For some, LEGO(s) are a core memory of their childhood and for others it is still apart of their lives. New Ulm’s Matt Dennis is a history teacher and head basketball coach, but many people may not know about his impressive LEGO collection. Dennis currently teaches history at New Ulm High ...

Willibald “Willie” Aloysius Joseph Eibner II of New Ulm was a man of many talents. Among of passions was motor vehicles. Fortunately, Eibner could write very well too, describing his vehicle passion in 1956, when he was 18. “At the age of 18, I got the hot rod bug. After three years ...

In Sept. 1914, Meyers Jorgenson applied for and received a license to operate a popcorn wagon in New Ulm. Jorgenson’s idea was to sell bags of fresh popcorn in the downtown from a newly purchased popcorn wagon. He purchased the wagon new from the C. Cretor’s Company for $1,200. For the ...

NEW ULM — With May being water safety month, there are plenty of ways to enjoy being in the water while staying cautious. New Ulm Aquatics and Fitness Coordinator Ben Doeden said the month is a nationwide recognition event, ensuring people are safe in all water areas. “It's about ...

New Ulm Middle School is bringing back a canceled production from 2020 for its 2024 spring play, “Once Upon A Middle School,” crossing over the worlds of fairy tale and reality. “We have 52 middle schoolers this year, and they are absolutely fabulous,” director Victoria Tamborino said. ...

NEW ULM — Before the dawn of digital news, getting stories and information hot off the press reigned supreme. Printed newspapers still hold the hearts of many readers, but New Ulm High School (NUHS) has been spreading its school news for many years exclusively online. That doesn’t mean the ...