To the editor: I am writing to encourage folks in New Ulm to vote for Kathleen Backer to become the next mayor of New Ulm. Shortly after I moved to New Ulm just over 20 years ago I was selected as one of the 24 people in the community to attend the week long Blandin Community Leadership ...

To the editor: We need a change in Minnesota. Not our underwear — our leadership. It doesn’t pass the smell test. We have to start at the top with all the Democrats: Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison and U.S. Sens. Klobuchar and Tina Smith, but ...

To the editor: I am happy to support Nicollet County Sheriff’s Investigator Marc Chadderdon for the position of Nicollet County Sheriff. As an investigator for the New Ulm Police Department, I have worked alongside with Marc for over 28 years in criminal investigations. I have witnessed ...

To the editor: A response from our superintendent of schools was printed the day after another letter pointed out that incumbents running for School Board have failed to answer a question directly asked of them. Superintendent Bertrang assured us that he (and we can assume he means also the ...

To the editor: Is Nov. 8 important enough for the future of our community, our students and our business? New Ulm’s career and technical education class offerings are advanced welding, milling, manufacturing, advanced small gas engine/ATV repair, advanced cabinetry, automotive/auto body ...

To the editor: We have an opportunity coming up by choosing a mayor to help lead our city into the future and to represent us at various city events. Although the role of mayor is mostly ceremonial, perception in today’s world can make big differences. We‘ve known and observed Kathleen ...