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2009 Minnesota Cattle Feeder Days are Dec. 7-10

The University of Minnesota Beef Team has set this year’s Minnesota Cattle Feeder Days for Dec. 7-10 at five sites around the state.



Watch for poisonous weeds commonly found in hay

By Krishona Martinson,
an equine specialist with University of Minnesota Extension



Commission reverses course on shoreland district variances

Two months after recommending on a 4-2 vote that the Hutchinson City Council grant a variance in the shoreland zoning district, the Hutchinson Planning Commission voted 6-1 Tuesday to recommend denial



Families find quality time volunteering together

Kathleen A. Olson,
a family relations educator
University of Minnesota Extension



Help children understand emotions

By Kim Asche
University of Minnesota Extension
Regional Office, Hutchinson



Local pilots helped in search for downed plane

The body of a novice pilot missing since Nov. 13 was found in the wreckage of his small plane Wednesday morning in a remote area of Clearwater County, southwest of Bagley.



Proposed 2010 property taxes up 3.5 percent statewide

Property tax levies will increase an average of 3.5 percent statewide if proposed local tax levies are adopted later this year, the Minnesota Department of Revenue said Thursday.



Thaw , cook Thanksgiving turkey safely

By Deb Botzek-Linn
a food science educator with University of Minnesota Extension.



Judith Elkin, 68

Judith Elkin, 68, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at her home in Hutchinson.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.



Dr. Floro Arive, 79

Dr. Floro Arive, 79, of Rush City, formerly of Glencoe, died Sunday Nov. 15, 2009, at Grandview Nursing Home in Cambridge.



Minnesota unemployment edges up to 7.6 percent

Minnesota employers added 2,200 jobs in October, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.



EDITORIAL: Creating more birthdays

If you smoke and want to quit, today’s the day to do it. Don’t fret if you didn’t know today is the Great American Smokeout and you’ve already had a few cigarettes.



LETTER: After 33 years of service, Dille leaves public office

From State Sen. Steve Dille
District 18, R-Dassel



LETTER: Family caregivers deserve and need a break

From Tara Giese
Caregiver Support and Respite Program Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota



LETTER: Many people make public education great in Hutchinson

From CariAnn Squier,
President, Education Hutchinson



Janelle McRae, 54

Janelle McRae, 54, of Darwin, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2009, at the Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield.



Children experience stress, too

By Kim Asche
University of Minnesota Extension
Regional Office, Hutchinson



Police believe they’ve solved major burglary

Four people have been charged and two more face possible charges following an investigation into a burglary earlier this month at a Hutchinson home.



Man accused of sexual assault, DUI

A 37-year-old man allegedly ran into a car outside one Hutchinson apartment while driving intoxicated and sexually assaulted a woman at another apartment building on Sunday afternoon.



Treasures Untold offers Christian gifts

Treasures Untold, which opened in early October at 146 Franklin St.



University of Minnesota hosts bioeconomy conference

Bringing together players from Minnesota’s bioeconomy to explore renewable energy opportunities will be the focus of a conference titled, “Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for Sustainability,”



Council reviews enterprise funds

The council reviewed four of the city’s enterprise funds during a workshop that preceded its Nov. 10 regular meeting.



Firefighters fought two blazes Monday

Hutchinson firefighters were exhausted Tuesday, according to Chief Brad Emans, after battling two fires Monday, one of them for about 12 hours.



Fuel thefts continue from Hutchinson stations

The theft of fuel continues to plague Hutchinson gas stations.



EDITORIAL: Charitable giving made easier

Two local nonprofit organizations are hoping to benefit from an innovative Web site that aims to change charitable giving in Minnesota.



LETTER: Untangling Luce Line confusion

From Joan Arndt
Hutchinson
There is no question that paving the Luce Line State Trail will benefit many people. I would like to address a few statements that may not be understood.



LETTER: School board thanks district's staff

From Julie Ashbaugh, Keith Kamrath, Tim Kerkvliet, Mike McGraw, Brian Pollmann, Jim Waldron
Hutchinson Board of Education



LETTER: Many reasons to appreciate the staff at District 423

From Daron VanderHeiden
Superintendent of schools, District 423



LETTER: Teacher, students say thanks to volunteers, parents, others

From Vickie Braml
Hutchinson Teacher of the Year



CHEERS & JEERS for Nov. 17

Cheers to the Hutchinson Theatre Company. Saturday was the third production I have seen them perform and it was awesome! The play, “The Curious Savage,” was full of laughs and suspense.


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