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I really enjoy reading illustrated children’s books. The interplay between stories and words makes the experience so rich. The artwork can add so much context that isn’t there in the words alone, especially for young readers who are still learning the nuances of English. One of my favorite types of picture books are those that help us learn more about our world, especially our natural world. These are a few illustrated children’s books I’ve enjoyed lately. “Marvelous Maps: The World as You Have Never Seen It Before” by Simon Kuestenmacher is a collection of illustrated maps ...

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Gary and Connie (Luepke) Moll of New Ulm will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married April 27th, 1974 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Ulm. The Moll’s will celebrate their special day with an open house on Saturday, April 27th from 4-9pm at the Courtland Community Center.

Newcomb College is not just famous for pottery

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Ceramics collectors know Newcomb College for its famous pottery. From 1895 to the 1940s, students at the college, which was, at the time, Tulane University’s coordinate women’s college, decorated the ceramics that Newcomb Pottery sold. In accordance with the Arts and Crafts movement, the intention was to both teach the students vocational skills and encourage their appreciation for decorative arts and fine craftsmanship. Like many Arts and Crafts communities or guilds, Newcomb College students worked in multiple media. They bound books, crafted metalwork and, perhaps most notably, ...

Offering more than just books

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The Hanska Community Library will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, but it could come down to a community vote whether the library will be around for its 41st year. The Hanska library has served the community of approximately 400 people since 1984. Throughout its four decades, the ...

Ronald & Joanne Mehlhop

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Roni & Joni (Wallow) Mehlhop of New Ulm will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.They were married on April 18, 1964 at Redeemers Lutheran Church in New Ulm

Battle of the books and books

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The Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative will host its Tween and Teen Battle of the books on August 3, 2024 at the St. Peter Community Center. Book Battle is now accepting applications. You can apply at the New Ulm Public Library or on our website at www.newulmlibrary.org. Just scroll down on the library’s home page and click on the poster for the event in your age range. You have until May 29 at noon to apply and space is limited. Tweens (ages 9-12) and teens (ages 13 -18) who are accepted will receive four books to keep. You will be notified when your books arrive at the library ...