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GETTING TO KNOW Own Birkholz

Birkholz hit four 3s in the second half, including a buzzer-beating 3, to help the Chargers beat GFW 62-60 on Tuesday night in a home nonconference boys basketball game. Q: What is your favorite restaurant? A: I’d probably say Chipotle. It’s always my go-to. Q: Who is your favorite ...

Small numbers but big ideas for Eagles dance team

By Travis Rosenau trosenau@nujournal.com NEW ULM — No matter how small the team may be in numbers this season, the New Ulm Eagles varsity dance team isn’t letting that bring down their effort or creativity for the 2025-26 dance season. Head coach Bridget Gusso returns for the Eagles ...

NUBBA fifth-grad boys take 3rd in Chanhassen

Submitted photo/information The NUBBA fifth-grade boys traveled to Chanhaseen to take part in the Winter Storm Classic. They defeated Chanhassen 44-22 to move them into the winners bracket. In Game 2, Edina bested New Ulm 35-25. In the final game of the day, New Ulm got an early lead and held ...

Knights fall late to Lakeland

NEW ULM — Martin Luther College was down just 3 points headed into the fourth quarter but lost the final period by 14 to fall to Lakeland University 74-57 Wednesday in a nonconference women’s basketball game. “They just continued to make shots from deep,” MLC head coach Dan Gawrisch ...

MLC’s Morris earns UMAC POTW honors for 2nd consecutive week

Courtesy of Adam Hussman/MLC SID ST. PAUL – For the second consecutive week, junior Mya Morris was voted the UMAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week (December 8-14). Morris averaged 26.5 ppg in two games against Luther and Carleton this past week. She had a big night against ...

Rolling Thunder takes 2nd in home tourney

Submitted photo/information The New Ulm Rolling Thunder K-6 wrestling team finished second in team duals this past Saturday at New Ulm High School, defeating Lake Crystal 53-27, Worthington 60-23 and Tracy-Milroy-Balaton/Westbrook-Walnut Grove 52-27. New Ulm lost in the finals to St. James ...