Five MLC women’s soccer players named All-UMAC
Courtesy of Adam Hussman/MLC SID ST. PAUL — The 2025 UMAC women’s soccer All-Conference teams were announced officially on Tuesday, and the Martin Luther ...
Wilfahrt, Hubin, Erickson lead 2025 All-Journal Volleyball
FIRST TEAM Shay Wilfahrt, Sr., OH/MB, Cathedral A three-year starter and Team MVP for the Greyhounds, Wilfahrt set the school record for ...
Jenna Leigh Ahlness
PLYMOUTH—Jenna Leigh Ahlness, 40, of Plymouth, died Monday, November 3, 2025 at her home. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Our ...
Lyle John Hames
Lyle John Hames, age 85, of Litchfield, MN passed away on November 3, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital. As per the family’s wishes, no public ...
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
Breaking up the book club
Dear Annie: A few years ago, a group of us started a book club that became one of the highlights of our month. We’d gather with good food, wine and plenty of ...


