Under the direction of Brian Brosz, the Crow River Singers will perform their first concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 460 Water St. S.W., Hutchinson. The second concert will be performed at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson. Admission is $6 and free for children younger than 12. Leader staff photos by Kay Johnson. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/Shiz...
Magician Frederick Baisch, assisted by Pricilla Mooseburger, entertained children and adults at a magic show at the Peace Center in Hutchinson on Saturday. Proceeds from the show will help build a well at an orphanage in India. Hutchinson clown Maizy and four other clowns are planning a three-week trip to the orphanage. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=14779313&AlbumKey;=vPDxo&transparent;=true&crossFa...;
Twelve McLeod County church choirs performed Sunday afternoon at the Hutchinson High School auditorium. A freewill offering was requested to support Common Cup Ministry. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=14778862&AlbumKey;=L5Qns&transparent;=true&crossFadeSpeed;=500&clickUrl;=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com"> src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=14778862&AlbumKey;=L5Qn...
Sixteen members of the Bear Lake Sunshine Society observed their 100th anniversary with a tea luncheon Wednesday at Heirlooms Tea Room and Special Occasions in Hutchinson. The purpose of the society? To spread sunshine and cheer to all in need."We’ve lasted 100 years because our members have been dedicated,” said Jean Carlson, a 35-year member. To read the feature story, see 1B in the print edition of the Hutchinson Leader for Tuesday, Nov. 16...
The first snow of the winter season was delivered Saturday to the Hutchinson area. The snow fell heaviest during the morning hours and it had tapered off by late afternoon. Photos by Kay Johnson. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=14669517&AlbumKey;=1091987079&transparent;=true&crossFadeSpeed;=500&clickUrl;=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com"> src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.sw...
The Hutchinson High School Band Concert featuring the Varsity, Concert and Symphonic bands, under the direction of Steve Pasche, will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in the high school auditorium, 1200 Roberts Road. There is no admission charge to attend and the public is welcome. For more information, call the school office at 320-587-2151. Photos by Kay Johnson value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumI...
Some people paint, some sew … I meddle,” and so begins the story of Dolly Levi (Maia Coyle), a matchmaker, in Hutchinson High School’s fall musical, “Hello, Dolly!” Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, all at the high school auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students younger than 12 and for seniors older than 65. Purchase tickets at Cash Wise, the high school office and from ca...
Hutchinson Theatre Company’s dinner theater production of “Over the River and Through the Woods,” by Joe Dipietro, is showing this weekend Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 6. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. followed by the show at 7 p.m., at the Peace Center, 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson. The play also will run Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 11-13. Tickets are $30 and are available by calling Betsy Price at 320-5...
If you’re looking for toy heaven, the closest you will probably get is the Fall Hutchinson Toy And Collectible Show this past weekend (Oct. 16-17), at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. This quality show draws vendors from a five-state area. Photos by Kay Johnson value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=14269244&AlbumKey;=1055166759&transparent;=true&crossFadeSpeed;=500&clickUrl;=http://www#46;smugmug#...
The Special Olympics Minnesota Area 6 Bowling Tournament took place Sunday at Hutch Bowl in Hutchinson. More than 150 athletes from the following teams — ACGC Falcons, Hutchinson Area Storm, Kandiyohi County Independent, Montevideo T-Hawks, REM South Central, Willmar Buckaroos and Willmar Public Schools — competed in the event. Photos by Kay Johnson value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=14268925&AlbumK...;
The Harlem Wizards versus the Hutchinson Hot Shots played basketball to a sold out crowd Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Hutchinson High School. The Hot Shots showed their hometown spirit by putting their best game on the floor for kids of all ages. The Harlem Wizards captivated the crowd with their basketball style moves, tricks and a little bit of showboating. Photographs by Jill Bierbaum, Hutchinson. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlide...
Hutchinson's Goebel Fixture, a four-generation business creating store fixtures for some of the best known retailers in the world, observed its 75th anniversary with an open house at its 110,000-square-foot factory on Dale Street. The event drew about 550 people Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010. Read a story about Goebel in the Leader's Sept. 28 print edition. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=13976429&AlbumK...;
Dassel was the place to be during Labor Day Weekend. For four days, it was all about Red Rooster Days. The annual parade took place Saturday with more than 60 units participating. Staff photos by Kay Johnson. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=13696702&AlbumKey;=1000833352&transparent;=true&crossFadeSpeed;=500&clickUrl;=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com"> src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2...
The air buzzed with excitement Wednesday (Sept. 1) as students and parents headed to Our Savior's Lutheran School in Hutchinson for the first day of the 2010-2011 school year. Leader staff photos by Kay Johnson. For more new school year information, see the print edition of the Hutchinson Leader for Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=13598188&AlbumKey;=991934434&transparent;=true...
Approximately 150 young people gathered Saturday, Aug. 28, at Gopher Campfire Club's Byron Lake grounds northwest of Hutchinson for the 8th annual Youth Conservation Day. There they learned all about animals, conservation efforts and how to safely use various types of firearms and bows and arrows in hunting. Five groups — the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, the Turkey Federation, Crow River Archery Club, Conservation Partners of America an...
Volunteers were scraping off old paint and applying new paint on the historic Harrington-Merrill House Wednesday morning. Volunteers are needed to help with the project. Plans are to meet Wednesdays as long as weather permits. For more information about the project, call Kay Voigt, president of Historic Hutchinson, at 320-587-5787. Leader staff photos by Kay Johnson value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=1...
Every day at the McLeod County Fair is filled with activities and entertainment for the whole family. Thursday, Aug. 19, of the 2010 fair was no different with everything from 4-H judging in dairy, sheep and swine, to great food, music and exhibits to enjoy, and an exciting moto cross evening event in front of the grandstand. Leader photographer Terry Davis captured the action in this 48-image slideshow. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ri...
The McLeod County Fair's annual Entry Day, Tuesday, Aug. 17, was filled with hopeful expectations as exhibitors headed to the fairgrounds to enter nonlivestock open class items. Entries ranged from fresh-cut flowers and just-off-the-vine pumpkins to yellow shelled corn and picture-perfect cookies. Leader staff photos by Kay Johnson. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=13485054&AlbumKey;=982163543&tran...;
Eleven teams competed Sunday at the first McLeod County Fair Ribfest. Red Rock BBQ took first place in ribs, followed by Porky's Revenge in second place and Northstar BBQ in third. Northstar also won the People's Choice Award for its pork loin. All contestants reported it was a good time and they plan to return next year. Photos by Kay Johnson, Leader staff, and Don Wendlandt, Ribfest. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides...
Nate Ramanathan believes he will always call Hutchinson home — even as he dreams of conquering Hollywood. He recently shot a short film with a small crew along the Luce Line Trail, and in and around his home. “My Lucky Charm” stars Ramanathan’s daughter, Jazmine, and a small cast of Minnesota actors. It is based on two scenes from a feature-length script Ramanathan hopes to complete — if he can attract financial backing. Photos by Jorge Sos...
BLHS Theater Department proudly presents Neil Simon's hysterical full length comedy, Rumors. The Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself, though only a flesh wound, and his wife is nowhere i...