Fifth Avenue North, Brownton Harlan Seri, pastor

St. John’s Church Conservative Congregational Christian Conference 13372 Nature Ave., Hutchinson (Biscay) Robert Taylor, pastor 320-587-5104

Word of Life Church A nondenominational church 950 School Road S.W. Jim and Sheree Hall, pastors 320-587-9443 Website: www.loversoftruth.com

Covenant

Latter-day Saints

Lake Jennie Evangelical Covenant 18531 705th Ave., Dassel Douglas Pierce, pastor 320-275-3233

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 770 School Road N. 320-587-5665 Ken Rand, branch president

Oak Heights Covenant Church 1398 South Grade Road Todd Harris, senior pastor 320-587-8483 Website: www.oakheights.org

Episcopal Trinity Episcopal 3 E. Fourth St., Litchfield 320-693-6035

Evangelical Free New Life Community Church 450 Birch Ave. E., Hector Blake Peterson, pastor 320-848-2120 Hutchinson Evangelical Free Church Hutchinson Middle School 1365 South Grade Road Lanny Penwell, pastor 320-234-5979 Website: www.hutchefree.org

Lutheran All Saints Lutheran 118 N. First St., Darwin Joe Midthun, pastor 320-693-5778 Bethel Lutheran: ELCA 77 Lincoln Ave. N., Lester Prairie Paul Bortnem, pastor 320-395-2125 www.lpbethel.com Christ the King 1040 South Grade Road Jon Lindekugel, pastor 320-587-2776 Website: www.ctkhutch.com Faith Lutheran 335 Main St. S. (Corner of Fourth and Main) Randy Freund, Scott Grorud, Paulus Pilgrim, Paul Knudson, pastors 320-587-2093 Website: www.faithlc.com

Lamson Evangelical Free Church 22246 715th Ave., Dassel Michael Newsom, pastor 320-275-2678 Website: www.lamsonefree.com

Grace Lutheran: WELS 430 Fifth Ave. S.W. and Grove Street (1 block east of Lynn Road) Greg Tobison, pastor 320-587-3051 Website: www.gracelutheranhutch.org

Full Gospel

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran: WELS Acoma Township, 20882 Walden Ave. Daniel Reich, pastor 320-587-4857

Maranatha House of Prayer 335 Adams St. S. 320-587-3557 Freddie and Shantha Macden, pastors

Peace Lutheran: LCMS Fourth Avenue and Glen Street Gerhard Bode, pastor 320-587-3031 Website: www.plchutch.org Our Savior’s Lutheran: LCMS 800 Bluff St. N. Kevin Oster, pastor 320-587-3318 Website: www.oslhutch.com River of Hope Lutheran: ELCA Meets at Vineyard United Methodist 665 Miller Ave. S.W. Laura Aase, pastor 320-587-4414 Website: riverofhutchinson.wordpress.con St. John’s Lutheran: LCMS 60929 110th St., Cedar Mills Township David Markworth, pastor 320-587-4853 St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran: WELS 20314 County Road 9, Ellsworth Township, Darwin Timothy Redfield, pastor 320-275-2965 Zion Evangelical Lutheran: WELS 16496 Vale Ave., Lynn Township Daniel Reich, pastor 320-587-8973

Nondenominational Grace Bible Church Cleveland St. S.W., Silver Lake Tom Rakow, pastor 320-327-2266 Grace Community Chapel Park Elementary School 100 Glen St. S.W. Mark Thompson, pastor 320-583-5790

Pentecostal Apostolic Lighthouse Church 560 Adams St. Jonathan Barcus, pastor 320-234-7437

Churches

108 Dassel Church of Christ 100 E. Parker Ave., Dassel Marc Grindle, senior minister Stephen Smart, associate minister 320-275-3322

Presbyterian Faith Presbyterian 108 W. Main, Silver Lake Christina Berry, pastor 320-327-2452

Embrace His Presence Park Elementary School 100 Glen St. S.W. David Dawson 320-587-0509

Seventh-day Adventist Seventh-day Adventist 820 Main St. N. Wayne Morrison, pastor 320-587-6054

Hutchinson Church of God “New Hope in Christ” 800 Grove St. S.W. V. E. Kirkpatrick, pastor 320-234-3527

United Church of Christ First Congregational United Church of Christ 31 Fourth Ave. S.W. Brian Brosz, pastor 320-587-2125

Vineyard United Methodist 1395 South Grade Road Kaye Brandt, pastor 320-587-2200

United Methodist

Others

Bethlehem United Methodist 665 Miller Ave. S.W. Greg Nelson, pastor 320-587-3312

Anchor Independent Bible Church 205 Atlantic Ave. W., Dassel LaDon Rydberg, pastor 320-275-2422

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Buddhist Dharma Field Center 3118 West 49th St., Minneapolis 612-928-4868 Website: www.dharmafield.org There are many strands of Buddhism. This center welcomes all traditions. To find more, log on to www.buddhanet.net.

Searching under North America gives the option to see the full list of Minnesota temples.

Jewish Adath Jeshurun Congregation 10500 Hillside Lane W., Minnetonka 952-545-2424 Website: www.adathjeshurun.org

Additional faith options

Muslim

Hindu The Hindu Temple of Minnesota 10530 Troy Lane N., Maple Grove 763-425-9449 Website: www.hindumandirmn.org

Al-Rahman Mosque/Muslim Community Center 8910 Old Cedar Ave., Bloomington 952-883-0044 Website: www.mccminnesota.org

Our Savior is Your Savior, too!

All Visitors are Welcome The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL 800 Bluff Street NE

Celebrating 50 years in Hutchinson

Pastor: Kevin W. Oster Worship Services: Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Evening Prayer: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Family Education Hours: Sundays at 9:15 a.m.

Small Group Bible Studies Youth Group Activities E-mail: osl@hutchtel.net Web page: www.oslhutch.com

School: 587-3319

Call Us Today – Principal Leland Huebner –

Join us at Our Savior’s Lutheran School: • A Christ centered education • Preschool-6th grade classes; 5-day Kindergarten • All students and families welcome • Financial Assistance Available • Excellent academics • Strong parental involvement • An environment conducive to Christian character development

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Organization listings Crow River Area Youth Orchestra (CRAYO) Marie Nelson, 320-593-7243 hmnelson@mchsi.com Crow River Arts Inc. 320-587-0899 Hutchinson Community Chorus Paul Otte, 320-587-3031 Hutchinson Theatre Company Betsy Price, 320-587-2599 Hutchinson Center for the Arts 320-587-2599 Crow River Drumline Assoc.

