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Glencoe man dies in Motorcycle Crash

susan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:58:25 +0000

A Glencoe man is dead after a motorcycle crash near Plato Tuesday. 46 year old Brian Wuetherich hit a telephone pole at the intersection of Boone Road and Highway 212, just west of Plato. The Mcleod County Sheriff’s Office reports the crash happened just before 8 am. Wuetherich died at the scene.

Work to begin on Brownton RR Crossings

susan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:25:46 +0000

Motorists should expect delays starting Wednesday on replacement of some railroad crossings near Brownton. The Crossing on Mcleod County Road 25 will begin on Wednesday, while the Crossing on Highway 15 will begin next Tuesday (June 25). Roads will be closed to through traffic while the work is being completed. There will be no detour route for the County Road 25 work. The detour for the Highway 15 work will utilize County Roads 32, 25, and 26. Work for each crossing is expected to take approximately 2-3 days for each.

Mcleod County to begin spraying

susan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:24:20 +0000

Mcleod County will begin spraying for noxious weeds and brush along County Roads this week. Officials state if landowners do not want their adjacent right of ways sprayed they must contact the Mcleod County Highway Offices with the locations requested. Landowners are expected to maintain the noxious weeds and brush in those no spray areas.

BLHS All Mustang Scholarship Winners

susan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:52:32 +0000

Congratulations to the 2013 winners of Scholarships for Buffalo Lake Hector Stewart schools All Mustangs. Winners were Carly Schmalz, and Baron Juhl. Both of these students excelled all through their high school careers participating in many activities. Congratulations to Carly and Baron from BLHS Schools on your accomplishments!

MN Music HOF names 2-013 inductees

susan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:47:56 +0000

5 individuals and one group are among this year’s inductees into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. Inductees include: Guitarist Leo Kottke and country – rock singer Mary Jane Alm – Twin Cities jazz singer Dennis Spears – accordionist Lorren Lindevig of Cloquet – old-time band leader Leon Olsen of New Ulm – the renowned St. Olaf Choir from St. Olaf College in Northfield. The 25th annual induction ceremony and banquet will be held Nov. 1 at Turner Hall in New Ulm. Tickets are $45 per person. The following day (11/2), a “2013 Inductee Showcase” will be held at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Museum in New Ulm. Admission to that is free.

Two injuries in Meeker County this weekend, one racing, one paragliding

susan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:47:04 +0000

One man is hurt after a rollover accident at the Grove Creek Raceway. 64 year old Paul Larson of Dayton was driving a 1933 Ford Model 40 when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with the barrier walls. Larson was traveling approximately 80-90 miles per hour at the time of the accident. The Meeker County Sherriff’s Office says the crash is under investigation. Larson was transported to the Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield.

One person was injured in a para gliding accident over the weekend. 53 year old Linda McClary was injured Saturday when her para glider’s safety link was broken and she fell to the ground in a field northwest of County Highway 37 and 515th street. McClary was para gliding with a group of people from the Para Gliding Academy in Farmington. The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office says McClary was transported to Hutchinson Health with non life threatening injuries.

2013 Miss Hutchinson and Princess

susan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:17:11 +0000

Another Water Carnival is history, but not before the crowning of a new Miss Hutchinson.

Co-Masters of Ceremony Robert Hantge and Mary Hodson announced Miss Hutchinson 2013 as Abby McKimm.

Ashley Renner was crowned the 2013 Princess, and Kim Anderson received the Talent Award for her original skit entitled “A Hypothetical Pageant,” as well as Miss Congeniality.

Earlier in the week Mr. Hutchinson was announced as Everett Hantge and the Woman of the Year is Julie Jensen. The 2013 Junior Royalty are Avery Watzke and Charlie Jenum.

2013 Mr. Hutchinson & Woman of the Year

susan — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:05:39 +0000

Among the talent and beauty that was seen at the 2013 Miss Hutchinson pageant Friday night, the 2012 Woman of the Year Mary Henke and Mr. Hutchinson Roger K. Olson said their goodbyes before they passed their titles onto the 2013 recipients of these awards.

Everett Hantge was named as Mr. Hutchinson 2013, whose accolades include local small business owner, former President of the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce, member of the United States Military, and being an active member in his church as well as several civic organizations. The 2013 Woman of the year is Julie Jensen, who is a member of the Hutchinson Historical Society, a nationally recognized English teacher, and a great contributor to the Hutchinson Public Library, having donated thousands of books to the organizaiton. Both Hantge and Jensen will ride in the Grande Day Parade this Sunday and will participate in other events throughout the year representing Hutchinson with the rest of the Water Carnival Royalty.

Two other Water Carnival contributors were also recognized for their years of service with the group. Karlene Ulrich has been painting the stage backdrop and creating the parade vehicle signage for 25 years, and Stage Technician Marv Witte is retiring after assisting at Water Carnival events for 50 years.

Missing items from Winstock recovered

susan — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:33:13 +0000

The Mcleod County Sheriff’s Office is reporting finding some items at Winstock this past weekend. The Office received lost and found items such as rain ponchos, cameras and chargers, and some Dodge keys. If you happen to be missing anything, they ask you contact the Sherriffs Office at 320-864-3134 to see if they may have your items. You will be expected to give a detailed explanation of the items your missing in order to retrieve them.

June Dairy Mustache Contest

susan — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:56:59 +0000

Don’t miss the June Dairy Mustache Contest! Mail, email or drop off a creative picture with a milk mustache or any creative dairy picture in honor of June Dairy month. This contests runs now through June 27th and winners will be announced on air Friday, June 28th. The top three pictures will receive great prizes including: Mall of America Passes, Twins Tickets, and St. Paul Saints tickets. Pictures can me mailed to P.O. Box 366 Hutchinson, MN 55350, emailed to info@kduz.com or dropped off at our studios on Highway 15 north in Hutchinson.