ST. PETER — Entering her freshman year of college softball at Gustavus Adolphus College, Courtland’s Marah Hulke expected to find her way into the circle and make an impact on more than one occasion. But not every collegiate athlete can expect to play during their freshman ...
I visited Flandrau State Park recently and was happy to see campers in the campground. It is that time of year when campers come out of storage in preparation for camping season. If you are planning a camping trip, I have just the books for you! “Where Should We Camp Next?: National Parks: The Best Campgrounds and Unique Outdoor Accommodations in and around National Parks, Seashores, Monuments, and More” by Stephanie & Jeremy Puglisi (917.3 Puglisi). Whew, that’s a long title! It is divided according to regions in the country, so you can go right to the area you are interested in ...
Perfume is always a popular Mother’s Day gift. It combines luxury and sentiment — the sense of smell is closely linked to emotion and memory — and lasts much longer than a bouquet of flowers. Perfume bottles are often works of art in and of themselves, increasing their appeal. They are popular collectibles, whether they contain perfume or not. There is even a major club for their collectors: the International Perfume Bottle Association (https://perfumebottles.org/). Antique and vintage perfume bottles sell well at auctions. As with most antiques, a famous maker increases the ...
MANKATO — After winning the All-Journal Baseball Player of the Year and Tomahawk Conference Co-Player of the Year in 2022, Jackson Huiras is finding success at the next level, being the first pitcher out of the bullpen this spring for the Bethany Lutheran College baseball team in Mankato. ...
By Terry and Kim Kovel May means warmer weather, flowers blooming and more time spent outdoors, especially in the garden. Even if you’re as avid a gardener as Terry Kovel, the garden is never just a place for work. It’s a place to sit, relax and enjoy the view of your beautiful plants and the birds and butterflies they attract. Garden seats have been used for centuries. Early garden seats in China, called zuodun, literally “a block to sit on,” were shaped like barrels with a stretched skin top held in place with nails. Later garden seats were made of porcelain but had the ...
New Ulm Public Library is developing a five-year strategic plan to help set and prioritize goals that reflect the New Ulm community. A committee of seven people meets monthly to brainstorm and create a plan that we expect to implement in late 2023. The committee consists of four library staff members, two Library Board members, and one community member. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact me at 507-359-8331 or aide@tds.lib.mn.us. The committee’s work has focused on foundational items; namely, mission, vision, and values statements. Our working mission ...
