By Terry and Kim Kovel Collectors know that the line between artistic and utilitarian objects is not always clearly drawn. Some of the most famous designers made examples of both. This large, glazed earthenware plate with two stylized faces in profile sold at a Rago auction for $3,120. At ...

BCHS thanks Runnings Many thanks to Runnings-New Ulm for sponsoring a Giving Tree to benefit the pets at Brown County Humane Society. And to their generous area patrons who provided the gifts. We are grateful. Merry Christmas, BCHS Pets

Do you have fond childhood (or more recent!) memories of spending a winter day sliding down a snowy hill? Sledding is a pastime that has been around for a long time. Archaeologists have evidence that the earliest sleds were used not in cold, snowy climates, but in ancient Egypt. Heavy loads ...

Wow, I cannot believe we’ve reached the end of 2022! It has been a busy, productive year at the library. We’ve added staff, continued to add services after the pandemic, and completed several building projects. And we’re looking forward to another great year in 2023. This year we ...

Furniture functions stay more or less the same, but styles change according to advances in technology, changes in society and the whims of fashion. Even if you’re not familiar with the history of furniture, you can tell that a plain Pilgrim trestle table, an ornately carved Victorian sofa and ...

Acknowledging one thing we are grateful for can positively shift our perspective. The New Ulm Public Library is definitely a happy thought for me. Library customers, staff, and supporters bring me joy each day. I am so grateful for my library community. If you are looking for ways to start or ...