Randy & Marsha (Lundholm) Reinhart of New Ulm will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married May 4th, 1974 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Ulm. The Reinhart’s will celebrate the occasion with an Open House on Saturday May 4th, from 5-10pm at the Royal Oak Event Center.
One hundred or even one hundred fifty years ago, it was quite common for poems to be published in the newspaper. We have many examples in our archives. April is National Poetry Month, and I know that New Ulm has a rich past and present of poets and poetry. Poetry can be difficult to define. It comes in many shapes and sizes. It can be rhythmic or discordant. Poetry runs the gamut of human emotions. In general, poetry makes a connection between writer and reader or speaker and hearer. This connection can be empathetic, emotional, or logical even. The poet Tomasso Ceva said, “Poetry is a ...
NEW ULM — What happens when a writer's characters get sick of his writing? That is the big question during the play “Who Dunit and to Whom?” which is the latest production from the State Street Theater Company. The play takes on a classic who dunit tale with a unique ...
Many of us have a bread box in the kitchen. It’s usually a simple, purely utilitarian affair made of metal or plastic; nothing as fancy as a carved panetiere like this one that sold for $1,408 at Neal Auction. Panetieres were made and used in the Provencal region of France by the 1600s. Like the bread boxes of today, they kept loaves of bread safe from pests while allowing air to circulate to prevent mold. Unlike the humble bread box, they were made from wood with decorative carvings. This one features a carved and painted lyre door, turned posts, scrolling supports and a carved ...
Spirits need a lift? Immerse yourself in one of these feel-good reads and feel brighter in no time. Place a hold on any title at www.newulmlibrary.org or call 507-359-8331 and library staff will be happy to assist. “The Twilight Garden” by Sarah Nisha Adams. “Two feuding neighbors unite to resurrect a neglected city garden in this uplifting and quietly joyful novel by Sara Nisha Adams, author of the beloved ‘The Reading List’.” “The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers” by Samuel Burr. “When the esteemed crossword compiler and main maternal presence in Clayton’s life, Pippa ...
The Prairie Piecemakers Quilt Guild makes its biannual return to New Ulm with its ninth quilt show, with quilts that have been crafted by the members over the past two years being displayed at the Royal Oak Event Center. The show will be open Friday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and ...
