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  • McLeod County DFL Convention

    Janis Rannow, left, and Tiffany Doherty-Schooler announced the top vote-getters who will serve on the McLeod County Democratic-Labor-Farmer board during the coming year. The election of officers was one of several business items handled during Saturday’s county DFL convention in Glencoe. Read more about the convention and the candidates in today's (Feb. 9) Leader.


  • Last performance of 'Honk! Jr.' today

    Today at 2 p.m., the Hutchinson Middle School will perform their musical, "Honk! Jr." at the Hutchinson High School auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students and can be purchased at the door. For more about events happening this weekend, see the Feb. 4 print edition of the Leader.


  • 'Honk! Jr.' tonight and tomorrow

    Tonight at 7 and tomorrow at 2 p.m., the Hutchinson Middle School will perform their musical, "Honk! Jr.", at the Hutchinson High School auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students and can be purchased at the door. For more about events happening this weekend, see the Feb. 4 print edition of the Leader.


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Slideshow: Hutchinson Middle School's ‘Honk for “Honk! Jr.’ Friday-Sunday, Feb. 5-7


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The Hutchinson Middle School will present the stage production, “Honk Jr.,” this weekend.

SLIDESHOW: NuCrane rises on Hutchinson's west side


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NuCrane is a new manufacturer being built in the 900 block of State Highway 7 West, between Hutchinson Manufacturing and the Best Western Victorian Inn.

SLIDESHOW: 2009 construction included several large projects


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Though housing starts dropped to a modern day record of only four homes in 2009, overall construction last year topped 2008's total.

Slideshow: Winter wonderland outdoor lighting displays


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From red Merry Christmas signs to huge Frosty the Snowman inflatables, people continue to celebrate the holiday season with outdoor lighting displays.


SLIDESHOW: Hutchinson Middle School Science Fair


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More than 220 sixth-graders at Hutchinson Middle School demonstrated the scientific method on Dec. 22 during the school's annual Science Fair.

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Six Minutes Over Hutchinson: Episode 105, Feb. 4, 2010


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6:44 minutes (6.17 MB)

This week's "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson" is dedicated to those hearty souls who won't let a little snow and freezing drizzle get between them and a good time.

Kay and Jorge share the proper way to pronounce the title of the new Hutch Middle School production (the exclamation point in "Honk! Junior" isn't just there for looks). They also embarrass themselves by attempting to talk football. Where's Eric the Sports Guy when you need him?



Six Minutes Over Hutchinson: Episode 104, Jan. 28, 2010


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6:43 minutes (6.15 MB)

Cabin fever got you down? Don't pull a Jack Torrance and chop up your family! Instead, listen to "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson" for all manner of weekend entertainment ideas!

Kay and Jorge have hot tips for everyone, whether you want to try out a new hobby, talk books or take in a good movie. And because it just wouldn't be "Six Minutes ..." without a little controversy, Kay tries to start a ruckus with local anglers while urging Jorge to get his mind out of the gutter!



Six Minutes Over Hutchinson: Episode 103, Jan. 21, 2009


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6:58 minutes (6.38 MB)

In this week's "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson," Kay and Jorge welcome musical guest Heartless Wench!

Hutchinson-native Josh Keehr and his Clintons' bandmate John McLellan are performing at the Main Street Sports Bar. We had the honor of interviewing them before their show to get the inside dirt on why the "r" in Wench is silent and why their senior keggers might smell strongly of Ben-Gay.

If you like to download great, free music check out their in-studio performances of "Alright Tonight" and "Follow Me Home."



Six Minutes Over Hutchinson: Episode 101, Jan. 7, 2009


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6:33 minutes (6 MB)

This week's episode of "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson" is hot stuff, even if this accursed Minnesota weather isn't. Brave the cold this weekend and you'll find great live music, theater and movies.

Kay explains why "Church Basement Ladies" contains no zombies and why the Rhythm Kings band contains no Mike Shaw. And, which Hollywood star has more secret admirers: Willem Dafoe or Amy Adams?



Six Minutes Over Hutchinson: Episode 100, Dec. 31, 2009


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6:35 minutes (6.03 MB)

Ready to party like it's 2010? You won't be until you check out this week's "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson." Kay and Jorge review some of the hottest live music you'll find tonight, provided you like country, rock, or country rock.

Also this weekend, a locally made movie with an all-star cast of local eccentrics will premiere with two free screenings this weekend. We have all the dirt on that, plus we talk about people we know behind their backs!



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VIDEO: Heartless Wench (the acoustic duo) performs 'Alright Tonight'


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Staff Writers Kay Johnson and Jorge Sosa welcomed musical guest Heartless Wench for this week's edition of "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson." Our video captures their performance of "Alright Tonight."



Six Minutes Over Hutchinson: The Sunday Night Live Band in-studio video


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Staff Writers Kay Johnson and Jorge Sosa welcomed musical guest The Sunday Night Live Band for this week's edition of "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson." Our video captures the band's performance of "Emmanuel."



Middle schoolers invite you to the 'happy dance'


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Hutchinson Middle Schoolers launched a campaign Thursday to bring the funk to town.



VIDEO: DAV serves 300 on Thanksgiving


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The Hutchinson area Disabled American Veterans chapter hosted its 15th Community Thanksgiving Fellowship Dinner on Thursday and served an estimated 300 people.



VIDEO: Hutch native Tiffany Gunderson teaches kids about inner beauty


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Hutchinson native and reigning Miss North Metro Tiffany Gunderson shared her message about inner beauty and the importance of a healthy self-esteem with Park Elementary kids Monday.



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