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Legend-ary racing career in the making

NEW ULM — On September 12, 6-year-old New Ulmite Legend Future Pennant overcame a last-place start to place second during a race at Stockholm Karting Center in Cokato. The high finish is no surprise for Legend Pennant, who despite often racing against competitors several years older than ...

Patience, perseverance pay off for Kohls

MARSHALL — Malachi Kohls’ confidence has never wavered. While he had to have patience, he knew what he was capable of doing on a football field. Since joining the Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs football team, the 2023 Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School graduate has been ...

Why we celebrate

NEW ULM – Saturday, New Ulm will once again celebrate HermannFest in the shadow of Hermann Monument. The celebration is always held the second Saturday in September to commemorate the Battle of Teutoburg Forest, which happened between Sept. 8-11 in the year 9 CE. The Battle of Teutoburg ...

Seeking the tooth

NEW ULM — A mammoth molar recovered west of New Ulm in 1929 has been located in a paleontological collection transferred from the Bell Museum of Natural History to the Science Museum of Minnesota.  The discovery closes a nearly eight-decade gap in the specimen’s documented history after ...

Sleepy Eye Lake, a hidden gem

SLEEPY EYE - Sleepy Eye Lake, its parks and the 3.1 mile paved trail around it have been described as a “hidden gem” by campers. The lake trail is great for scenic walks with lots of birds, bicycling, walking or jogging. The lake and its amenities are considered the most reliable ...

Eye on Sleepy Eye, Vol. II

Note: The first Eye on Sleepy Eye was included in the Oct. 7, 2023 edition of The Journal (1) A view from a larger-than-usual seat. Where am I? (2) This path is less traveled than the one beneath. Where am I? (3) A new addition to this location has its own hint built in. Where am ...