There’s something wonderful and exhilarating about getting lost on purpose. What I mean by this is, taking off driving in unfamiliar territory trying to find new places you’ve never been to. And if you happen to be with someone you love and the weather’s nice and you’ve got food on hand and your tank is full — well, then, it’s an adventure!
The Hiawatha Red Hawks and new head coach Wyatt Jiru did not get the momentum-building win they were hoping for on Friday night, as the team traveled to Royal Valley for a match up between two teams hoping to recover from disappointing 2023 seasons, and came a yard short of continuing a fourth quarter comeback attempt. The final result was an 18-13 Panther win, setting the Red Hawks off on an 0-1 start and hungry to pick up their first win the new Big East League in next Friday’s road tilt at Marysville.
Grain farmers across central and southern Minnesota spend countless hours growing corn and soybeans — fields fill the countryside and are a large part of the regional economy. It wasn’t always this way, however.
Two years ago one of our sons and family came to live with us for a year while they were between houses. There were some struggles, but it was a great blessing for Julie and me to spend so much time with those four grandkids.
The following schedule is for Sept. 13-19: Friday, Sept.
(Family Features) As the leaves begin to change and temperatures start to drop, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your home for the cooler months. With a few simple steps, you can ensure your haven of comfort stays warm, inviting and energy- efficient throughout fall and winter.
The monthly meeting of the NEK Friends of Hospice Volunteers was held on Wednesday, Aug, 28, 2024, at the Horton office. Those in attendance were President Rosemary Schooler, Secretary Betty Robison, Historian Dixie Westervelt, Charene Branch, Marty Mercer, Social Worker Kendra Cowley, and Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Bottom.
When visiting the Meeker County Museum, it’s hard to take in every single artifact. So let’s take a closer look at a few items.
Hutchinson High School Class of 1956 conducted its 68th reunion Aug. 13 at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson. Twenty-one members attended the reunion. Pictured are, front row, from left, George Benton, Ray Adamek, Gene Betker, Gerald Burmeister, Anne Plihal Hahn, Pat Sanken Otto and Jane Mills Orvis; second row, from left, Allan Reiner, Pete Jergens, Audrey Mortenson Roskammer, Harlow Karg, David Benjamin, Glen Bemis, Dianne Johnson Henke, Bev Radunz Moe, Jan Peterson Bergerson, Shirley Boller Klitzke, Marilyn Stolpman Hartwig, Ida Telecky Karstens, Marie Wallner Otto and Lo Ann Boll Hanson.