RALPH W. HAKEL
Ralph Hakel, 100, of Hutchinson passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11 a.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel…
September 2025
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Grassroots for democracy
BY KAY JOHNSON, editor I’m always on the lookout for a good story, so I attended the Indivisible meeting a couple weeks ago. The Meeker/McLeod… Login to continue reading Login…
Hutchinson Schools get mixed MCA news
Elementary, middle school scores up, high school success down BY MARY-ANNE OLMSTED-KOHLS, For the Hutchinson Station The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment scores are out, and they… Login to continue reading Login…
Golden tickets earn blood donors Snoopy T-shirts
Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 128 units Sept. 9 at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. New this month was the Snoopy-style T-shirts, which each donor received.… Login to continue reading Login…
From battlefield to brotherhood
BY MARY-ANNE OLMSTED-KOHLS, For the Hutchinson Station Vietnam veteran Van Karg is honored for lifetime of service It was a promise he made with God… Login to continue reading Login…
MARCELLA HANSEN
Marcella F. Hansen, 83, of Hutchinson, formerly of Ortonville, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson. Funeral Service will be Friday, September 26, 2025, 10 a.m.…
ELSIE ALSLEBEN
Elsie M. Alsleben, 94, of Buffalo Lake formerly of Hutchinso and Detroit Lakes, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Buffalo Lake Health Care Center in Buffalo Lake. Funeral…
ROCHELLE RADUNZ
Rochelle Nadine Radunz, 67, of Hutchinson passed away surrounded by family. Visitation will take place September 19, 2025, from 4 – 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Funeral services…
SMAC awards $142,234 to area arts and artists
The SMAC board voted Aug. 26 to award $129,666 in grant funds.
Historic Hutchinson brings the past to life Sept. 21 at Oakland Cemetery
The Hutchinson we know and cherish was shaped by the heart, soul and enduring spirit of those who came before us.