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NU author launches third children’s book

NEW ULM — Jefferson Elementary School media paraprofessional Gail Boe launched her third children’s book, “Surely,” Sunday at Lykke Books. Boe read the book to attendees before signing copies and answering questions about her year-long creative process. “Surely” follows Lee, an ...

‘Spreading the joy of the season’

NEW ULM – The fifth and sixth graders from St. Paul’s Lutheran School paid their annual visit to Woodstone Senior Living Community and Highland Regency House to sing Christmas Carols for the residents. The performances began with a quick piano recital from seven of the student. Addison ...

EDA board considering $800k loan for Garden Terrace

NEW ULM --The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) discussed an $800,000 loan request from Oak Hills for the Garden Terrace project Tuesday. The board authorized staff to prepare loan documents, with formal approval of the loan coming at a future meeting. The $800,000 loan will be ...

Grand’s 2025 artist-in-resident returns for gallery exhibit

NEW ULM — Eight artists who spent two week residencies in the Grand Center for the Arts & Culture’s Cellar Press studio are featured in the center’s fourth annual Artist in Residence Showcase, which opened Friday in the 4 Pillars Gallery. The exhibition includes woodcuts, broadsides, ...

Skating with Santa

NEW ULM – Hundreds of New Ulm residents visited with Santa while ice skating for two hours Sunday afternoon during Santa Skate, a non-profit event hosted by New Ulm Parks and Recreation. Participants received free admission with a donation to the local food shelf. “It’s been a ...

DAV honors Kilmer, Bianchi, Wojahn during holiday party

SLEEPY EYE — The New Ulm Chapter of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) honored multiple members during a special holiday part at Sleepy Eye Event Center, Saturday. The first member honored was Daryl Kilmer, a U.S. Navy veteran in his late 80s who still owns a Madelia upholstery shop. Known ...