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SouthPoint Financial Credit Union makes strategic promotions

SLEEPY EYE – SouthPoint Financial Credit Union announced key leadership promotions as a result of the credit union’s growth and expansion, and in preparation for future growth opportunities. Troy Diedrich, previously Chief Experience Officer, has been promoted to Executive Vice President (EVP). Troy has been instrumental in enhancing client experience and will now play a larger role in driving strategic initiatives and credit union growth. Bob Schmid, formerly Director of Business Services, has been promoted to Chief Lending Officer. Bob's extensive expertise in business services ...

Shamara Hornick photography exhibit at Lykke Books

NEW ULM – Lykke Books is hosting an art exhibit by local photographer Shamara Hornick of My Eye Photography. The opening reception is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Lykke Books. The exhibit will remain on display until March 3, offering an exclusive chance to experience Hornick’s photographic works, which range from intimate portraits to stunning landscapes of New Ulm and beyond. Hornick brings over a decade of experience to her craft. Known for her ability to capture authentic moments with an artistic vision and transforming everyday scenes into astonishing creations. ...

NUMC internship experience

NEW ULM - From October through December, eight senior students from New Ulm High School were introduced to different health care fields through a monthly department rotation at New Ulm Medical Center. Eight departments participated: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Care Management ...

NUHS Knowledge Bowl, 1st place in first meet of the year

NUHS Knowledge Bowl Finishes first, second, and fourth and places five teams in the top ten at a meet in Mankato on Friday. Twenty-nine teams competed from Fairmont, Saint Peter, Lake Crystal, Nicollet, and MNCS. NUHS KB teams next competition will be on Tuesday, Jan. 28th, in Mankato.

Fall 2024 Dean’s List

The following area students made the Dean’s or President’s List during the Fall 2024 semester at their local college or University. Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Mikayla Dawn Brendix of New Ulm Tiana Ayn Sand of Nicollet Jenna A. Ebert of Courtland. Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa Joshua Giefer of Courtland Dominick Kamrath of New Ulm Minnesota State Community and Technical College President’s List Justin Messner of Gibbon, MN Construction Management-AAS Southeast Technical College Dean’s List Rachel Beadell of Springfield, Early ...

Journal Ad team give to Food Shelf

NEW ULM - The Journal advertising team's "Stuff the Paper" campaign gave back to our local community by donating $750 to the New Ulm Food Shelf from the revenue generated. Food Shelf executive director Brad Kirk said the donation would help cover ongoing expenses, including utility payment