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Lobo comes Aug. 16 to county fair

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Encouraged by the success of another type of music the Brown County fair this year as added Lobo, a nationally recognized singer with special interests to the young. Lobo writes and sings music applicable to all types of audiences, particularly the MOR (middle-of-the-road) and rock set. His name is well known by many fans of that type of music. He will appear as the opener for the fair which in all honesty has to be classed as the biggest of all time. His show with his full group plus another rock-type band will perform at 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16. There will be only one show with ...

New fun and games at the library

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Circulation of “things” in the New Ulm Public Library of Things has been phenomenal this summer. Board games, musical instruments and educational toys are flying off the shelves. To meet this demand and to keep our offerings fresh and appealing, we are adding many more items. Soon a decibel meter, a banjo, a cribbage board and many more games will be added to the collection. The following list–with descriptions from the publishers– details some of the new board games: “Colorbrain” In this family board game all the answers are names of colors. One question, for example, is ...

‘Memorable’ trip for New Ulm group

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NEW ULM— What started as an introductory trip for people to experience the sister cities of Ulm and Neu Ulm Germany became an experience none of the participants will ever forget. On May 22, 26 people from New Ulm left for two weeks. They visited the countries of Germany, Austria, and ...

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Antique advertising and store signs are popular collectibles and decorations. Sometimes, the makers are as interesting as the subjects. This butcher’s sign, made of painted cast iron, sold for $1,188 at an auction by Cowan’s (Hindman). It was made by the Bernard Gloekler company. The eponymous Bernard Gloekler, who immigrated to the United States from Germany, started his factory and shop in Pittsburgh. He had previously trained as a gunsmith but took his mechanical talents in a different direction: making industrial kitchen equipment for shops, restaurants and hotels. By the early ...

Cyclist conquers coast-to-coast adventure

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NEW ULM — With two wheels and what he could carry with him, New Ulm’s Zach Helget recently completed a daunting bicycle trek that spanned eight states. The avid cyclist and 2019 New Ulm Cathedral grad’s 39-day ride saw him begin by flying to San Diego, California. Dipping his tire ...

Butterflies often appear in decorative arts and jewelry

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In North America, summer, especially late summer, is butterfly season. Multiple generations hatch as caterpillars grow, pupate and emerge to pollinate flowers and lay eggs of their own. If you would prefer a butterfly that lasts longer, they often appear in decorative arts and jewelry, like this pin or pendant that sold for $594 at New Orleans Auction Galleries. Real-life butterflies are admired for the striking colors and patterns of their wings, but this pin dazzles with gemstones. Its colors come from about 1.72 carats of sapphires. While the name of the stone is synonymous with a ...