Light sabers and space ships don’t always appeal to me; I’m not usually a hard core science fiction reader. One science fiction theme that does speak to me, however, is time travel. I love authors that weave time travel into a character-driven story, or when an ordinary life is suddenly ...
Kem Weber (1889-1963) followed a strange path in his life, going from a farmer in Berlin to a famous modern architect and designer in the United States. He apprenticed in 1908 under a famous cabinetmaker. In 1926, he was chosen to supervise the construction of the German Pavilion at the 1910 ...
Roses are among the oldest flowers in cultivation, although many have earned a reputation as fussy or difficult to grow. Some of the newer shrub rose hybrids, however, are disease-resistant, carefree and repeat-blooming — just the qualities novice gardeners love. "They are generally much ...
Too often families do not like to talk about issues surrounding death, dying and funerals. Why should they ask? Soon enough we all will have to deal with these issues. So, what’s wrong with waiting till the need arises? Just like you need to know about health insurance, life insurance, ...
Thank You to Local Restaurants The board members of New Ulm’s Own wish to acknowledge the generous cooperation of New Ulm’s downtown restaurants in assisting our recognition of World Fair Trade Day. Lola’s, Joni’s, Lakes on 1st, Sozial, Lamplighter, George’s and Turner Halle each ...
It’s May, time for warm winds, longer periods of daylight, and eventually summer break. The library has been a busy place as of late. We have spent all of late winter and early spring preparing for the Summer Reading Program. As I write this in the first week of May, we are finalizing the ...
By Terry and Kim Kovel Children have always wanted to imitate the activities of people they see. So, toys have been made for centuries that are dressed to look like friends and, if possible, let them pretend to cook, play or work like grown-ups. In Germany, toy factories made small ...
Incorporate arbors, trellises and other structures into your designs when planning new or updating existing gardens and landscapes. These structures help form the framework of any garden, add year-round interest and provide years of beauty and function. Utilize arbors to define and connect ...
When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April ...
Does your family have a pet? Have you considered some of the safety concerns with adopting or encountering an animal? Dogs are the most common household pet. They can provide stress relief, increased activity, and companionship for people. However, bites can occur when a situation is lacking ...
Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,304 degrees at the end of the spring 2019 semester, with graduation ceremonies on campus Saturday, May 11 in Taylor Center’s Bresnan Arena. Area students who graduated Saturday include: Arlington: Blade Bretz-Yocum, BS, Alcohol & Drug ...
Lately I’ve been dipping my toe into a few new romances that just came out and I’m having a blast. “Meet Cute” by Helena Hunting begins as Kailyn is crossing the quad, earbuds in place, when (former teen star) Daxton misses a Frisbee and crashes into her. They share a moment as they ...
It’s spring and time to plant the seeds that grow into vegetables and flowers that often are tasty salads for deer, rabbits, squirrels and other local wildlife. In 1790, a Shaker religious community started to sell packets filled with seeds saved from the previous year. It was a new idea. ...
Seedlings raised on windowsills or in greenhouses have been coddled to some degree and aren't ready to face the great outdoors. A temporary period called "hardening off" can prepare these plants for more intense sunlight, wind and varying temperatures. Make this transition gradually, over the ...
Eating well doesn’t have to mean spending more money or buying costly “health foods.” You can eat well on a budget by planning ahead and choosing foods that give you more nutrition for your money. In fact, you might find that you spend less, not more, to eat right. Money-saving ...
Laundry Love Update and Thank You Laundry Love - Washing the clothes and bedding of those in need; a national initiative with seven locations in Minnesota. New Ulm’s Laundry Love is located at the Maytag Laundromat and is held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 12 to 5 p.m. On April 23rd ...
Dare I say… spring is here! I’m worried I might jinx it. Ever since I moved to New Ulm many years ago, I’ve been impressed with the pride New Ulm residents take in their homes, lawns and gardens. Especially noticeable are the beautiful flowers around New Ulm in the summer. Window boxes ...
Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926, but she celebrates her birthday on several different days. The English monarch’s birthday had been celebrated on the actual date of his or her birth since 1788. But in 1936, after King George V died, the date was changed to the second Monday ...
Raised beds and containers expand our planting options. They allow us to grow edible and ornamental plants even where there is no plantable space to garden. Use them to make planting, tending and harvesting convenient by bringing the garden to your back door. And fill them with ...
Planning ahead can help you choose healthy foods when you shop. It can also help you get the most for your money. Make a List Before going to the grocery store, plan your meals and snacks for the next few days or a week. Make a shopping list of foods you will need and then buy only the ...