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HEALTH Health and Wellness Assisted Living Health and Human Services

LEISURE Leisure Clubs and Organizations

Introduction

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GOVERNMENT City of Hutchinson City Council Meetings Public Utilities Additional Services Ordinances Other Codes Library Airport McLeod County Elected Officials Helpful Numbers Services Voting Minnesota

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LIVING Public Schools School Board Parochial Schools Senior Citizens Area Foundations Worship Services

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MARKETPLACE Introduction Business Directory

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PETS Introduction

2015 lifestyle guide Publisher: Brent Schacherer Photography: Hutchinson Leader Editorial Content: Doug Hanneman Editorial Design: Lindsay Gergen, Nicole Bullock Advertising: Kevin True, Colleen Piechowski, Paul Becker, Amber Munoz

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he city of Hutchinson has been recognized as a great place to work and raise a family for many years. Reflecting its attractive neighborhoods, vibrant downtown and strong industries, it is known both as Minnesota’s Hometown and Minnesota’s Manufacturing City.

Centrally located between the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Willmar and New Ulm, Hutchinson is a community of more than 14,0 0 0 people. It is home to more than 500 businesses including 3M, Hutchinson Technology and Hutchinson Manufacturing.

It s excellent K-12 schools are complemented by Ridgewater College, which has been lauded as one of the nation’s best community colleges.

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plentiful in Hutchinson.

The city also boasts of an incredibly large and diverse park system.

To learn more about the city of Hutchinson and to access online services, visit www.ci.hutchinson. mn.us. It’s a great place to call home.

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In Hutchinson, you have your pick of a variety of attractions in town, or nearby.

At the junction of three state highw ays, Hutchinson is easy to get to from all points of the compass.

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elcome to the 2015 Hutchinson Lifestyle Guide. This redesigned publication offers a directory of information and resources used by Hutchinson-area businesses and residents, especially those who are new to this area. The information contained in this guide is also available and regularly updated year-round on the new bigfishlifestyle app.

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84.1% Living in same house 1 year or more $142,500

Median value of ownership occupied homes, 2009 - 2013

2.30 Persons per household $26,501 Money income in past 12 months, 2013 dollars $49,209 Median household income Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/

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POPULATION

MAYOR’S COLUMN

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elcome to Hutchinson! As the mayor and a lifelong resident, I can’t stress enough all the positive things Hutchinson has going on.

Every city will try to highlight all the great things going for it, but let me tell you about the unique combination of amenities that make Hutchinson a destination worth exploring.

Hutchinson has a rich history as a prairie area settled by a family of nationally acclaimed singing brothers. We are proud of our

history and celebrate our legacy.

Today, Hutchinson is well known as a great and skilled manufacturing city, but it is also a destination city.

Hutchinson is a regional hub, attracting visitors from near and far. Whether you are here for one of our many events or festivals, or just spending a day away shopping and relaxing, we want you to feel at home in Hutchinson.

We offer many activities for both young and old. We have a fantastic park and trail system. Our revitalized

downtown offers many different shopping and dining experiences.

Our schools have consistently rated high on state surveys. We have one of the few independent health care systems left in the state. Our arts community is thriving from local support. Hutchinson has a strong faith community with many options for worship.

I encourage you to spend just a little more time exploring Hutchinson. I hope that you will see, like I have, that Hutchinson is a

MAYOR GARY FORCIER beautiful area to live, work and play.

PEOPLE ON THE STREET “I like the friendliness of the people in Hutchinson and the convenience of everything we have here — the shopping opportunities and entertainment and recreational opportunities. Hutchinson is large enough that we have a lot of opportunities yet small enough so that you can go to the store and see 20 people you know. I enjoy running into people and talking.”

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“What I like about Hutchinson is that there’s so much to do. There’s such as variety of things to do and places to go. There’s different restaurants to choose from, trails if you like to walk or bike, and there’s interesting history if you’re into history.

It’s like the perfect town, not too big and not too small.”

“For me, Hutchinson is centrally located. My parents live in Willmar and my mother-in-law lives in the Cities. I’ve been here for 18 years and I’ve found the people to be very welcoming. I’ve become good friends with my clients and it makes my job fun. And I really like the feel of the town. It’s been a great community for my kids to grow up in.”

ZACH SYNSTELIEN Student at Hutchinson High School

JODIE NASSIRZADEH Independent hair stylist, Salon Montage

“I’ve been in Hutchinson for about 10 years, and I think it’s a great place to raise kids. What I like about it is that it’s family-oriented. I feel safe raising my kids here. And I like how the community has been supportive and helpful. It’s just the right size of a town where people know each other.”

“It’s not a city that goes overboard and because it’s not so big, it can reach out to more people. The school I attend is amazing and all the teachers will go to lengths to help with your studies. Everyone is so willing to help out here in Hutch.”

ELENA VOLKOV Owner, Elena’s Bakery, The Sweet Shop

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“We’ve enjoyed our about 41 years in town. We moved to Hutchinson in 1974 because I was in the mechanical and plumbing field and there were opportunities here. We raised all three of our children here, and as far as academics, we have found those to be plentiful. The community has been very open and we’ve enjoyed going to the same church here all those years. We’ve seen Hutchinson grow.”

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ANNIE ZHENG Student at Hutchinson High School

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hether you enjoy citywide celebrations, music festivals, farm shows, or even garlic, Hutchinson’s roster of community events is sure to offer something for most tastes. In addition, the city has 32 parks, six McLeod County parks in the area, and the Luce Line State Trail, which will be paved in 2015.

The Big Five of events — the weeklong Jayees Water Carnival in June, the two-day RiverSong Music Festival in July, the three-day Orange Spectacular Allis-Chalmer tractor show in July, the five-day McLeod County Fair in August, and the two-day Arts & Crafts Festival in September — are the anchors. Other special events include Garlic Festival, Heatwole Threshing Show, Minnesota Pottery Festival, Music in the Park at Library LATEST Square and more.

CONTENT A bevy of attractions go on throughout the year. They include the McLeod County History Museum and the Hutchinson Center for the Arts, community theater, Farmers Market, and Historic Hutchinson activities, among others.

In Hutchinson, you have your pick of a variety of attractions in town, or nearby. At the junction of three state highways, Hutchinson is easy to get to from all points of the compass. Check it out!

Lifestyle Focus Warm weather, the blue skies of July and music of many styles helped draw crowds to Hutchinson’s West River Park for the annual RiverSong Music Festival.

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TRAILS LUCE LINE STATE TRAIL In addition to parkland, the city has invested in an extensive network of recreational trails linking most parts of the city.

Most trails have been constructed alongside streets when they are rebuilt. Hutchinson has been designated a Bicycle-Friendly Community.

The Luce Line State Trail also passes through the city and will be paved through McLeod in 2015 after a wait of more than 30 years.

The trail stretches from Plymouth, a western Twin Cities suburban, to Meeker County’s Cosmos Park on Thompson Lake, about 18 miles west of Hutchinson.

The trail is built on the former Luce Line Railroad, which served the area from about 1915 to 1972. The trail is maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Back by popular demand will be the band — Star and Micey. The group will make its second appearance at the RiverSong Music Festival this summer.

PARKS HUTCHINSON PARKS Hutchinson’s highly regarded park system, second oldest only to New York’s Central Park as the oldest platted park system in the country, boasts of 32 parks, 21 playgrounds, 22 ball fields and more than 30 acres of prairie. With about 26 acres of parkland and open spaces per

1,000, Hutchinson is well above the national average of 10 acres per 1,000.

Founding fathers — John, Judson and Asa Hutchinson (a statue of them can be found in Library Square) made sure the original 640-acre city plat in 1855 had three parks — Library Square, North and South parks.

Hutchinson’s parks are the site of many of the city’s major events,

such as Arts & Crafts Festival at Library Square, RiverSong at West River Park, and Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival, which has activities at several park venues.

Park shelters, which exist at several parks, can be reserved for family gatherings and other functions, for a fee, Call the Parks and Recreation Department at 320-0587-2975, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY GOPHER CAMPFIRE CLUB The Gopher Campfire Club’s Wildlife Sanctuary is along the Crow River between Riverside Jaycee Park and Masonic West River Park. The 106-year-old club is one of the state’s oldest conservation organizations.

The 25-acre site is home to an estimated 14,000 geese, as well as ducks, turkeys, swans and a number of deer. The Luce Line State Trail passes along the sanctuary’s river side.

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ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL This year marks the 41st annual Arts and Crafts Festival in downtown Hutchinson. Through the years, the festival has earned a reputation for unique and quality works of art, so it’s not surprising thousands of people flock to Hutchinson for the twoday event planned for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19. In addition to the fun of viewing the creative works of artists and crafters, make sure to check out the Taste of Hutchinson food vendors, the Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library’s Book Sale, and the Hutchinson Farmers Market.

For more information, call the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism at 320587-5252.

ages. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 15, through Sunday, June 21. Water Carnival Commodore Chris Wilke and Vice Commodore Jeremy Carter will coordinate the festival’s many activities. Welcoming guests will be Mr. Hutchinson Buzz Burich and Hutchinson Woman of the Year Barb Max; 2014 Miss Hutchinson Shanel Goranowski and 2014 Princess Leah Stroming; and Junior Queen Ellie Lien-Wilke and Junior Commodore Evan Baumgarten.

For more information, visit the Hutchinson Leader website at www.hutchinsonleader.com, or the Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival website at www. watercarnival.org. Information is also available at the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism at 320-587-5252.

HUTCHINSON JAYCEE WATER CARNIVAL The Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival offers a week of activities for people of all

RIVERSONG MUSIC FESTIVAL Founded in 2009, RiverSong Music Festival, July 17-18, takes place outdoors at Masonic West River Park in Hutchinson.

The event features 14 bands, who deliver a variety of music ranging from bluegrass and roots to Americana, jazz and more.

Specialty vendors sell everything from t-shirts to jewelry, while food vendors offer a variety of items from root beer floats and cheeseburgers to chicken satay on a stick. This year’s Living Legend artist is singer and songwriter Janis Ian. She is best remembered for her hit single “At Seventeen.” She will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday on the Front Porch Stage. For more about Riversong, visit the festival’s website at www.riversongfestival. org.

MINNESOTA GARLIC FESTIVAL Billed as “The Best Stinking Festival in Minnesota,” the ninth annual Minnesota Garlic Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson.

The festival is sponsored by the Crow River Sustainable

Farming Association. It features “everything garlic” including cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, an entire cafe based on garlic, vendors selling more than 100 varieties of the “King of Herbs,” live music, entertainment, wine-and-beer tasting, children’s activities and garlic ice cream. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children younger than 12, and stroller or carried babies are free. Parking is $1 per car. No pets are allowed. For more information and updates about the festival, visit online at www. mngarlicfest.com, or call 763244-6659.

WINTERFEST Hutchinson will celebrate Winterfest in February at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson.

The event features a variety of outdoor activities including: horse-drawn carriage rides, dogsled rides, snowshoeing, snowmobile rides, snow golf, a snow mountain, sledding,

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ATTRACTIONS a medallion hunt and ATV rides. Food is available onsite. Admission is free and the public is welcome. Winterfest is sponsored by McLeod for Tomorrow, an organization designed to develop leaders and strengthen community ties. For more information, visit www. mcleodfortomorrow.com.

ORANGE SPECTACULAR The Upper Midwest AllisChalmers Club’s 24th annual Orange Spectacular takes place July 24-26 for the fourth time at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. The show features the orange tractors and farm implements made by AllisChalmers. Many of the tractors are put to work in a tractor pull competition or in the popular field demonstrations. The show also features a large farm toy show, a swap meet of tractors and parts, a variety of food and musical entertainment. Admission and parking is free. For more, call 715-855-7542, email acclub@ hutchtel.net, or visit www. orangespectacular.com.

HEATWOLE THRESHING SHOW Farmers in the area southwest of Hutchinson banded together 36 years ago to preserve the way farming once was done and relive the effort the second weekend of August each year. The 2015 show is Aug. 8-9. The show invites all makes of antique tractors and implements, though this year’s feature is the equipment built by International Harvester.

There are demonstrations, a tractor parade and pull, a sawmill, blacksmith shop and more from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Admission is free. For more, call Corey Henke at 320-587-9143, or visit coreystractorrepair.com.

MCLEOD COUNTY FAIR The McLeod County Fair is celebrating 143 years of good music, food, fun and games for all.

The 2015 fair runs Wednesday, Aug. 19, through Sunday, Aug. 23.

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music for fans of almost every genre — rock, country, polka — and showcases local talent.

Hairball will return again to wake up the night with its tribute to arena rock and hair metal legends — including Van Halen, Kiss, Poison and Alice Cooper — at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21.

Grandstand events will include autocross, motocross and demolition derby. Check the fairgrounds website at www.mcleodcountyfair.com for grandstand schedule updates.

