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Restaurant owners look for problems from no-smoke law

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Minnesota’s public smoking act could cause major problems for restaurants, two New Ulm restaurant owners warn. The law — the Clean Indoor Air Act — goes into effect today, but it is questionable whether indoor air in New Ulm is going to be cleaned up substantially because of it. Most bars and offices surveyed indicated that they will deal with the law by declaring their entire buildings smoking areas, while restaurant proprietors debated the merits of the act. “It presents enormous problems,” says Don Veigel of Veigel’s Kaiserhoff. “No question about it,” adds ...

Lifting yoga fitness to new heights

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For nearly a decade, Marja Sowers has been growing Power Haus Yoga. “It happened by chance,” Sowers said. “My husband and I were living in the cities, and we were going to move back to New Ulm. And the place that I took yoga at, Core Power Yoga, was offering teacher training. And I was ...

Summer Is Fun at the Library!

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When you are looking for summer fun, your first stop should be the library! We have a variety of activities, borrowable items, and more to keep you busy and entertained. During 2024, we added Recreation Center passes. We have two single and two family (up to four people) passes that can be borrowed for seven days at a time. They grant you access to our wonderful New Ulm Recreation Center, where you can swim, play on the indoor playground, use exercise equipment, walk on the indoor track, and more. We’re so pleased to have added three Minnesota State Park passes to our collection ...

‘Music Man’ strikes contemporary note

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Getting an all age cast of 35 in perfect harmony, musically and theatrically, when everyone’s got ideas of their own is no small feat. Yet, director Landon Hudson achieved this and more, bringing fresh eyes to Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, blending that old movie feel with ...

Lamps provide a new artists’ medium

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The invention of the electric light bulb didn’t just introduce an improved, more convenient, safer light source. It gave designers new inspiration. As the use of electric lights spread during the late 19th to early 20th centuries, lamps with colorful opaque glass shades became popular. They made beautiful decorations, whether on or off, and the intense electric light shining through the glass often gave the design a whole new look. Tiffany, Handel, and Pairpoint made the most famous lamps of the time. They have stunning, high-quality shades made with complex techniques, and the bases ...

Plenty to show at Rec on the Go

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NEW ULM — For those seeking alternative opportunities to get out and have fun while experiencing many of New Ulm’s different parks, Rec on the Go has been an answer since its inception in 2018. Whether that answer be in the form of arts and crafts or games and activities, Rec on the Go ...