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River Valley rebuild

NEW ULM — Since its construction in 1995, River Valley BMX has been looking to provide riders of all ages with a high-quality track with families, fun and safety in mind. But track operators Josh and Brittany Nosbush recently got in the saddle and brought that kind of thinking to new ...

The Dog Days of Summer

Did you know the term “Dog Days” refers to the heat and humidity of the mid-summer months of July and August here in the Northern Hemisphere? Most sources agree that Dog Days occur in mid-to-late summer, but the exact dates can vary from source to source because Exact Dates are tied to the dawn rising of the star Sirius, also known as the Dog star, and they change over time. The Old Farmer’s Almanac considers the Dog Days to begin on July 3 and end on August 11, which is typically the worst of the summer’s heat. I always picture a dog lying out on the front porch or on cold tiles ...

Anniversary

Happy 14th wedding anniversary Lee and Laurie Weier. Married at the Hermann Monument on June 20, 2012.

Recent reads

Here are few of my favorite recent reads. Library staff would be happy to help you place requests on these or any other titles. If you’d like to place your own request, visit www.newulmlibrary.org and choose Library Catalog. Cassandra is experiencing one of the worst days of her life: first her boyfriend breaks up with her, then she is fired from her PR job, then protesters throw paint on her faux fur coat. It’s overwhelming, and Cassandra passes out from a panic attack in the doorway of a bar. When she wakes up, she finds that the protesters have disappeared, and her boss is ...

Master Gardener’s 2026 Gardenfest tour is blooming

NEW ULM – Area garden enthusiasts rejoice, the Brown County Master Gardeners’ Gardenfest Tour is back for 2026. The Gardenfest Tour is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25 and will feature five gardens selected by Brown County Master Gardeners. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at ...

One last jamboree for Camp Cuyuna

CROSSLAKE — Camp Cuyuna, located just north of Crosslake, has been the longtime home of area scouting but that will come to a close this month. The Twin Valley Council of Scouting America has listed the 634-acre property for sale for $2.75 million. The decision follows an 18-month study ...