(Phoenix Drumline) September Jacobsen, 320-587-5494

Hutchinson Concert Association Marlene Kubista, 320-587-4480

Civic BPO Elks & Does Darla Hartwig, 320-587-3116

Business

Masonic Temple Lodge 59 Datlaf Weseloh, 320-587-6318

3M CARES Carol Nemitz, 320-234-1293 Hutchinson Ambassadors 320-587-5252

GFWC Women’s Club of Hutchinson Elaine Black, 320-587-3299

Crow River Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals Patti Rutledge, 320-587-2423

Hutchinson Eagles Dale Manderscheid, 320-587-7572 Hutchinson Jaycees Nick Nelson, nelsonsn@hutchtel.net

Hutchinson Mall Merchants Association 320-587-5956 Hutchinson Downtown Association Miles Seppelt, 320-234-4223

St. Anastasia Catholic Community

Hutchinson Kiwanis Club Chuck Nielsen, 320-587-6746 Hutchinson Lions 320-587-5690

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1215 Roberts RD SW Hutchinson, MN 55350

Daily and weekend Masses Special celebrations and gatherings K–6 Grade Catholic School Day Care, Preschool and Latchkey Programs Religious Ed for Pre-K– Grade 11 Youth Ministry Adult Education

Phone: 320-587-2668 E-mail: shalom.sbc@gmail.com Web: www.shalombaptist.org

Come visit us at 460 Lake St. S.W. in Hutchinson 320-587-6507 www.stanastasia.net

Sons of Norway Lodge Delcie Jensen, 320-583-5875

Education AFS Intercultural Programs DeeDee Reiner, 320-587-2930 American Association of University Women Carole Hannemann, 320-234-8989

Worship 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Nursery - Clean & caring environment; staffed with trained personnel

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Pastor: Rev. Gerald S. Meidl Daily Mass Schedule: Varies — Call Parish Office Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturdays at 4:30 p.m.

Sundays at 7:30 & 11 a.m.

Sundays 9:15 a.m. at St. Boniface (Stewart)

Knights of Columbus Mike Heinen, 320-587-8905

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Hutchinson Rotary Verne Meyer, 320-587-4420

“Making more devoted followers of Christ”

An area Roman Catholic Faith Community with St. Boniface (Stewart)

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Hutch Lioness Kim Gundahl, 320-587-9226

• Men’s Ministries • Women’s Ministries • Middle & High School Ministries • Sunday School for all ages

• Young At Heart luncheons (age 55 & above) • Children’s Ministries (Sunday School, Release Time & Kids ROCK)

Affiliated with Coverage Worldwide (BGC) & Minnesota Iowa Baptist Conference

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Organizations

110 Crow River Region Chapter of the Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented Shari Colvin, 320-587-7519 Dollars for Scholars David Maher, 320-234-3305 e-mail: dmaher@hahc-hmc.com Early Childhood Family Education Cindy Wendorff, 320-587-8908 Hutchinson Education Association Jennifer Anderson, 320-587-2151, ext. 5217

Health Adult Children of Alcoholics, Al-Anon 320-587-8436 Advocacy for Women and Children 320-587-0559 or 888-285-9204

American Red Cross Bloodmobile Kirsten Dean, 320-587-0352

Burns Manor Auxiliary 320-234-6487

Arthritis Foundation, North Central Chapter 800-333-1380 Autism Support Group 320-583-4513 e-mail: autism.support@ hotmail.com Bariatric Support Group 320-583-1723 or 320-587-3448

Cardiac and Diabetic Support Group administrative assistant, 320-234-5151

Hutchinson Caregiver Discussion Group Jan Novotny, 320-222-9271

ConnectCare Bereavement Support Group Mary Nelson, 320-234-4738

Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary Marion Neisen, 320-234-6208

DivorceCare Support Group 320-587-2074, ext. 18

McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence Jo Piehl, 320-234-7933 or 800-934-0851

Glencoe Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Roger Schultz, 320-864-5451

Birthright, 320-587-5433 Birchwood: The Mary Burich House 320-234-4611 Breast Cancer Support Group Renee Wetterling, 320-587-6701

Foundation For Challenged Children Mary Lynne Cox at 320-583-5270 Grief Recovery Friends Robert Hantge, 320-587-2128

Alcoholics Anonymous 320-587-8436

Hospice Volunteer Program Mary Nelson, 320-234-4738

McLeod County American Red Cross 320-864-6562 McLeod County Branch, American Cancer Society Jeanne Ray, 320-587-2838 McLeod Treatment Programs 320-587-9790

Come to the River

Grace Lutheran Church Welcomes You!

Riverside Assembly of God Church Adult Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Grace Lutheran is a great place to meet new friends, find needed encouragement and discover God’s plan for you. We invite you to join us.

Grace Lutheran Church

5th Ave. S.W. and Grove St. Hutchinson 587-3051 www.gracelutheranhutch.org

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Saturday Worship 7:00 pm (Sept.–May) Monday Worship 7:00 pm (June–Aug.) Sunday Worship 9:00 am • Fellowship 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School 10:15 am Adult Bible Study 10:15 am Sunday and 7:00 pm Tuesday

20924 State Hwy. 7 Hutchinson, MN (320) 587-2074 www.riverside-ag.org

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Sunday Morning Worship Services Includes Kids Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Family Night Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

• Adult Bible Study • Youth • Children’s Programs for all ages • Staffed nursery for all services

Organizations

111 Chess Club 320-587-5956

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 320-587-2020

Crow River Quilters Lori Line, 320-587-2163

Nar-Anon 320-587-7658 Overeaters Anonymous 320-485-2544

Historic Hutchinson Kay Voigt, 320-587-5787 www.historichutchinson.org

TOPS Club, Take Off Pounds Sensibly Vicki, 320-587-8155 Weight Watchers 320-587-6408

Leisure A.B.A.T.E., American Bikers for Awareness, Training and Education 320-587-3664

