New Ulm Public Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries to participate in “Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries,” an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities. The ...

BY TERRY AND KIM KOVEL Glass bottles were expensive packages for alcoholic drinks and other liquids, including many beauty products, by the late 1700s. But makers liked to give products a permanent label, not just a pasted, handwritten or printed paper label. So bottles were made with a thin ...

New Ulm Public Library is pleased to introduce the Library of Things! The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items that complement the library’s mission to “share as a community a haven for learning, imagination, discovery.” It has been a hard year, and we hope ...

Walking can add years to your life and life to your years. And, it couldn’t be easier. You don’t need to join a health club, wear special equipment or go into training to reap the rewards. Following are some easy tips to try. The Conditioner. Walking conditions your heart and lungs ...

Outdoor Ice at Harman is ready to skate and play hockey. Ice conditions vary with the daily temps. For evening lights after 5, press the button on the light pole. Due to social distancing guidelines, the warming house will not be open. Please plan ahead. Rec Center is open Monday, Wednesday, ...

Family Life Consultant, M.Ed., C.F.C.S. and Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Constantly blowing your stack not only alienates others, but it can also contribute to health problems, including headaches, stomach upset and heart attack. Following are some tips to take control of your ...