Ongoing attractions will include the ever-popular midway rides and games. Fairgoers can also enjoy local musicians — ranging from old favorites to young up-and-comers — tour the many animal barns or the horticulture building, view the fine arts and 4-H exhibits, or reminisce while wandering through the antique tractor display.

The McLeod County Fairgrounds are off State Highway 15 South, behind Walmart on Century Avenue. The fairgrounds is also the year-round home to the McLeod County Extension Service and McLeod County Parks.

RECREATION CENTER 900 Harrington Street S.W. The Recreation Center, operated by Hutchinson’s Parks, Recreation and Community Education department, is the epicenter for many recreational sports activities. The facility features an outdoor pool and a large, indoor multipurpose gym that hosts soccer, basketball and volleyball.

POOLS Two pools are available for swimmers in Hutchinson. The Hutchinson Rec Center at 900 Harrington Street S.W. has an outdoor pool to help take the heat out of summer. The Hutchinson Middle School at 1365 South Grade Road houses Jerry Carlson Pool, an indoor pool for yearround swimming and diving. For more, call 320-587-2975.

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Historic premiums offered by local businesses are among the items in the McLeod County Museum’s archives.

MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM The McLeod County Museum tells the story of the county’s nine cities, as well as some that no longer exist, with more than 10,000 pieces of history.

Popular long-running museum exhibits include a 1929 Model A Ford and a 1958 Allis-Chalmers fuel-cell tractor, the only one of its kind.

Other perennial favorites include a prairie and Native American culture exhibit, enhanced by a 44-foot long mural, and the museum’s period room, which features a recreation of a 1950s home.

The museum also features the work of Hutchinson native and renowned wildlife artist Les Kouba.

Themed events this year will highlight the history of McLeod County’s country schools.

The museum has a variety of research tools in its library for genealogy buffs. Land ownership records, census indices, church records, newspaper clippings, old photos and local history books are available for browsing. A collection of county newspapers on microfilm is available as well. More information is available at www. mcleodhistory.org.

If you go The museum is on the northwest corner of the State Highway 7 West and School Road intersection. Museum hours are: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

The museum’s meeting room is available for rental by appointment.

Educational programs and guided group tours are also available by appointment.

For information on upcoming events or to become a member, call 320-587-2109, or visit the museum’s website at www.mcleodhistory.org.

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19 — Tartan Park/VMF Field: fenced baseball field and top flight baseball field (home to the Hutchinson Huskies town team) with a sand volleyball court, playground, walking trail, Skate Park, picnic area and BMX bike course

11 — Eheim: scenic area north of dam with look-out pier and seating, statue of Chief Little Crow

5 — Oddfellows: outdoor archery, picnic, shelter, restrooms, extensive play equipment along the Luce Line Trail

13 — Fireman’s: a memorial park honoring firefighters with sheltered picnic area, play equipment, WPA fountain pool and bridge

6 — Roberts: four regulation softball fields, boat landing, play equipment, restrooms, basketball court, sand volleyball, gravel trail through native tall grass prairie

14 — Kimberly: neighborhood park with play equipment and access to Luce Line State Trail on city’s east side

9 — Riverside Jaycee: horseshoe courts, restrooms, picnic area, volleyball, play equipment, ball field,

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12 — Girl Scout: scenic area south of dam with mass perennial plantings and seating benches

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15 — North Woods: volleyball, restrooms, Little League fields, play equipment, and an enclosed picnic shelter, winter outdoor hockey and pleasure skating rinks 16 — Lions Park East: picnic area near State Highway 7 with play equipment 17 — Boy Scout: picnic area near State Highway 7 with a Boy Scout statue 18 — Old Bass Pond: natural area next to the Crow River and Luce

26 — Lions Park West: neighborhood park with picnic table and play equipment 27 — Junior Community Women: a neighborhood park and play area near high school with a basketball court and picnic tables 28 — Crow River Recreational Area: adjacent to Crow River and Luce Line State Trail with picnic area

20 — North/Community Playground: tennis, volunteer-maintained ice rink, extensive playground behind Park Elementary School 21 — South: 10-acre park with mature trees, three picnic shelters, restrooms, play equipment, 9-hole disc golf course 22 — Legion: war memorial along State Highway 15 South with a picnic shelter 23 — VFW: youth baseball field, play equipment, basketball court and picnic shelter, adjacent to Oakland Cemetery 24 — Elks: picnic shelter, restrooms, recreational ball field, volleyball, extensive play equipment 25 — Linden: four recreational ball fields adjacent to swimming pool and Hutchinson Recreation Center and two indoor ice rinks at the Civic Arena, with outdoor paved walking path

29 — McLeod County Veterans Memorial: a memorial park with a Walk of Honor, monuments, picnic facility and restrooms 30 — Library Square: home of the 1904 Carnegie Library and site of the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862 stockade. The park is used for many community activities, including Dairy Day in June, summer Monday Music in the Park series and Arts & Crafts Festival in September. Contains a band stand for concerts, fountain pool and Hutchinson Brothers statue 31 — Rolling Meadows: small neighborhood park with playground equipment and sun shelter 32 — Driftriders: a scenic outlook, sledding hill, 1/4-mile walking trail, picnic shelter, nature-theme playground

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ATTRACTIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Hutchinson has much to offer in the way of activities and events. For more information about local events, check out the A&E Calendar in the print and online editions of the Hutchinson Leader, www.hutchinsonleader. com. Information is also available from the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism at 320-587-5252, or online at explorehutchinson.com.

APRIL April 4: Lions’ Easter Egg Hunt at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; Bluebird Day at Gopher Campfire Club, 24718 County Road 7, Hutchinson; 320587-4868 April 11: Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism annual Bring It Home Expo, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-587-5252 April 17, 19: Crow River Singers Spring Concerts on Friday at First Congregational United Church of Christ, and Sunday at Peace Lutheran Church; 320-587-3031 April 19: One Book One Community presents William Kent Krueger, author, at 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Event Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S.; 320587-2368, www.heartofhutch/ bookread April 25: Hutchinson Concert Association presents Link Union; Park Elementary; 320-587-7278 April 26: Circus Pages at the McLeod County Fairgrounds McLeod County Historical Museum, 380 School Road N.W., Hutchinson, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sundays; 320-587-2109.

MAY MAY 1-2: Your Beautiful Purpose: A Women’s Conference of Hope at Riverside Church, 320587-2074

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Halloween costumes are encouraged at the Spooky Sprint on Saturday, Oct. 24, in downtown Hutchinson. The event is a fundraiser for the Hutchinson High School REACH program for teens at risk.

May 2: Citywide Garage Sales, Hutchinson; 320-587-5000 MAY 2-3: International Dog Show at the McLeod County Fairgrounds May 8: Big Band Boogie Night at 8 p.m. at Hutchinson High School auditorium; 320-587-2151 May 9: Common Cup 5K Mother’s Day Weekend Walk/ Run, Luce Line State Trail; 320234-8344, or 320-587-6733; Master Gardeners Plant Sale at the McLeod County Fairgrounds; and Minnesota Fishing Opener.

May 25: Memorial Day parade and ceremony, Veterans Park of McLeod County in Hutchinson; 320-587-2665 May 30: Paws on Parade Pet Walk for the benefit of the Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter, Hutchinson; 320-234-9699

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Main Street Farmers Market opens in late May at Depot Marketplace east of the Washington Avenue and Adams Street intersection. Market hours: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The market continues through October; 320-234-4223 JUNE June 5: Dairy Day, Library Square in downtown Hutchinson; 320587-5252 June 12-13: 21st annual Winstock Country Music Festival at Winsted. This year’s featured artists include Gary Allan, Jake Owen, the Eli Young Band, the Band Perry and Alabama; www. winstockfestival.com June 15-August: Music in the Park features live music and a pie social at 6:30 p.m. Mondays in downtown Hutchinson’s Library Square; 320-587-5252

June 15-21: Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival features a week of activities; www.watercarnival. org June 19-20: NTPA Power Pull Truck and Tractor, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-864-4902 June 23-27: The one-man show ”Old Herbaceous” will be staged at the historic Episcopal Church in downtown Hutchinson;320-587-7278 June 24-Aug. 5: Peace Lutheran Noon Recitals and Salad Luncheons, Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson; 320-587-3031 JULY July 1-2: Hutchinson Theatre Company’s Young Stars program presents “Hydrangea Albright: Comedy or Tragedy?” at 7 p.m.; www.hutchtheatre.org

ATTRACTIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Hutchinson High School fall musical; call for dates: 320-5872151.

July 17-18: Sixth annual RiverSong Music Festival is Friday and Saturday at Masonic West River Park in Hutchinson. This year’s Living Legend is Janis Ian; www. riversongfestival.org

DECEMBER Dec. 5: Christmas Trees and Traditions, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Hutchinson; 320-5872776

July 24-26: 24th annual Orange Spectacular featuring AllisChalmers tractors and implements at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson; orangespectacular.com July 25-26: The fourth annual Minnesota Pottery Festival at Clay Coyote Pottery; www.mnpotteryfestival.com AUGUST Aug. 4: National Night Out, Hutchinson Aug. 7: Relay For Life of McLeod, at Masonic West River Park, Hutchinson; 320-587-6733 Aug. 7-9: Pola-Czesky Days, Silver Lake; 320-327-2755 Aug. 7-9: Gopher Campfire Family Outing, 24718 County Road 7, Hutchinson; 320-587-4868 Aug. 8-9: 36th annual Heatwole Threshing Show, 15498 Walden Ave.; 320-587-9243 Aug. 15: Minnesota Garlic Festival, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-543-3394

Crow River Singers Holiday Concerts, Hutchinson; 320-587-0899

Kellie Barry of Woodbine, Iowa, shared a moment with Brodie, her rough collie. The dog earned his first Best of Show honor at the International Dog Show. The show will return Oct. 31-Nov. 1, at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson.

Sept. 11-12: Rummage, Book and Bake Sale Benefit for the Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter, McLeod County Fairgrounds; www.heartofminnesota.org Sept. 12: Minnesota State Pedal Pull at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson Sept. 18-19: Hutchinson Arts and Crafts Festival, Friends of the Library Used Book Sale and Taste of Hutchinson, all in Library Square area of downtown Hutchinson; 320-587-5252.

Sept. 19-20: Elks Gun and Coin Show at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson Sept. 22: Senior Expo, Hutchinson Event Center, 320-234-5656

Aug. 19-23: McLeod County Fair at the fairgrounds in Hutchinson; 320-587-2499, or mcleodcountyfair.com

Historic Hutchinson’s annual Living History Tour at Oakland Cemetery; 320-587-7278.

Aug. 27-Sept. 7: Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul; www.mnstatefair. org

Bras for a Cause, a fundraiser, sponsored by the Breast Cancer Support Group, 320-587-7278

Hutchinson Theatre Company presents “The Fantasticks,” dates to be announced; www.hutchtheatre.org

OCTOBER Oct. 3-4: Wright County Dog Show at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson; 320-484-4311

SEPTEMBER Sept. 5: Citywide Garage Sales, Hutchinson; 320-587-5000

Oct. 17: Farm Toy and Collectible Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; 320-5879430

Oct. 24: Spooky Sprint 5K Family Fun Run/Walk and 1/2 mile Kids Dash; spookysprint.org

Women’s Candlelight Dinners at Shalom Baptist Church, Hutchinson; 320-587-2668 “A Christmas Cup of Tea” Reading and Holiday Event at the Jorgenson Hotel in downtown Hutchinson; 320-587-6115 Hutchinson Downtown Christmas Celebration, Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. S.W.; 320-587-5252

Oct. 31: Halloween Parade at the Hutchinson Mall, 1060 State Highway 15 S.; 320-587-5956; International Dog Show at the McLeod County Fairgrounds NOVEMBER Nov. 1: International Dog Show at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson; 320-4844311 Nov. 5-7, 12-14: ”The Taffetas” is the title of the Hutchinson Theatre Company’s fall dinner theater show at Crow River Winery; www.hutchtheatre.org Nov. 7: 3M Craft Sale at the McLeod County Fairgrounds; North Star Classic Show and Sale at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; www. minnesotastatepigeonassociation.com

JANUARY 2016 Blizzard Blast, a fundraiser for local hospice services, at the Glencoe City Center; 320-234-5031 Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism annual meeting and banquet, Hutchinson Event Center; 320-587-5252 Gopher Campfire Conservation Club’s annual Indoor Fishing Contest, Gopher Campfire clubhouse; 320-587-7722 Little Crow Archery 3D Shoot, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; email: info@littlecrowarcheryclub.com

Nov. 22: Coming Together in Song Concert to benefit Common Cup Ministry; 320-234-8344.

FEBRUARY Winterfest at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson; www.mcleodfortomorrow.com Strike out the Violence Bowlathon, Hutch Bowl; 320-2347933

Holiday Tour of Homes sponsored by Today’s Women of Hutchinson; Carol Mons, president, at 320-455-0099

Brownton’s annual Cabin Fever Days; 320-328-5318

Hutchinson Photography Club’s annual Showcase; 320-587-7278.

