2024

By HUTCHINSON CONNECTS hutchinsonconnects@gmail.com It may be several weeks away, but National Night Out is already showing up on many Hutchinson calendars. Hutchinson Connects, a grassroots group that promotes the annual event, is asking residents to save the date — Tuesday, Aug.

Chelsie and Alex Pietrobon have set up a GoFundMe page to help with the costs of their rare pregnancy. Find more information at: www.gofundme.

“Clancy” Kurth, the new Mr. Hutchinson, has an impressive resume of contributions to the city of Hutchinson and community involvement ranging from dedicated volunteer and local youth sports fan to active in local churches and a seasoned volunteer at local TV and radio stations with a specific interest in broadcasting youth activities, When it came time for nominations, we received many letters of recommendation with quotes such as these:

It’s become a tradition at the Rasmussen home to honor service. Anna served as 2009 Hutchinson Princess, and Brett was named Mr. Hutchinson in 2022. Their mom and wife, Lisa, was honored Friday night as Hutchinson Woman of the Year.

Selecting a New Woman of the Year and Mr. Hutchinson is always a well-anticipated task for the vice commodore and second mate. It’s an opportunity to reflect on these outstanding individuals and their contributions to the community. This year encompassed another type of reflection that was particularly difficult for our extended Royal Families, as we grieved the loss of five past Mr. Hutchinson recipients and Woman of the Year: 2007 Marlin Torgerson, 2009 Virgil Voigt, 2014 Barbara Max, 2014 Tom “Buzz” Burich and 2021 Tim Sanken.

Cows and all the goodness they produce were the stars Friday when the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism’s Agri-Business Committee hosted Dairy Day in Library Square. More than 700 people turned out for games, music, a chance to see cows up close, and a bargain $5 meal featuring a cheeseburger, chips, milk and ice cream.