NEW ULM — Kaiserhoff and 209 Pub and Grill owner Herb Knutson said the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. prompted him to host fund-raising events for first responders and law enforcement. “I was the only person to compete in a winter plunging event ...
NEW ULM — If you’ve ever been to the New Ulm Parade of Lights downtown in late November, you may remember seeing Santa Claus waving at everybody. That was Mike Finstad. He also dresses up like Santa Claus for the Santa in the Summer event at the Brown County Fairgrounds and law ...
NEW ULM – In 2022, Kathleen Backer was elected mayor of New Ulm, a position that has made her one of the most prominent senior citizens in the community. However, even before being elected, Backer was one of the most active seniors in the community, both through her professional work and ...
NEW ULM — Soldier, railroad worker, farmer, bar/restaurant owner, event caterer and President of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (MMFH). These are not a random assortment of titles, but actual roles that Dayle Besemer has served over his 85 years, and he’s not done yet. In 2022, Besemer ...
NEW ULM — There are few seniors who have a wider working knowledge of New Ulm, than David Christian. In October, he will turn 66 years old. Most of his life was spent in New Ulm working city in different departments. For the last nine years he served as the first ward city ...
BERNADETTE –Ruth Klossner and her dog, Molly, have a great view of the sky and the endless corn fields in their home at the Moo-seum in the small town of Bernadette. Klossner, a long time writer and photographer, has 22,010 cows related items in her museum, for which she holds the Guinness ...