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Hutchinson’s ties to local agriculture continues with the Hutchinson Farmers Market. From May through October, local producers sell a variety of homegrown products ranging from flowers and vegetables to bread, jams and honey.

The market has a permanent home at Depot LATEST Marketplace, which offers convenient parking, CONTENT a roof in the event of rainy weather and other amenities.

If you’re a fan of the bulbous plant, garlic, don’t miss the Minnesota Garlic Festival Aug. 15 at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Come fall, Taste of Hutchinson, an outdoor food court, offers foods of all kinds at the Arts and Crafts Festival in downtown Hutchinson.

FOOD FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP EQUALS FUN IN HUTCHINSON There’s an unwritten rule in Hutchinson that if you want people to attend an event serve refreshments. Whether it’s something as easy as coffee and cookies or something more elaborate, food brings people together. It’s the fodder for fellowship that comes from breaking bread together.

Hutchinson Farmers Market Whether you’re buying fresh-from-the-garden vegetables or homemade jams and jellies, you can find it at the Hutchinson Farmers Market and its new permanent home at Depot Marketplace. From May to October, shoppers are guaranteed to find a cornucopia of homegrown foods that will enhance any meal. The market is open Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

Dairy Day June is Dairy Month.

Hutchinson, with its strong roots in agriculture, celebrates the event with festivities in Library Square. People of all ages — some years as many as 1,000 or more — enjoy lunch, which includes cheese, ice cream and milk — with a side of activities such as a petting zoo, local celebrity milking contest, machinery display, live music and more.

Social at Music In The Park Music brings people together on Monday evenings from June through August. A social sponsored by local nonprofit groups raises money and offers sweet treats. People bring their lawn chairs, listen to the music and enjoy a treat of a slice of pie with ice cream.

Noon Recitals and Salad Luncheons Peace Lutheran Church has paired a noon recital featuring local performers with a salad luncheon for more than 20 years.

The concerts last 30 minutes followed by good “church” food and fellowship in the Peace Center.

Riversong Music Festival Music is also served at the annual RiverSong Music Festival in July. Two days of live music on two stages draws people to Masonic West River Park.

Beer, wine and pop are available to pair with a variety of foods available from vendors serving everything from hot-from-thegrill hamburgers to sweet-andsalty kettle corn.

Lutheran and Peace Lutheran churches are famous for their Christmas Cookie Sales. You can expect lines to form early to buy the homemade treats. Seasonal treats are also served at Trees and Traditions at Christ the King Lutheran Church; A Christmas Cup of Tea Reading at the Jorgenson Hotel; the Women’s

Candlelight Dinners at Shalom Baptist Church; the Hutchinson Downtown Christmas Celebration; Crow River Singers Christmas Concerts and more.

When it comes to food, friendship and fun, you can’t go wrong in Hutchinson.

Mcleod County Fair One of the highlights of August is the McLeod County Fair. It’s been a tradition for 143 years.

It’s hard to go hungry when food vendors are parked one after the other. Whether your tastes run from a foot-long hot dog dressed with fried onions, a squirt of ketchup and a stripe of mustard, a cone of sugary sweet cotton candy or a cool and creamy dairy shake — there’s something for everyone. If you’re not hungry when you get there, you will soon be due to the delicious smells wafting through the air.

Taste of Hutchinson September brings the Hutchinson Arts and Crafts Festival with the Ambassadors Taste of Hutchinson. The outdoor food court is a natural meeting place for people who want a snack, lunch or just an opportunity to rest their feet.

The variety of foods offered ranges from hot-from-the-fryer cheese curds to a walking taco.

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Elks Gun and Coin Show While people say they head to the Elks Gun and Coin Show for the opportunity to buy, sell and swap, it’s hard to beat the hot-from-the-grill hamburgers and other food items served by volunteers from the Elks Lodge.

The money from this event helps to fund local projects.

The Sweet Spot Bakery offers a Variety of handmade breads, pastries, desserts and other baked goods.

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Peace Lutheran and Our Savior’s Cookie Sales From Thanksgiving to Christmas, local events offer a bounty food and festivities.

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City Center is Hutchinson’s hub

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hen the more than 14,000 residents of Hutchinson need to request service from their city government, they seek out Hutchinson City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E. It is there they can pick up a building permit, pay their water, sewer and garbage bills, learn about ordinances and attend various city meetings including those of the City Council and Planning Commission. City Center is also home to the city’s Department of Motor Vehicles, where motorists may obtain a driver’s license or vehicle plates.

Less than 100 yards away, at 50 Hassan St. S.E., is the Hutchinson Public Library. The original portion of the historic Carnegie library was built in 1904 and added on to in 1985.

Most county services are available at the McLeod County Courthouse in downtown Glencoe, 13 miles away on State Highway 22, or at the county’s North LATEST Complex, on Glencoe’s northside.

CONTENT Hutchinson Public School District 423 educates about 3,000 students in four buildings, the oldest of which is the 1930s-era Park Elementary, which dominates downtown from a ridge a block west.

Hutchinson also has elementary and secondary charter schools, private schools, and a campus of Ridgewater College, a two-year state college based in Willmar.

Lifestyle Focus Hutchinson City Center is the epicenter for all matters great and small regarding city government. It’s where the City Council, Planning Commission and other boards hash out agreements on pressing issues. It’s also where citizens go for routine tasks such as renewing a driver’s license or obtaining a building permit.

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Medical, fire, police Police (non-emergency) Fire Department (non-emergency) Water and sewer billing Planning and Zoning Department Economic Development Authority Hutchinson Event/Senior Center Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

911 320-587-2242 320-587-2506 320-587-5151 320-234-4220 320-234-4223 320-234-5656 320-587-5252

CITY COUNCIL Hutchinson is a charter city using a council-city administrator plan of government. Hutchinson residents elect a mayor, for a two-year term, and four council members for staggered four-year terms representing specific seats, but not wards. City elections take place even number years as part of the general election in November.

The council delegates administrative duties to the city administrator, who is accountable to the council for administration of city business as directed by the council. The administrator oversees the day-to-day administrative duties and hires city staff.

GARY FORCIER Mayor 320-587-5085

CHAD CZMOWSKI Council Member 952-237-3587

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Among the projects the Hutchinson Economic Development Authority has undertaken is the redevelopment of the city’s old train depot, which is now used for the Hutchinson Farmers Market

MEETINGS City of Hutchinson meetings take place in the council chamber of City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E., and generally take place on the following schedule: SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS Hutchinson City Council, 5:30 p.m.

Meetings are open to the public, except for rare closed sessions. Workshops on various topics sometimes precede the council meeting, usually at 4 p.m.

Residents have two opportunities to speak to the council during the meeting — at the start and end of the agenda. City Council meetings are televised live on Community Video Network’s Channel 7.

FIRST MONDAY

Parks/Recreation/Community Education Board, 5:15 p.m.

AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR

Airport Commission, at the airport terminal

THIRD TUESDAY

Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m.

THIRD TUESDAY

Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 7 a.m.

THIRD WEDNESDAY

Creekside Renewables Advisory Board, 4:30 p.m.

THIRD WEDNESDAY

Economic Development Authority, Noon

FOURTH MONDAY

Library Board, 4:30 p.m.

LAST WEDNESDAY

Hutchinson Utilities Commission, 3 p.m. (at Utilities, 225 Michigan St. S.E.)

GOVERNMENT PUBLIC UTILITIES ELECTRICITY/NATURAL GAS Hutchinson Utilities Commission 225 Michigan St. S.E. 320-587-4746 Outages: 320-587-4745 Suspected gas leaks: 911 WATER & SEWER Billing: 320-587-5151 GARBAGE/RECYCLING Billing: 320-587-5151 Garbage collection is by city-contracted hauler who also collects compostables and recyclables curbside. Recyclable newsprint, glass, cardboard and plastics are sorted by residents and delivered to a local county recycling center. A no-sort system will be implemented sometime in 2015. Compostables, including yard and food wastes, go to the city-owned Creekside Soils, which manufactures about 2.4 million bags of soil products for resale annually. The city offers a fall leaf vacuum service curbside, too.

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Hutchinson City Center 111 Hassan St. S.E. 320-234-2599 www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us/mv.html The office issues driver’s licenses, recreational and motor vehicle tabs and plates, and hunting and fishing licenses from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Allina Ambulance Emergency medical assistance is provided by a fleet operated

by Allina Ambulance through Hutchinson Health. Call 911 for emergency response.

U.S. Post Office 245 Main St. S. 320-587-2497 Post office rental boxes, change-of-address forms and other services are available 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Window service is offered 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

NU-Telecom 235 Franklion St. S.W. 320-587-2323 This company offers voice, digital video television and high-speed DSL-based Internet services. It also offers computer and accessory sales, diagnostic and computer repair services, onsite networking and installation and Web design/hosting.

Mediacom 800-332-0245 Mediacom offers cable television, telephone and Internet access services.

ORDINANCES Detailed information about Hutchinson city ordinances and codes are available by visiting ci.hutchinson.mn.us.

ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATION Hutchinson Planning, Zoning and Building Department Director Dan Jochum 320-234-4258 The Planning, Zoning and Building Department at Hutchinson City Center administers city zoning ordinances and codes. Officers are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. How far from the property line must a fence be placed?

A. Section 10.07 of the Hutchinson Zoning Ordinance allows fences in all districts to be built up to, but not on, the property lines except on corner lots.

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GOVERNMENT (234-2599) is located at City Center. Hours are Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Licenses for all motor vehicles, trailers and cycles are purchased here. Driver’s licenses are renewed at this office. Expedited Services available.

DNR DEPT: Fishing, hunting, boat, snowmobile and ATV licenses are available at the Motor Vehicle Office.

PASSPORT PHOTOS Available at the City Center.

DRIVER’S LICENSE EXAMS: Administered by the State of Minnesota every Thursday 9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. at the Motor Vehicle Office. Proper identification is required. Appointments are made for road tests by calling 1-651-284-1000.

PET OWNERS: The city requires that all animals be licensed and leashed and that barking (dogs) be controlled. Animals licenses may be purchased at the police department and are renewed annually for $10.

Free w/ proof of Spay/Neuter or microchipped.

A $50 administrative fee is required to retrieve any animal from the Hutchinson Police Department that has been found running loose. There is also a vet charge of $40 for dog and $65.00 for cats for boarding, testing and vaccinations for the first day.

Additional boarding after day 1 is $16.00/day for dogs and $11.00/day for cats.

(Animals are boarded at Animal Medical Center on Crow River under contract with the city.)

Q. Where can a utility shed be placed in my yard?

A. No accessory building may be placed in front of the principal building. Utility buildings in residential districts shall not exceed 12 by 16 feet and shall be 6 feet or more from all lot lines of adjoining lots and shall not be located within a utility easement.

Q. Is there a requirement regulating sizes of detached garages?

A. Yes, Section 7.14 of the Hutchinson Zoning Ordinance states detached garages may be up to 1,000 square feet. Garages from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet may be allowed with a conditional-use permit.

Q. Am I allowed to build a poletype building on my property?

A. Pole buildings may be allowed by conditional-use permit only if siding and roofing and building materials are similar to the principal structure.

Q. Can I split a lot leaving a garage/accessory building on the new lot without a house?

A. You may split the lot leaving an accessory building alone on the lot however, a house must be built within one year of approval of the lot split or the accessory building must be removed.

Q. Why are there requirements for measurements from my property line?

A. Setback requirements protect the property owner from major encroachments on or near their property. Setbacks also ensure proper room for utility and street uses and drainage.

Q. Does my property line begin at the curb?

A. Not necessarily. The street right-of-way determines where the property line begins. In most cases, the property line is setback 10 feet from the curb. This is a general “rule of thumb.” However, there could be more or less right of way depending on the area of town.

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GOVERNMENT Q. How long does it take to get a conditional-use permit or variance approved?

A. It will take six weeks.

Applications must be submitted to Planning Department on or before the third Wednesday of the month to be placed on the following month agenda.

OTHER CODES: UNLICENSED CARS It is unlawful to keep, park, store or abandon any motor vehicle which is not in operating condition, partially dismantled, used for repair of parts or as a source of repair or replacement parts for other vehicles, kept for scrapping, dismantling or salvage of any kind, or which is not properly licensed for operation with the state. The vehicles may be stored inside or out of view behind a privacy fence.

SNOW REMOVAL Ice and snow is a nuisance. All snow and ice remaining upon public sidewalks and trails is hereby declared to constitute a public nuisance and shall be abated by the owner or tenant of the abutting private property within 24 hours after the snow or ice has ceased to be deposited.

The owner or tenant shall provide a minimum four feet of clearance on the sidewalk or trail adjacent to their property.

ANIMALS It is unlawful for the owner of any animal, six months of age or older, to fail to obtain a license from the city Police Department.

