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Redwood Falls to host '27 Governor's Pheasant Opener

REDWOOD FALLS — The start of pheasant season in Minnesota brought some big news for the community of Redwood Falls. During the Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener this weekend, Gov. Tim Walz announced that Redwood Falls will host the event in 2027. “With its numerous parks, businesses, and scenic natural resources, the Redwood Falls area is an exceptional setting for the 2027 Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener,” Walz said. “I’m thrilled this vibrant Minnesota River community will be showcased as we carry on our state’s time-honored pheasant hunting tradition.” The Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener was held in…

‘Service above self’

NEW ULM – The New Ulm community came together at the Royal Oaks event center Thursday to honor a longtime…

‘Knowledge is power’

NEW ULM — According to the American Library Association (ALA), 92% of all book challenges in 2025 were initiated by…

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Mae Ann Pufpaff

MADELIA—Mae Ann Pufpaff, 91, of Madelia, MN, died on October 6, 2026, at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, Madelia on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 am. Visitation will take place at the church from 10:00 am to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Riverside

NEW ULM—Donna Hoffmann, 93, of New Ulm, died Friday, October 9, 2026 surrounded by family at…

Donna Hoffmann

NEW ULM—Larry J. Stueber, 80 years old, of New Ulm, MN, passed away on October 10,…

Larry J. Stueber

NEW ULM—Roger Abels, 80, of New Ulm, died Sunday, October 11, 2026 at his home. Mass…

Roger Abels

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THUMBS UP Spotlight on banning books Last week, the American Library Association (ALA) celebrated banned book week. It is an annual tradition designed to put a spotlight on attempts to censor or restrict reading material in the United States. Every year the ALA tracks book challenges initiated in the county. Challenges are formal requests…

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ICE violence is costly

Violence spirals more violence. Authentic good will inspires good will. What is sown is reaped. Our president has engaged us in Epic Fury in the middle east, a region where cyclic fury and revenge have been epic for centuries. The ICE surge brought violence against neighbors in our communities and deeply harmed Minnesota’s local…

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Musical series goes 'Somewhere that's green'

NEW ULM – Join the New Ulm Film Society on Skid Row for a screening of “Little Shop of Horrors.” The screening begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the New Ulm Public Library. This is the eighth film in the New Ulm Film’s Society’s (NUFS) musical film series and was chosen to…

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Senior Meals

Monday Chef's Choice, vegetable of the day, fruit of choice, dessert of the day, wheat bread of margarine and milk Tuesday Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes w/brown gravy, mixed vegetables, dinner roll w/margarine, chocolate chip cookie and milk Wednesday Pork roast w/pork gravy, candied yams, green beans, wheat bread w/margarine, margarine, butterscotch pudding w/topping and…