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‘Oldies but goodies’ at 23rd annual Autofest

NEW ULM — U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, Roy Janni always has admired SS 396 Chevelles. While in Vietnam he recalls saving much of his Army pay to buy one. “There were Ford and Chrysler sales representatives but no General Motors representative where I was stationed in Vietnam, so my brother ...

Commissioners OK propane bus grant application

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support for application for a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Low or No Emission bus grant Tuesday. Heartland Express Manager Patrick LaCourse said the propane bus grant application follows an application ...

Constructing the course

NEW ULM – St. Paul’s Lutheran is getting into the ninja training business. School staff and volunteers began installation of a Ninja course on the school grounds. Equipment pieces arrived last week and volunteers began the assembly Monday. The course has been in the works for over two ...

Pollinator Park sees growth in size and public interest

NEW ULM – Pollinator Friendly New Ulm closed out National Pollinator Week Saturday with a special gathering at the Pollinator Park at 2250 N. Broadway. Master Naturalists and park representatives were in the park to answer questions about pollinators and native plants as well as provide ...

A warm send off for Pilgrimage of Hope

NEW ULM – Anyone driving County 27 between New Ulm and Sleepy Eye on Sunday afternoon would see an unusual sight. A gathering of area faithful had begun the first leg of an eight-day Pilgrimage of Hope. The mission is to visit sites connected to the New Ulm Catholic Diocese. The Pilgrimage ...

Schell’s celebrates a legacy of brewing

NEW ULM — Schell’s Brewery celebrated its 165th anniversary on Saturday, under sweltering conditions. Even with the heat, crowds were in high spirits to honor the historic brewery’s milestone. Families, longtime locals, out-of-town visitors, and beer lovers of all kinds gathered to ...