Experimental Aircraft Association Tim Miller, 320-587-4935; e-mail: tjmiller@hutchtel.net

Miscellaneous

Aviation Explorers Tim Miller, 320-587-4935; e-mail: tjmiller@hutchtel.net

ARC McLeod County Marcia Garberg, 320-587-7145 Big Brothers Big Sisters 651-789-2447

Fare for All 800-582-4291 www.fareforall.org

Hutchinson Garden Club Debbie Kuharski, 320-587-0469

Civil Air Patrol 320-587-3480

4-H, McLeod CountyExtension 320-587-0770

Library Readers Group Mary Henke, 320-587-2368 e-mail: mary@hutchinson. lib.mn.us

Crow River Lamb and Wool Producers Roger Karstens, 320-587-6668

Crow River Habitat for Humanity 320-587-8868; e-mail: crhfh@crhfh.org

Luce Line Railroad Club Inc. Scott Johnson, 507-236-8281 www.luceline.tripod.com

Crow River Area Radio Club Greg Urban, 320-587-6028

Hutchinson Area Bird Club Rozanne, 320-587-9659

Special Time for Special Moms Heidi Pulkrabek, 320-587-7112

Saturday Night Cruisers Car Club Brian, 320-587-3473 www.saturdaynight cruisers.com

Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter 320-234-9699

Delta Kappa Gamma International Louise Carlson, carlsl@hutchtel.net

McLeod County Horticulture Society 320-587-2499

Welcome To Hutchinson and Faith Lutheran Church

Heatwole Threshing Association Corey Henke, 320-587-9143

IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

Located at 335 Main Street South

Spreading God’s Word Since 1864

“Come to the WELS for the living water and the living word”

CHURCH • Divine Worship 10:00 a.m.

• Summer Worship Thursday 7:00 p.m.

• Sunday School 8:45 a.m.

• Bible Study • Pioneers • Youth Activities

Please Join Us For Worship Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. (September - May) Greenhouse Worship Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

Summer Worship Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day)

If we can be of further service, call 587-2093 www.faithlc.com

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Sunday Morning Live KDUZ 1260 AM Broadcast Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning HCVN Channel 10 Cable Broadcast Sun. & Tues. at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Evening HCVN Channel 10 Cable Broadcast Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.

20882 Walden Ave. • Hutchinson, MN 55350 4 miles west on Highway 7 North on Walden Church (320) 587-4857 School (320)587-4858 Daniel Reich, Pastor (320)587-6138 Alex Vandenberg, Principal (320)587-8945

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• Preschool - 8th Grade • Quality Education Centered Around Christ • Extra Curricular Activities

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McLeod County Fair Association 320-587-2499 e-mail: mcleodfr@hutchtel.net

Hutchinson Senior Center 320-234-5656 Hutchinson Safety Council Leslie Smith, 320-587-4663

Peace Lutheran Church

McLeod Emergency Food Shelf Marietta Neumann, 320-864-2088

Hutchinson Toastmasters II Bob Lea, 320-286-2865, www.h2tm.org

“Touching the lives of others with the love and saving knowledge of Christ”

McLeod County Museum 320-587-2109 Meals on Wheels Dee Powell, 320-587-6067

Legal Advocacy for Older Americans Project 320-234-5656 or 320-864-5282

welcomes you to Hutchinson

MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers 320-587-3644

Local Family Planning Service, McLeod County Public Health 320-587-4680 McLeod County Agribition Building 320-587-2499; e-mail: mcleodfr@hutchtel.net McLeod County Corn and Soybean Growers Francis Svoboda, 320-587-8718

400 Franklin St. SW, Hutchinson

(1 block west of Main St.) We invite you to join us: Saturday Service 6:15 p.m.

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Mid-Morning Praise 9:20 a.m.

Sunday Night Live 6:15 p.m.

(Rock Service) Outdoor Worship Service 9:20 a.m.

June – August Sunday School 9:20 a.m.

September – May Adult Bible Fellowship 8:15 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

OAK HEIGHTS COVENANT CHURCH “Growing to our full potential in Jesus Christ”

Operation Minnesota Nice Judy or Bob Hagen 320-587-0765 Salvation Army Hutchinson Police Department 320-587-2242

We welcome you…

Sunday School September-May at 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship Time 9:50 a.m.

Worship Service Sunday at 10:10 a.m.

Nursery & Children’s Church

Summer Worship Sundays, June-August at 9:00 a.m.

Todd Harris

1398 South Grade Road Hutchinson (320) 587-8483 Christian Education www.oakheights.org Director Senior Pastor

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Amy DuFrene

Home of

LIttle Lambs Christian Preschool

Maplewood Academy

for ages 3, 4 & 5

Pastor Gerhard H. Bode, Missouri Synod

www.plchutch.org 320-587-3031 Dial–A–Devotion 320-587-3210

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Little Lambs Preschool/Church Office

A co-educational Christian High School

Achieving academic excellence in a safe, drug-free Christian environment

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maplewoodacademy.org 700 N. Main Street, Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2830

Organizations Religion

Park Towers Senior Dining 320-587-2168

Common Cup Ministries Bev Bonte, 320-234-8344

United Way Paul Thompson, 320-587-5252

Hutchinson Ministerial Association Rev. Todd Harris, 320-587-8483

Politics

VFW Post 906 320-587-9929

McLeod County DFL 320-587-3150 mcleod.dflers.org

McLeod County Abstract and Title Services, L.L.C. • Real Estate Closings-Residential, Ag & Commercial • Full Abstracting Services • Title Insurance & Opinions • Providing Service for All of Minnesota • Specializing in McLeod, Meeker, Renville & Sibley

235 Hassan St. S.E., Hutchinson

(320) 587-6239 • Fax (320) 587-4096 www.mcleodtitle.com Marilyn M. Rusch, Manager/Abstractor

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Evergreen Senior Dining 320-587-6029

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Western Fraternal Life Lodge Lumir 320-587-8728

McLeod County Republicans Craig and Nicole Hoel, 320-234-6284 McLeod County Republican Women RoxAnn Lauer, 320-587-3399

HUTCHINSON

Jeff Rausch

Telephone: (320)587-4789 Fax: (320)587-3752 P.O. Box 35, 18486 202nd Circle, Hutchinson, MN 55350 jrausch@hutchtel.net

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Development Authority helps bring jobs to area

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he Hutchinson Economic Development Authority has the mission of strengthening the economy of the community. The overall goals of the EDA are to create jobs, raise incomes and broaden the city’s tax base. To achieve those, the EDA focuses on the retention and expansion of existing businesses, bringing new businesses into the community, and maintaining a vibrant downtown.

