Happy New Year! No, that’s not an April Fool’s joke. Many ancient cultures celebrated the start of the new year on or around April 1, which closely follows the vernal equinox. The new Aries moon adds delightful immaturity to the merry mix of foolish pranks. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your ...

The New Ulm Park and Recreation Department is gearing up toward its Spring/Summer events for children and adults of all ages. Because the Winter season is still in session, there will be many activities going on now that will continue to go on over the next month or so. One of the bigger ...

Ellanor Siefkes, the daughter of Katie and Caleb Siefkes of Sleepy Eye, is two years old, but much of that time has been spent at the Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. Ellanor began dealing with a series of unusual infections at about five months of age. She was ...

Bed & Breakfasts and other temporary rental properties are becoming a popular trend for those seeking vacations. The popularity of Airbnb and VRBO have made it relatively easy to start a B&B-style business. With many aesthetically pleasing buildings, B&Bs are on the rise. Many ...

At 7 years old, Cassidy Williams would go down to Concordia Lanes with her dad Chris to bowl a few games. But neither of them knew what those early lessons would lead to. Williams, now a senior at New Ulm Cathedral High School, continued bowling over the years, eventually competing at the ...

“Heroes on Ice” will honor hard-working community servants, unsung heroes, veterans, model citizens, and good samaritans (people compassionate and helpful to a person in distress). At the shows, the New Ulm Figure Skating Club will recognize individuals randomly selected that serve the ...