Hutchinson had little trouble from non-conference foe Annandale, winning the home opener 3-0 to improve to 2-0 on the season.
The scores were 25-11, 25-14 and 25-18.
A balanced attack that saw eight different players record a kill, Hutchinson had no trouble in the first game, extending a 4-3 lead to 12-3 with Mackenzie Piechowski at the serve. When Annandale was able to get into system, the Tiger defense at the net was relentless.
Senior Carissa scored the final point on a kill for the 25-11 win.

This week's Labor Day edition of "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson" finds Kay and Jorge grappling with profound questions: Why are folks from Dassel a bunch of pagans? How could anyone not have liked "The Dark Knight?"
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The latter question finds your normally genial hosts going head-to-head. Things get ugly as harsh words give way to guttural growls. It ain't pretty, but we hope it's more entertaining then watching semis barrel every which way through our new roundabout.

This week's Labor Day edition of "Six Minutes Over Hutchinson" finds Kay and Jorge grappling with profound questions: Why are folks from Dassel a bunch of pagans? How could anyone not have liked "The Dark Knight?"
The latter question finds your normally genial hosts going head-to-head. Things get ugly as harsh words give way to guttural growls. It ain't pretty, but we hope it's more entertaining then watching semis barrel every which way through our new roundabout.
As always, thanks for listening!

HUTCHINSON

We are having another wedding in the family in September. My brother Brad and his girlfiend April have decided to get married yet this fall. Although this one will not be of the traditional venue. More of an intimate ceremony and a party afterward. We are all looking forward to this. I will be sure to keep you updated and post a slideshow again.

Before I get to breaking down the Hutchinson and Glencoe-Silver Lake game, I'd like to pass on another link - this one from the Star Tribune on former Panther star Jon Hoese.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/27570264.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiU...

McLeod For Tomorrow is extending the application deadline to Sept. 10 for its 2008-09 leadership development program.
According to program coordinator Mary Jo Wieseler, McLeod For Tomorrow wants more applicants for the program and can offer scholarships to defray the $300 class cost.
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The 2008 Tigers volleyball team has a new motto — ‘Go hard or go home.’ Through two weeks of practice, no one is ready to walk out of the door.
Faced with replacing five starters from a year ago, Hutchinson isn’t exactly in rebuild mode. In fact, the Tigers figure to be reloading with a group of girls that have been waiting for their shot.
With that in mind, Hutchinson still has a goal of playing post-season volleyball in November.
Finding the varsity team

Coming off the most successful swimming and diving season since winning back-to-back Class A state titles in 2003 and 2004, the Hutchinson Tigersharks have set their sights on higher goals.
Their expectations read like a checklist:
* Go undefeated in duels
* Win the conference meet
* Win the section meet
* Place in the top four at the state meet
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This fall will find Republican State Rep. Ron Shimanski working his proverbial tail off. It’s not just election season: It’s apple picking time.
Shimanski, who owns and operates an orchard northwest of Silver Lake, has been doorknocking close to home, but has avoided hitting Hutchinson until after the primary election. With a full slate of City Council and County Board candidates pounding the pavement prior to the Sept. 9 vote, Shimanski doesn’t want his message to get lost in the din.