Recent and upcoming movie adaptations
Are you a reader that likes to read the book before you see the movie? If so, check out this list of books that are being adapted for the screen. “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden. Many McFadden readers will say the “The Housemaid” is the book that hooked them and it seems that filmmakers agree. The movie is set to be released in the U.S. December 19, 2025. “People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry. The Netflix adaptation is set to be released early 2026. “Regretting You” by Colleen Hoover. The DVD will be out in February 2026. “Verity” also by Colleen ...
City plans to purchase tax-forfeited Nehls farm
The Fred Nehls farm which forfeited to the state for non-payment taxes will be bought by the city of New Ulm for public use. The three outlots involved include 12 acres and are located on the west side of Summit Avenue from about 11th to 13th S. Under state law the city has first choice to acquire the land, provided it is always used to serve as a public benefit. DENNIS WARTA, Brown County Commissioner in whose district the land is located, as part of his duties, notified city fathers of the chance to acquire the land. He said only cost to the city would be the loss of delinquent ...
You can’t keep a good man down
Daryl “Red” Kilmer and his siblings learned to sew from their mother Ada at a very young age. “My mother was quite a seamstress. She taught all five of us boys how to sew on on an old treadle (foot powered) sewing machine,” said Kilmer. Now days, he is most often mending torn flags ...
The evolution of the artificial Christmas tree
Artificial Christmas trees have been around since the 19th century, if not earlier. Trees made of dyed feathers originated in Germany and were introduced to the U.S. by the early 20th century. The mid- to late-20th century saw trees made from several new materials. There were some made of brush bristles. The famous aluminum Christmas trees, sparkling in silver before any lights or ornaments were added, were first made in the 1950s. New types of plastic that gained widespread use after World War II proved to be perfect for making durable, realistic-looking synthetic pine needles. But one ...
Exploring Europe
Since the first trip in 2007, New Ulm High School students have experienced many people’s dreams as they traveled to Europe, exploring historical sites, famous landmarks and new cultures firsthand. This past summer, a new group of students got the same opportunity to explore Europe. The ...