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Vintage Barbies come to NU library

NEW ULM - On Monday, August 3, the New Ulm Public Library will open its doors to a colorful slice of mid-century childhood. Local collector Cat Rossing is bringing a carefully chosen selection of her vintage Barbie dolls, original fashions, and accessories for a public display that focuses on ...

Jeffers Petroglyphs unveils new visitor center exhibits

Jeffers Petroglyphs, home to thousands of rock carvings made by ancestors of today’s Native Americans as long as 7,000 years ago, offers a newly redesigned visitor center this summer. Updated displays with interactive elements and new multimedia installations allow visitors to engage with ...

80 Years of rags, rhythms, and revelry

NEW ULM - For eight decades, the Schell’s Hobo Band has defined its own musical legacy, blending military precision, circus-style showmanship, and Midwestern irreverence. This community institution continues with its extensive 80th-anniversary festival season performances, maintaining a ...

State Street brings Matilda magic to the stage

NEW ULM — State Street Theater is bringing a relatively recent musical to the stage as it presents “Matilda the Musical” this July. The musical will be showing on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available $25 in advance ...

Recalling life on the Poor Farm

NEW ULM — Dr. Ann Vogel and Norma “Bunny” Wieland, two lifelong friends recently shared memories of growing up at the Brown County Poor Farm. Poor farms were county-run facilities that provided housing, meals and basic care for elderly residents and others who had no family support or ...

River Valley rebuild

NEW ULM — Since its construction in 1995, River Valley BMX has been looking to provide riders of all ages with a high-quality track with families, fun and safety in mind. But track operators Josh and Brittany Nosbush recently got in the saddle and brought that kind of thinking to new ...