Hutchinson’s participation in the state’s construction of a roundabout at the State Highway 15/North High Drive intersection was reconfirmed Tuesday night. But some neighboring property owners told City Council members they’ve been left out of the process.

The council passed a resolution authorizing City Engineer Kent Exner to continue preparing plans and specifications for the $300,000 worth of water, sewer and stormwater lines the city will install.

With Willmar’s 7-0 win over New Ulm Tuesday, the Tigers now know its opponent for today’s Section 2AA South semifinals.

Hutchinson will Willmar at 4 p.m. at the high school courts. The winner advances to the section final four at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter Tuesday.

The Cardinals won in straight sets in five of the seven matches over New Ulm.

Eric Kraushar is the sports editor at the Hutchinson Leader. He can be reached at sports@hutchinsonleader.com.

Q: Snakes occasionally can be spotted sunning themselves on driveways. Should property owners be concerned?

A: The most numerous snake in Minnesota is the common garter snake, which is harmless. The appearance of unwanted snakes is usually due to cracks or holes in concrete structures. These spaces provide warm places for the snake to spend the winter. When spring returns, the snakes reappear outside.

The search is on for Junior Royalty candidates for the Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival. A girl and boy will be chosen as successors to the 2007 reigning royalty, Junior Queen Eliza Smith, daughter of Dan and Sarah Smith, and Junior Commodore Dylan Reid, son of Andy and Janelle Reid.

The Junior Royalty competition is open to girls and boys who will be between the ages of 7 and 9 the week of the Water Carnival, and must reside in the Hutchinson School District. Children who have won or been finalists are ineligible to interview a second time.