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‘Little town’ puts on ‘big celebration’

GODAHL — What began as a fundraiser 70 years ago continues these days thanks to lots of volunteer help. “Godahl Day began when we wanted to put lights on the baseball field and needed a fundraiser,” said Godahl Day Entertainment Chairwoman Amy Hanson. “Everybody had so much fun, we ...

Henderson teen dies in Highway 19 crash

SIBLEY COUNTY — A 17-year-old Henderson teenager died on a two-vehicle crash reported at 1:03 a.m. Saturday on TH 19 at 441st Avenue, Dryden Township, Sibley County. The State Patrol said Mya Jean Maus of Henderson was driving a 2003 Pontiac Bonneville westbound on Highway 19 when she ...

German students discover heritage, hospitality in NU

NEW ULM — A group of geography students from the University of Erlangen–Nürnberg in Germany visited New Ulm this weekend as part of a multi-city academic tour through the Midwest. Led by Professor Dr. Fred Krüger, the group began its journey in Chicago on Aug. 26 before traveling through ...

Associate pastor looks to connect with people in New Ulm

NEW ULM – Last month, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church welcomed new Associate Pastor Amy Karlson. Karlson officially joined Our Savior’s on Aug. 11, but her first Sunday sermon was on Aug. 24. Karlson is new to Our Savior’s Lutheran, but she has worked as a Lutheran pastor for over a ...

Henderson teen dies in Highway 19 crash

SIBLEY COUNTY — A 17-year-old Henderson teenager died on a two-vehicle crash reported at 1:03 a.m. Saturday on TH 19 at 441st Avenue, Dryden Township, Sibley County. The State Patrol said Mya Jean Maus of Henderson was driving a 2003 Pontiac Bonneville westbound on Highway 19 when she ...

NU School board celebrates start of new school year

NEW ULM – The District 88 School board celebrated the return of students to school buildings this fall, during Thursday school board meeting. Superintendent Sean Koster said fall activities have already begun in August, including girls tennis, girls and boys soccer, volleyball, cheer ...