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Into the fire

MARSHALL — Ramsey Hopp has been no stranger to high expectations during her competitive softball career, whether they be her own or her coaches’. From her first high school varsity softball game as an eighth-grader to the 37 games she played during her first year of college softball this ...

Recent Reads

There has been a great crop of new releases this past month, so many that I can hardly keep up! Cherry has separated from her husband of ten years, Tom. When she runs into an old crush, Russ, she has a glimpse of what might have been if they had dated when they were in college. When Tom returns to pack up his things, Cherry is torn between what she and Tom have built and what might be with Russ. Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell is an excellent romance for those who want to read about nuanced characters whose complex relationships feel real. A five-day cruise themed around now-middle-aged ...

Not small, but ‘fun-size’

NEW ULM – Few communities in Minnesota can boast about its park system as much as New Ulm. Per capita, New Ulm has one of the highest park budgets in the state. The park system encompasses over 320 acres of land and is continuing to grow. Technically, New Ulm has 43 park units managed ...

Rock hunter says artifacts are closer than you may think

HANSKA — Brea Wear of Hanska said she was always been interested in rocks as a kid. Her passion grew more recently. “Three years ago, I started taking a closer look at nature and realized I didn’t have to go far from home to find it,” she said. “I think many people believe you ...

Domestic Fiction

Some of the most interesting stories happen inside the home. Authors of domestic fiction use the fuel of unspoken tension, rivalries and secrets to twist everyday interactions into complex, intriguing plot lines. Although the action unfolds slowly, these stories lend themselves to engagement because at some level, readers find the scenes familiar. If you are in the mood to reflect, here is a list of titles from this popular genre, available at the New Ulm Public Library: . “More than Enough” by Anna Quindlen “Kin” by Tayari Jones “Sandwich” by Catherine ...

Senior Meals

Monday Lasagna roll up w/meat sauces, green beans, hot spiced apples, dinner roll w/margarine, vanilla wafers and milk Tuesday Herb baked chicken, rice pilaf, peas & carrots, dinner roll w/margarine, chocolate pudding w/topping and milk Wednesday Smothered chopped, steak, baked potato w/sour cream, sliced carrots, applesauce cup, wheat bread w/margarine and milk Thursday Scalloped potatoes w/ham, whole kernel corn, tropical fruit cup, wheat bread w/margarine, peanut butter cookie and milk Friday Cheese egg bake, herb diced potatoes, peas & carrots, dinner roll w/margarine, ...