From 2002 to 2006, downtown revitalization took center stage with multiple projects representing more than $13 million in new investment.

Projects included revitalization of the Historic State Theatre, the Jorgenson Hotel, Cornerstone Commons and the Downtown Streetscape. In addition, the EDA is spearheading the redevelopment of the former Cenex fertilizer plant site along Third Avenue Northwest and is promoting the establishment of the “Downtown Gateway” on the north end of Main Street.

As downtown projects were completed, the emphasis of the EDA shifted to industrial park development.

In 2006, the EDA successfully recruited Redwood Falls-based Warrior Manufacturing to expand in Hutchinson. The company’s 92,000square-foot facility opened in mid2007 and currently employs 38 people fabricating structural steel components for a multitude of uses.

In mid-2008, Customer Elation Inc. was recruited to Hutchinson. An inbound customer service call center, Customer Elation built a 22,000square-foot building and currently employs about 85. It is on schedule to have 100 employees by mid-2011.

In 2009, the EDA provided a key role in the formation of a new company in Hutchinson: NuCrane

Tim Pawlenty, left, then Minnesota’s governor, visited NuCrane Manufacturing in 2010. The new company, a partnership between a Hutchinson man and Westinghouse, builds large cranes for nuclear power plants.

Manufacturing. NuCrane manufactures very large cranes for use in nuclear power plants all over the world. In addition to primary project financing, the EDA coordinated more than $600,000 in other assistance to help make the project a reality.

Currently the company employs about 14 people and when fully operational will provide up to 50-60 highpaying jobs. The Hutchinson EDA won the “2010 Business Recruitment Award” from the Economic Development Association of Minnesota for this project With the recruitment of Warrior Manufacturing and Customer Elation, and the addition of the new charter school, the supply of industrial park space in the city was essentially exhausted.

Thus, in 2009 the EDA began development of a new 68-acre industrial park, to be called “Energy Park.” After obtaining $1.2 million in state and federal grants, the project of installing streets and other city

infrastructure in the new industrial park was initiated, with work completed in the fall of 2010. The city now has a state-of-the-art industrial park with seven lots available ranging in size from 3.09 acres up to 10.5 acres.

The Hutchinson EDA also is promoting the development of a McLeod County Economic Development Authority.

Informational meetings have taken place throughout McLeod County and a 15-member committee has been formed to research county economic development and provide recommendations to the County Board. In addition, a number of workshops have taken place with the McLeod County Board. With broad grass-roots support, it is hoped this project will be brought to a successful conclusion in 2011.

To learn more about the EDA, call Miles Seppelt at 320-234-4223, or check the EDA’s website at www.hutchinsoneda.com.

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Chamber/CVB’s goal: To make you feel welcome

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he gateway to explore Minnesota’s Hometown is through the front door of the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau. It welcomes you to live, work and do business in Hutchinson.

Promoting all that Hutchinson has to offer for locals and visitors has been one of the prime directives of the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau since it was incorporated in 1948.

Today, the organization has approximately 340 members ranging from retired business people and home-based businesses to such international corporations as 3M and Hutchinson Technology Inc. Members join the organization from communities beyond Hutchinson’s borders as well, including Mankato, Willmar and St. Cloud.

The Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit organization that exists separate from the city of Hutchinson and is funded primarily through membership investments and program income.

The Chamber CVB provides a variety of services to its members, including promotional opportunities, networking events, training and educational seminars, and business information. It also conducts several special events and programs each year including the Arts and Crafts Festival, the Hutchinson Leadership Institute, professional development seminars, Business After Hours, Holiday Sampler, Passport to Hutchinson, Dairy Day Celebration and the Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.

In 2010, the Chamber will contin-

More than 1,000 people head to Library Square for the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, CVB’s annual Dairy Day celebration in June. This is just one of many events the Chamber conducts to recognize local industries. ue its focus on retaining current members and attaining new members. Priorities for 2010 include continued development of membership services, a focus on community relationships and involvement, and promotion of Hutchinson as a destination.

A comprehensive membership booklet outlines membership benefits and services as well as provides helpful information on community services and ways to get involved.

One important benefit of membership is a business listing on the Chamber CVB Web site at www.explorehutchinson.com.

Members also may list special offers to the public using the “Hot Deals”

function as well as post job openings and events for free.

The Chamber CVB works to make Hutchinson a destination for visitors through community events, visitor information resources, tour planning services and participation with Explore Minnesota Tourism.

Valuable visitor resources, such as the visitor guide, dining, lodging, shopping and recreation information are also available at the organization’s website.

For more information on membership with the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, call 320-5875252.

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usiness experts say 80 percent of new businesses fail within five years because those who start them lack entrepreneurial knowledge or basic business knowledge. However, 87 percent of new businesses go on to be successful if the entrepreneur gets proper guidance.

“We have to help them be successful because those are new jobs,” Hutchinson Economic Development Director Miles Seppelt said. Today, with an economy that has been hemorrhaging jobs for about three years, creating jobs is of vital importance.

Seppelt helped bring a Small Business Development Center back to Hutchinson this year, after an absence of several years, by landing

a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

The grant allowed Hutchinson EDA to contract with the Southwest Regional SBDC in Marshall to open a sub-center at the Ridgewater College Business Center. The center is in the school’s former east campus along Michigan Street at Second Avenue Southeast.

The Small Business Development Center provides confidential consulting to clients at no cost. Advice is available from several sources on topics such as feasibility analysis, start-up assistance, business plan development, finding capital, accounting, marketing, eCommerce and website development, and strategic planning.

“We have about a dozen different consultants available in various areas of expertise,” said Liz Struve, director at SBDC’s southwest center.

“It will really depend upon the need of the client.”

Struve said people wanting more information, or to set up an appointment at the Hutchinson office, should call 507-537-7386. The office will be staffed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Or appointments can be set up for different times.

