A swim in the park

Ducks enjoyed a swim at East River Park in Hutchinson as the Crow River escaped its banks and flooded several areas in town in the spring of 2019. According to the National Weather Service, the river was at 40.96 feet.

McLeod County Emergency Management is asking for local help with its Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Tornadoes, straight-line winds, ice storms, blizzards, flooding, wildland fires and droughts are the most likely natural disasters in McLeod County, according to a press release from Emergency Management. Director Kevin Mathews hopes to hear from residents and businesses about what aspects to include in a plan to mitigate the damage from such events.