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Teacher, mentor and friend

NEW ULM – For over 56 years, the one constant with the New Ulm Battery has been John Fritsche. Saturday, the New Ulm Battery members surprised Fritsche during their monthly meeting with Lifetime Achievement Award for service in the battery. It is believed Fritsche is only the second ...

Kentucky Derby fun gallops into New Ulm

NEW ULM – What is billed as “America’s Greatest Race” and the longest continuously held sporting event in America has fascinated horse aficionados since 1875. People from around the world tune in to this annual event and on Saturday for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, dozens ...

MVL senior maps process for award-winning sculpture

NEW ULM – The people have spoken and Minnesota Valley Lutheran (MVL) senior Claudia Weisensel’s map themed sculpture is the top choice. The Grand Center for Arts and Culture recently concluded a youth center art exhibit which featured the work of dozens of area high school arts students. ...

Dahms feels good about Ag bill

NEW ULM — Dist. 15 Sen. Gary Dahms, (R-Redwood Falls) says he feels pretty positive about House passage of the Agriculture budget bill the Minnesota Senate passed 43-23 on April 30. “I think it’s a good bill. It takes meaningful steps supporting Minnesota farmers, with investments in ...

An art show full of ‘Wow’

NEW ULM – Every student in Jefferson Elementary created a piece of artwork this year, turning the school’s multipurpose room into a gallery this past week. With over 600 pieces, the result was a bright, colorful, and inspiring art show. Every student in the school from first to fourth ...

Students showcase their businesses at trade show

TYLER — A group of 18 local students showcased their personal business ventures at the third annual Class of 2025 Lyon and Murray County CEO Trade Show at the Tyler Golf Course Wednesday evening. Students from Marshall High School, Murray County Central, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton and ...