Knights struggle to stop UMAC-leading Eagles’ attack
Eagles girls blanked by Waconia in opener
WACONIA — The New Ulm Eagles girls hockey team was shut out 5-0 by Waconia on Friday night in a nonconference girls hockey opener at the ...
Colleen “Coke” Zins
Justin Lee Sandmann
LAND O’ LAKES, FL—Justin Lee Sandmann, 48, passed away on October 17, 2025, at his home in Land O Lakes, FL with family by his side after his ...
Painting by robot
EYE ON NEW ULM
Photo 1: You don’t to need read any Sherlock Holmes books to know this location, but it would help. Photo 2: A familiar hand-painted sign seen ...
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THUMBS DOWN Tragedy in Hanska The community of Hanska was hit by unspeakable tragedy last week following the double homicide of Justin Reinarts and Tabitha ...
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Olsen’s concertina put smiles on many faces for decades
Remedying failures, dark days
To the editor: Mr. Coulter’s letter regarding our country’s last 10 months successes was spot on. Mr. Nelson’s rantings against President Trump, apparently ...
That’s a good question
Whose responsibility is it?
A message on Veterans Day
Editor’s Note: Because of the federal holiday and no mail delivery on Tuesday the Independent will not be publishing a printed paper on Tuesday. U.S. Sen. Amy ...
Drawing the line with my daughter-in-law
When a mother’s ‘help’ hurts
Park & Rec Report
• Broomball at the Civic Center every first and third Wednesday starting November 5. Everyone’s welcome to join. Admission is $5 with punch card or membership ...




