NEW ULM – What started as a Christmas card became a tradition that spans 67 years and 18 photos. Mary (Marti) Borstad, Carolyn Marti Smith, Steve Marti, Jean (Marti) Wenk, Sue Marti, Joe Marti, and Mike Marti were kids when the first photo was taken, as a Christmas card to be given to ...
Summer is going by quickly, and the library has had some great events as part of our annual children’s Summer Reading Program, along with some exciting events for adults. We’re very grateful for the opportunity we have to connect with individuals and organizations in our area to bring services and activities to our community. As a community gathering place, the library is uniquely placed to be able to bring together resources and opportunities provided by a wide variety of partners. Some of the most important partnerships we have are with other libraries! The Traverse des Sioux ...
This year’s Bavarian Blast will feature the usual celebrations, with music, parades, and the appearance of New Ulm’s chapter of the Narren. But this year’s festival is a special one for the Narren of New Ulm, as the group will be celebrating its 35th anniversary. With their iconic ...
The third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day. Most of us would agree that ice cream is an indispensable part of summer. Who wouldn’t recognize the jingle of an ice cream truck? This ice cream vendor toy, which sold for $1,800 at Bertoia Auctions, has a slightly different, but still ...
The New Ulm Public Library (NUPL) art contest to select three new library card designs has ended. The deadline to submit artwork was June 1. Online and in-person public voting began the week of June 17 and three winners have been selected by the public. What a hard decision and what a close ...
By Terry and Kim Kovel There are few things in nature more majestic than a moose, but that doesn’t mean you would want one visiting your garden! A typical adult bull moose is about 6 feet tall and weighs over 1,000 pounds, making the species the largest member of the deer family. Most of ...
