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SnoPros offer snowmobile safety course
Annual class set for Dec. 2-3 at McLeod County Fairgrounds
Trump’s tax cut plans should spur growth, but at a cost
The economy was one of their top issues as voters went to the polls this year. So what does Donald Trump’s return to the White House — as well as Republican gains in Congress — mean for the U.S. economy?
Community supports education
Hutchinson Public Schools celebrates American Education Week this week, Nov. 18-22.
Thanks for supporting teachers
As we head toward Thanksgiving, we also celebrate Nov. 18-22 as American Education Week.
Embracing Small Business Saturday: Why shopping local matters
As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We’re familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let’s not overlook Small Business Saturday — a day dedicated to supporting the businesses that keep our communities vibrant and unique.

A day of appreciation for veterans
Litchfield students received a lesson in sacrifice Monday as they gathered for Veterans Day assemblies.
Why did Trump win? Five possible reasons
What are you making for dinner? I am making a loaded baked potato.
Divided County Board denies rezoning
A proposal to rezone and develop agricultural land in Dassel Township was rejected by the Meeker County Board of Commissioners Nov. 7, concluding a contentious process that highlighted the county’s struggle to balance growth with preservation of farmland.

Seven words with a cloudy literary history
Most words come and go. Words are here today, gone tomorrow.