LOOKING BACK
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HAPPENINGS
THURSDAY, JULY 25 Thriving Thursdays feature the All Good Company Band at 6 p.m., with food service by Ladies of the G.A.R. Note: Due to the Meeker County Fair, there is no Music in Central Park Thursday, Aug.
Another mural ready for public view
“HeART” is the title of the recently completed mural for 2024 pARTicipate Hutchinson, A Community Mural Project. It can be seen on the east side of Prince of Peace Retirement Living and best viewed from Franklin Street Southwest.
Internationally celebrated musician to perform in Dassel
Pianist, composer, conductor and producerJerry Nelson is familiar with performing in small towns and huge cities. He will bring his concert to the area 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Dassel History Center.
What does the EDA do?
The Hutchinson Economic Development Authority, or EDA, is an economic development agency with the core mission of job creation and economic growth within the community. Its goals include: • Business retention and expansion: It supports existing companies and seeks way to assist them in success and expansion.
IF YOU GO
What: Orange Spectacular When: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, July 28 Where: McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. SW, Hutchinson For more information: Call Darrell Grams Sr. at 612280-3397 or visit www. orangespectacular.com
Clay on display this weekend
Where else can you see the work of 39 potters all in one place? It takes the Minnesota Pottery Festival — this weekend — Saturday and Sunday, July 2728 — to bring them all together 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Meet your neighbors at National Night Out
National Night Out isTuesday,Aug.6,an annual community-building event intended to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It’s a well-attended event in Hutchinson, where neighborhoods gather for shared treats and an opportunity to meet local police.
Hutchinson Manufacturing winding down
After more than 70 years of operation, Hutchinson Manufacturing is closing its doors — permanently. According to Miles Seppelt, director of Hutchinson Economic Development, the company laid off the bulk of its employees July 10.
LEOLA I. HOVERSTEN
Leola I. Hoversten, 106, of Hutchinson, formerly of the Hector area, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Private Family Funeral Service was held Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector with interment in Boon Lake Evergreen Cemetery in Boon Lake Township. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Randy Koppen; Organist: Diane Runke; Congregational Hymns: “How Great