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VOTE411: Your place to find voter information

Columns

No matter what zip code we live in or the color of our skin, our voices are equal at the ballot box, and we could all use some help making sure our voices are heard. VOTE411.org is the League’s one-stop shop where you can find all the information you need to cast your ballot. It’s virtual, nonpartisan, and available in both English and Spanish.  Even for those of us who’ve voted before, the process can be confusing. Election rules differ from state to state and can change between elections. VOTE411 gives you personalized information so you’re prepared to cast your vote in ...

Johnson will put us back in game of Life

Letters

Remember the board game Monopoly? Here’s an interesting tidbit about the original premise of the game and how we can compare it to our current economic situation. The game Monopoly was originally designed by Elizabeth Magie in 1903. It was originally called The Landlord’s Game and was designed as an educational and political tool. The intent was to show how private land ownership and monopolies lead to extreme wealth inequality and the inevitable bankruptcy of everyone else. The game was built on luck, not skill, to show the economic dominance was driven by chance and rigged ...

Together we stand, divided we fall

Letters

We are all so fortunate to live here in the United States. We’re sure you would all agree, we have the most beautiful country in the world. We are privileged to enjoy freedom of religion, speech, dignity, and opportunity, protected by the Constitution. But it is slowly changing into a socialism anarchy. The midterm election is here and we need to use some “common sense”. We are not just talking to the Republicans, but the Independents and the Democrats alike. We are all American citizens and love our country. It is crucial we work together at the ballot box to preserve the ...

Write Ullery’s name on ballot

Letters

Ward 4 residents of New Ulm, you have an opportunity to choose a great write-in candidate to represent you on the New Ulm City Council. I have known Sue Ullery for many years, and I am proud to recommend her to represent me in Ward 4. I have witnessed firsthand Sue’s dedication to public service. She was chairman of the school board when I was a teacher, and I was very fortunate to have worked directly with her at the New Ulm Public Library for several years. Sue is a great listener, is very approachable, works well with others, and makes informed decisions. Sue is well versed in ...

National Friends of Libraries Week

Columns

October 18-24, 2026, is National Friends of Libraries Week. It is a chance for libraries throughout the United States to recognize the contributions of their Friends of Libraries groups to their communities. New Ulm Public Library is grateful to have an active group of library Friends who support our collections, programming, newsletters, and more through their efforts and donations of both materials and funding. The Friends of the New Ulm Public Library is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) community organization that believes in the importance of the library and its services for people ...

Never vote for Demuth

Letters

Had not publicly condemned the tariffs. (She) said, “They have a purpose. Are hard but effective. Have been good for MN.”  Took her until Sept. 24 to finally say stop the war in Iran after months of refusing to condemn it. Look what this illegal unnecessary war has cost in lives, US honor and money. What it has done to our economy.  Supported one Big “Ugly” Bill which will take 140,000 Minnesotans off any health insurance. I have found no health care bill for her. No mention of premium costs. Has praised Trump’s health care plan. She voted against capping insulin cost in ...