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Hundreds hunt for Easter eggs

NEW ULM — A few hundred children and their parents participated in Easter egg hunts at the New Ulm Civic Center and Schell’s Brewery Saturday. Cold, wet weather caused the hunts to be moved indoors. “We’re happy to keep putting the Easter egg hunts on. We love to have people here to ...

Wabasso water project delayed

WABASSO — A water treatment project in the city of Wabasso is temporarily on pause due to “unforeseen circumstances,” a post on the city’s social media said this week. On Friday, Wabasso City Attorney Matt Novak said he could not provide more detailed information at that time on why ...

No one carries their cross alone

NEW ULM – Area faithful gathered at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on Good Friday as Bishop Chad Zielinski led them through the 14 stations of the cross. Praying the 14 stations of the cross with the Bishop is a New Ulm Diocese tradition. Typically, the prayer and meditation service is held ...

NU native “Swede” Wagner joins MN Music Hall of Fame

NEW ULM — Seven new inductees will be added to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame at Turner Hall Friday, April 10. The banquet that starts at 5 p.m. will include New Ulm native Virgil E. C. “Swede” Wagner, the Chatfield Brass Band & Library, Cathy Erickson, “Cornbread” Harris, Rick ...

Wabasso wrestling future bright, 6th-grade team wins state

WABASSO — The Northland Youth Wrestling Association State Tournament completed its 30th tournament last weekend and the Wabasso Rabbits sixth-grade team was able to celebrate the tournament with a state championship. An extra feather in their cap was the fact they were just the second ...

A legacy in bloom

NEW ULM — Domeier’s German Store reopened Wednesday for the season, marking its 92nd year in business. The facade and interior of the shop at 1020 S. Minnesota St. show the results of meticulous preparation for the new season. The reopening, timed traditionally for Holy Week, follows a ...