“It is a terrific resource available for people starting a business, or an existing business needing some coaching or counseling,” Seppelt said.

Hutchinson Offers Variety The variety of amenities in the Hutchinson area makes it a great place to live. This variety includes a scenic river, good schools, quality healthcare, arts, entertainment and much more.

The 3M facility in Hutchinson is the largest in the United States and makes a variety of well-known products.

We hope you enjoy Hutchinson’s variety, whether it is for a day, a week or a lifetime.

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f you’re a fan of the Hutchinson Farmer’s Market, Crazy Days, Picnic in the Park or Main Street Christmas, you can thank the Hutchinson Downtown Association.

The nonprofit group is a subcommittee of the Hutchinson Economic Development Authority. The organization’s goal is to bring people downtown to enjoy its many assets.

The member-driven group continues to be the driving force behind the efforts to revitalize downtown.

The membership consists of approximately 50 businesses. The group hosts downtown special events and works on landscape projects such as seasonal planters that enhance the beauty of downtown Hutchinson.

The Main Street corridor has experienced many years of revitalization and improvements including: The Main Street dam completed in 2008 offers visitors a close-up view of the rock rapids that have replaced the more basic dam structure. This tiered rock dam allows fish to swim up and down the river and provides the more energetic tourist with an opportunity to climb around on the rocks. The fishing piers that have been created allow many anglers the chance at hooking the “big one” and enjoying the scenery of the Crow River.

The neighboring Hutchinson Utilities electrical plant continues to improve its grounds and serves as an important fixture at the entrance to downtown. This historical facility has played a big part in the development and growth of the community.

Just south of the new dam, you will be able to see the start of a new park that is slated to be the gateway to downtown Hutchinson. The plans

Santa heard Christmas requests at the Home for the Holidays event Library Square sponsored by the Hutchinson Downtown Association and the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau. include a walking path, benches, informational kiosk and a large painted mural depicting some of the city’s history.

For more information, call the

Hutchinson Economic Development Authority at 320-234-4223, or stop by its office at Hutchinson’s City Center,111 Hassan St. S.E.

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Hutchinson welcomed Midwest Industrial Tool Grinding Inc. to town in late 2010. The company was formerly operating in nearby Stewart. General Manager Eric Lipke and owner Jim Schaufler show how one of their hightech machining tools work.

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utchinson’s leaders have focused in recent years on diversifying the local economy by attracting new companies to the city. The city is helping with the expected completion in late summer of the latest industrial park expansion.

Two large employers — 3M (1,450) and Hutchinson Technology Inc. (1,200) — form a good base. But companies in metal fabricating and plating, department store display fixtures, concrete, food additives, specialty packaging, printed materials, agricultural equipment, customer service calls and nuclear power plant cranes widen the employment base.

The following is a sketch of Hutchinson industries:

Ag Systems

American Energy Systems Inc.

Knife River Corp.

1180 State Highway 7 E.; 320-587-4030; www.agsystemsonline.com, plenz@agsystemsonline.com Ag Systems Inc. was founded 47 years ago by Dick Lenz. Ag Systems has built a reputation of being a leading manufacturer of anhydrous ammonia equipment, liquid applicators, pull-type spreaders, nurse tanks and Brute bumpers. Craig Lenz, the son of the founder, is president.

150 Michigan St. S.E.; 320-587-6565, 800-495-3196; www.magnumheat.com.

This company, founded in 1973 by president Mike Haefner, builds wood, wood pellet and cornburning appliances to provide safe alternative heating for customers who want a warm home using natural fuels. It moved to Hutchinson in 1984.

American Energy Systems has a 35,000-square-foot factory with 25 employees in the industrial park.

1250 Fifth Ave. S.E.; 320-587-4343; www.kniferiver.com Formerly known as Bauerly Concrete, this company headquartered in Bismarck, N.D., supplies ready-mix concrete and other products for the construction industry.

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Crow River Press

Hutchinson Cooperative

Hutchinson Manufacturing

170 Shady Ridge Road, PO Box 99; 320-587-2062; customerservice@crowriverpress.com More than 40 Minnesota newspapers, shopper publications and newsletters are printed locally at Crow River Press.

It offers full service prepress, press and postpress services including UV capabilities on the web press, sheetfed and digital printing, bindery and full mailroom services.

1110 Highway 7 W.; 320-587-3079; www.hutchcoop.com Hutchinson Co-op was established in 1955. It offers members a full-service cooperative with grain and feed, agronomy, energy and service station departments. Annual sales top $33 million.

In addition to marketing grain and producing feed at its elevator/feed mill complex at 1060 Fifth Ave., Hutchinson Co-op also operates a full car-care center and home energy division at 1110 Highway 7 W., and in 2008 opened a large agronomy facility at 1420 Adams St. S.E. Mike Connor is general manager.

720 Highway 7 W.; 320-587-4653; www.hutchmfg.com Tom Daggett is president of this company founded in 1953 by his father, Eugene. Hutchinson Manufacturing is a job shop metal fabricator specializing in custom fabrication of products in buildings totaling 100,000 square feet. Its customers are primarily in the agricultural and energy-producing industries.

Customer Elation 1100 Fifth Ave. S.E.; 952-653-0801; www.customerelation.com Bloomington-based Customer Elation, founded

by Pete Hainey in 1993, opened a 22,000-squarefoot facility in Hutchinson in mid-2008. It is a customer service call center for 150 well-known consumer products and health-care companies. It currently employs about 130 people and plans continued growth in 2011.

Goebel Fixture Co. 528 Dale St.; 320-587-2112; www.gf.com Fred C. Goebel founded this company in 1935 as a furniture fix-it shop that grew into kitchen cabinetry. Today the company operates a 110,000square-foot plant on Dale Street in Hutchinson and a second 70,000-square-foot plant in Minnetonka, Minn. The business has evolved into a nationally recognized leader in the store fixture and retail interiors industry, providing high-quality architectural millwork and retail interiors for many nationally recognized retailers.

Haugen Home Furnishings 25 Michigan St.; 320-587-2541; www.haugenhomefurnishings.com; info@haugenfurniture.com Darrell Haugen founded this company in June 1991. It is an industry leader in crafting solid oak home office furniture and cherry bedroom furniture.