All licensed animals shall wear a collar and have a current tag firmly affixed. It is unlawful for the dog or cat of any person who owns, harbors, or keeps a dog or cat, to run at large. People who own, harbor, or keep a dog or cat which runs at large are guilty of a misdemeanor.

WEEDS Property owners are responsible for the removal,

Love to read? Don’t miss the Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library’s annual fall used book sale during the Arts and Crafts Festival in September. Hardcover books are 50 cents and paperbacks sell for 25 cents each. cutting, or disposal and elimination of weeds, grasses and rank vegetation or other uncontrolled plant growth on their property, which at the time of notice, is in excess of 12 inches in height.

RECREATIONAL FIRES Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in an approved device or method, such as a fireplace, charcoal grill, and so on at least 15 feet from any buildings, fences or structures.

TRUCK PARKING It is unlawful to park a truck (other than a truck of 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or less), truck-trailer, tractor-trailer or truck-tractor within residential districts except for the purpose of loading or unloading, and then only during a reasonable time necessary for that.

LIBRARY HUTCHINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY 50 Hassan St. S.E. 320-587-2368

www.hutchinson.lib.mn.us Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Sunday closed.

The Hutchinson Public Library is part of the Pioneerland Library system.

Library visitors can explore the world of information and entertainment through traditional books, audio books, DVDs, ebooks, emagazines and the Internet. Also available are many large-print editions, as well as more than 100 magazines and a variety of newspapers.

It also offers several computer workstations and Wi-Fi, both free.

New this year will be the addition of iPads and laptops for patrons to use during library hours. Special activities are offered throughout the year and include: Stories in the Park, Bookworm Buddies, book clubs, reading programs and more. These events are free and support family literacy and learning for children, teens and adults. Interested in supporting the library? Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library raise money to help the library. The group sponsors Project Bookshelf in December. It also hosts a fall used book sale during the Arts

and Crafts Festival in September.

New this year is a Friends spring book sale in March. The volunteers also manage the used book table. The money raised has been used for author visits, the One Book, One Community program, the annual Schiffelly Puppets performance, computer equipment and more.

AIRPORT HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Butler Field State Highway 15 South 320-587-7615 or 320-234-4473 Named after a local aviation pioneer, Butler Field features a 4,000-foot runway, parallel taxiway, and GPS approach procedures following an orderly flow pattern. The terminal has lounges for passengers and pilots, a flight-planning room with weather information systems, and access to FAA’s flight service centers. The attached maintenance hangar is staffed and has aviation fuel — 100LL and Jet A — available. More than 45 aircraft are based here.

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GOVERNMENT

McLEOD COUNTY

McLEOD COUNTY COURT HOUSE

830 11th Street East #106 Glencoe, MN 55336

320-864-1281

TTY/TDD : 320-864-1281 www.co.mcleod.mn.us

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS Medical, fire, police

COUNTY ATTORNEY Michael Junge 320-864-1265

911

COUNTY SHERIFF Scott Rehmann

888-440-3134

COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Hutchinson is one of nine cities in McLeod County. A five-member Board of Commissioners governs the county. Members are elected by district to staggered four-year terms.

The board meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 9 a.m. Meetings are in the commissioners’ board room in the basement of the County Courthouse, 830 11th St. E., Glencoe. Hutchinson residents can call the courthouse toll-free at 320-587-4680.

RON SHIMANSKI 1st District 320-327-0112 (Term expires January 2017)

HELPFUL NUMBERS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION 320-864-1324

DOUG KRUEGER 2nd District 320-864-5944 (Term expires January 2019)

SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE (RECYCLING) 320-484-4316 VETERAN SERVICES 320-864-1268

AUDITOR-TREASURER’S OFFICE 320-864-1210 COURT ADMINISTRATION 320-864-1281 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 320-484-4321 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING 320-864-3185 SOCIAL SERVICES 320-864-3144

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PAUL WRIGHT, CHAIR 3rd District 320-587-7332 (Term expires January 2017)

SERVICES McLeod County Extension Services www.extension.umn.edu 320-484-4334 Hutchinson-area residents have access to education and information resources through the McLeod County Extension Office. The office, managed in cooperation with the University of Minnesota, is located at the McLeod County Fairgrounds.

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SHELDON NIES 4th District 320-587-5117 (Term expires January 2017)

The McLeod County 4-H program and McLeod County Master Gardener Program are coordinated through the local office, which is the front door to Extension and its programs. Extension education on agricultural production is also coordinated through the Hutchinson office.

McLeod County Public Health Nursing 320-864-3185 McLeod County Public Health provides numerous services to county residents for various stages of their lives. Public Health staff regularly organize workshops to promote healthy living and to provide support for those with chronic conditions.

JOE NAGEL 5th District 320-587-8693 (Term expires January 2019)

There are programs specifically tailored toward senior citizens, and those dealing with disabilities.

Education and service programs promote healthy child birth, child safety seat training, home visits for young children, education for new parents, child and teen checkups, and early childhood screening.

Public Health also provides emergency preparedness services.

Trailblazer Transit 888-743-3828 Trailblazer Transit is a public transportation system that serves Sibley, Meeker and McLeod counties. A dial-a-ride bus service, volunteer driver program, and van service all operate under the

GOVERNMENT Trailblazer Joint Powers Board umbrella.

Children, youth, adults and seniors alike use Trailblazer to get to work, school, day care, recreational activities and social events. Trailblazer Transit oneway bus fares generally are: $2 within city limits; $4 for rides of less than 25 miles; and $8 for rides of 25 miles or longer.

The buses operate from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteer drivers may transport people any time including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

VOTING Voters in Hutchinson and McLeod County have historically had a high turnout, especially during presidential elections. In 2015, primary elections will take place on Aug. 11, and Election Day is on Nov. 3.

You will need to register to vote if you have: Never voted before, Not voted in the last four years, Moved since last voting, or Changed your name since last voting.

Minnesota residents may register to vote in person or by mail at the McLeod County Elections office or at any city or town hall in McLeod County.

Voters in Minnesota can also register at the polls. A photo identification, passport, utility bill, telephone bill, cable or satellite bill, or credit card bill that proves residence in the county is needed.

A bank or credit card reflecting county residence, or a rent or mortgage bill can also be used to register. A McLeod County resident can vouch for the residency of another. A single resident can vouch for up to eight people.

Minnesota also allows no excuse absentee voting. Any Minnesota resident can receive

an absentee ballot by calling the McLeod County auditortreasurer’s office at 320-8641210.

WHERE TO VOTE City of Hutchinson Recreation Center 900 Harrington St., Hutchinson Acoma Township Acoma Town Hall 23486 230th St., Hutchinson Hutchinson Township Gopher Campfire 24718 County Road 7, Hutchinson Lynn Township Lynn Town Hall 24995 County Road 7, Hutchinson Hassan Valley Township Hassan Valley Town Hall 420 Ames St., Biscay

MINNESOTA MINNESOTA SENATE Sen. Scott Newman, District 18 (R) 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

State Office Building, Room 141 St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1206 651-296-4131 sen.scott.newman@senate.mn MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen, District 18B (R) 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 651-296-4229 rep.glenn.gruenhagen@house.mn Rep. Dean Urdahl District 18A (R) 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 651-296-4344 rep.dean.urdahl@house.mn

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utchinson’s growing number of care providers and increasing use of sophisticated medical technology has made the city a regional health care hub.

The city is home to a hospital, clinic and urgent care center, skilled nursing facility, three assisted living facilities, home health care and hospice services. A number of dental, ophthalmological, optometric and chiropractic services are also available.

The community also benefits from a grass-roots movement aimed at helping people live well. Heart of Hutch is made up of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who want to inspire positive change in habits, behaviors and attitudes toward health. They do that by focusing on three fronts: eating smart, moving naturally and connecting wholeheartedly.

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HEALTH Hutchinson Health Hospital 1095 State Highway 15 S. 320-234-5000 www. Hutchhealth.com Hutchinson Health Hospital includes a state-of-the-art intensive-care unit, featuring eICU technology. A full-range of advanced diagnostic imaging services include: multi-slice CT scanning, digital mammography, X-ray, ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine. Surgical specialties: Surgical specialists perform approximately 4,000 procedures each year related to the digestive, cardiovascular and nervous systems, skin and ENT problems, and gynecological conditions.

Hutchinson Health Clinic 3 Century Ave. 320-234-3290 www.hutchhealth.com.

Hutchinson Health is a regional health care provider offering primary and specialty care, emergency services, urgent care and specialty programs.

In partnership with Minnesota Oncology, specialists treat patients with various types of cancer in a nurturing environment.

Patients can choose from 16 family medicine physicians and more than 50 specialists ranging from pediatrics, podiatry and psychiatry to gynecology, orthopaedics, ENT and cardiology.

Orthopaedic & Rehab Clinic 1095 State Highway 15 S. 320-484-4400 The Orthopaedic & Rehab Clinic provides expert care in treating bone and joint problems.

The physical rehabilitation team offers care in physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy.

Hutchinson Health Urgent Care 3 Century Ave. 320-234-3290 Urgent Care services are available at Hutchinson Health from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

Harmony River Living Center 1555 Sherwood St. S.E. 320-484-6000 Senior care/housing: Harmony River Living Center, an innovative long-term care community featuring individualized, skilled nursing care for 120 residents, opened in January 2012. It also offers memory care and has 16 assisted living units.

Hutchinson Health Mental Health 1095 State Highway 15 S. 320-484-4610 Recognized for excellence statewide, a team of mental health professionals are available to help adults and children.

Hutchinson Health Cancer Clinic 1095 Highway 15 S. 320-484-4695

HOME HEALTH CARE Home health agencies serve the Hutchinson area. Home care allows individuals to remain in their homes or return to their homes more quickly after a hospital stay. The two agencies are: Allina Health Home Care Services 320-234-5031.

Prairie River Home Care 320-587-5162.

ASSISTED LIVING Hutchinson also is home to three assisted living facilities for people who do not need aroundthe-clock nursing care but need assistance with daily living: Ecumen Oaks and Pines 1015 Century Ave. S.W. 320-234-9793

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HEALTH Harmony River Living Center 1555 Sherwood St. S.E. 320-484-6000 Woodstone Senior Living 1025 Dale St. S.W. 320-234-8917

OTHER HEALTH CARE SERVICES Hutchinson is home to many highly skilled dentists, ophthalmologists, chiropractors, pharmacists and other health-care providers. Providers have been innovative in their efforts to aid patients who might not otherwise receive services.

For example, several Hutchinson dentists have set up a program to serve children in low-income families. Through the program, general dentistry such as fillings and extractions is offered free of charge to students in kindergarten through eighth-grade who have no other place to go for help.

Heart of Hutch www.heartofhutch.com Heart of Hutch is a grass-roots movement aimed at helping Hutchinson residents and those who work here to live well. A Heart of Hutch volunteer might donate time at a Walk or Bike to School event, work at a food demonstration booth at the Hutchinson Farmers Market, or help a neighborhood organize a National Night Out Party. New volunteers are welcome to get involved.

Heart of Hutch has tackled numerous projects, such as: • Conducted healthy food demonstrations at the Farmers Market • Initiated quarterly Worksite Wellness Challenges • Partnered with Hutchinson Health to provide free, community-based health screenings to 1,200 people • Worked with restaurants to develop healthy menu choices

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Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day is one of many activities sponsored by Heart of Hutch, a volunteer movement aimed at helping residents to live well.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Adult Children of Alcoholics, AlAnon, Alcoholics Anonymous 320-587-8436 American Red Cross Bloodmobile www.redcrossblood.org The Arc United Bev Kaler, 800-775-3196 bev.kaler@thearcunited.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities 651-789-2400 www.bigstwincities.org Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter 800-333-1380

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Autism Support Group 320-583-4513 autism.support@hotmail.com Birthright Crisis Pregnancy Center 320-587-5433 Breast Cancer Support Group Darlene Ave-Lallemant, 320-587-4349 Janet Mraz, 320-587-1004 Harmony River Living Center Auxiliary 320-484-6000 Cardiac and Diabetic Support Group Hutchinson Health, 320-234-5000 Allina Health Home Care Services Bereavement Support Group Mary Nelson, 320-484-9210

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Sally Moehring, president, 320-5878246

Foundation For Challenged Children John Dietel, president 320-296-9485 www.ffccmn.org, facebook.com/FFCCofMN

Local Family Planning Service McLeod County Public Health 320-864-3185

Grief Recovery Friends Robert Hantge, 320-587-2128 Hospice Volunteer Program Mary Nelson, Allina Health Home Care Services 320-484-9210 Hutchinson Caregiver Discussion Group Jan Novotny 320-894-0479 Hutchinson Health Auxiliary

McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence Rhonda Buerkle, director, 320-2347933, or 800-934-0851 McLeod County Branch, American Cancer Society Jeanne Ray, 320-587-2838 McLeod Treatment Programs 320-587-9790 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 6:45 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1040 South Grade Road, Hutchinson

HEALTH Nar-Anon Melissa, 320-296-1637 Overeaters Anonymous 320-587-5889 Special Time for Special Moms Heidi Pulkrabek, 320-587-7112

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GET INVOLVED Activities for all ages, interests

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nterested in acting or directing? Want to learn to be a better photographer? Enjoy singing with others? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, head to the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. It’s one-stop shopping for local arts-related activities and organizations.

