September 2024

When wheat was king

Grain farmers across central and southern Minnesota spend countless hours growing corn and soybeans — fields fill the countryside and are a large part of the regional economy. It wasn’t always this way, however.

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Choosing to behold God’s glory

There’s something wonderful and exhilarating about getting lost on purpose. What I mean by this is, taking off driving in unfamiliar territory trying to find new places you’ve never been to. And if you happen to be with someone you love and the weather’s nice and you’ve got food on hand and your tank is full — well, then, it’s an adventure!

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LOOKING BACK

125 YEARS AGO: 1899 A warm stove is a pleasant roommate these chilly mornings. The first frost of the season has arrived.

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POLICE BEAT

Hutchinson Police Services responded to the following incidents: AUG. 13: Hutchinson Police received a report of suspicious activity in the 100 block of Sixth Avenue Southeast shortly after midnight. The reporting person stated that a male wearing dark clothing went through both vehicles at the residence but did not take anything. No suspect at this time.

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