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Reaping a harvest at Pumpkinfest

Staff photo by Mark Newsom A cute tyke checks out the pumpkins at the Pumpkinfest held Sunday on the Ron Domeier farm near New Ulm.
October 6, 2008

NEW ULM — Anna Geiger and her two boys were busy picking through the boxes of small gourds on the hay wagon parked in Ron Domeier’s front yard on Sunday afternoon. Geiger said she and her boys, Jacob and Anthony, were looking through the boxes for gourds she could use to decorate her front porch. Like many of the parents, who brought their children out to Domeier’s farm for the annual Pumpkinfest, Geiger donated something — Rice Krispie bars — and took something home from the event, which aims to raise money for classroom technology for New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, where Jacob and Anthony attend grade school. Pumpkinfest stayed busy throughout the day despite the fact that grey clouds lingered overhead. Volunteers directed traffic on the section of Brown County Road 27 that ran between the two driveways of the farms where visitors parked their vehicles. “I’m happy that this rain held off, but it’s been steady.

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Kokesch wins award

October 6, 2008

Nancy Kokesch, owner of The Country Loft and Doll Haus in downtown New Ulm, (pictured seated at the table second from the left) recently won an award from the Southern Minnesota Tourism Association (SMTA) at the Sept.

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Public hearing on bonds Tuesday

October 6, 2008

NEW ULM - A publc hearing on a pending bond issue for Oak Hills Living Center is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday morning.

The assisted living facility is asking the county to issue $6.

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Lifesavers

October 5, 2008

NEW ULM — Look at her today, and Eva Klassen appears to be the picture of health. She has a bright smile, clear eyes, and an agile mind. She loves to play Scrabble — and usually wins, according to her children.

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Lucas Device kept blood moving

October 5, 2008

NEW ULM — Eva Klassen’s quick and seemingly complete recovery from a heart attack in August is a gratifying outcome for the health care professionals who assisted in her treatment.

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The weather’s fine for stomping grapes and celebrating Oktoberfest

October 5, 2008

CAMBRIA — It was as if the gods of the fall harvest had actually heard the challenge given at the start of the Cambria Crush.

“Are you ready for fall?” an announcer shouted to the crowd at Morgan Creek Vineyards.

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Local News Poll

Which vice presidential candidate would do a better job if they had to take over the presidential office?
Sarah Palin Joe Biden

 
 
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Grape Stomp
German Day Parade/Octoberfest
Waseca Whole Parade 2008
Waseca Marching Band Parade 08
New Ulm Homecoming Parade 2008
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Waseca @ New Ulm Football
 
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