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New Ulm

Fritsche commands the firing of the cannon for 21-gun salute

NEW ULM — Veterans and community members gathered Tuesday at August Schell Brewery Company for its annual Veterans Day ceremony. The event featured a ceremonial cannon salute led by First Lieutenant John Fritsche. The centerpiece of the ceremony was a 21-gun salute, adapted for cannon fire ...

First responders bid farewell to Justin Reinarts

NEW ULM – Area first responders gathered to bid a final farewell to one of their own Tuesday. The funeral for Justin Reinarts was held at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home’s South Chapel. Reinarts served with the Hanska Fire Department for 17 years. The entire Hanska Fire Department ...

‘Strictly books’

NEW ULM — On Friday, the tables in the lower levels of the New Ulm Public Library brimmed with paperbacks, children’s books, and hidden gems, while volunteers helped bag up finds and shared stories with browsers during the annual library used book sale. Among the browsers were Norm and ...

NUHS students work overtime on ‘9 to 5’

NEW ULM – The New Ulm High School’s theatre department will put in a triple-shift with upcoming production of “9 to 5: The Musical.” Performances are 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the NUHS Auditorium. Tickets are a $10 for adults and $7 for ...

New Ulm Council approves purchase of documents for Hermann Monument rebuild

NEW ULM – On Tuesday, the New Ulm City Council took the first step in the process for restoration of the Hermann Monument. The council authorized entering into a contract with MacDonald & Mack Architects to prepare detailed cost estimates for the dismantling and reconstruction of select ...

Permit approved for new indoor commercial entertainment, recreation space

NEW ULM – A conditional use permit (CUP) was approved by the New Ulm City Council Tuesday, allowing the conversion of two vacant industrial buildings into a children’s activity and sports training facility. The buildings are located at 123 N. 3rd St. and 318–326 N. Valley St. Permit ...