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Sam Ellefson Live Comedy Taping

Sam Ellefson records his debut comedy special at HHS, the high school he graduated from in 2015 After last year’s successful show, Sam has decided to film his debut comedy special in Hutchinson, MN at

Indoor Things to Do – Part 2

March 31, 2022 Bruce McKirdy 1565 Views Bullseye Action Target, Entertainment, Granite City Jump, Hutchinson, Nice Axe, St Cloud, State Theater, Things to do, Waite Park

The winter may be winding down, but it’s still not time to get out in the yard yet. So we continue our list of fun things to do indoors on a cold or rainy day.

Entertainment Hutchinson

5×5 with Sam Ellefson

February 10, 2022 Bruce McKirdy 1837 Views Comedy, Hutchinson, Sam Ellefson

5 Questions in about 5 Minutes Sam Ellefson graduated from Hutchinson High School a few years ago. He headed west and found himself doing stand up comedy. April 2nd, he returns to his home town

Entertainment

Where’s the Fun: Valentines Day

January 3, 2022 Bruce McKirdy 1305 Views Alexandria, Glencoe, Hutchinson, Little Falls, Melrose, Spicer, Things to do, Valentines Day, Willmar

If you’ve been wondering Where’s the Fun on Valentines Day, good news. We’ve done the work and put it in a single list so its easy to sort through. Whether you’ve been married for dozens

Drinks Hutchinson

The Caffeine Tour: Hutchinson

December 17, 2021 Bruce McKirdy 1651 Views Caffeine Tour, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers, Hutchinson, Starbucks Coffee

So once a month or so, we take a caffeine tour of a community and figure out where there’s a great place to get a cup of coffee, tea or other caffeinated beverage. This month

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Not a Margarita, a Coronarita

December 8, 2021 Bruce McKirdy 1821 Views Alexandria, Coronarita, Drinks, El Loro, Hutchinson, sauk rapids, Things to do, Waite Park

You ever have one of those days that you think “I’d like to go out for a Margarita the size of my head?” Or perhaps it’s been one of those days that a Margarita just

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Where’s the Party: New Years Eve

November 26, 2021 Bruce McKirdy 2275 Views Albany, Alexandria, Atwater, Brewery, Hinckley, Hutchinson, Kimball, Little Falls, New London, New Years Eve, NYE, NYE Party, St Cloud, Things to do, Things to do NYE, Willmar, winery

If you’ve been wondering “Where’s the Party on New Years Eve?” We’re glad you asked! We have a list. Some events are earlier in the day. A few are family oriented. Some are over the

Hutchinson Life

Art For The Grill

November 17, 2021 Bruce McKirdy 1881 Views clay coyote, grill master, grilling, Hutchinson, shopping

Have you ever tried to cook green beans or asparagus on the grill? If you can pull it off, it tastes amazing, but keeping those veggies from falling through the grate can be wildly frustrating.

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Keeping It Real This Christmas

November 10, 2021 Bruce McKirdy 2253 Views Alexandria, choose and cut, Christmas Tree, Christmas Tree Farms, Clear Lake, Grey Eagle, Hinckley, Howard Lake, Hutchinson, Litchfield, Little Falls, Morris, Real Christmas Tree, rice, Royalton, Sleigh Ride, St Cloud

Since the 11th century we’ve been bringing Christmas Trees into our homes. For some, it’s a right of passage. Setting up, lighting and decorating a tree using home-made decorations from childhood brings out memories to

Food Hutchinson

Mooo-ve Up To The Rodeo Cow

November 5, 2021 Bruce McKirdy 1444 Views bar, food, Hutchinson, muddy cow, restaurants, rodeo burger, what to eat

About a half a block off main street in Hutchinson, you’ll find this fun bar/restaurant called the Muddy Cow, home of the Rodeo Cow. Its one of their burgers. It seems like burgers have been