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New Ulm

Torkelson, Dahms discuss Democrats’ trifecta during 2023 Legislative session

NEW ULM — Nursing homes, school, transportation and the $17 billion surplus were the top topics of conversation with State House Rep. Paul Torkelson (R-Hanska) and State Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) during their town hall meeting at the New Ulm Public Library. The town hall meeting ...

Chamber of Commerce beautifies downtown

NEW ULM — Downtown New Ulm has blossomed for the summer season. The New Ulm Chamber of Commerce planted flowers along downtown Wednesday. Volunteers from the Chamber, Sertoma Club, Garden Club, and New Ulm Business and Retail Association planted 101 ground pots. Additionally, 128 hanging ...

Janssen, Bertrang speak at Memorial Day ceremony

NEW ULM— The 2023 Memorial Day parade and ceremony were held at City Cemetery on Monday. The parade consisted of the color guard walking with the nation’s colors and New Ulm Battery pulling wagons on horseback. The ceremony began with Mitchell Schotzko delivering the Gettysburg ...

MVL graduates told to embrace their growth

NEW ULM— Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School graduated 42 students on Sunday. This group of seniors were in ninth grade when COVID-19 started. The changes it forced affected several parts of school. After a unique four years, they move forward to the next chapter of their lives. Two ...

Shirley’s Park hosts Memorial Day Weekend Festival

NEW ULM— Shirley’s Park & Country Retreat held its Memorial Music in the Park event for its third year Sunday. The event featured Andrea Lynn, a country and folk Americana singer, and the Frederickson Band, an old-time polka/country music band. Brian Domeier, owner of Shirley’s, ...

Popcorn wagon open for the season

NEW ULM — The Brown County Historical Society Popcorn Wagon opened Saturday for the first time this year. It was parked on the Broadway side of the BCHS museum. Keith Richter and Yvonne Weber sold Popcorn, 1919 root beer, pop and water to support the BCHS. “All of the money goes to the ...