NEW ULM — New Ulm Area Catholic Schools (NUACS) was among 63 Minnesota benefiting from a $1 million Farm to School grant program sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2025. NUACS was awarded a $8,142 grant. Butterfield-Odin Public Schools was awarded ...

NEW ULM — Gravel, cement chunks and sediment filter socks line the corner of Center and German Street where the majestic Art Deco George’s Ballroom stood before it was demolished last fall. Pieces of the past appear to be on the horizon. Last December, the ballroom was demolished. A ...

MARSHALL — Math isn’t just something for the classroom — it’s also an important tool in the fight against cancer, Dr. Trachette Jackson told people gathered at Southwest Minnesota State University. “Math is playing a transformative role in our battle against one of humankind’s ...

FAIRMONT — The Martin County library in Fairmont and a local instructor put on a new class for those who need or want to learn American Sign Language (ASL). The classes are available for individuals of all ages and skill levels. “I hope to be helpful as much as I can,” instructor Donna ...

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Post Office bid a fond farewell to one of its longtime employees. Todd “Clubby” Hoffmann retired from the post office after over 27 years of service. Wednesday was his final day working at the office. Most people in New Ulm will recognize Hoffmann as the man ...

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Walmart is one of 22 stores in Minnesota receiving a remodel this spring. This is part of a company-wide initiative to upgrade Walmart stores across the county. Walmart Sr. Vice President and West U.S. Business Operations Lead Jay Corday said the remodels are to ...