Welcome to the Guide to Hutchinson. The Guide is produced by the Hutchinson Leader. It strives to be the most comprehensive annual source of community information available, offering information necessary for newcomers as well as established residents.

This year’s edition is as large as ever, with these new features:
• A story about the rebuilding of State Highway 7.

• A story about the reconstruction of the Crow River dam in downtown Hutchinson.

• Stories about the city’s two newest schools, New Century Charter School and New Discoveries Montessori School.

• A story about Chief Little Crow, a key figure in the city’s early history.

• A story about one of the city’s newest recreational facilities, a disc golf course in South Park.

Highlights
• Welcome from the Mayor
• Water Carnival
• McLeod County Fair
• Arts and Crafts Festival
• Calendar of Events
• Tour of Historic Homes