To the editor: On Saturday, May 2, New Ulm hosted a Memorial Tribute Program honoring New Ulm native and Medal of Honor winner Captain Willibald Bianchi. Over 500 people were in attendance at the new National Guard Readiness Center. As most of you know, the remains ...
To the editor: I am the Cottage Director of Prairie Senior Cottages of New Ulm and I can tell you that in rural Minnesota, the long-term care crisis happening in Minnesota is even more urgent. Here, when a facility closes or reduces beds, there is no backup option down the street. Families ...
It is not unusual to feel a bit uncomfortable around certain people or in certain groups. There may be a good reason for that discomfort based on past experience or the nature of the situation. Having significant discomfort when interacting with other people most or all of the time is a ...
As the Vice-Chair of the State Emblems Redesign Commission — the group tasked by the Minnesota Legislature to redesign the state’s flag and seal — I find it necessary to respond to the false information our local legislators continue to spread about our new state flag. Since our new ...
The medicine cabinet was crusty and rusty, much like me. And like me, it’s old enough to be a museum piece. The cabinet was installed in my parents’ bathroom when it was added onto their farmhouse more than 60 years ago. I was just a tyke at the time, and flushing the toilet was ...
THUMBS UP Mother’s Day and Fishing opener this weekend This weekend will be one of the busiest in Minnesota thanks to the combination of the Minnesota Fishing Opener and Mothers Day falling back to back. The fishing opener is today. This year, the Governor’s Fishing Opener will be held ...