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Exploring the magic inherent in our world

NEW ULM— Minnesota printmaker Lindsey Reyes is spending October as the artist-in-residence at Cellar Press in the basement of The Grand Center for Arts & Culture in New Ulm, creating an edition of 10 reduction block prints, each measuring 18 inches by 24 inches. Reyes discovered the ...

The hidden cost of donations

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Parking and Recreation Commission was hesitant to approve proposed service charges on donations, during Monday's commission meeting. Park and Rec. Director Joey Schugel presented a proposed policy change that would place a service fee of up to 10% on some donations that incur greater staff time or maintenance expense. “Not every donation is the same,” Schugel said. “Some can be very time-consuming.” Many of the items donated to the park system, included park benches, picnic tables, shelters and trees can cost the parks department in terms of extra ...

‘It’s our favorite day of the year’

NEW ULM - Regulars and first-timers lined up at the entrance of Schell’s Brewery Saturday to partake in a particularly hot Oktoberfest, with temperatures reaching a high of 89 degrees. Emily Sackriter and Richard Keller from Paynesville, Minnesota were the first in line, arriving around ...

Dan Groebner celebrates release of new book

NEW ULM — Local author and retired physician Daniel Groebner signed copies of his new book, "Good to Be a Musician: Community Bands in New Ulm," Saturday at the Brown County Historical Society. The self-published hardcover volume documents the comprehensive history of community bands and ...

Morgan Creek Vineyards holds final public Oktoberfest celebration

NEW ULM — Morgan Creek Vineyards hosted its final public Oktoberfest celebration Saturday, closing its public festival schedule as owners George and Paula Marti shift the business exclusively to private events. The Vineyard shifts to private events operated on a reduced schedule this year, ...