HANSKA — Brea Wear of Hanska said she was always been interested in rocks as a kid. Her passion grew more recently. “Three years ago, I started taking a closer look at nature and realized I didn’t have to go far from home to find it,” she said. “I think many people believe you ...

KELLOGG — In 2023, New Ulm native Zach Helget embarked on a cross-country cycling journey, crossing the United States from San Diego, California, to Jacksonville Beach, Florida, over the course of 39 days. Not satisfied with his long-distance endeavors, Helget has once again engaged in an ...

NEW ULM — Some giants want not to be known for the size of their body but for the size of their heart. The Big Friendly Giant is a perfect example of that and he’s going to show that in the Martin Luther College auditorium when MLC’s Forum presents “The BFG.” This stage adaptation ...

NEW ULM – Last weekend, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (MMHF) inducted seven new members into the Hall, bringing the total number of inductees to 230 since they began inducting members in 1989. Display for all of the inductees can be viewed at the MMHF museum, at 27 N. Broadway, New Ulm, ...

The New Ulm High School spring play tells the story of an orphaned boy who attends a certain school of wizardry. But, he’s not the boy you’re thinking of. “Puffs,” written by Matt Cox, tells the story of Wayne Hopkins. Instead of being placed with the brave or smart students, he ...

NEW ULM — For the 12th time, the Prairie Piecemakers Quilt Guild will be putting on the New Ulm Quilt show on April 10 and 11 at the Royal Oak Event Center, a presentation of work that the guild has put together throughout the past few years. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...