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NUAF donates funds for NUHS choir robes

The New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF) presented the New Ulm Fine Arts Boosters with a check for $3,500 to support their project of replacing the nearly 30 year old NUHS Choir attire with new choir robes. The NUAF, along with The Optimist Club of New Ulm ($2,500), The Alfred Nagel VFW Post ...

Turning pumpkins to squash

NEW ULM – Demolition Derby enthusiasts were out in full force Saturday for the 2026 Pumpkin Smash held at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The Pumpkin Smash is held the first weekend in October and is typically Minnesota’s last demo of the year. As a result, any demo driver in the state who ...

Best Western Plus kicks off first week of Oktoberfest

NEW ULM — The Best Western Plus New Ulm tapped its ceremonial keg Friday to open Oktoberfest Weekend One. Prior to the keg tapping, the Leon Olson Tribute Band played from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ballroom.  The official keg tapping was held from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A crowd got in line ...

Rolling out the green carpet for Oktoberfest

NEW ULM - Minnesota street began its transformation Friday morning with Oktoberfest upon the town. Artificial turf and the corn pit, donated by sponsor Central United Cooperative, were both ready to go before noon. New Ulm Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Sarah Warmka said that ...

Remembering those who served

FAIRFAX – As of Wednesday, nearly every light post in Fairfax has been adorned with custom banners, each featuring the name, rank, branch of service, and photo of a Fairfax veteran. In total, there are 68 veteran banners on display in Fairfax, with more likely to come next year. These ...

Finding family through the music of ABBA

SLEEPY EYE – Here we go again with a musical production of 'Mamma Mia!' courtesy of all the Dancing Queens at Sleepy Eye High School (SEHS). Play performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, at Sleepy Eye High School auditorium, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. 'Mamma ...