New Ulm Area Catholic School (NUACS) leaders say they are at a critical point as the Cathedral High School building that opened its doors to students 70 years ago, needs significant infrastructure updates to continue to meet the learning needs of students. A $6.5 million capital campaign, ...
Popular books have a way of finding their way into homes across the globe. Indeed, certain books transcend geographical boundaries and entice readers from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. But which books have earned their place among the best-selling tomes of all time? Though it’s hard to compile an indisputable list of history’s best-selling books, as sales of religious texts such as The Bible and the Quran, which are routinely distributed for free, are hard to quantify, the following are some of the best-selling non-religious texts to ever find their way onto a ...
NEW ULM - A special birthday party was held at Minnesota Valley Lutheran (MVL) last Sunday, for one of the school’s greatest supporters: Treasure Haus. The thrift store was started by families and supporters of MVL 40 years ago this month. MVL principal Jerry Birkholz had the initial ...
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches—and I anxiously await the arrival of green grass and leaves—I can’t help but think about the beautiful Emerald Isle. Is your mind wandering similarly? While an impromptu plane flight might not make sense right now, an enjoyable, immersive experience is easily accessible at the library. To start your “trip,” read one of these books set in Ireland! “When We Were Silent” by Fiona McPhillips. “Powerful and compelling, this is a thrilling story of exploitation, privilege, and retribution.” “The Coast Road” by Alan Murrin. “Set in ...
ST. PETER — Sydney Hauger, Springfield High School’s all-time leading scorer in girls basketball, has continued her successful basketball career after graduating Springfield in 2020 with 2,219 career points. But throughout her now five seasons of college basketball with the Gustavus ...