Love to read, surf the ‘net or read a magazine or newspaper?

Head to the Hutchinson Public Library. It offers entertainment for all ages. Popular offerings LATEST include DVD movies and books on CD. CONTENT Enjoy the outdoors and music? Combine your interests with Music in the Park. From June to early August, Library Square in downtown Hutchinson offers live music Monday nights.

Prefer to spend your time helping others?

Hutchinson of fers a variety of fraternal organizations and service clubs that work to improve the community.

Lifestyle Focus The Hutchinson Theatre Company produces three community theater productions each year. The shows offer opportunities to act, direct and help with sets, props and more.

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LEISURE HUTCHINSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Hutchinson Center for the Arts, 15 Franklin St. S.W., offers a central place for all things art. It is home to exhibits, theater productions, meetings and more. Cindy Ludewig is executive director. She can be reached at 320-587-7278; or visit www.hutchinsonarts.org.

The Hutchinson Center for the Arts features the following partner organizations: Crow River Area Youth Orchestra: It serves area musicians, 21 or younger from a 60-mile radius of Hutchinson. The program provides a high-quality, reasonably priced musical opportunity that entertains and enriches its members and audiences. For more information, email: Jason Durheim, manager, at crayomanager@gmail.com, or www.crayo.org.

Crow River Singers: The community chorus offers people who love to sing an opportunity to share this interest with others. Two

seasons are offered: fall and spring.

For more information, call Holly Dapper, project director at 320587-0710, or email: hollymd55@ hotmail.com.

Historic Hutchinson: This local preservation group’s purpose is to restore, preserve and protect the living and structural history of the Hutchinson area. Current projects include the restoration of the historic Harry S. Merrill House, an annual living history cemetery tour, historic bus tours and the city’s Registry of Historic Places.

For more information, call the art center at 320-587-7278.

Hutchinson Concert Association: Established in 1982, it offers a variety of performing artists for the community’s enjoyment. Concerts range from solo performances to vocal and instrumental groups.

A reciprocal agreement allows Hutchinson members to attend the Glencoe Performing Artists Series performances. For more information, call Cyndi Lauer at 320-234-

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Interested in learning to play a string instrument? Crow River Area Youth Orchestra offers string lessons. During an open house, instructor Rhonda Johnson helped fit a violin for prospective student Caitlin Hartsuiker, 12.

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Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education: The city of Hutchinson department facilitates art programs and partners with arts groups for the benefit of the greater Hutchinson area. For more information, see its brochure published three times a year, or call

320-587-2957; www.ci.hutchinson. mn.us/parkrec.html.

Hutchinson Photography Club: Welcomes members young to old, amateurs to professionals. It meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. The club also offers classes and conducts an an-

LEISURE nual showcase of members’ work in November. For more information, call the art center at 320-5877278, or www.hutchphotographyclub.com.

Hutchinson Theatre Company: Started in 2002, the local community theater produces three shows a year plus a special summer program for youth titled Young Stars.

For more information, call the arts center at 320-587-7278, or www. hutchtheatre.org.

Litchfield Area Male Chorus: Established in 1964, the all-male chorus rehearses at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the choir room at Litchfield High School. For more information, call the arts center at 320-5877278 or look for them on Facebook.

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McLeod County Fair: The 143rd McLeod County Fair will be Aug. 19-23, at the fairgrounds in Hutchinson. It features a broad range of art-related activities from live music to painting, photography and fiber exhibits. For more information, call the fair office at 320-587-2499, or visit its website at www.mcleodcountyfair.com.

Minnesota Pottery Festival: Launched in 2012, the festival brings together potters from across the United States. It attracts the casual and serious buyer/collector. This year’s event will be July 25-26. It takes place at Clay Coyote Gallery and Pottery, 1714 240th St., Hutchinson. For more information, call 320-587-2599, or visit its website at www.mnpotteryfestival. com.

RiverSong Music Festival: This annual two-day event, July 17-18, is a celebration of music. It features bands and artists from across the nation performing in a variety of genres. It takes place outdoors at Masonic West River Park in Hutchinson. For more information, call the art center at 320-5877278, or visit the festival’s website at www.riversongfestival.org.

South Central Artisans (formally Crow River Arts & Fiber Arts Guild): The new group serves as a

multi-disciplinary arts organization in the Hutchinson area. It provides workshops, classes, visual and fiber arts exhibits and supports area special events. This group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. New members are welcome.

For more informaiton, call 320587-7278.

MUSIC IN THE PARK This is the 37th year of Hutchinson’s summer outdoor music series at Library Square.

From June 15 through August, people of all ages can be seen enjoying the free musical entertainment — including jazz, folk, country, rock, children’s and polka — as they visit with friends and enjoy pie, ice cream, or other desserts served by local nonprofit groups. Rain announcements are made on KDUZ 1260 AM and KARP 106.9 FM by 4 p.m. on Mondays. For more information, call the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism at 320587-5252.

PHOENIX DRUMLINE This Hutchinson-area drumline program is sponsored by the Crow River Drumline Association. The organization hosts an annual competition, Distant Drums, which features Phoenix Drumline as well as other Minnesota Percussion Association drumlines. For more information, call Richie Kuttner, president, at 320-455-2552.

HUTCHINSON HISTORY TOUR Learn about Hutchinson through the history of its significant buildings. To help, Historic Hutchinson has created the following walking, biking or driving tour.

Harry S. Merrill House, 225 Washington Ave. W., also known locally as the Harrington-Merrill House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is undergoing restoration through a joint publicand-private relationship between the city of Hutchinson and Historic Hutchinson. The house, built in 1858, is the oldest building in Hutchinson. It also ranks as one of the oldest buildings in McLeod

County.

“Little House” at 405 Franklin St. S.W. is a one-and-a-half story brick Eastlake Cottage, with delicately sawed work on the front porch, was built in 1874.

Adams and Quast House, 406 Main St. S., has a stone foundation that was laid in 1901 and construction of the three floors started in the spring of 1902 under the direction of St. Paul architects O’Meyer and Thori.

Merton S. Goodnow House, 446 Main St. S., was built in 1913. This home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, for its prairie-style architecture. It was designed by well-known architects Purcell and Elmslie, members of the “Prairie School of Architecture” with Frank Lloyd Wright.

Oakland Cemetery was established in 1857. It is owned and operated by the city of Hutchinson.

Its name comes from the majestic oak trees that can still be found throughout the cemetery grounds.

William Davidson House, 345 Hassan St. S.E., Davidson built this house in 1889. Being a builder by trade would perhaps explain why it has such elaborate woodwork.

L. A. Ritter House, 325 Hassan St. S.E., has been lovingly restored.

It was built in 1899 by Ludwig A. Ritter, a successful hardware store owner.

United States Post Office, 245 Main St. S., was dedicated in 1940, although it was not fully completed until May 17, 1941. With the exception of the front doors, windows and the addition of the enclosed dock, the main part of the structure has not changed.

Places. In 1985, a bond referendum for $750,000 allowed for the enlargement of the Carnegie Library.

State Theatre, 35 Washington Ave. E., was built during the Great Depression. After being closed for several years, the building was restored and reopened as a threescreen theater in 2005.

1920 Craftsman-style house, 490 Main St. N., has most of its original lighting and bathroom fixtures, plus hardwood floors, crown moldings and baseboards. When built, it had the modern convenience of a central vacuum system.

Another Craftsman-style home, 16 Grove St. S., was built in 1913. The family room includes a coal-burning fireplace with a carved wooden front piece and mantle.

Christlieb House, 26 Grove St. S.W., was built in 1900 by Frank Brabec at 115 Jefferson St. S. In 1958, the McLeod County Historical Society purchased the home for $2,000 and used it as a museum. In 1981, the home was sold and moved to its present site.

Reiner-Hurt House, 28 Grove St. N.W., was built in 1891. The 17 1/2-inch walls were built of bricks made at the local Madsen Brick and Tile Co. “Danish Castle,” 435 Washington Ave. W., was built by Jens Juul, a general contractor. For many years, an American flag and a Danish flag flew from a tall flagpole on the property.

Leonard Klammer House, 715 Harmony Lane, is one of three art deco-style buildings in Hutchinson.

Opera House, at the corner of Second Avenue and Main Street, was built in 1892 for $10,000.

Erickson-Voigt House, 740 Dale St., was built around the turn of the 20th century. Many changes have been made in the structure, but its original stained glass can be found in several rooms.

Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St. S.E., was made possible by a $10,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie. In 1977, it was listed in the National Register of Historic

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 102 Second Ave. S.E., was built in 1892 at a cost of $1,900. Seating capacity was 175. The land was donated

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#MuchInHutch A cozy, hometown community in Central Minnesota, Hutchinson has so much to explore, experience, and enjoy! From arts and entertainment to recreation and dining, Hutchinson has something for everyone. Whether relaxing or on the go, Hutchinson has what you’re looking for. Make sure to check out our website at www.explorehutchinson.com for up-to-date event listings.

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For more information, call President Mary Christensen through the Hutchinson Center for the Arts at 320-587-7278. You can also “like” Historic Hutchinson on Facebook for updates, events and history of Hutchinson.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT ARC United Bev Kaler 800-775-3196

McLeod Emergency Food Shelf Hutchinson: 320-587-4796 Glencoe: 320-864-2088

Hutchinson Lioness Club Zanda Jindra, president 320-587-7004

Crow River Area Radio Club Greg Urban 320-587-6028

Salvation Army 800-456-4483

Hutchinson Rotary Keith Heikes 320-582-6969

Crow River Beekeepers Association Wayne Rusch 320-583-0041

United Way of McLeod County Paul Thompson, executive director 320-587-3613 www.unitedwaymcleodcounty.org BUSINESS 3M CARES Heidi Wagner 320-234-1293

Knights of Columbus 320-234-6042

Hutchinson Ambassadors 320-587-5252

McLeod County Corn and Soybean Growers Brian Thalmann, president bkthalmann@gmail.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities 651-789-2400 www.bigstwincities.org

Hutchinson Downtown Association Mike Cannon, president 320-587-2233

Common Cup Ministry Bev Bonte, executive director 320-234-8344 common-cup.org

Hutchinson Mall Merchants Association Amy Forcier, mall manager 320-587-5956

Crow River Habitat for Humanity Michele Mies, executive director 320-587-8868 hfh-mn-crowriver.huterra.com

CIVIC BPO Elks & Does 320-587-3116 www.hutchelks.org

Equul Access Marsha Anderson, executive director 320-234-7895 www.equulaccess.org

Masonic Temple Lodge 59 320-445-0013

Heartland Community Action Agency Inc. 320-234-5244 www.heartlandcaa.org Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter 320-234-9699 www.heartofminnesota.org Hunger Free McLeod www.hungerfreemcleod.org Hutchinson Ministerial Association Rev. Todd Harris 320-587-8483 McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence Rhonda Buerkle, executive director 320-234-7933 www.mcleodalliance.org

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Independent Order of Oddfellow, Hassan Valley Lodge 109 Dave Sebesta 320-583-2964

Crow River Quilters Lori Line 320-587-2163 Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library Joyce Beytien, president 320-587-2368

MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers Amy at 320-296-3613 Jessica at 320-221-3613

Heatwole Threshing Association Corey Henke 320-587-9143

Sons of Norway Lodge Gabra Lokken 320-234-8979

Hutchinson Area Bird Club Roseanne 320-583-5836

Western Fraternal Life Lodge Lumir 320-587-8728

Hutchinson Garden Club Deb Kuharski 320-587-0469

Today’s Women of Hutchinson Carol Mons, president 320-455-0099 Hutchinson Eagles Dale Manderscheid 320-587-7572

Dollars for Scholars David Maher 320-234-3305

Hutchinson Jaycees Adam Fink, president info@hutchinsonjaycees.com

Early Childhood Family Education Cindy Wendorff, ECFE coordinator 320-587-8908

Cedar Mills Lions Club Wayne Rusch 320-583-0041

Education Hutchinson Daryl Patrick, president 320-587-2151

Hutchinson Kiwanis Club 320-587-4498

LEISURE ABATE, American Bikers for Awareness, Training and Education Galen Sundin 612-669-7255

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Crow River Corvette Club Tim Sanken, president 320-587-3008

