Hutchinson News

If you called 911 in Dakota County on June 8, here's hoping you reached an emergency dispatcher.

Ray Konkol will perform old-time and polka music at 7 p.m. at the Music in the Park concert series at Library Square, Monday, July 28.

"Hopefully, in a small way, somewhere, my decisions helped make Winsted even better than it is," Eldron Hecksel said recently after resigning from the Winsted Planning Commission June 25, due to health reasons.

Even without Neil Young and his scorching "Living With War" songs from 2006, expect Crosby, Stills & Nash to find the politics in their catalog -- "Military Madness," "For What It's Worth" and "Teach Your ...

The election this year features numerous state representatives, county commissioner seats, as well as big ticket positions such as US senate, US vice president and president.

It calls for 130 bicyclists, 200 volunteers, 500 miles and seven days. Bike riders will filter through Central Minnesota next week in the annual Habitat 500 bike ride for Habitat for Humanity.

Blake Klaustermeier will play the concertina at noon, Wednesday, July 9, at the Noon Recital Series at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St.

You can play a part in preserving local history by volunteering with the local preservation group, Historic Hutchinson.

The first time Diane Hess had an MRI scan, she panicked. "This is what it's like laying in a coffin," Hess recalled thinking to herself.

In the last few weeks, we've received several emails complaining of a similar scam.

CEDAR MILLS - One person has died and another is in critical condition following a broadside collision Sunday afternoon on Minnesota Highway 7 and county Road 26 in Meeker County near Cedar Mills.

Several times each year, the McLeod County Board conducts evening meetings in locations other than the board room in Glencoe to give county residents who may not be available during the day a chance to see the ...

Learn about the new Coronary Health Improvement Project, coming soon to Hutchinson.

FRIDAY, JUNE 27: It's Slip 'n' Slide Day for all ages at Kiwanis Park in Hutchinson.

The second annual Blessing of the Bikes to benefit Birchwood takes place Saturday, June 28, at Faith Lutheran Church, 335 Main St.

For animal lovers, it's the livestock buildings. For thrill seekers, it's the carnival rides.

Singers, musicians, dancers, comedians and entertainers are encouraged to share their talents before a live audience at the McLeod County Talent Contest.

My 14-month-old neutered cat began to chew on his nipples before my daughter was born.

They're big, they're loud and they're ugly. June bugs are on the attack, and WCCO-TV viewers have a lot of questions about these large pests that only show up once a year.

A couple days before graduation, and Ashley Davis -- like most soon-to-be graduates -- is proud.