Hutchinson Mall: 1060 Hwy. 15 S

Above: Hutchinson elementary teacher Hannah Starke leads students on a tour of the newly constructed Tiger Elementary school building. It’s one of many recent investments the community has made in education.

Right: From shops, parks and other recreation to good schools and employers, there’s much in Hutch for residents and visitors alike.

Welcome to the 2022 Hutchinson Discover Guide. This publication offers a directory of information and resources used by Hutchinson-area businesses and residents. The Discover Guide is a compilation of important information — a single source for lists of services, names, telephone numbers and email addresses. Keep it handy and use it often, whether you’re new to the community or a longtime resident.

Hutchinson has been recognized as a great place to work and raise a family for many years. The motto “Much in Hutch” has been adopted by residents to mean more than just places for shopping and recreating, of which there are many. It also means opportunities for learning, working, building friendships and a strong sense of community. Refl ecting its attractive neighborhoods, vibrant downtown and strong industries, Hutchinson is known both as “Minnesota’s Hometown” and “Minnesota’s Manufacturing City.”

Centrally located between the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Willmar and New Ulm, Hutchinson is a community of about 14,000 people. It is home to more than 500 businesses including 3M, Warrior Manufacturing, Hutchinson Manufacturing and Uponor.

Education is important to the residents of Hutchinson, as shown by recent support of renovations to local schools. Its excellent K-12 schools are complemented by Ridgewater College, which has been lauded as one of the nation’s best community colleges. Restaurant and shopping options are plentiful in Hutchinson. The city also boasts 26 acres of parks and open spaces per 1,000 residents with its large and diverse park system.

To learn more about the city of Hutchinson and to access online services, visit ci.hutchinson.mn.us. It’s a great place to call home.

Our apologies in advance for omissions or for changes that occur after publication. Please notify us of information that needs to be updated so it can be kept current throughout the year.

If you would like additional copies of this publication, call our circulation department at 320-753-3657. Send information for the Discover Guide to Kay Johnson at johnson@hutchinsonleader.com.