Long-time New Ulm residents Myrtle (Griebel) Brand and Donald J. Brand celebrated their 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversary on June 5, 2024. The couple was married in New Ulm on June 5, 1954 at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Church. Known to the community as “Don and Myrt,” the couple has ...
Gordon & Jeanette (Becker) of New Ulm will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 9th from 2-4 pm at Orchard Hills Assisted Living Center, 1223 Karl Drive, New Ulm.
For some, LEGO(s) are a core memory of their childhood and for others it is still apart of their lives. New Ulm’s Matt Dennis is a history teacher and head basketball coach, but many people may not know about his impressive LEGO collection. Dennis currently teaches history at New Ulm High ...
Spatterware and spongeware pottery are often grouped together, with the names used interchangeably. While they look similar, with color applied in patches of tiny dots instead of brush strokes, they are different techniques. As the names suggest, spatterware was made by spattering paint with a brush or stick or by blowing it through a tube, and spongeware features paint dabbed onto the pottery with a sponge or cloth. Spongeware is often considered a less expensive, easier-to-make version of spatterware. Spatterware and spongeware were made in England in the late 1700s, and in Scotland ...
June is National Pollinator Month. Please consider planting pollinator-friendly plants as you plan your gardens. Not only are they beautiful flowering plants, they attract birds, bees, butterflies and many other insects that pollinate. According to the National Wildlife Federation, pollinators are responsible for one of every three bites of food we take. Wow, that’s amazing! If you need some guidance about pollinator-friendly plants, the library can help. We have the following books on that very subject. “Attracting Native Pollinators: Protecting North America’s Bees and ...
The words “Stop, Look, Listen” might evoke song titles, childhood lessons or everyday common sense. The phrase comes from the 1800s; specifically, from the advent of railroads. Railroad travel was revolutionary, but, like most emerging technologies, brought new dangers along with its advantages. It quickly became clear that some safety measures had to be taken to avoid collisions at crossings. The first safety precautions were simple signs. Today, the familiar design is an X-shaped sign reading “Railroad Crossing” and usually accompanied by flashing lights and alarms. Earlier ...
