2024
LOOKING BACK
125 YEARS AGO: 1899 A number of cows have been sick this week and two have died — Emil Kiesler’s and Jerry Welch’s. It is thought the sickness was caused by eating weeds and dry grass.
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How to go to church
Everyone is starting to get ready for the fall! Back-to-school shopping, registering for sports and class, fantasy football drafts, hunting licenses, yard work — there’s a lot that comes with the fall!
IF YOU GO
What: Block Party. When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. Where: Oak Heights Covenant Church parking lot, 1398 South Grade Road SW, Hutchinson. Admission: Free, and everyone is welcome. For more information: Visit www. oakheights.org, call the church office at 320-587-8483 or email info@oakheights.org.
Free well water testing at the County Fair
If you have a private well, you should be testing your water regularly for nitrates and other contaminants. McLeod County residents are encouraged to participate in a free well water testing event being conducted 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
POLICE BEAT
Hutchinson Police Services responded to the following incidents: JULY 25: Hutchinson Police responded to a report of theft on the 1300 block of Jefferson Street Southeast. The reporting female stated that items were taken from her vehicle sometime the previous evening. Cash, a diaper bag and an electronic tablet were taken. Estimated value for items is $250. No suspect(s) at this time.
Belonging Begins With Us celebration Sept. 15
A grass-roots coalition representing more than a dozen community organizations is planning an event featuring music, games and food to celebrate unity among Hutchinson-area residents. Titled Belonging Begins with Us, the celebration is set for 1 to 3 p.m.
Crow River String Band performs Saturday
For 50 years,the Crow River String Band has been entertaining audiences with their mix of bluegrass, gospel and country music. Back by popular demand, the band is performing 7 p.m.
Raising the roof with song
The place to be Aug. 7 was Prince of Peace Retirement Living in Hutchinson.