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‘You have to embrace it’

NEW ULM – In 1984, Dr. Karl Papierniak came to New Ulm to practice as a general surgeon. He chose to practice in New Ulm because he felt the quality of medical care was excellent. Now as Papierniak prepares to retire after 40 years at New Ulm Medical Center, he can safely say the medical ...

NUAF gives $20,000 to Wanda Gag House

NEW ULM — The Wanda Gag House Association (WGHA) received a $20,000 donation from the New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF), Monday. The funds will cover the prep work and painting of the house where famous illustrator Wanda Gag grew up. The house was designed by Wanda Gag’s father Anton Gag ...

Brown Co. Board sets tax abatement hearing date

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved setting a public hearing at their Dec. 16 meeting to consider a tax abatement for Rebound Real Estate for the Oak Hills Living Center project Tuesday. The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) sold the ownership rights of ...

“Everything has its time”

NEW ULM – After 116 years at the Brown County Fairgrounds, the former exhibition hall was demolished Monday morning. Brown County Fair board president Aaron Dittbenner said they were reluctant to demolish the building, which was the oldest structure at the fairgrounds, but the building was ...

Rolling out tradition

HANSKA — The aroma of freshly made lefse filled the Hanska Community Center on Saturday morning as nearly 30 people gathered for the second annual “Learn to Make Lefse” event, a free celebration of Norwegian heritage that brought together multiple generations to preserve a treasured ...

The Grand host last artist-in-residence of the year

NEW ULM — Artist Faith Belt, the final 2025 Artist-in-Residence at The Grand Center for Arts & Culture’s Cellar Press, has turned the basement printmaking shop into a shadow-puppet studio. She carves linoleum blocks to create prints from her puppet shows, including a mongoose inspired ...