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Sister Cities welcomes Rosenberg to NU

New Ulm - A welcome reception was held at the Kegel Klub Wednesday evening for Jan “Rosie” Rosenberg, the 2026 Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange recipient, who arrived in New Ulm on July 24.  Arranged by…

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REDWOOD FALLS — People across Minnesota are sharing the same struggles, from the high cost of living to concerns about…

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NEW ULM—Karen G. Farrell, 82, of New Ulm, died on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at the…

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THUMBS UP NU plays in 3rd consecutive Jr. Legion State Baseball tournament The New Ulm Junior Legion Gold defeated Marshall Thursday to win the Division 1 Junior Legion Sub-State G Baseball Tournament. The win moves Junior Gold to next week’s state tournament, in Alexandria. The win over Marshall was impressive in itself, but it…

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Solve problems instead of fighting

When I was a young man, the company I worked for sent me to a seminar for people becoming job foreman. It included all trades (plumbers, carpenters, electricians, and others). The speaker instructed us on the duties of a foreman: keeping projects on schedule, working with other trades, evaluating fellow workers, identifying their strengths…

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Help ensure a healthy start to school year

It always seems like back-to-school time returns too quickly after the fun and freedom of summer. Yet now’s the time to begin looking toward this busy season when it comes to your family’s health care. Clinic appointments can get filled up, so call early to schedule back-to-school preventive checkups. Most health insurance plans cover…

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