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Fun ways to learn in the Library of Things

The buzz about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is not going away…for good reason. Focus on logical thought processes and problem solving skills helps all students, even those not pursuing STEM careers. Early learners benefit from strengthened independent learning skills, exposure to new technologies and introduction to STEM concepts and skills, including authentic scientific practices. Libraries help people from all ages and backgrounds gain access to learning resources. The New Ulm Public Library “Library of Things” has a variety of fun STEM activities to spark ...

‘The Full Monty’ returns 25 years on, with its politics laid bare

LONDON — The Sheffield strippers of “The Full Monty” return 25 years on, in a new TV series that wears its politics on its sleeve. In the much-loved original movie, a group of unemployed men from the north of England decide to form a striptease act in a desperate attempt to raise money after the local steelworks closed down. A new comedy-drama TV series from the same writer, Simon Beaufoy, and producer, Uberto Pasolini, returns to those characters more than two decades later in a compelling portrait of contemporary Britain. After the dismantling of heavy industry, the area has ...

Offering hope through coloring

NEW ULM— Autum Stryker is only 15 years old, but the Renville teen is already making a big difference. She creates coloring/workbooks under the name “Espoir by Autum” to help people overcome their struggles. Espoir is the French word for hope. Some of the topics she has covered ...

Many new styles patented during Victorian era

Victorian furniture has a reputation for being impractical and out of style. After all, it’s all heavy, dark wood pieces covered in dust-collecting carvings and shabby old upholstery, right? Think again! The Victorian era, which lasted from the mid-19th century to about 1900, covers many different design periods and saw plenty of technological advances and innovative styles. Designers patented many new styles of furniture, especially chairs. George Hunzinger, a cabinetmaker who emigrated from Germany to New York in 1855, was one of the most inventive furniture designers of the time. ...

Mural may be ready for Musikantenfest ‘73 in July

Sponsors hope to have a semi-three-dimensional mural installed or ready for installation on the side wall of Pink’s in time for Musikantenfest ‘73, July 27-29. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pink have donated use of their alley wall for the project. The mural will consist of scenes depicting life ...

JAYCEES SET $10,000 GOAL DAC fund at nearly $3,000

A total of $2,735 has been contributed so far to insure the building of a permanent home for the West Nicollet-Brown County Day Activity Center, according to Jim Abbott of the Jaycees, fund raising chairman for the project. Goal for the drive has been set at $10,000. Local Jaycees kicked off ...