Hutchinson Concrete 21563 State Highway 7 W.; 320-587-3334; hutchcon@hutchtel.net Hutchinson Concrete opened eight years ago. It supplies ready-mix concrete products to residential and commercial customers in McLeod, Meeker, Renville, western Carver and Wright counties.

Hutchinson Technology Inc. 40 W. Highland Park Drive; 320-587-3797; www.htch.com Hutchinson Technology Inc. is a global technology manufacturer employing about 1,200 people in Hutchinson. The company was founded in 1965 in a converted chicken coop. Jeff Green is the company’s co-founder and chairman of the board. Wayne Fortun is president and CEO. HTI designs and manufactures suspension assemblies, which are precise electro-mechanical components that hold a disk drive’s read/write head at microscopic distances above the drive’s disks. It also manufacturers a device used to measure oxygen levels in tissue in medical settings.

The company has its headquarters and a manufacturing plant in Hutchinson. It also has manufacturing operations in Eau Claire, Wis., Plymouth, Minn. and Auytthaya, Thailand.

Hutchinson Leader 36 Washington Ave. W.; 320-587-5000; www.hutchinsonleader.com; news@hutchinsonleader.com The Leader’s roots go back to July 1880 when Civil War veteran Calvin P. Smith founded it as a weekly paper. Now published Tuesday and Thursday, the Leader has an audited circulation of 5,291 and is recognized as a top newspaper of its size in both Minnesota and the U.S. The Weekend Leader Shopper is a companion paper with an audited circulation of 22,331.

The Leader’s website, hutchinsonleader.com, carries news as well as a significant amount of community information, history, classified, real estate, automotive and employment advertising.

The neighboring Litchfield Independent Review and Meeker County Advertiser are sister papers of the Leader. The Independent Review is four years older than the Leader.

Impressions Inc. 235 Eastgate Drive; 320-587-0235; www.i-i.com Founded in the Twin Cities in 1967, Impressions came to Hutchinson 14 years ago. Its 55,000square-foot plant specializes in four-color custom commercial printing, folding cartons and carded packaging.

Lynn Card Co. 335 Michigan St. S.E.. P.O. Box 47; 320-587-6120; info@lynncard.com, lynncard.com; Lynn Card Co. has been a fixture in Hutchinson for more than 65 years. It manufacturs and markets a unique line of one-of-a-kind greeting cards to organizations and businesses throughout the United States.

It has recently expanded its operations to include the manufacturing of custom note cards and greeting cards for their customers using the latest digital printing technology. Eric Knutson is president.

Marshall Concrete Products Inc. 311 State Highway 7 E.; 20-587-5019; www.marshallconcreteproducts.com This company, headquartered in northeast Minneapolis, was founded in 1936. The Hutchinson plant, purchased in 2000, began more than 100 years ago as Madson Brick and Tile, manufacturing clay brick and field tile. Today, the company specializes in making foundation and retaining wall block in many styles and sizes.

NuCrane 900 block of State Highway 7 West next to Hutchinson Manufacturing; 320-234-0112 The new company, a partnership between Tom Daggett, owner of neighboring Hutchinson Manufacturing, and PaR Nuclear, a division of Westinghouse Electric, opened a 51,000-squarefoot plant early in 2010. It manufactures large cranes used worldwide in nuclear power plants.

Currently the company employs about 14 people and when fully operational will provide up to 5060 high-paying jobs.

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Goebel Fixture Inc., maker of store fixtures for some of the best known names in retailing, celebrated its 75th anniversary in September 2010. The shop was founded by cabinet maker Fred Goebel.

Pride Solutions 120 Eastgate Drive S.E.; 320-587-0760; www.prideengineeredplastics.com; www.maywes.com This company started as a family business in 1972. Through its divisions, Pride Engineered Plastics and May-Wes, it has become a significant supplier of plastic components for manufacturers of agricultural machinery. Its 24,000-square-foot Hutchinson plant was built in 1997. It is owned by the Daggett family, who also own Hutchinson Manufacturing and is partners in NuCrane. C & A Pro Skis company also operates under the Daggett family umbrella and makes snowmobile skis.

Ohly Americas’ products may be found in many foods, including processed meats, soups, sauces and gravies. The Hutchinson plant stands on the site of the original Hutchinson Creamery.

Rath Racing 1459 Adams St. S.E.; 320-234-7223; www.rathracing.com Daryl Rath began manufacturing accessory parts for the sport of motorcross about 15 years ago. He opened his 10,000-square-foot factory and showroom in 2006.

Stearnswood Ohly Americas 35 Adams St. N.; 320-587-2481 or 800-321-2689; www.ohly.com; info@ohly.us This business, owned by a United Kingdombased company, has been manufacturing yeast since 1975. Ohly is one of the world’s leading suppliers of yeast extracts, yeast-based flavors and specialty powders for the food, biotechnology, health and animal feed markets globally.

Today, Ohly has four manufacturing plants. The Hutchinson site specializes in the continuous fermentation of torula yeast for the manufacture of our torula yeast-based flavor ingredients. Yeast derivatives based on baker's yeast and starter cultures are produced in Hamburg, Germany, and in Boyceville, Wis., a variety of torula, brewer's and baker's yeast extracts as well as specialty powders are produced. The fourth plant specializing in manufacture of bakers yeast extract is located in Acheng, China.

320 Third Ave. N.W.; 320-587-2137; www.stearnswood.com; info@stearnswood.com This company was founded in 1892 as a lumberyard. It is now managed by president Corey Stearns, the fourth generation of the Stearns family in the business. Stearnswood designs, distributes and manufactures containers made not only of wood, but heavy-duty, corrugated fiber board, exotic cushioning foam and specialized hardware.

Its custom-transport packaging goes to about 150 customers in diverse industries.

Structural Specialties 20498 State Highway 15 N.; 320-587-6719 This company, founded in 1985, builds metal and concrete bridges. It also uses backhoes to clean ditches and lake shores, and provides hauling services.

3-D CNC Inc. 1055 Fifth Ave. S.E.; 320-587-5923; www.3dcnc.com Co-owners Robert Malone and Randy Dague started this precision tool company in 1989. This privately held company has about 28 employees in a 14,500-square-foot building. 3-D CNC Inc. is an experienced precision technology manufacturer specializing in precision tooling, wire EDM services, close tolerance component parts, automated manufacturing equipment and prototypes.

