In Sept. 1914, Meyers Jorgenson applied for and received a license to operate a popcorn wagon in New Ulm. Jorgenson’s idea was to sell bags of fresh popcorn in the downtown from a newly purchased popcorn wagon. He purchased the wagon new from the C. Cretor’s Company for $1,200. For the ...

NEW ULM — With May being water safety month, there are plenty of ways to enjoy being in the water while staying cautious. New Ulm Aquatics and Fitness Coordinator Ben Doeden said the month is a nationwide recognition event, ensuring people are safe in all water areas. “It's about ...

New Ulm Middle School is bringing back a canceled production from 2020 for its 2024 spring play, “Once Upon A Middle School,” crossing over the worlds of fairy tale and reality. “We have 52 middle schoolers this year, and they are absolutely fabulous,” director Victoria Tamborino said. ...

NEW ULM — Before the dawn of digital news, getting stories and information hot off the press reigned supreme. Printed newspapers still hold the hearts of many readers, but New Ulm High School (NUHS) has been spreading its school news for many years exclusively online. That doesn’t mean the ...

Nearly a year ago (on May 24, 2023), Typhoon Mawar a Category 4/5 typhoon, unloaded 140 mph winds on Guam, a U.S. territory in the Western Pacific Ocean, about 5,800 miles west of San Francisco and 1,600 miles east of Manila, the Philippines. Another way to describe Guam’s location is ...

The Hanska Community Library will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, but it could come down to a community vote whether the library will be around for its 41st year. The Hanska library has served the community of approximately 400 people since 1984. Throughout its four decades, the ...