Staff Writers Kay Johnson and Jorge Sosa welcomed musical guest Grits 'n' Gravy for this week's edition of "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson." The video above captures the band's performance of "Wagon Wheel." Click here to hear Kay and Jorge's interview with the band. (Jorge Sosa is a staff writer for the Hutchinson Leader. He can be reached at [email protected])
Hutchinson Theatre Company’s summer musical “Chicago,” music by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse, opens Thursday, Aug. 13, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. in the air-conditioned Hutchinson High School auditorium, 1200 Roberts Road S.W. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth. All seats are reserved. Tickets can be purchased online at the t...
Heatwole Threshing Association President Corey Henke and dozens of other association members had to scramble to work around some minor problems on Saturday caused by about 6 inches of rain in 36 hours. That included providing trailer rides from parking areas on high ground down to the show area. But the event still drew 120 tractors, down from about 175 in 2008, with all events going on as planned. Photos by Terry Davis value="http:...
Rain throughout most Friday morning and the threat of more that evening forced organizers to send the annual McLeod County American Cancer Society Relay for Life indoors for the first time in its 16 years. The Hutchinson Mall opened its doors for hundreds of walkers and cancer survivors, who filled the courtyard areas and any open stores with food booths, games and a silent auction. Having the Relay at the Mall instead of along the Luce Line ...
Hutchinson’s newest summer attraction — the RiverSong Folk Festival — showcased folk, bluegrass and acoustic Americana last weekend. Dozens of artists from across the region, state and nation shared their gifts. Familiar favorites and aspiring up-and-comers all played music from the heart. Photos by Jorge Sosa value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=8978375&AlbumKey;=S8arB&transparent;=true&crossFadeSpeed;=...
Staff Writers Kay Johnson and Jorge Sosa welcomed musical guest Guy Stone for this week's edition of "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson." The video above captures Stone's performance of a Bill Staines' classic, "River." Click here to hear Kay and Jorge's interview with Stone and RiverSong Folk Festival chair Megan Peterson. (Jorge Sosa is a staff writer for the Hutchinson Leader. He can be reached at [email protected])
Hutchinson Community Hospital's Scott Scholl and Hutchinson High School's Chad Harlander has teamed up to put on a summer strength training program. From weights to team building exercises, more than 170 kids are enjoying the strength program this summer. Here is a sample of Tuesday's 8 a.m. workout. Photos by Eric Kraushar value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=8921461&AlbumKey;=NkTNB&transparent;=true&cr...;
Friday's warm temperatures and blue skies were perfect for a picnic, as attested by the large number of Hutchinson residents who ventured to Library Square to enjoy the Hutchinson Downtown Association's Picnic in the Park. The event was the centerpiece for the annual Hometown Crazy Days, which also featured merchants throughout downtown and other shopping areas offering bargains. The Phoenix Drumline provided music and Council Member Bill Arnd...
Hutchinson's Kyle Messner, Mike Marquardt and Dave Fauth played for the Hanska Bullheads in an exhibition game Monday against the Fairfax Cardinals. The game was part of the annual Twins Fun Night in Fairfax. Hanska picked up former Twins third baseman Corey Koskie as well as WCCO sportscaster and radio personality Mike Max and former Boston Red Sox pitcher Dana Kiecker, a Fairfax native. Also appearing were Bullhead catcher Terry Steinbach, ...
The Saturday Night Cruisers' ninth annual Show of Wheels Car Show attracted 114 shiny, classic auto entries to the McLeod County Fairgrounds on Sunday. In addition to those cars, another 24 were displayed by members of the local club. Paid attendance was more than 650. See the complete listing of winners on page 4B of the Leader's July 7 print edition. Photos by Terry Davis value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf...
Thousands of people lined the streets of Hutchinson Sunday for the Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Grande Day Parade. The event included 138 units including eight marching bands. Photos by Doug Hanneman value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=8649752&AlbumKey;=4PwqG&transparent;=true&crossFadeSpeed;=500&clickUrl;=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com"> src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601...
Hutchinson Marching Tigers entertained a crowd of thousands during Sunday’s Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Grande Day Parade. Led by Hutchinson High School Band Director Steve Pasche, the band played the Doors’ “Touch Me.” Photos by Doug Hanneman value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=8649513&AlbumKey;=CWwCZ&transparent;=true&crossFadeSpeed;=500&clickUrl;=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com"> src="http:...
Eighteen-year-old Gina Collings is the new Miss Hutchinson. The St. Olaf College student, who with Evan Plotz performed “Dancing though the Decades,” during the talent segment of the Miss Hutchinson pageant Friday, was crowned Sunday night. Anna Rasmussen was name Princess. Ashley Maher received the Talent Award for her dance, “Gravity.” Courtney Frick received the Congeniality Award. Photos by Doug Hanneman value="http://www.smugmu...
Monday, June 15, marked the beginning of Water Carnival Week and the kick off of the Music in the Park summer concert series in Library Square. The downtown park was crowded with people for the the annual Flag Day Ceremony, introduction of Water Carnival Queen and Junior Royalty candidates, pie and ice cream social by the Does, and music by the New Ulm Concord Singers. Staff photos by Kay Johnson and Doug Hanneman. value="http://www.s...
Nationally known pianist Lorie Line of the Twin Cities brought her Intimate Evening Series and its cast of five talented musicians to the Hutchinson High School auditorium Sunday afternoon. Their light-hearted 2 1/2-hour, two-set performance was enthusiastically received by the crowd. Staff photos by Terry Davis. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=8565981&AlbumKey;=2gSgz&transparent;=true&crossFadeSpee...;
Hutchinson High School’s Class of 2009 were honored during a commencement exercise Sunday afternoon. Principal Ron Johnson said 92 of the 216 graduates had grade-point averages of 3.25 or higher and were honor students. Staff photos by Doug Hanneman. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=8484622&AlbumKey;=JpuMi&transparent;=true&crossFadeSpeed;=500&clickUrl;=http://www#46;smugmug#46;com"> src="htt...
The eighteen members of the New Century Charter School Class of 2009 received their diplomas from School Board Chair Kathy Steffen during graduation ceremonies Thursday night at the Hutchinson Event Center. They heard Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce President Bill Corby urge them to leave a legacy and set the pace. Staff photos by Terry Davis. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=8452021&AlbumKey;=eK3om&...
Several hundred Hutchinson area residents and veterans gathered under cloudy, windy skies Monday morning for the annual Memorial Day program at Veterans Memorial Park of McLeod County in Hutchinson presented by the local American Legion and VFW posts and their auxiliary units. The annual Hutchinson Memorial Day Parade down Hassan Street and First Avenue Northeast was led by the color guard of the local veterans organizations. Staff photos by...
Staff Writers Kay Johnson and Jorge Sosa welcomed musical guests Eric Radloff and Mike Lauer for this week's edition of "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson." The video above captures the band's live in-studio performance of "Mary." • Click here to hear Kay and Jorge's interview with Radloff and Lauer. • Click here to download the free "Mary (live acoustic version)" MP3. • Click here to download the free "Hallelujah" MP3. • Cli...
Hutchinson United Soccer Association U-16 and U-19 teams battled the chilly conditions on Saturday, May 16 at the Fairmont Shake-Out Festival. The U-16 team lost 4-3 against Fairmont and 0-6 to Mountain Lake. The U-19 team lost in double overtime 0-1 against Mountain Lake and 0-4 against Fairmont. value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf?AlbumID=8284056&AlbumKey;=DfB4f&transparent;=true&crossFadeSpeed;=500&clickUrl;=ht...
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...