School Board, administrators debate implementation of crisis drills
A seemingly routine discussion of new student handbooks and policies turned into a debate about implementation of school safety drills during last week’s Litchfield School Board meeting.
FOOTBALL: Running game powers Litchfield’s second win
Litchfield rode a dominating running game and opportunistic defense to an impressive 37-6 win over Foley Friday. The Dragons, who improved to 2-1 on the season, powered their way to 246 yards on ...
Setting the bar higher: Hutchinson man earns strong man world title
Injuries might slow down some athletes but that is not the case for Kirk Ondracek, who overcame a series of setbacks and brought home a world strongman title last month. Ondracek’s path to ...
FOOTBALL: Hutchinson rolls over Delano 38-7
Hutchinson’s bruising running game proved nearly unstoppable during a 38-7 win over Delano Friday. The Tigers improved to 2-0 as they piled up 349 yards rushing and scored five touchdowns on ...
GIRLS TENNIS: Hutchinson’s season ends in Section 2AA tournament
A memorable season came to a close for the Hutchinson girls tennis team Friday at the Section 2AA individual tournament at Gustavus Adolphus College in Northfield. The Tigers, who won their first ...
Veterinarian shortage has local impact
Outside the Animal Medical Center on Crow River, a line of pets and their owners wait for the clinic to open at 7 a.m. Some pets have appointments, while others are dropped off with the hope that ...
Living Life Fully: How will this year be different?
The New Year is upon us whether we welcome it with open arms or not. It is a clean slate that is before us, just ready for us to create in any way we choose. It’s also the time of year when ...
COUNTY BOARD BRIEFS
Preliminary tax levy approval McLeod County Board approved a 2024 preliminary tax levy with a 5% increase over the current year during its Sept. 19 meeting. Commissioners were presented with the ...
Hutchinson City Council approves preliminary tax levy
The average Hutchinson homeowner will pay about $106 more in property tax next year if the City Council approves gives final approval to the 2024 levy in December. A preliminary levy of $9.02 ...
Litchfield School Board approves levy increase
It took another lengthy discussion – that still ended with pointed disagreement – but Litchfield School Board approved a preliminary levy during its meeting last week. The action, if ...
Hutchinson City Council: How they voted
The Hutchinson City Council took the following actions unanimously at its Sept. 26 meeting: SURPLUS AUCTION: Approved a resolution allowing the sale of a 2013 Case wheel loader at public auction.
New program to ensure housing stability for McLeod County’s youth
McLeod County is set to benefit from the Local Homeless Prevention Aid Program, an initiative created by the Minnesota Legislature in 2021. The program’s primary goal is to prevent housing ...