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An alternative take on the world of wizards

The New Ulm High School spring play tells the story of an orphaned boy who attends a certain school of wizardry. But, he’s not the boy you’re thinking of. “Puffs,” written by Matt Cox, tells the story of Wayne Hopkins. Instead of being placed with the brave or smart students, he ...

New Ulm Quilt Show showcases area talent

NEW ULM — For the 12th time, the Prairie Piecemakers Quilt Guild will be putting on the New Ulm Quilt show on April 10 and 11 at the Royal Oak Event Center, a presentation of work that the guild has put together throughout the past few years. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...

A spirited production hits State Street

NEW ULM — Sometimes “till death do us part” is a hilarious lie. That’s what novelist Charles Condomine finds out in the comedy “Blithe Spirit,” and it will soon be what theatergoers realize as the play prepares to hit the stage at State Street Theater Co. “Blithe Spirit” ...

The wonderful world of monarchs

Last month, Deb Steinberg and Julie Gartner of New Ulm took an early spring break to Mexico for a trip of a lifetime. The two first traveled to Mexico City. From there, they traveled four hours to Central Mexico to visit the largest monarch butterfly sanctuaries in the world. Mexico is home ...

Cinderella with music

Director George Hirschboeck said “Cinderella”, a folk tale with thousands of variants told throughout the world, helped shape his appreciation for theater and the sense of community it creates. Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella: Enchanted ...