NEW ULM – The New Ulm Women’s Expo and Craft Fair gave residents yet another way to spend their weekend, coinciding with Minnesota firearms deer opener and New Ulm’s shopping opener. Jefferson Elementary School, which has hosted the Expo for around 20 years, opened its door once again ...
Lake Hanska Park has taken yet another step toward upgrades after being designated as regionally significant by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC). The designation, which had been a project for the Brown County Park Commission over the past two years, makes ...
HANSKA — Did the Vikings reach Minnesota before Columbus landed in the Americas? That was the subject of a special presentation held at the Hanska Community Center, Sunday The presentation was part of the Hanska Historical Societies ongoing “Time Capsule Series.” Janey Westin presented a comprehensive, two-hour presentation on the 14th-century Norse population's motives and experiences coming to America. Janie Westin, a professional calligrapher and stone carver, co-authored the 2012 book “The Last Kings of Norse America: Runestone Keys to a Lost Empire” alongside her late ...
Wednesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day and several area communities are celebrating with programming to mark the occasion. New Ulm In New Ulm, The New Ulm Public High School will host the annual school Veterans Day program starting at 10 a.m. in the high school gym. From 10:30 am to 1 p.m. Schell’s Brewery will hold its annual salute to veterans. The celebration will start with the New Ulm Battery firing off its cannon at exactly 11:11 a.m. During the event, Schell’s Tap room will have several military uniforms on display. Brown County Historical Society (BCHS) will host a special ...
Brad Finstad, who has held office as the representative for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District since 2022, formally requested a recount following Tuesday's election results. GOP Candidate Brad Finstad formally requested a recount following Tuesday night’s election where he came up short ...
NEW ULM – The Minnesota firearm deer hunt opener starts Saturday, but in New Ulm, the shopping opener started Friday. Hundreds of holiday shoppers attended the 42nd GnomeMade Market, spread across the community at over 20 locations. One of the craft market's most popular stops is the Lind ...
