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Making real movies

After his previous film, Starstrike, received over 31,000 views on YouTube, Bethany Lutheran College student Joey Pasbrig is working on his next project. His next film, Clocked, will be Pasbrig’s fifth full-length feature movie, and filming will take place over this summer, mostly at St. ...

Raising funds for miracles

The third annual Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s Church Knights of Columbus Council Teddy Bear Drive benefits the Anthony and Cecilia Ferk family of Sleepy Eye to help with medical expenses for their daughter, Bridget Ann Marie, who was born 14 weeks early last fall. Born Nov. 16, 2022, Bridget ...

A puzzling pastime

NEW ULM — On May 4, a person visiting the common room of Garden Terrace Apartments One would have witnessed the completion of a rare but puzzling feat. Ann Case with the help of Shirley Krengel arranged the final pieces of Beatles themed puzzle. The puzzle was titled“A Magical Mystery Tour ...

Hulke delivers for Gusties

ST. PETER — Entering her freshman year of college softball at Gustavus Adolphus College, Courtland’s Marah Hulke expected to find her way into the circle and make an impact on more than one occasion. But not every collegiate athlete can expect to play during their freshman season. Hulke ...

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US outlines plan for long-term baby formula imports

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 ...

Trucking regs waived to fight avian flu outbreak

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 ...

Feds, state announce local food cooperative pact

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 ...

Fresh produce and fruit to be given out Sept. 13

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 ...

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Off the Shelf: Dig Into Reading

By Kathryn Tatnall Youth Services Librarian New Ulm Public Library’s summer reading program, “Dig Into Reading” begins on Monday, June 5, 2023 and runs through July 30, 2023. The summer reading program is open to ages birth to those entering their high school senior year. This year ...

Antiques & Collecting: Mechanical banks function as a useful toy

By Terry and Kim Kovel Mechanical banks function as both a toy and a useful, even educational, device. Deposit a coin and a figure dances or jumps into the air, an animal swallows the coin, a flag is raised or another action is performed. They entertain children and encourage them to save ...

Antiques & Collecting

Memorial Day is a time to both honor individual memories and reflect on American history. Designers have drawn inspiration from American history for over a hundred years. Copies of styles from the early years of the American republic, or the Federal period, have been popular since the 1870s. ...

Off the Shelf

Recently I read the book The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell. The subjects “baking competition” and “mystery” grabbed my attention. I love cooking and baking shows, as well as cookbooks and cooking so I was intrigued to see how a mysterious puzzle would be woven into a baking competition. ...

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Duffy-O’Neil

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.

Katelyn Berens and Kirk Hartmann

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

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

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 ...

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Anniversaries

Roger and Joanne Cherrington of New Ulm recently celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary with a joyous gathering of friends and family. Roger and Joanne were married May 14, 1948 at Le Sueur River Lutheran Church in New Richland, Minnesota.

Erv and Sharon Weinkauf

Erv and Sharon Weinkauf of Forest Lake are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Jan. 7. They were married Jan. 6, 1973, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Sanborn, MN. Erv grew up in New Ulm and they lived there together for over 38 years, raising their ...

Dave and Deb Grant

Dave and Deb (Johnson) Grant of Lafayette are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Dave and Deb were married on Dec. 23, 1972 at Scandian Grove Lutheran Church in Norseland. They will celebrate their golden anniversary with family and friends in the Spring.

Merlyn and Arleen Bruns

Merlyn and Arlene Bruns of New Ulm are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. Merlyn Bruns and Arleen Lange were married Dec. 10, 1957, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in St. Peter. They are celebrating with friends and family.

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FDA advisers back RSV vaccine for pregnant women that protects their newborns

WASHINGTON — A first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine for pregnant women guards their newborns against the scary respiratory virus -– and federal health advisers on Thursday backed Pfizer’s shot despite some lingering questions. RSV fills hospitals with wheezing babies each fall and winter, and ...

Telemedicine was made easy during COVID-19 — not any more

Telemedicine exploded in popularity after COVID-19 hit, but limits are returning for care delivered across state lines. That complicates follow-up treatments for some cancer patients. It also can affect other types of care, including mental health therapy and routine doctor check-ins. Over ...

Learn how to prevent suicide by asking questions

Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR (question, persuade, refer) learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. It is the most widely taught ...

Seriously fancy — tea party funds help ease cancer’s burden

NEW ULM — It was tea time once again, as hundreds of local ladies came out in their Sunday best to raise money for a noble cause. The third annual Tea for Cancer fundraiser held Sunday at Best Western Plus was conceived by Sandy Reinke and Kristine Rueckert to provide financial support for ...

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Drew and Kristi Wolf

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 ...

Deputy makes sure groom’s car crash doesn’t wreck wedding

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 ...

Jessica Petersen and Branden Kral

Jessica Petersen and Branden Kral were united in marriage on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Christ The King Lutheran Church in New Ulm, Minnesota. Parents of the bride are Mark and Julie Petersen of New Ulm. Parents of the groom are Jim and Beth Kral of New Ulm. Jessica and Branden are 2018 ...

Bernier-Stein Wedding

Stephanie Bernier and Jake Stein were united in marriage on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at German Park in New Ulm. Parents of the bride are Jerry and Lori Bernier of Hanska and Sue Bernier of Madison, MN. Parents of the groom are Dan and Kelly Stein of rural Courtland. Stephanie is a 2012 high ...