3M 905-915 Adams St. S.E.; 320-234-4000; www.3M.com 3M, an internationally known diverse manufacturer, first opened a plant in Hutchinson in 1947.

The site is its largest U.S. one-site manufacturing plant, employing 1,450 people. Largest among the more than 5,000 products made are Scotch tapes, ScotchBlue painters tapes, Post-it, Command, Nexcare and Flitrete products. Michael Retterath is manufacturing site director.

Warrior Manufacturing Fifth Avenue Southeast; 507-644-5795; www.warriormfgllc.com This 31-year-old Redwood Falls-based company began production in its new 92,000-square-foot factory in Hutchinson’s industrial park in mid-2007.

It has about 38 employees building catwalks, bridges, walkways and support towers for agricultural facilities such as ethanol plants, grain elevators and other processing plants.

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Let’s go to the “Edge!”

info@hutchtheatre.org 320-587-2599

Open 7 Days A Week

Tenth Notable Season!

• Nightly Specials • Bigger Bar • 4 TV’s (1 Big Screen) • Pool Tables • Darts • Video Games • Pull Tabs Cedar Mills 320-587-4428

Peace Lutheran Church

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CEDAR EDGE BALLROOM

Only 8 miles west of Hutchinson on Hwy. 7

Get Culverized!

Hutchinson High School

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Open 10:00 am –10:00 pm Every Day

Check out our website for more information

www.hutchtheatre.org

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Culver’s of Hutchinson 1510 Montreal St. SE • 320-234-8333

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The friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Liquor Hutch will help you choose domestic or imported liquors from:

A Sophisticated, Large Variety of Wines; An Expansive Selection of Beers; A Comprehensive Variety of Spirits.

Liquor Hutch www.liquorhutch.com

245 Washington Ave. E., Hutchinson • 320-587-2762 Hours: Mon. – Sat. 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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Visit our Tasting Area for a sample of new and exciting varieties! Liquor Hutch also carries a full line of Bar Supplies.

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ZELLAS home-grown local fare

At Zellas, the integrity of our cuisine stems from the origin of our ingredients. We consider the quality of our food seriously and strive to offer the very best to our guests through our commitment to local and organic ingredients whenever possible. We have designed a chefdriven menu adaptable to seasonal changes and offer eclectic, local fare in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Whether it is a casual evening with our artisan pizzas, a family gathering, a quick and healthy lunch, an elegant steak dinner or an afternoon with dessert and coffee, Zellas is a place for all people on any occasion.

Enjoy our 1/2-price bottles of wine every Tuesday evening!

Visit www.zellas.net — study our menus, learn about special events, and discover more about Zellas .

Hours: Tuesday – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Wednesday – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Thursday – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday – 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Saturday – 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday & Monday: Available for Private Parties We gladly accept reservations by telephone.

14 Main Street South Hutchinson, MN 55350 www.zellas.net

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See What We’re Brewing Today

Enjoy delicious drinks and food at

The Coffee Company We offer more than just great coffee!

In addition to our gourmet coffees, you can also enjoy hot or cold coffee and tea drinks, cappuccino/espresso, non-espresso, or Italian sodas.

All of our coffee drinks can be ordered decaffeinated, with skim or soy milk, or using sugar-free syrups.

Start your day right with breakfast or try our hearty sandwiches, delicious soups or fresh garden salads.

All of our food is available for both dine-in and carry-out service.

A Family Owned Business 903 Hwy. 15 S., Hutchinson • 320-587-8420 www.coffeecompanyhutch.com Mon.–Fri. 6:30 am–5:00 pm; Sat. 6:30 am–3:00 pm

We also offer wonderful desserts: I Scrumptious scones, muffins, and cookies I Fresh scooped ice cream The Coffee Company offers FREE Internet and a courtesy PC. Full Catering Service is available for off-site events.

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Gourmet and Fair Trade Coffee, Lattes, Mochas, Turtles, Steamers, Chai Lattes, Soups and Sandwiches, Bakery Items and More!

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Best Homemade Food in Hutchinson!

McCormick’s Family Restaurant features:

Locally owned and operated Pat McCormick, Manager

1102 Hwy. 15 So., Hutchinson 320-587-4417 Open: Mon. - Sat. 6 am-10 pm; Sun. 7 am-10 pm

Treat yourself to a delicious dining experience at McCormick’s!

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• In-House, Scratch Pastries — caramel rolls, cinnamon rolls, pies, muffins, scones, donuts • Homemade Soups — Featured soups daily • We cut our own steaks • Homemade Breakfasts, Specials, Commercials,Desserts • Weekly All-You-Can-Eat Specials Monday-Spaghetti 11 am-8 pm Tuesday-Shrimp 11 am-8 pm Wednesday-BBQ Ribs 4 pm-Close Thursday-Beef Tips & Noodles 11 am-8 pm Friday-Fish Fry 11 am-8 pm

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at the American Legion

The American Legion kitchen is open for dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

View our specials at www.hutchlegion.org.

Monday–Friday: Happy Hour 4–6 pm Tuesday: Pull Tab Happy Hour 7–9 pm Bingo 5 pm Wednesday: Customer Appreciation $1.00 off all drinks 7– 10 pm Bargo 5 pm (like Bingo, but fun!)

Thursday: Domestic Taps $1.50 4–9 pm, $2.50 Specialty Taps; Texas Hold’em 7 pm Friday: Pull Tab Happy Hour, 3–4 pm; Meat Raffle 5 pm (Sept.– April) Saturday: Happy Hour 12–2 pm The American Legion is the perfect location for your wedding reception and dance, showers, rehearsal dinner, anniversary party, reunions, business meetings, private steak fry and more.

• Banquet/Meeting rooms with seating in excess of 250 • Free use of facility for retirement parties • The American Legion caters events, or food may be catered in • Limited food menu served in bar • Ample parking and handicap access • Free rent for all non-profit organizations.

For more information, dates available, charges or if you would like to join, call 587-2665.