McLeod County Fair Association Jerry Schimelpfenig, president 320-587-2499

EDUCATION American Association of University Women Irene Genelin 612-968-6498

Hutchinson Lions Dave Sebesta 320-587-5690

4-H, McLeod County Extension 320-484-4334

Civil Air Patrol 320-587-3480

Hutchinson Public Library Reading Groups Pam Dille, head librarian 320-587-2368 www.hutchinson.lib.mn.us Luce Line Railroad Club Inc. www.luceline.tripod.com Hutchinson Toastmasters II Bob Lea 320-286-2865 www.h2tm.org Saturday Night Cruisers Car Club, 320-583-7048 TDI Pet Therapy Chapter 252 Visit the group’s Facebook page MISCELLANEOUS McLeod County Fairgrounds Randy Starke, manager 320-484-4311 co.mcleod.mn.us/mcleodco.cfm

LEISURE Hutchinson Area Special Olympics www.somn.org

McLeod County Historical Museum Lori Pikell-Stangel, executive director 320-587-2109 www.mcleodhistory.org

Hutchinson Tennis Association Brett Rasmussen 320-587-4901

OUTDOORS Brownton Rod and Gun Club 320-328-5769

Hutchinson United Soccer Association www.hutchsoccer.com

Cedar Mills Gun Club Wayne Rusch 320-583-0041 cedarmillsgunclub.com

Hutchinson Youth Basketball Association www.hutchinsonyba.com

Christian Deer Hunters Association Tom Rakow 320-327-2266 Crow River Sno Pro’s, Kyle.Strobel@crowriversnopros.com Gopher Campfire Conservation Club 320-587-4868 Firearm Safety Seminars Deane Dietel 320-587-3153 Luce Line State Trail Association 320-485-2535 luceline.com POLITICS McLeod County DFL Visit the group’s Facebook page Republican Party of McLeod County www.mcleodgop.com McLeod County Republican Women Maureen Krumrey 320-864-4162 VETERANS American Legion Post 96 and Auxiliary www.hutchlegion.org Disabled American Veterans 37, Chapter Commander Roy Gierke 320-587-3569 Hutchinson Eagles Club Aerie 4441 320-234-6406 McLeod County Veteran Services Jim Lauer, veteran services officer and director Cassandra Carrigan, veterans

Hutchinson Wrestling Association www.hutchwrestling.com The popcorn wagon in downtown Hutchinson’s Library Square is a popular stop during events. Historic Hutchinson, a local preservation group, operates it as a fundraiser. services officer 320-864-1268 www.co.mcleod.mn.us/mcleodco.cfm VFW Post 906 and Auxiliary 320-587-9929 320-587-3916 (Auxiliary) ADAPTIVE RECREATION This city of Hutchinson weekly activity program for teens and adults with developmental and/ or physical disabilities meets from September through May, with occasional summer events, at the Hutchinson Event Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S. To receive a free monthly calendar, call 320-234-5656.

Events also are listed in the Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education brochure published three times a year by the city of Hutchinson.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS Hutchinson School District 423 partners with Special Olympics of Minnesota to provide an athletic program for youth with intellectual disabilities. Students age 8 to 21 who attend Hutchinson public schools are eligible to participate.

Sports offered include bowling in the fall, basketball during the winter season and track and field in the spring. The participation fee for each sport is $30. Scholarships are available.

For more information, call Lisa

OUTDOOR ORGANIZATIONS Brownton Rod and Gun Club 320-328-5769

Kraft, director of special services, at 320-234-2618.

Also offered is the Hutchinson Area Storm Special Olympics.

Volunteer opportunities are available for coaches, management team members and games management team members.

Sports offered include bowling from August through November.

Basketball takes place from January through March followed by track and field, which will begin in March.

For more information, visit www.somn.org.

Cedar Mills Gun Club Wayne Rusch 320-583-0041 Christian Deer Hunters Association Tom Rakow 320-327-2266 Crow River Sno Pro’s Kyle.Strobel@crowriversnopros.com Firearm Safety Seminars Deane Dietel 320-587-3153 Gopher Campfire Conservation Club 320-587-4868

ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS Hutchinson Figure Skating Association www.hutchfigureskating.org Hutchinson High Tides Swim Club www.hutchhightides.com Hutchinson Hockey Association hutchockey.pucksystems.com Hutchinson Junior League Baseball Association www.hutchbaseball.com Hutchinson Junior Olympic Volleyball Association www.hutchinsonjovolleyball.org Hutchinson Special Olympics, Hutchinson District 423 program Lisa Kraft, director of special services 320-234-2618

Hutchinson Area Mountain Bike Association chad_czmowski@hotmail.com outdoormotionbikes.com/hamba Hutchinson Shotokan Karate Club 320-587-9148 Luce Line Trail Association 651-259-5841 McLeod County Pheasants Forever Mark or Suzanne Reinert 320-864-6325 U.S. Paintball Club 320-234-7873

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LIVING PUBLIC SCHOOLS HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS District 423 Central Office 30 Glen St. N.W. 320-587-2860 Fax: 320-587-4590 www.hutch.k12.mn.us Daron VanderHeiden, Superintendent West Elementary 875 School Road S.W. 320-587-4470 Fax: 320-587-0735 Anne Broderius, Principal Serves about 500 students in grades K-1 Park Elementary 100 Glen St. S.W. 320-587-2837 Fax: 320-587-4821 Dan Olberg, Principal Serves about 900 students in grades 2-5

Hutchinson Middle School 1365 South Grade Road 320-587-2854 Fax: 320-587-2857 Todd Grina, Principal Serves about 700 students in grades 6-8 Hutchinson High School 1200 Roberts Road S.W. 320-587-2151 Fax: 320-587-8217 Patrick Walsh, Principal Serves about 900 students in grades 9-12 Crow River Area Learning Center 320-234-2692.

Fax: 320-587-8217 Classrooms are in the Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Middle School.

Director is Michael Scott; provides an alternative to the traditional classroom for grades 6-12. Qualified students learn in small classroom settings or by independent study. Day and evening classes available.

DISTRICT 423 BOARD OF EDUCATION Hutchinson School District 423 is administered by a six-member board. Members are generally elected to staggered four-year terms.

Meetings take place at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at Hutchinson City Center, 111 Hassan St. S.E.

JOSH GEHLEN Vice Chairman 320-234-9450

MICHAEL CARLS 320-587-7389 (term expires January, 2019)

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LIVING Transition Assistance Program 145 Glen St. S.W. 320-234-2702.

The Transition Assistance Program — or TAP — is a Hutchinson Public Schools educational program for young adults with disabilities ranging in age from 18 to 21. TAP is a community-based program emphasizing work experience and independent living skills.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Hutchinson Community Education 900 Harrington St. S.W. Community information and program guide is mailed to residents three times a year: December, April and August. Call 320-234-5638.

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Immanuel Lutheran School and Children of Grace Preschool

20917 Walden Ave., Acoma Township 320-5897-4858 immanuelhutch.org Alex Vandenberg, Principal Immanuel serves about 30 preschool to eighth-grade students with three teachers.

Maplewood Academy 700 Main St. N. 320-587-2830 Fax: 320-587-5649 www.maplewoodacademy.org Justin Okimi, Principal Maplewood Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist high school that offers board and day school options. The academy is open to all students in the Hutchinson area and is accredited by the North Central Association and the National Council of Private School Accreditation. Starting with the 2012-13 school year, Maplewood has campuses in Hutchinson, Minnetonka and Maplewood. Serves about 110

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St. Anastasia Catholic School 400 Lake St. S.W. 320-587-2490 Fax: 320-234-6756 www.stanastasia.net Jody Stoffels, Principal Serves 120 students in grades K-6.

to 120 students in grade 9-12.

Northwoods Elementary School 95 Academy Lane N.W. 320-243-5994 Jamie Madden, Principal The school serves about 40 students in a multi-grade classroom for grades prekindergarten-8.

Kids’ Depot Early Education and Child Care Center St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 400 Lake St. S.W. 320-587-4760 Fax: 320-234-6756 Jessicah Gabrielson, Director Provides half-day preschool, day care, and school-age care.

Our Savior’s Lutheran School 800 Bluff St. N.E., Hutchinson 320-587-3319 Fax: 320-234-7861 oslsecretary@hutchtel.net. www.ltthost.com/oslschool Serves preschool children age 3 through fifth grade. For more than 50 years, religious instruction has formed the basis for all that is done at OSL. “STAND in Mercy” is this year’s school theme. Other than the start and close of the school year, OSL closely follows the Hutchinson Public School’s calendar and its bus schedule.

CHARTER SCHOOLS New Century Academy 100 Fifth Ave. S.E., Hutchinson 320-234-3660 www.newdiscoveries.org The public 7-12 public school sharing a 40,000-square-foot building with New Discoveries Montessori Academy, a preschool-6 charter school

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Senior Programming offers a variety of activities for people 55 or older. Opportunities include making crafts such as these projects made with shotgun shell casings plus card clubs, tours, exercise classes, bingo, movies, table tennis, bowling and more. at 1000 Fifth Ave. S.E. New Century is becoming a STEAM-certified (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) school with a comprehensive list of activities.

Glenn Klaphake is director. Call 320-234-3660, or visit www. newcenturyacademy.com.

New Discoveries Montessori Academy 100 Fifth Ave. S.E., Hutchinson 320-234-6362 www.newdiscoveries.org The public elementary charter school employing American Montessori-certified teachers to implement a hands-on, developmentally appropriate curriculum in eight multi-age classrooms and additional learning environments. Dave Conrad is superintendent.

HIGHER EDUCATION Ridgewater College 2 Century Ave. S.E. 320-234-8500

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www.ridgewater.edu This community/technical college has campuses in Hutchinson and Willmar serving about 5,500 students each year. There are more than 100 educational programs allowing students to earn the first two years of a four-year degree or train for a career field in one of dozens of technical programs. Ridgewater also offers customized training and continuing education services.

SENIOR CITIZENS SENIOR PROGRAMMING The city of Hutchinsonsponsored senior center is in Hutchinson Event Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S. It offers activities, services, tours and recreational opportunities for people 55 or older. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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To keep up-to-date with what’s going on at the center, seniors can subscribe to a newsletter — $15 per year for a mailed edition and $10 for an email version. For more information about the Hutchinson Senior Center, call 320-234-5656.

SENIOR DINING Noon meals are available at Evergreen Apartments, 115 Jefferson St. S.E. and at Park Towers, 133 Third Ave. S.W., both in Hutchinson. The suggested donation for a meal is $7 for age 59 or younger and $4 for age 60 or older. To make a reservation at Evergreen Apartments, call 320-587-6029; at Park Towers, call 320-5872559.

Hutchinson Hot Meals on Wheels Dee Powell 320-587-6067

SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS Ecumen Oaks and Pines 1015 Century Ave. S.W., Hutchinson 320-234-9793 www.ecumenoaksandpines.org Evergreen Apartments 115 Jefferson St. S.E., Hutchinson 320-587-6029 Harmony River Living Center 1555 Sherwood St. S.E., Hutchinson 320-484-6000 www.harmonyriverliving.org Park Towers 133 Third Ave. S.W. Hutchinson 320-587-2559.

Prince of Peace Retirement Living 301 Glen St. S.W., Hutchinson Merline Duering, executive director 320-234-7588 www.poprl.org

LIVING Woodstone Senior Living Community 1025 Dale St. S.W., Hutchinson Erika Smith, community life coordinator 320-234-8917 woodstoneseniorliving.com SENIOR ASSISTANCE Senior LinkAge Line 320-234-5656 or 800-333-2433 Trailblazer Transit 800-743-3828 SENIOR RESOURCES Zest Silver Pages This publication is an annual resource guide for Hutchinsonarea seniors and caregivers. It’s free. Zest is a sister publication of the Hutchinson Lifestyle Guide.

SUPPORT SERVICES Common Cup Ministry 105 Second Avenue SW #2 Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-587-2213 Common Cup Ministry, a

nondenominational ministry program with offices in Hutchinson and Glencoe, provides a helping hand to those who need it.

Since its founding in September 2001, Common Cup Ministry has developed into a viable and well-respected link in the chain of emergency services.

On-call volunteers meet with people seeking help to determine the kinds of assistance that would best aid them according to their individual situations. The ministry supplies spiritual help in the form of prayer, distribution of Bibles and other Christian resource materials along with a directory of area church worship times as well as vouchers rather than with cash for lodging, food, transportation and other basic needs.

Common Cup relies solely on donations from the churches, businesses and individuals of McLeod County. It conducts fundraisers throughout the year.

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LIVING Hunger Free McLeod 105 Second Ave. S.W. Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-587-2213 Hunger Free McLeod was started in 2010 by a group of volunteers with the mission of leveraging available food resources to provide food to people who would otherwise be missing meals.

As a result of the group’s work, every week a free meal is served in the Hutchinson area.

The Backpack food program was launched to provide area elementary students who receive free or reduced lunches with food to help tide them over the weekend and the summer food service program was created to provide a free lunch for children.

Visits are by appointment only. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon on

Friday.

Salvation Army 507-326-5017 The Northern Division of The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to those in need. Typical services include emergency transportation, clothing, medical, food, and disaster services. Additional programs include summer camps, Angel Tree, free eye exams and assistance with utility bills.

