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New Ulm

Aqua‑Bunny makes big splash

NEW ULM — Friday's aquatic egg hunt remained a hit at the New Ulm Rec Center, featuring the Aqua-Bunny. Families filled the Recreation Center pool Friday afternoon for the annual Pool Eggstravaganza, an event featuring an aquatic egg hunt and access to multiple aquatic attractions. After ...

A legacy in bloom

NEW ULM — Domeier’s German Store reopened Wednesday for the season, marking its 92nd year in business. The facade and interior of the shop at 1020 S. Minnesota St. show the results of meticulous preparation for the new season. The reopening, timed traditionally for Holy Week, follows a ...

NU native “Swede” Wagner joins MN Music Hall of Fame

NEW ULM — Seven new inductees will be added to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame at Turner Hall Friday, April 10. The banquet that starts at 5 p.m. will include New Ulm native Virgil E. C. “Swede” Wagner, the Chatfield Brass Band & Library, Cathy Erickson, “Cornbread” Harris, Rick ...

No one carries their cross alone

NEW ULM – Area faithful gathered at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on Good Friday as Bishop Chad Zielinski led them through the 14 stations of the cross. Praying the 14 stations of the cross with the Bishop is a New Ulm Diocese tradition. Typically, the prayer and meditation service is held ...

Liesers each receive ISD 88 grants

​NEW ULM — New Ulm Public Schools is pursuing two separate projects funded through independent grants awarded in different years to husband and wife educators Derek and Erika Lieser. Derek Lieser received his grant in 2022, supporting the creation of a data‑driven physical education lab ...

NU School Board cuts deep into budget

NEW ULM – In front of a room full of concerned parents and teachers, the New Ulm School Board made the decision to cut the budget by $1.98 million. The nearly $2 million in cuts included a combination of elimination and reductions of both school programs and staff. Superintendent Sean ...