HUTCHINSON AMERICAN LEGION POST 96 35 - 3rd Ave. SE, Hutchinson (Just east of Main St. Post Office)

Hours: Mon.– Thurs. 3 –11 pm. Fri. & Sat. Noon –1 am Gambling License No A-00080-002

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O K W B S UFF ’ G N E I T K Delicious Chinese to Eat In or Take Out Featuring: • Cantonese • Seafood • Szechuan • American • Hunan • Dessert Buffet by a Hong Kong Chef with over 25 Years’ Experience!

We are your best choice for: • Family Dining • Business Meetings • Banquets • Lunch Break • Carry Out

King’s Wok Sixteen Years in Hutchinson Plaza 15 Shopping Center, Hutchinson

Seats up to 40 people, perfect for anniversary and birthday parties.

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Open Daily: Sun.–Thurs. 11 am –10:30 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am –11:30 pm

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We have Genuine Broasted Chicken available in dinners and boxes to go

Call 234-FOOD (3663) We bring it out to your car!

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Join us for Food & Fun! Open at 11 am 7-days a week

• Appetizers • Dinners • Sandwiches • Burgers • Kids Menu • Steak & Ribs • Lunch Specials Mon.-Fri.

Your complete family entertainment center!

• Open Bowling • Leagues • Birthday Parties

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Lamplighter II Hutchinson’s Favorite Family Bar & Grill!

Since 1992

Great food. Great service.

For a taste of Hutchinson, stop by our family-owned sports bar and grill.

Enjoy legendary burgers, steaks, shrimp, pasta, chicken sandwiches, salads— and the best buffalo wings around.

You’ll enjoy the atmosphere with comfy booths, large screen TVs, pool tables, games, and pull tabs.

Bring the family — we have a great kids’ menu and New Ulm’s famous 1919 Root Beer on tap.

Dine in or take it to go - our broasted chicken is a great take out option!

FAMILY ATMOSPHERE • WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT

Lamplighter II 1101 Hwy. 15 S. Plaza 15 Hutchinson • 320-587-1010

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Full menus available online at hutchinsonleader.com 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

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Authentic, Made-to-Order

CHINESE FOOD Bill and the entire Gold Coin staff serve the best in Chinese fare and Polynesian cocktails.

Try their famous Mai Tais!

Carry-out services available.

For reservations phone 587-3810.

Gold Coin

Chinese Restaurant 45 Main St. N., Downtown Hutchinson • 320-587-3810 Open Thurs.– Sat. at 5 p.m.

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HUTCH CAFE Celebrating Our 43rd Year

“You’ll love our cooking!”

We specialize in: • Great Homemade Food • Breakfast, Luncheon & Dinner Specials • Broasted Chicken • Carry-Out • Catering Delicious Food for Special Occasions Visit us soon!

HUTCH CAFE 122 S. Main Street, Downtown Hutchinson Mon.– Fri. 6:00 a.m.– 8 p.m.; Sat. 6:00 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Family Owned & Operated Since 1968

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VFW Post 906

Now Featuring “Hojies” Great BBQ, Wings & Burgers Now serving:

Try your luck

O Chicken Wings 16-25-50-100 O Pull-tabs Dine In or To Go O Bar Bingo: Monday, Thursday, Saturday O Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork O Meat Raffles: O Smoked Baby Back BBQ Ribs Friday nights O Roasted Pork Tenderloin License #A-00125-002 O Pulled Turkey O Smoked Prime Rib Great Prices O Homemade Soups on Tap Beer & Spirits

Serving great, affordable food Monday–Saturday • 11:00 a.m.

Take-out available

Daily Happy Hour 4:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.

VFW and Hojies have joined together to serve great BBQ, chicken wings, burgers, homemade soups, and other great food. We can cater groups up to 275 on premise and we can also help you with off-premise catering.

During the summer months, we will see you at our patio for great food and drinks!

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VFW Post 906 Guests & Members Welcome

247 1st Ave. SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-587-9929 Fax 320-587-0936

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Special Occasions

• Standard and executive king rooms, whirlpool suites • Meeting and banquet rooms

At your service A perfect choice for business or pleasure — Weddings, anniversaries, class reunions, banquets, meetings, over night workshops and gatherings of

• Indoor pool • High-speed internet • Deluxe continental breakfast • In-house catering • Eagles Restaurant and Lounge

all kinds. Serving groups from 10 to 300 people with a variety of private room options. For more than 20 years we’ve been receiving rave reviews for our in-house catering and customer service.

Let our experts help with your next event.

Best Western Victorian Inn AND CONFERENCE CENTER

1000 Hwy 7 W, Hutchinson, MN 55350 • 320-587-6030 or 1-800-369-0145

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Shamrock Inn welcomes you to Hutchinson!

The Shamrock Inn awaits you with a friendly smile and a warm welcome! Our cozy, over-sized lobby with fireplace, along with clean and comfortable guest rooms, will help make this a pleasant home away from home. We are also just footsteps away from some of the finest dining and shopping establishments in Hutchinson.

We offer: G FREE Continental breakfast G FREE High-Speed Internet G Cable TV/HBO G Truck/Bus Parking

320-587-9299

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Janae Piehl ................320-234-4149 piehl@hutchinsonleader.com

Shari Forsman ..........320-234-4171 sales@crowriverpress.com

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Celebrating 130 Years of Community Banking!

Full Service Banking Checking/Savings/Certificates Home Mortgages/Lines of Credit Business Checking & Loans Convenient Services 308 Main Street South Hutchinson, MN (320) 587-8800 www.firstmnbank.com 76249 GH

Stop in or Call for all Your Banking Needs!

We take care of our customers...

Dave Bacon

General Manager

Doug Ankrum Business Manager

Dave Graf

Sales & Leasing

Steve Rick

Sales & Leasing

Shane Stenberg Sales & Leasing

...starting from the sale and continuing through every vehicle service!

Frank Kerkhoff Sales & Leasing

Look to Valley for sales, leasing, parts and service and body repair.

We’ll take the time to explain all services done on your vehicle— we’re happy to answer any questions.

Service Manager Jeremy Crosby. Service Writer DeWayne Ingebretson.

Service Writer Beth Wanous. Body Shop Manager Alan Olson.

We Service ALL Makes and Models!

A car dealer for the times in Hutchinson

525 Hwy. 7 East Hutchinson 320-587-2240

www.valleyhutchinson.com 76250 GH