New Ulm Area Catholic School (NUACS) leaders say they are at a critical point as the Cathedral High School building that opened its doors to students 70 years ago, needs significant infrastructure updates to continue to meet the learning needs of students. A $6.5 million capital campaign, ...
NEW ULM - A special birthday party was held at Minnesota Valley Lutheran (MVL) last Sunday, for one of the school’s greatest supporters: Treasure Haus. The thrift store was started by families and supporters of MVL 40 years ago this month. MVL principal Jerry Birkholz had the initial ...
“Famille verte” is a term collectors use for a popular style of Chinese porcelain. If you speak French (the term was coined by French collector Albert Jacquemart in the 1860s), you know it means “green family.” It refers to a type of porcelain decorated with multicolor enamel, called wucai, or “five-color” in Chinese, where green is the dominant color. In Chinese, it is usually called Kangxi wucai because it was developed during the reign of the Kangxi emperor of the Qing dynasty, who ruled from 1661 to 1722. It experienced a resurgence in popularity in the 19th century, when ...
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches—and I anxiously await the arrival of green grass and leaves—I can’t help but think about the beautiful Emerald Isle. Is your mind wandering similarly? While an impromptu plane flight might not make sense right now, an enjoyable, immersive experience is easily accessible at the library. To start your “trip,” read one of these books set in Ireland! “When We Were Silent” by Fiona McPhillips. “Powerful and compelling, this is a thrilling story of exploitation, privilege, and retribution.” “The Coast Road” by Alan Murrin. “Set in ...
I picked out a few books from the new shelf in the nonfiction area to talk about today. If your spring break plans include a trip somewhere warmer, be sure to check out the following new books. DK Caribbean (917.2904 Caribbe 2024) Fodor’s Travel: Essential Hawaii (919.6904 Fodors 2025) The Unofficial Guide: Walt Disney World 2025: Save time in line, score a spot on the newest rides, and get the most for your money (917.5924 Unoffic 2025) Travel Hacks: Any Procedures or Actions that Solve a Problem, Simplify a Task, Reduce Frustration, and Make your Next Trip as Awesome as ...