Heartland Community Action 218 Main St. S. Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-587-5244 The mission of this organization is to empower people to meet their basic needs with dignity and respect. They support individuals, strengthen families and build community by administering programs

such as Head Start, Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Asset Development Programs, and Housing services ranging from homeless service to home ownership.

McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence 101 Main Street South #201, Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-7933 Since 1992, McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence has provided assistance to men, women and children throughout McLeod County who have been affected by domestic violence.

All services are free and strictly confidential.

Services include a 24-hour crisis line, safety planning, emergency safe housing, transportation, legal options and advocacy, and a Spanish speaking advocate.

McLeod County Methamphetamine Education and Drug Awareness Coalition 320-864-1376 MEADA was formed in McLeod County to educate youth, families and others on the dangers of drugs, with a focus on methamphetamine.

This coalition was started in 2005. Since that time, MEADA has created the Battle of The Bands annual event at the McLeod County Fair, Zero Adult Provider and Take It To The Box Medication Disposal Program.

The coalition has also organized and sponsored presentations regarding methamphetamine use, prescription drug abuse and synthetic designer drugs. MEADA also arranged a MADD Victim Impact Panel and sponsored Dr. Victor DeNoble who presented on how drugs impact a person’s brain, to more than 5,000 people in McLeod County.

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LIVING HUTCHINSON AREA FOUNDTIONS Burich Foundation Citizens Bank, 320-587-2233 Foundation for Challenged Children 320-296-9485 www.facebook.com/FFCCofMN Hutchinson Area Community Foundation 320-587-5252 Hutchinson Health Foundation Cary Linder, executive director 320-484-4442 www.hutchinsonhealthfoundation.org

Independent School District 423 Foundation Chad Harlander, chairman 320-582-0775 www.isd423.org/district/ servicesresources/foundation I.J. Burich Family Foundation Citizens Bank, 320-587-2233 Ridgewater College Foundation Kelly Magnuson, executive director 320-222-6094 www.ridgewater.edu/alumniand-friends/ridgewater-collegefoundation Southwest Initiative Foundation Diana Anderson, president/ceo 320-587-4848 swifoundation.org

WORSHIP SERVICES

Shepherd’s Fold Baptist 705 Fifth Ave. S.W., Hutchinson 320-234- 3794 www.shepherdsfoldbc.org

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Riverside Church 20924 State Highway 7, Hutchinson 320- 587-2074 www.riversidehutch.org

CATHOLIC St. Anastasia Catholic 460 Lake St., Hutchinson 320-587-6507 www.stanastasia.net

BAPTIST Hunters Ridge Community 850 School Road S., Hutchinson 320-587-8374 www.huntersridgecommunitychurch. org

COVENANT Oak Heights Covenant Church 1398 South Grade Road, Hutchinson 320-587-8483 www.oakheights. org

Shalom Baptist 1215 Roberts Road, Hutchinson 320- 587-2668 www.shalombaptist.org

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LIVING Faith Lutheran: LCMC 335 Main St. S., Hutchinson 320-587- 2093 www.faithlc.com

320-234-5979 www.hutchfree.org FULL GOSPEL Maranatha House of Prayer 335 Adams St. S., Hutchinson 320-587-3557

Grace Evangelical Lutheran: WELS 430 Fifth Ave. S.W., Hutchinson 320-587-3051 www.gracelutheranhutch.org

Word of Life Church 950 School Road S.W., Hutchinson 320-587-9443 www.wordoflifechurchmn.com

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran: WELS 20882 Walden Ave., Acoma Township, Hutchinson 320-587-4857

LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints 770 School Road N.W., Hutchinson 320-587-5665

Our Savior’s Lutheran: LCMS 800 Bluff St. N., Hutchinson 320-587-3318

LUTHERAN Christ the King: LCMC 1040 South Grade Road, Hutchinson 320-587-2776 www.ctkhutch.com

Peace Lutheran: LCMS 400 Franklin St. S.W., Hutchinson 320- 587-3031 Website www.plchutch.org

River of Hope Lutheran: ELCA Hutchinson Event Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S. 320-587-4414 www.riverofhopehutchinson.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST First Congregational United Church of Christ 31 Fourth Ave. S.W., Hutchinson 320-587-2125

St. John’s Lutheran: LCMS 60929 110th St., Hutchinson 320-587-4853

UNITED METHODIST Bethlehem United Methodist 665 Miller Ave. S.W., Hutchinson 320- 587-3312 www.bethlehem-umc.com

Zion Evangelical Lutheran: WELS 16496 Vale Ave., Hutchinson 320-587-6138 PENTECOSTAL Apostolic Lighthouse Church 560 Adams St., Hutchinson 320-587-0867 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Seventh-day Adventist 820 Main St. N., Hutchinson 320-587-6054 www.hutchsda.com

Vineyard United Methodist 1395 South Grade Road, Hutchinson 320-587-2200 www.hutchvmc.org OTHER Hutchinson Church of God 800 Grove Street S.W., Hutchinson 320- 234-3527 www.hutchinsoncog.org

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Faith Lutheran 335 Main St. S., Hutchinson, MN 320-587-2093 - FaithLC.com Worship Sundays at 8am and 10:l0am FaithLutheranHutchinson Eugene DeVries, Pastor (320)587-6138 www.immanuelhutch.com

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Serving Others As We Have Been Served

Adult Bible Study 8:00 am Sunday; 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Tuesday

Pastor: Kevin W. Oster • Worship Services: Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

• Midweek Service: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

• Family Education Hours: Sundays at 9:15 a.m.

• Small Group Bible Studies: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., Thursdays at 6:30 a.m.

• Youth Group Activities

Join us at Our Savior’s Lutheran School: Principal-Andrew Boll • A Christ centered education • Preschool-6th grade classes; 5-day Kindergarten • All students and families welcome • Financial assistance available • Excellent academics • Strong parental involvement • An environment conducive to Christian character development

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Relevant Messages Passionate Worship Life-Changing Ministries Sunday Worship 9:30 am Staffed Nursery / Adult Small Groups Fun Time with God for grades 1 - 5

Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 7 pm Family Meal and “Shine Time” Educational Classes for all ages 320-587-3312 • bethlehem-umc.com 665 Miller Avenue, Hutchinson (3 blocks north of Cash Wise on Church Street)

Christ The King Lutheran Church, LCMC and King’s Kids Preschool 1040 South Grade Rd SW PO Box 369, Hutchinson, MN www.ctkhutch.com 320-587-2776 ctk@hutchtel.net

Weekend Worship Schedule Sat. 6:30 pm; Sun. 8:15 am & 10:45 am (10:00 am June - Aug.) Children’s and Adult Education, Sun. 9:30 am (Sept. - May)

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St. Anastasia Catholic Community An Area Roman Catholic Faith Community with St. Boniface (Stewart)

“Touching the lives of others with the Love and saving Grace of Jesus”

Our Catholic Community Offers: Daily and weekend Masses Special celebrations and gatherings K–6 Grade Catholic School Day Care, Preschool and Latchkey Programs Religious Ed for Pre-K–Grade 10 Youth Ministry Adult Education Pastor: Rev. Gerald S. Meidl Daily Mass Schedule: Varies – Call Parish Office Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturdays at 4:30 p.m.

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Sundays 8:30 a.m. at St. Boniface (Stewart)

Come visit us at 460 Lake St. S.W. in Hutchinson 320-587-6507 • www.stanastasia.net

ELCA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Saturday Service 6:15 p.m.

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Contemporary Worship 9:15 a.m.

Outdoor Worship Service 9:15 a.m.

June — August Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

September — May Adult Bible Fellowship 8:20 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.

GIFT Worship: Sunday 10:30 am (Generations In Faith Together)

Pastor Gerhard H. Bode Pastor John Pasche

Hutchinson Event Center (1005 Hwy. 15 S./ Plaza 15) Pastor: Laura Aase Riverof HopeHutchinson.org • 587-4414

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31-4th Ave. SW (4th & Main), Hutchinson 320-587-2125 1stCongUCC@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Care Available

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!”

Pastor Cindy Mueller • (cell) 763-439-3952

Hutchinson Evangelical Free Church Building relationships that help people in their walk with God • Sunday morning Worship at 10:00 am at 1020 Hwy 7 W., Hutchinson • Nursery provided • Children’s Ministry • Youth Ministry • Men and Women’s Ministries • Weekly Growth Group Bible Studies

Pastor Lanny Penwell Ministry Center 1020 Hwy 7 W, Suite D, PO Box 190, Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-234-5979 • www.hutchefree.org lanny@hutchtel.net

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Lifestyle Focus

REGIONAL CENTER Community has diverse businesses

H

utchinson’s economy is diverse, with businesses ranging from Fortune 500 company 3M and manufacturing companies to homebased entrepreneurs, independent retailers and familiar chains such as Target, Walmart, J.C. Penny, ShopKo and Menards.

With more than 300 members, the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is a “must-have” membership in Hutchinson.

Known for its moniker “Minnesota’s Hometown,” the Chamber promotes the regional hub as a place as a place for business and family fun.

Hutchinson’s Economic Development Authority works to spur job creation in the community. Its marketing slogan “Minnesota’s Manufacturing City” builds on the city’s strong manufacturing core. It’s the EDA’s goal to LATEST draw new business and help existing businesses grow.

CONTENT Hutchinson is a community where the city, schools and businesses work together. It improves efficiency, streamlines costs and improves services.

Offices, industrial areas, restaurants, stores and hotels are found throughout the community. A large part of Hutchinson’s businesses are congregated along major highways including state highways 7 and 15.

Hutchinson is built around its crown jewel — the downtown district. The historic area features century-old buildings including the Carnegie Library listed on the National Register of Historic Place. It’s a hot spot for entertainment and features restaurants, live music, a restored art deco movie theater and Library Square, a popular gathering place events.

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MARKETPLACE

Students watched as Jeff Laway, right, president of RD Machine Inc., reached for a tool to show those on a Made in McLeod tour. Based in Hutchinson, RD Machine is a job shop, Laway said, “We do contract manufacturing for other companies. We have mostly computer-controlled machines. We do very little manual work.”

MARKETPLACE Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism 2 Main St. S., Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-587-5252 explorehutchinson.com The Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is the front door to exploring “Minnesota’s Hometown.” A prime goal since it was incorporated in 1948 is promoting all that Hutchinson has to offer. The organization has approximately 320 members ranging from retired business people and home-based businesses to international corporations such as 3M and Hutchinson Technology.

The Chamber is a nonprofit organization that exists separate from the city of Hutchinson and is funded through membership

investments and program income.

Member services include promotional opportunities, networking events, training and educational seminars, and business information. It also conducts special events and programs such as the Arts and Crafts Festival, Hutchinson Leadership Institute, professional development seminars, Business After Hours, Bring It Home Family Fun and Business Expo, Hometown Golf Challenge, Dairy Day Celebration, Music in the Park and the Annual Awards Banquet.

Hutchinson Downtown Association c/o Hutchinson Economic Development Authority 111 Hassan St. S.E.

Exceptional Local Service

Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-234-4223 The Hutchinson Downtown Association works to bring people to Hutchinson’s historic and vibrant downtown. With approximately 40 members, it displays the area’s many assets including retail stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, the historic Carnegie Library, Library Square, Crow River and Luce Line State Trail.

It also is the driving force behind efforts to revitalize downtown.

The group hosts downtown special events such as Downtown Christmas Celebration and Picnic in the Park, and works on landscape projects such as seasonal planters that enhance the beauty of downtown Hutchinson. And it sponsors the

popular Farmers Market from May to late October.

Hutchinson Economic Development Authority 111 Hassan St. S.E. Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-234-4223 hutchinsoneda.com The Hutchinson Economic Development Authority works to create jobs, raise incomes and broaden the city’s tax base.

Its goals include retaining and expanding existing businesses, bringing new ones into the community, and maintaining a vibrant downtown.

The EDA aggressively markets lots in its recently completed 68-acre expansion of the city’s east side industrial park, known as Energy Park. The lots carry the state-certified “Shovel

“Helping You Create a Beautiful Home!”

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Citizens Bank Building 102 Main St. S., Hutchinson

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MARKETPLACE Ready” designation.

The EDA’s marketing effort is known as “Minnesota’s Manufacturing City.”

Encompassing both traditional and social media, the campaign is designed to make Hutchinson synonymous with “economic development” in Minnesota by touting the unusually high percentage of jobs here in manufacturing.

The EDA helped the city fund a downtown revitalization study to build upon a similar 2002 study that spurred $13 million in new investment in the downtown area.

In 2013, its Jump-Start Downtown awarded an entrepreneur a $25,000 package of funding, training and support services to start a new business in a downtown storefront.

Hutchinson Leader / Crow River Media 170 Shady Ridge Road Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-587-5000 hutchinsonleader.com crowrivermedia.com The Hutchinson Leader, established in 1885, is a media company that serves a regional audience online and in print.

News and advertising are provided around the clock on the Leader’s digital platforms.

