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Sunshine smiles on the Irish

NEW ULM — Sunshine and a 66-degree temperature helped St. Patrick’s Day Parade participants and viewers forget about winter Monday afternoon. “It was so windy two years ago, it blew you backwards if you carried a flag. It’s beautiful today,” said New Ulm Area Veterans Color Guard ...

Blacksmithing, black powder, furs and family

NEW ULM – Since 1981, New Ulm has a hosted a unique trade show with a historical twist. The two day Trade Fair and Living History show celebrated its 44th year in New Ulm. The event focuses on North America’s early frontier days. Vendors from across Minnesota and the Dakotas attend the ...

Finstad praises federal transparency

NEW ULM — Congressman Brad Finstad of New Ulm praised the Trump administration at the Congressional District (CD) 1 Republican Convention at New Ulm High School Saturday. He called the November 2024 election an election for the record books. “We had great results in the First District ...

NU Indivisible demonstrates against DOGE, tariffs and abandoning Ukraine

NEW ULM – Amidst cold blustery weather Saturday, members of the Indivisible Chapter of New Ulm held a demonstration along Broadway between Center and 1st South, protesting the policies enacted by the Trump administration. Over 35 members of Indivisible gathered with signs calling out ...

Friday’s high shatters all-time mark

NEW ULM — Friday’s daytime high of 74 degrees in New Ulm shattered the March 14 all-time high temperature of 65 degrees set in 1946 and 1974. It was the second record-setting high this week. Wednesday’s high temperature of 60 in New Ulm broke the existing record of 57 degrees. “There ...

Stark skeleton stays festive

NEW ULM – With the proper attire, Halloween decorations can remain up all year. Spenser Stark and Taylor Friton discovered this after purchasing a 10-foot skeleton for their S. Payne Street home. Stark said they purchased their skeleton for Halloween last October. After the holiday was ...