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Brown County REA seeks applicants for Washington, D. C trip

Brown County Rural Electrical Association (REA) is seeking high school sophomores and juniors to apply for a weeklong, all-expense-paid leadership opportunity. The annual Rural Electric Youth Tour will take place in Washington, D.C. from June 16-25, 2025. Explore the nation’s capital with others from electric co-ops throughout Minnesota, visiting museums, memorials and Capitol Hill to meet with congressional leaders. The Youth Tour brings together 1,800 high school students from around the country. The trip is open to young people whose parents or guardians are Brown County REA ...

Christensen Farms donates to DAV

Terry Wordekemper (right) of Christensen Farms donates a $850 check to New Ulm DAV Chapter 15 Commander Mike Finstad recently. Finstad said the money will be used to help local veterans.

NU Area Knowledge Bowl Teams Dominate

The New Ulm High School and Minnesota Valley Lutheran teams placed in the top three at Knowledge Bowl meet held in Mankato, Tuesday. New Ulm Purple placed first with a score of 110, while MVL Black took 2nd scoring 97.5, and MVL Navy finished 3rd with a score of 92. Mankato East came in 4th ...

SSTC seeks director for summer production of ‘Music Man’

NEW ULM - State Street Theater is holding an open director call for an upcoming production of The Music Man! The musical follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. Other roles State Street hopes to fill are Vocal Director, Stage ...

ProMusica Minnesota performance of ‘The Trout’ in New Ulm

NEW ULM - ProMusica Minnesota has announced its upcoming concert, "The Trout" at the Chapel of the Christ on the campus of Martin Luther College. The performance starts at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16 and will feature Franz Schubert’s Trout Quintet. Artistic Director and pianist Bethel Balge said it was “an audience favorite for over 200 years.” “The Trout Quintet” is based on the song ‘Die Forelle,’ written by Franz Schubert, one of the most famous 19th century songwriters. Balge will be joined by Ben Odhner, violin; Sarah Switzer, viola; Silver Ainomäe, cello; and Matt ...

GreenSeam’s State of Ag Survey Open Until February 7

GreenSeam is calling on all individuals and organizations connected to Minnesota’s food and agricultural industry to participate in the 2025 State of Ag survey. This is an opportunity to share insights that will shape the future of the industry and inform its direction. Partnering with Minnesota State University, Mankato, GreenSeam is facilitating this survey along with focus groups in communities throughout the region. These efforts aim to gather comprehensive data to address key industry challenges and identify new opportunities. Launched in 2020, the State of Ag Report was ...