In print, the Leader is available every Wednesday and Sunday at newsstands and by subscription.

The Leader is part of Crow River Media, which includes its sister newspaper, the Litchfield Independent Review, two weekend shoppers, the Leader Shopper and the Meeker County Advertiser, and Crow River Press, a full-service printer based in Hutchinson.

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Community starts with neighbors who care.

That’s what our town is made of.

State Farm® has a long heritage of helping out our neighbors. That’s why I’m proud to support this great community.

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• Home • Auto • Life • Health • Business/Farm Insurance

Back row: Lisa Valiant, Beth Podratz, Kristin Geers Front row: Jackie Jensen, Kim Kotzer, Agent

CALL ME TODAY Kim Kotzer, Agent 132 Main Street S., Hutchinson 320-587-3909 • www.KimKotzer.com Providing Insurance and Financial Services State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company State Farm Indemnity Company • Bloomington, IL

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That’s it. Really simple. No imports. mports. rself) Your gift (or present to yourself) supports an American craftsperson and their o community. Unique. No two pieces are ever alike. This iss er. work your kids will fight over • Pottery • Glass • Metal • Jewelry • Wood • Décor

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Clay Coyote Pottery is a working pottery studio open to visitors every day as we create our handmade pottery. Custom orders welcome.

Visit www.claycoyote.com for more.

We wrap, we ship, we care.

17614 240th St. 4.5 miles N. of Hutchinson on Hwy. 15 320-587-2599 • www.claycoyote.com Summer: Mon.–Sat. 10–5, Sunday 12–4 Winter: Wed.–Sat. 10–5, Sun. 12–4

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Hutchinson’s Finest Lodging The perfect place for your

wedding guests, family gathering, business meeting or sporting event accommodations. You will always find a warm, friendly reception as well as immaculately clean and tastefully appointed guest rooms.

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86 rooms between our 2 buildings Hot Homestyle Breakfast 2 Indoor Pools • 2 Hot Tubs Sauna & Steam Room Wireless Internet in all rooms Honeymoon Suite 2-room and whirlpool suites Cozy Fireside lobby

Ask about our open swimming and pool parties Welcome to the end of the day ™ ©2010 AmericInn International, LLC.

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Take the guesswork out of your retirement plan.

Brands You’ve Grown To Know & Trust From The People You Know & Trust Buy The

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Dansko • SAS • Red Wing • Keen • Minnetonka Moccasins New Balance • Hush Puppies • Wolverine • Rockport Worx • Irish Setter • Naturalizer • Florsheim • Clark’s • Powerstep Insoles

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Locally Owned & Operated since 1959 24 Main St N, Hutchinson 320-587-8356 www.carlys-shoes.com Hours: Mon. 9:30-7:00, Tues.-Fri. 9:30-5:30, Sat. 10-4

Amazing Grace has so much to offer from casual to contemporary or vintage to classy!

Our women’s clothing, accessories, and shoes will leave each guest feeling full of GRACE; a seemingly effortless beauty or charm.

Your Boating & Camping

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Left to Right: Steve Huebner, Jan Hausladen, Butch Hausladen, Jeremy Crosby, Andy Hedin.

Complete line of parts & accessories for your boat, camper or trailer.

20271 Hwy 15 N, Hutchinson 320-234-7669 Butch Hausladen, Owner

bbsportsinc.com Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5:30 pm, Sat. 9 am-2 pm

11 Main St. N, Hutchinson

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New location is a varied collection of stores, services, restaurants and recreation.

While you’re in town, stop and shop at our specialty stores, and enjoy a great meal at a downtown restaurant.

The friendly service from merchants and residents at our stores and businesses provides a warm welcome to Hutchinson. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Downtown sensations...

Depot Plaza Every Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 Noon Every Wednesday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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• Annuals & Perennials • Vegetables, including Heirlooms • Trees & Shrubs 18364 Co. Rd. 9, Lester Prairie (320) 395-2780

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Peterson Juergensen Hemerick & Co. Seated: Mark Hemerick, DuWayne Peterson, Kurt Juergensen.

Standing: Teresa Guthmiller, Jennifer Ortloff, Matthew Dostal, Christine Lofgren, Amy Anderson.

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135 Third Avenue South Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-587-2255 Fax 320-587-9069 Serving Clients Throughout The Area Since 1962

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Use your smartphone, tablet or laptop to check on your home in real time

Turn lights and appliances on or off, adjust your thermostat and more

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24-hour, 365-day-a-year monitoring by our professionally trained emergency response center

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Full Service Banking Checking/Savings/Cer cates Home Mortgages/Agricultural Loans Business Checking & Loans Mobile and Online Banking Stop in or Call for all your Banking needs!

308 Main Street S. Hutchinson (320) 587 8800 County Fair Marketplace 1310 Hwy. 15 South, Hutchinson Next to Subway (near Target) Mon.–Fri. 8–8, Sat. 9 –6, Sun. 10– 4

320-234-3458

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Professional Glass Installation Business • Home • Auto

Providing quality service to Hutchinson and the surrounding communities for more than 25 years!

Crow River Glass 125 Michigan St. NE, Hutchinson

320-587-2868 www.crowriverglass.com

Hours: M–F 8 am–5 pm, Sat. By Appt. 8 am–Noon

Quality Home Furnishings 16919 Hwy. 7 E. •Hutchinson Mon. & Thurs. 10 am-8 pm; Tues., Wed. & Fri. 10 am-6 pm; Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. Noon-4 pm 320-587-SAVE (7283) Closed Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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For Over 40 Years • Home Decor • Gourmet Food Products • Books & Cookbooks • Candles & Home Fragrance • Cards, Frames & Stationery • Bath Products • Life is Good • Lake Girl • Baggallini

Open Monday - Saturday 9-5

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Being there is why I’m here.

Mike McGraw, Agent 34 South Main Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 Bus: 320-587-2565 mike.mcgraw.b46u@statefarm.com

Whether you need a question answered, a problem solved, or a claim reported, my job is to make it happen.

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®

CALL ME TODAY.

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Buy. Sell.

Trade.

Jobs

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Central Minnesota s Premier Auto Portal

STOREFRONT (BUSINESS) DIRECTORY APARTMENTS Century Court Apartments 705 Century Avenue SW Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-7243

AUTOMOTIVE Al’s Car Wash & Detail Center 595 Jefferson Street SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-5611 alsautosales.com

Immanuel Church & School 20882 Walden Ave Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-4857 immanuelhutch.com

River of Hope

1005 Hwy 15 South Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-4414 riverofhopehutchinson.org

CLUB/ EVENT FACILITY

Maytag Laundry, Tanning & Car Wash Hutchinson Event Center 1025 Hwy 7 W & 690 South Grade Road Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-7250

Pro Auto

575 Jefferson Street S Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-9690 proautomn.com

Valley Sales

525 Hwy 7 E Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2240 valleyhutchinson.com

BANKING/FINANCIAL Citizens Bank & Trust

102 Main Street S & 1390 Hwy 15 S Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2233 cbhutch.com

First Minnesota Bank 308 Main Street S Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-8800 firstmnbank.com

Peterson Juergensen Hemerick & Co. 135 3rd Avenue SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2255

Hwy 15 S - Plaza 15 Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-5656 hutchinsoneventcenter.com

DAYCARE/ PRESCHOOL Kidz Junction

267 4th Avenue NW Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-7212 kidz-junction.com

DINING/ ENTERTAINMENT Buffalo Wild Wings

Lake Marion Supper Club 11331 Hwy 15 Brownton, MN 55312 (320) 328-4111

Zella’s

14 Main Street S Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-9463 zellas.net

EDUCATION Immanuel Church & School 20917 Walden Ave Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-4858 immanuelhutch.com

New Discoveries Montessori Academy 1000 5th Avenue SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-6362 newdiscoveries.org

FITNESS Anytime Fitness

525 South Grade Road SW Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 583-9995 anytimefitness.com

1040 Highway 15 S Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-9453 buffalowildwings.com

HEALTH, MEDICAL, DENTAL & PERSONAL CARE

Culver’s

Family Rexall Drug

Hutch Bowl/ Squeaky’s Grill and Bar

Hutchinson Dental Center

1510 Montreal Street SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-8333 culvers.com 1150 Hwy 7 W Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2352

Hutch Cafe

CHURCHES/ WORSHIP

122 Main Street S Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2438

Bethlehem United Methodist

Hutchinson Theatre Company

665 Miller Avenue SW Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-3312 bethlehem-umc.com

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15 Franklin Street SW Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-7278 hutchtheatre.org

237 Hassan St SE • 3 Century Avenue SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320-587-2509 • (320) 587-3638 familyrexall.com 2 Franklin Street SW Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-3993 hutchinsondental.com

Hutchinson Health

3 Century Avenue SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-3290 hutchhealth.com

MARKETPLACE HOME SERVICES AEM Mechanical

1115 Highway 7 W Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-0991 aemhutch.com

Bergmann Interiors 7416 80th Street Glencoe, MN 55336 (320) 587-9363 bergmanninteriors.com

Carpets Plus Colortile

955 Hwy 7 W Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-6070 carpetspluscolortilehutchinson.com

Crow River Glass

125 Michigan Street NE Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2868 crowriverglass.com

INSURANCE Citizens Insurance Agency 102 Main Street S Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2674 ciahutch.com

State Farm-Kim Kotzer 132 Main Street S Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-3909 KimKotzer.com

State Farm- Mike McGraw 34 Main Street South Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2565 MikeMcgraw.net

LICENSE BUREAU Hutchinson Motor Vehicle Department 111 Hassan Street SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-2599 ci.hutchinson.mn.us

LODGING AmericInn

1115 Hwy. 7 East Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-5515 americinn.com

Shamrock Inn

Clay Coyote Gallery

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Hutchinson Downtown Association

1200 Hwy 15 S Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-9299

Trailblazer Transit 207 West 11th Street Glencoe, MN 55336 (888) 743-3828 trailblazertransit.com

REAL ESTATE Hometown Realty

130 Washington Avenue E Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-6115 hometownmn.com

Pellinen Land Survey 18486 202nd Circle Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-4789

RECREATION Hutchinson Parks & Recreation/ Pool 900 Harrington Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2975 ci.hutchinson.mn.us

Northern Links

20333 Hwy 15 N Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-3222

Oakdale Golf Club

55106 County Road 38 Buffalo Lake, MN 55314 (320) 587-0525 oakdalegolfclub.com

RETAIL/ MARKETPLACE Amazing Grace Boutique 11 Main St N Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 455-9307

Cash Wise Foods

1020 Highway 15 S Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-7655 cashwise.com

17614 240th Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2599 claycoyote.com 111 Hassan St. SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-5652

Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce 2 Main Street North Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-5252 explorehutchinson.com

Liquor Hutch

245 Washington Ave. E Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2762 liquorhutch.com

Village Shop

114 Main Street S Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-2727

SENIOR LIVING Prairie Senior Cottages 1310 Bradford Street SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-5508 prairieseniorcottages.com

Village Coop

1300 Sherwood St. Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-7761

Woodstone Senior Living 1025 Dale Street SW Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-8917 woodstoneseniorliving.com

SPORTING GOODS B & B Sports & RV

20271 Hwy 15 N Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 234-7669 bbsportsinc.com

Little Crow Shooting Sports 18482 202 Street # B Hutchinson, MN 55350 (320) 587-9829 littlecrowsports.com

PETS

PETS ON PARADE

Lifestyle Focus

Furry friends are welcome

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ets and people thrive in Hutchinson. Owners can often be seen walking their four-legged friends along city streets or in one of the city’s more than 30 parks.

LATEST To help with the problem of dog waste, the Outdoor Group CONTENT of the 2012-13 Hutchinson Leadership Institute launched a fundraising effort to buy dog waste stations for local parks. At the time, the idea was new to Hutchinson, but in use in other communities including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Eagan and Victoria.

The stations have provided a convenient place to collect and deposit dog waste while keeping local parks cleaner for all users.

Hutchinson is served by the Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter. The city is home to two veterinary clinics and other businesses catering to pets.

ANIMAL SHELTER Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter, 880 Century Ave S. W., Hutchinson, provides care to unwanted, stray or abused animals in the form of veterinary care, housing and adoption in the McLeod County area. The group also works to educate the public regarding animal care and overpopulation. Adoption hours are 5 to 7 p.m Tuesday and Thursday, and from 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday. For more information, call the shelter at 320-234-9699, or visit its website at www. heartofminnesota.org.

Paws on Parade is one of the top fundraisers for the Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter.

This year’s event will be May 30 at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson.

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BEST FRIEND! The Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter is devoted to the care of unwanted, stray or abused animals in the form of providing vet care, housing, and adoptions in the McLeod County area. We are further devoted to the education of the public regarding animal care and overpopulation.

Our top priority is strays, but we also accept surrenders.

Both require an appointment. Please contact us to make arrangements.

Volunteer opportunities also available.

Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter Located at the McLeod Co. Fairgrounds Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 5-7 pm; Sat. 1-5 pm

(320) 234-9699

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