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Herbie’s kids add Red Maple to Lincoln Park

NEW ULM – Lincoln Park received a new tree Thursday courtesy of the students in the Herbie’s Hangout after-school program. Seven kids with Herbie’s Hangout assisted New Ulm Park and Recreation intern Erica Dovhalionok in planting a new Red Maple on the north end of Lincoln Park as part ...

DNR biologists report of fishing conditions at local lakes

NEW ULM — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff presented survey data on Brown County lakes and details on a hatchery project during the New Ulm Area Sport Fishermen’s 40th anniversary reunion Saturday. Assistant Area Fisheries Supervisor Tanner Stevens and Supervisor Scott Mackenthun reviewed survey results and management plans for lakes the club has supported through aeration, stocking, habitat work and advocacy. Gill net sampling was used on Hanska Lake to tests the health of the walleye population. Gill nets consist of vertical panels of netting set ...

The revolutionary true story of Ludwig Bogen

NEW ULM – State Street Theater invites the public to explore the revolutionary history of one of New Ulm’s most influential citizens with its new play “A Life for the Revolution.” Performances will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at the State Street Theater. ...

New Ulm Area Foundation Awards 2026 Emma Gebser Grants

NEW ULM — New Ulm Area Foundation presented its annual Emma Gebser Fund grants Friday at the New Ulm Public Library to three longtime local organizations that continue to serve the community Emma Gebser loved. The Brown County Historical Society, the New Ulm Public Library, and the Hermann ...

‘Beyond the Call of Duty’

At the Brown County Historical Society, curator Dan Hoisington provided tours of the new exhibit, “Beyond the Call of Duty.”  The display features artifacts, letters, and photographs that document Willibald Charles Bianchi’s life from a poultry farm in New Ulm to the battlefields of ...

St. Paul’s preschooler give spirited performance at spring concert

NEW ULM – St. Paul’s Preschool students treated parents to a spring concert, Tuesday. The preschoolers entertained parents with a series of songs celebrating their faith, love of country and reading abilities. The students opened the concert by singing “My God is so Great” and ...