Parades, picnics & patriotism
BY KAY JOHNSON It’s the Fourth of July and on this day 249 years ago, the 13 American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain… Login to continue reading Login…
July 2025
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Independence Day gives us time to pause and be thankful
When we think about the Fourth of July, we think about freedom. We also reminisce about picnics, family gatherings, and fireworks; we think about football… Login to continue reading Login…
Family takes all at the farmers market bake off
Hutchinson Farmers Market hosted the ultimate bake-off contest June 28 with adults versus kids. Mom — Kathleen Byron — whipped up a flourless chocolate cake.… Login to continue reading Login…
KATHLEEN ESSER
Kathleen M. “Kathy” Esser, 79, of Rochester passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung disease. Born on October 25, 1945, in Shakopee, Kathy was the…
COMMENTARY: Presidents of both parties have acted without Congress declaring war
BY SARAH BURNS In the wake of the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, 2025, many congressional Democrats and a few Republicans… Login to continue reading Login…