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In Matthew 14:23-33 we have the account of Jesus walking on water. As Jesus walked out to the disciples, they all became terrified, not knowing who or what was walking toward them.

Some Dassel residents who spend winters in warmer climates brought one of their favorite activities home for the summer. Musicians Scott Kargas, Craig Kay and Bill Ward were inspired by the vibrant dance scenes in Texas and Arizona retirement communities.

It might not have been perfect weather, but Watercade weekend seemed a close-to-perfect summer festival this past weekend. From music to food, sports to beach party, and parade to coronation, Litchfield’s four-day celebration packed a lot of fun into four days.

NEXT SEVEN DAYS THURSDAY, JULY 18 Thriving Thursdays feature the cast of Litchfield Community Theatre’s summer musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at 6 p.m., with food service by Litchfield Student Anglers. For rain announcement, listen at 3 p.m.

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Renovations that make homeowners and residents of a home happy are always worth the investment. Though it’s certainly true that projects that create more functional, usable space and add comfort and convenience are worth the price, such renovations are even more beneficial if they provide a good return on homeowners’ financial investment. Returns are often cashed in when homeowners put their homes up for sale, and each year Remodeling magazine releases its “Cost vs. Value Report,” which considers a wealth of data across the United States to determine which renovations return the highest percentage of homeowners’ financial investment. According to the “2024 Cost vs. Value Report,” the following are five projects that provide a strong return on investment.

“It’s just like that scene in the Wizard of Oz!” Victoria Anderson said as she gazed into the sky at the hot air balloon floating above Harmony River in Hutchinson. The former Harmony River employee was among many who watched as the balloon recently made an early- May appearance in a field nearby the senior living facility on the southeast side of town.

With the school year winding down, it’s time to start thinking about things to do during the months ahead. One of the best is the summer reading program offered at Meeker County libraries.

Welcome to the new Hutchinson Station calendar. It features local arts, entertainment and local events.

We all carry burdens, some heavier than others, but I can’t imagine the weight of carrying the unknown — a beloved son kidnapped at gunpoint and missing for almost 27 years. And then learning he had been assaulted, murdered and buried in an unmarked grave in a pasture near Paynesville.