Judge in Boston to consider latest bid to block Trump’s birthright citizenship order
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Boston on Friday will consider a request from 18 state attorneys general to block President ...
Forced leaves start for thousands at USAID under a Trump plan to gut the foreign aid agency
WASHINGTON (AP) — Forced leaves began in Washington and worldwide Friday for most employees of the U.S. Agency for ...
Hinostroza’s nomadic hockey journey includes a smashing Minnesota debut
In and out of hotels and away from family, it’s not an easy lifestyle,” Wild veteran Marcus Foligno said. “It’s a tough, tough place to be in.” ...
Trifecta of excellence
What’s it take to succeed in the classroom? What about in athletics, or in fine arts? Hutchinson High School seniors Emma Trettin and Jacob Lipke have spent the past four years finding out, ...
Pandemic budget restraints lead to Hutchinson school layoffs
The Hutchinson School Board temporarily laid off 51 positions Monday evening. The majority – 36 – were coaches and advisors for spring activities canceled due to state mandate in ...
Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store prepares for May 8 opening
Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store near Jordan may be known for its lighthearted take on business, but its workers are approaching the store’s May 8 opening very seriously in light of the ...
Help from schools to families
A small group of people briefly meeting in the Hutchinson Recreation Center parking lot Monday morning were in high spirits. Lore Lewerenz, a cook at Hutchinson High School, was joined by ...
It was ‘the only game in town’
As the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, most sporting events have rightfully been postponed. But while the Leader is focused on bringing readers up-to-date information ...
Chaska 19-unit transitional housing concept plan approved
The Chaska City Council has unanimously approved a concept plan for West Creek Apartments, a transitional housing building, at the southwest corner of County Road 61 and Hickory Street. Across ...
Opinion
Commentary: Winter Triangle comes into view
The part of the world where we live lies exactly halfway between Earth’s equator and the North Pole. Mid-latitude locations like Minnesota’s feature distinct seasons in which the ...
Learning an important leadership skill: pivoting
A good leader knows how to be flexible and adapt to change. That’s a lesson students in the Hutchinson Leadership Institute this year have learned first hand. “You did what great ...
Hutchinson playgrounds remain open during pandemic
As the weather warms and people look for activities to do outside, many turn to playgrounds as a place to let their children burn off some energy. But as the world deals with the global ...