NEW ULM — For outdoor enthusiasts dreaming of rugged overlooks, cascading waterfalls and deep forest solitude, Minnesota’s North Shore offers a world-class wilderness destination right in our backyard. Julie Hoppe, a New Ulm resident and…
Rabies detected in southern Minnesota cow
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed a cow in southern Minnesota has tested positive for rabies. The Board of…
Shining through the years
NEW ULM - Senior living communities across New Ulm celebrated National Assisted Living Week Sept. 13-19 under the national theme…
Rain does not dampen CHS homecoming spirit
NEW ULM – Cathedral High School moved its homecoming day celebration indoors due to rain Friday. The school was unable…
Blues vocalist Lisa Wenger represent women at MMHF
NEW ULM — Regional blues vocalist Lisa Wenger celebrated a career milestone last weekend at the Minnesota Music Hall of…
Two migrations made New Ulm
New Ulm was not settled by a family in a wagon heading west. "That is the myth," historian Terry Sveine…
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Local Sports
Red Cow/Minnesota Masters defend 70+ title
Submitted story The Red Cow/Minnesota Masters team went 5-0 in a nine-team national championship…
Obituaries
Darlene Wolf (Knaak, Olson)
NEW ULM—Darlene Wolf (Knaak, Olson), born November 2nd, 1945, faithfully stepped into the arms…
NEW ULM—Charles “Chuck” Hier Schewe, of New Ulm, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.…
Charles “Chuck” Hier Schewe
RoseMary "Rosie" Hildegard Kunz
Judith Stearns Rutscher
Lifestyle Feature
Patience, perseverance pay off for Kohls
MARSHALL — Malachi Kohls’ confidence has never wavered. While he had to have patience,…
Editorials
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THUMBS DOWN Brown County cow confirmed for rabies The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed a Brown County Hereford heifer tested positive for rabies earlier this month. The cow’s owner noticed odd behavior on Sept. 1, including lying flat with its head down. By Sept 3. The animal began showing other symptoms including uncoordinated…
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Letters
What’s going on?
There are a lot of buzz words or phrases being used lately. I suppose they are used to sway people’s thinking to vote a certain way. The two in the forefront today are “Christian nationalism” and “Big Tent.” True enough the U.S. is a Christian nation, founded by Christians over 250 years ago. The…
Our leaders unable to solve problems
Pro-choice candidates need to meditate
Trump prefers Kim over Carney
Columns
Two journalists with passion for news
I am a big fan of newspapers in general and local journalism in particular. My reading world took a blow when two friends announced their retirement in the same week. Fritz Busch is stepping down to a part-time role as staff writer at The Journal in New Ulm. Deb Moldaschel is leaving the Sleepy…
Straight facts about history
Can’t control vanishment powers
Getting history straight during trip to Europe
Mailbag
Senior Meals
Monday Beef hamburger on bun w/ketchup & mustard, baked beans, green beans, lime jellow w/pears and milk Tuesday Herb baked chicken, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, dinner roll w/margarine, chocolate pudding w/topping and milk Wednesday Smothered chopped steak, mashed potatoes w/sour cream, sliced carrots, applesauce cup, wheat bread w/maragrine and milk Thursday Scalloped potatoes w/ham…