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It’s a wonderful journey

NEW ULM - New Ulm native and Cathedral graduate Al Christensen has always appreciated “It’s a Wonderful Life” and its idea of the Ripple Effect.  The first ring in Christensen’s ripple regarding his battle with advanced prostate cancer began during his time as a Cathedral ...

2026 Releases You May Have Missed

As we enter the end of the year, this is when I start to reflect on my reading year. How many books have I read? What are some of my favorite books of the year? What do I want to read before the year ends? Here are some books that were published this year and are available for check out now! Finish by January and you can say you’ve read them the year they came out! Fiction A Tender Age by Chang-Rae Lee (Fiction LEE - New shelf) Released in August, this book was widely acclaimed as an emotional coming-of-age (bildungsroman) that explores the many layers of Korean American ...

Spooky Halloween wedding in German Park

NEW ULM — Victoria "Tori" Frank and Clay Schuldt were married at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Halloween, in the amphitheater at German Park. The ceremony was an open invitation. A large crowd gathered in the white folding chairs and on the stone bleachers. The rain held off and temperatures ...

Halloween houses demonstrate decor

Photos by Ari Selvey With Halloween approaching, several New Ulm houses have embraced the spooky season spirit with house and lawn decorations. Take a look at some especially well-decorated houses in town.

Diverse Horror Novels

It’s the best time of the year to read spooky stories! This list features recently published diverse horror with descriptions from the publishers. All titles are available from the New Ulm Public Library. Just call the library at 507-359-8331 to place a hold or visit our website at www.newulmlibrary.org. Old Ham by Seraphina Nova Glass. “Junie Oldham is a middle-aged hoarder ...

Big scares and spooky nightmares

NEW ULM — For those in favor of a good scare, the area is once again buzzing with Halloween haunts, tours and spooky festivities. NEW ULM NIGHTMARES Doug Hughes of New Ulm Nightmares wants it clear that area fans of all things creepy and spooky don’t have to travel far to experience ...