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 ...
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 ...
There are countless “best books” lists. I use them not only to guide library purchases, but also to shape my own reading list. I enjoy discovering why readers find certain books intriguing or meaningful, and different perspectives can add depth to any text. The following books, with descriptions from their publishers, may not appear on every “Best Books of 2026” list and based on circulation statistics, remain somewhat undiscovered at the New Ulm Public Library: “Whidbey” by T Kira Madden. "Birdie Chang didn't know anything about Whidbey Island when she chose it, only that ...
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 ...
I know we are well into summer, but if you are still looking for travel destinations in the coming months, I have some ideas for you. I’ll start with Fodor’s Bucket List USA: 500+ Ultimate Experiences, From the Epic to the Eccentric (917.3 Fodors 2026). It is loaded with interesting locations from every state. I opened the book to Iowa and found out they hold the University of Okoboji Winter Games in the town of Arnold’s Park. Have you ever entered an ice auger race? Head down to Arnold’s Park and join in. Here is another ultimate list: 50 States: The Ultimate Travel List: The ...
In the summer I gravitate toward fast-paced, frothy, and fun thrillers and mysteries. Oh, who am I kidding? That’s what I prefer most of the time! Here are a few I’ve enjoyed lately that would pair well with a patio and a cold refreshment. Author Emily is recovering from a long illness and going through a rough divorce. She’s also trying desperately to meet the deadline for her next cozy mystery while facing a nasty case of writer’s block. So, when her lifelong best friend Chess invites her to spend six weeks in Italy, all expenses paid, Emily immediately books a plane ticket. ...
