Cell phones are seemingly everywhere these days, including in the hands of students from high school all the way down to elementary school. Educators say that’s a problem — serious enough to get the Minnesota Legislature to pass a law earlier this year requiring school districts to adopt rules regarding students’ possession and use of the devices while in school by March 2025.
The motorcycle rock anthem, “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf begins with the line: “Get your motor running … .” Plenty of motorcycle enthusiasts have done just that in recent weeks, and there’s more miles to cover through the end of summer and early fall. Forthose who want to keep their motor running, finding a reliable mechanic is important.
Back in mid-May, the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University released the latest of their studies looking at bipartisanship in the U.S. House and Senate. They summed up the bottom line in their first sentence: “The results show a slight improvement in bipartisanship in 2023 but remained near record lows.”
Steve Cook will embark on a long-distance bike ride next week that combines two of his passions — cycling and the Luce Line Trail. The Hutchinson resident has spent the past few months training for the Triple Bypass Bike Ride, set to leave Evergreen, Colorado, July 12.
Jake Wendland had two hits and drove in three runs to lead an 11-hit attack as the Hutchinson Huskies beat Loretto 11-4 June 26. The win helped the Huskies hold on to first place in the North Star League with a 7-1 record.
Whether you’re a fan of ruby red roses, bright yellow daffodils or luscious orange lilies, this year’s Meeker County Garden Tour — 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 — promises to fan the flower power in your heart and soul.
FRIDAY, JULY 5 Family Movie Night 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 321 N.
125 YEARS AGO: 1899 With the Fourth now over, prepare for the big McLeod County Fair. The biggest, finest strawberries we have seen this year were left at the Leader office by Mr.
Hutchinson Senior Center is owned and operated by Hutchinson through its Parks, Recreation and Community Education Department. Activities for people age 55 or older are available 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Hutchinson Event Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S. For more information, call 320-234-5656. The following schedule is for July 5-11: Friday, July 5: Senior Programming is closed in observance of the Fourth of July Monday, July 8: 9:15 a.m. SAIL, 10 a.m. tour registration, KJK Workshop, Coloring & Crafts, 10:30 a.m. bean bags, 1 p.m. Pinochle.