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Let freedom ring

webmaster — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July, from all of us at the Hutchinson Leader.

Malt-O-Meal recalls Maple and Brown Sugar Instant Cereal

Matt McMillan — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:11:50 +0000

Malt-O-Meal Company is voluntarily recalling “Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal” and “Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal” packets sold in “Variety” cartons, with carton date codes betwe

Plainview Milk Cooperative recalls products due to potential Salmonella

Matt McMillan — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:06:46 +0000

Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, Plainview, Minn., is voluntarily recalling instant nonfat dried milk, whey protein, fruit stabilizers, and gums (thickening agents) that it has manufactured over t

Mostly cloudy and 78 degrees Saturday

Matt McMillan — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:35:22 +0000

Clouds Saturday are forecast to be followed by sunshine Sunday,

Tips to keep children safe around water

Matt McMillan — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:27:03 +0000

While swimming, boating and other water-related activities spell summertime fun for many Minnesotans, they can be dangerous for children.

Play it safe on area lakes

Jorge Sosa — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:10:05 +0000

With warm sunshine comes the urge to head for area beaches, lakes and pools. The Leader's July 2 print edition — on newsstands now — offers tips on how to keep safe while having a good time.

NSL: North squad squeaks past South, 13-10

Eric Kraushar — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:53:53 +0000

All-Star games aren't usually billed as defensive showcases. Thursday night's North Star League All-Star Game was a perfect example of that.

Extra DWI enforcement for 4th of July weekend

Matt McMillan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:42:05 +0000

Following one of the deadliest Memorial Day holiday weekends ever, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reinforcing the need for motorists to drive belted, safe and sober during the Independence D

Afternoon thunderstorms possible Friday

Matt McMillan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:05:54 +0000

A slight chance of rain showers Friday and Saturday are forecast for the Hutchinson area,

June unemployment 9.5 percent

Matt McMillan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:56:21 +0000

Nonfarm payroll employment continued to decline in June (-467,000),