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NU Film Society remembers “The Alamo”

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Film Society’s America at War film series takes a stand with a screening of 2004 film “The Alamo.” The screening is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 12 at the New Ulm Public Library. “The Alamo” was released in 2004 and tells the true story the Battle of the Alamo during Texas’ revolution from Mexico in 1835. The film makes the reasonable assumption that most audiences remember what happened at the Alamo, or at least are aware of the battle’s legacy of defiance in the face of certain defeat. The movie opens by making it clear the Texas defenders at ...

MVL knowledge bowl teams take first at Mankato meet

Minnesota Valley Lutheran (MVL) competed in its first Knowledge Bowl meet of the season on Jan. 8 in Mankato hosted by the South Central Service Cooperative. MVL sent six teams to the competitions with three placing in the top five. MVL Black took first with 114 points; MVL Blue finishing ...

Willkommen: Junior Achievement – New Managers

NEW ULM - The Willkommen Committee recently welcomed new managers at Junior Achievement: Katie Mons and Haley Geinnotta. Mons has been with Junior Achievement for seven years working with teachers and volunteers in the Mankato area, writing grants, and now functions as Senior Manager for ...

Chamber welcomes new provider at Rising Hope

NEW ULM --The Willkommen Committee recently visited Rising Hope Counseling, LLC, to welcome their new provider, Janet Mason. Mason said she came late to therapy. She earned her Masters in her early 50’s while going through multiple surgeries and major life changes and upsets. She now ...

Adleigh Haala wins HRC poster contest

The New Ulm Human Rights Commission (HRC) recently sponsored a poster contest with the theme uniting people of all different backgrounds. Adleigh Haala won first place in the 4th – 6th grade category and received her monetary award at the Dec. 30 Human Rights Commission meeting.

Turkeys donated to Food Shelf

NEW ULM -- Members of Der Deutsche Longbeards Chapter, the local Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, recently delivered 14 turkeys to the New Ulm Food Shelf. Proceeds from the Chapter Hunting Heritage Banquet funded the purchase of the turkeys. Proceeds also fund a scholarship ...