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Where am I? Scavenger Hunt Answers: 1. Way of the Cross; 2. Flandrau State Park; 3. City Pump House building by 6th North and New Ulm Community Center; 4. Martin Luther College; 5. Roundabout by Hwy. 14 and County Rd 21; 6. Bridge at Minnecon Park on 2 5th S St; 7. North Front and ...

Library digital media

Spring is hopefully around the corner, but no matter the season the library has great resources to share. Patrons often say “I didn’t know the library had that!” when I share information about our services or digital resources. So if you’re reading this article, you’re already ahead of the curve. Today I would like to share more about the library’s digital media including Creativebug, our virtual author visits, and the library’s YouTube channel. Each of these great resources can be reached from the library’s website: www.newulmlibrary.org. Creativebug and our virtual ...

Gothic Revival style found in cast iron stove

You probably have seen a “swinger” clock but never guessed how it worked. Most are small metal statues standing on a base while holding a long baseball bat, pendulum or other long, thin rod that is topped by a clock or a globe. It keeps time and the pendulum keeps swinging, but there is no sign of an electric plug or other power source. The first “mystery clock” was made by a French magician, Jean Robert-Houdin, in 1845. Many other versions followed. Junghans, a German clock factory, made most of those seen today. Ansonia, an American clock company, also made these unusual ...

Senior Meals

MONDAY Liver or pepper steak, baked potato w/sour cream, stewed tomatoes, dinner roll, dessert, milk. TUESDAY Biscuits and sausage gravy, roasted potatoes, cinnamon apple slices, dessert, milk. WEDNESDAY Ginger citrus chicken, rice pilaf, peas and carrots, peaches, bread, milk. THURSDAY Meatloaf, baked potato and sour cream, pears, bread, bar, milk. FRIDAY Vegetable soup, cheese sandwich, fruit, lime Jell-O w/whipped topping, milk. The New Ulm Community Center is OPEN for in person dining. Call 359-2243 for Delivery, or to reserve a meal for in person dining, or for ...

‘A threat’ on the basketball court

Ja’Sean Glover has seen success on the basketball court for a long time. Glover started playing basketball for the Madelia High School boys basketball team when he was in seventh grade and has never looked back. He finished his high school career with the 10th most career points in ...

Fun, high impact learning resources at the New Ulm Public Library

You may have heard of that parent that slips broccoli, sweet potatoes and power greens into the family’s smoothies. This stealth move ensures even the pickiest toddlers, teens and adults get the nutrition they need. The library has learning resources that help in a similar way, building cognitive and development skills through play. Slip some of these learning activities into your next gathering or get away and fuel learning the fun way! Did you know playing in the dirt reduces stress in youth? Not only does nature make people feel better, the natural environment promotes learning by ...