Students of the Month

The Hutchinson School District has announced their “Students of the Month” for January. They are: Freshmen Alecia Hansen and Elli Gifferson, Sophomores Philip Bashans and Taylor Telecky, Juniors Nina Grunzke and Ryan McCormick, and Seniors …

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Lists Filed in Junkermeier Case

The assistant state attorneys general prosecuting Brok Junkermeier have filed the witness and exhibit lists for the upcoming trial of the 19-year-old Willmar man for his role in the killing of Lila Warwick. The West …

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HTI Earnings Up

 Hutchinson Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: HTCH) reports net sales of $70.3 million for its fiscal 2014 first quarter ended December 29, 2013, up 10% from net sales of $63.7 million in the preceding quarter.  Suspension assembly …

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Hutchinson Moves Forward with Chicken Ordinance

The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night discussed in depth what the city’s proposed “chicken ordinance” should contain. City Attorney Marc Sebora is in the process of composing a draft ordinance that will allow residents to …

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ACGC Operating Levy Renewal

Now that its finances are healthy and student test scores improving, the West Central Tribune reports the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School Board wants to keep the positive momentum going by asking voters to renew its operating …

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Name Released of Missing Man Found Dead Near Stewart

The McLeod County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man that was found dead near Stewart Monday morning after being reported missing. He’s identified as 55-year-old Garry Allen Kontz of rural Stewart. At …

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Venus and Moon Escort the Sun

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Farm Bill Agreement

U.S. House and Senate negotiators say they’ve reached agreement on a new five-year Farm Bill. MNN reports the bill reportedly would cut funding for food stamps about one percent per year, or about 800 million …

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