NEW ULM — Dr. Ann Vogel and Norma “Bunny” Wieland, two lifelong friends recently shared memories of growing up at the Brown County Poor Farm. Poor farms were county-run facilities that provided housing, meals and basic care for elderly residents and others who had no family support or ...
NEW ULM — Since its construction in 1995, River Valley BMX has been looking to provide riders of all ages with a high-quality track with families, fun and safety in mind. But track operators Josh and Brittany Nosbush recently got in the saddle and brought that kind of thinking to new heights ...
NEW ULM – Area garden enthusiasts rejoice, the Brown County Master Gardeners’ Gardenfest Tour is back for 2026. The Gardenfest Tour is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25 and will feature five gardens selected by Brown County Master Gardeners. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at ...
CROSSLAKE — Camp Cuyuna, located just north of Crosslake, has been the longtime home of area scouting but that will come to a close this month. The Twin Valley Council of Scouting America has listed the 634-acre property for sale for $2.75 million. The decision follows an 18-month study ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Friday unveiled their plan to allow foreign baby formula manufacturers to stay on the market long term, an effort to diversify the nation's tightly concentrated industry and prevent future shortages. The Food and Drug Administration said recent entrants ...
ST. PAUL — In an attempt to protect the state’s poultry industry and prevent the spread of avian influenza, Gov. Tim Walz waived trucking regulations in an executive order on Wednesday. The order is part of the continued efforts to control and contain the current outbreak of H5N1 highly ...
ST. PAUL — A cooperative agreement between Minnesota and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week seeks to purchase and distribute locally grown, produced, and processed food from underserved producers. With $3.82 million in Local Food Purchase Assistance funds, the Minnesota ...
Free produce, fruit and miscellaneous items will be distributed Tuesday, Sept. 13, by the New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf and Second Harvest Food Bank. The distribution will be from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1305 S. Valley St. in New Ulm, with signup beginning at 10 a.m. The truckload of ...
In the summer I gravitate toward fast-paced, frothy, and fun thrillers and mysteries. Oh, who am I kidding? That’s what I prefer most of the time! Here are a few I’ve enjoyed lately that would pair well with a patio and a cold refreshment. Author Emily is recovering from a long illness ...
Did you know the term “Dog Days” refers to the heat and humidity of the mid-summer months of July and August here in the Northern Hemisphere? Most sources agree that Dog Days occur in mid-to-late summer, but the exact dates can vary from source to source because Exact Dates are tied to the ...
Here are few of my favorite recent reads. Library staff would be happy to help you place requests on these or any other titles. If you’d like to place your own request, visit www.newulmlibrary.org and choose Library Catalog. Cassandra is experiencing one of the worst days of her life: first ...
Did you know that New Ulm Public Library has many resources available for in-library use? Visit staff at our service desk and they would be happy to help you with any of the following things. We have many yearbooks from local schools, including New Ulm Public (Elementary – High School), ...
Tim and Karen O’Neil with the late Lori O’Neil would like to announce the engagement of their son Matthew O’Neil and Carly Duffy of St Paul, Minnesota. A September wedding is planned. The couple will reside in Worthington, Minnesota.
Douglas and Brenda Berens of Prior Lake announce the engagement of their daughter, Katelyn Berens to Kirk Hartmann, son of Otto and Bonnie Hartmann of Gibbon. Katelyn is a 2014 graduate of Augsburg College. She received her Master’s in Athletic Training in 2016 from the College of St. ...
Kati Erb and Michael Schlottman announce their engagement. Kati is the daughter of Karen and Larry Erb of Lakeville, Minn. Michael is the son of Dale and Amy Schlottman of New Ulm. Kati is a 2012 high school graduate of Apple Valley High School. She completed her teaching degree at the ...
Kathleen Kini and Jack Schwartz wish to announce their upcoming wedding on September 11, 2021. Parents of the couple are Mike and Karen Kini of De Pere, WI and Mike and Michelle Schwartz of New Ulm. Kathleen is a 2016 graduate of De Pere High School and a 2020 graduate of the University of ...
Happy 14th wedding anniversary Lee and Laurie Weier. Married at the Hermann Monument on June 20, 2012.
Richard and Sharon Seeboth Richard and Sharon Seeboth celebrate 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married Aug. 23, 1975 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Randy (Sam) and Jo Clyne of New Ulm will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 28th. They were married on June 28th, 1975 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity by Fr. Eugene Lozinski. The Clynes will celebrate the occasion up north with their kids and grandkids. Congratulations on ...
Darrell and Vivian (Schlumpberger) Helget of St. James will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married April 20, 1965, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Searles
Entered J. R. Towne & Co. Soft Drink Parlor Through Rear Window, Tuesday Night. ———— $22 TO $57 IN MONEY, FISHING TACKLE TAKEN ———— Leave Small Screw Drivers.- Neighbors Heard Noises Early Wednesday Morning. ———— Burglars entered the soft drink ...
By SALLY DU FOUR Staff writer The Northwest Airlines pilot strike which idled 8,500 NWA employees also had its effect on New Ulm area traveler. Mary Karl of the Travel Fun Tours office in New Ulm said 45 people left New Ulm Wednesday, flying to Seattle to start a tour of the Pacific ...
PITT SPECIAL biplane made by Ronnie Grieser of New Ulm is on display at the State Bank and Trust Company. It has been inspected by the Federal Aeronautics Authority and approved for covering. Grieser,who has been flying since 1941,hopes to have it ready for the air this year. He made it from a ...
STEWART - The Stewart school board, finally breaking a long silence regarding the firing of one of its English teachers this fall, released a detailed explanation of its actions in the case Wednesday. The board in discharging Mary Vollmar for allowing one of her students to read a ...
NEW ULM – Area garden enthusiasts rejoice, the Brown County Master Gardeners’ Gardenfest Tour is back for 2026. The Gardenfest Tour is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25 and will feature five gardens selected by Brown County Master Gardeners. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at ...
The Fred Nehls farm which forfeited to the state for non-payment taxes will be bought by the city of New Ulm for public use. The three outlots involved include 12 acres and are located on the west side of Summit Avenue from about 11th to 13th S. Under state law the city has first choice to ...
BROWN COUNTY -- This year’s Brown County Fair Horticultural Division offered 400 entries to view. There were 138 vegetable, herb and fruit specimens, 162 flower specimens, 41 artistic arrangements, 10 Senior Citizen entries, eight bouquets, seven oddity vegetables, one sculpture entry, and ...
Elizabeth Burns and Connor Olson were married Jan. 25, 2025 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Parents of the bride are Neil and Michele Burns of Theresa, Wisconsin. Parents of the groom are Curtis and Teresa Olson of Gibbon. The couple is residing in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
Kellen Sievert and Kevin Campion were married Oct., 2024, at the Como Conservatory in St. Paul, Mn. The reception was held Oct. 19 in Huntington, NY at US Brews. The bride is the daughter of Craig and Laura Sievert of New Ulm, and the bridegroom is the son of Kevin Campion and Jane Campion of ...
Kristi Tauer and Drew Wolf were married Nov 5, 2022, at Living Hope Lutheran Church in Shakopee, MN. Parents of the bride are Darren and MaryJo Tauer of Savage. Parents of the groom are Tony and Cindy Wolf of New Ulm. Kristi is a health and wellness coach at AiRCare Health. Drew is a ...
MONROE, Ga. (AP) — A groom's car wreck on the way to his wedding didn't disrupt the ceremony, thanks to a Georgia sheriff's deputy who offered him a ride. Jon Dial and three of his groomsmen were driving to his wedding Friday when their car was involved in a crash just a couple of miles ...