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More than the sum of our plans

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Rotary honored the top 15% of seniors from New Ulm High School, Minnesota Valley Lutheran and Cathedral, Monday at the annual Scholars Recognition Banquet at Martin Luther College (MLC). From the schools, 39 seniors were recognized for their academic achievements. This ...

‘We’re here to serve’

NEW ULM — Brown County’s elected officials convened at city hall for a “Meet Your Officials” forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Monday. The nonpartisan event, part three of the League’s “Empowering Voters” initiative, offered residents an opportunity to hear directly from ...

The farm visits the city

NEW ULM – Horses, tractors and dozens of farm vehicles traveled down Minnesota Tuesday as part of the annual Farm City Hub Club Ag Day Parade. The parade was led by three dozen members of the New Ulm Chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA). Some of the members walked in the parade while ...

Commissioners hear Capt. Bianchi’s repatriation update

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners heard an update on the repatriation (return home) of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Willibald “Bill” Charles Bianchi Tuesday. On Friday, April 24, an ad hoc planning committee of Brown County, City of New Ulm and other officials and ...

The virtues of pollinating perennials

NEW ULM — As Saturday’s outdoor temperature climbed way above average and intense sunshine showered the area, horticulturalist Tony Guggisberg talked of the virtues of pollinating perennials and lawn care at the New Ulm Public Library. Guggisberg, who owns River Creek Nursery in New Ulm, ...

Beyond the cats

NEW ULM - New Ulm residents often recognize Wanda Gág as the author of Millions of Cats, the 1928 children’s book that has remained in print for nearly a century.  A Women’s History Month program this week will highlight the broader forces that shaped her career, focusing on the Turner ...