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Bake sale held for animal shelter

NEW ULM - The Brown County Humane Society Easter Bake Sale at Mabel’s Merkantil brought a steady flow of shoppers into the downtown store Saturday as volunteers raised money for veterinary care at the county’s no‑kill animal shelter. The event, hosted for the second year by shop owner ...

Wabasso water project delayed

WABASSO — A water treatment project in the city of Wabasso is temporarily on pause due to “unforeseen circumstances,” a post on the city’s social media said this week. On Friday, Wabasso City Attorney Matt Novak said he could not provide more detailed information at that time on why ...

No one carries their cross alone

NEW ULM – Area faithful gathered at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on Good Friday as Bishop Chad Zielinski led them through the 14 stations of the cross. Praying the 14 stations of the cross with the Bishop is a New Ulm Diocese tradition. Typically, the prayer and meditation service is held ...

NU native “Swede” Wagner joins MN Music Hall of Fame

NEW ULM — Seven new inductees will be added to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame at Turner Hall Friday, April 10. The banquet that starts at 5 p.m. will include New Ulm native Virgil E. C. “Swede” Wagner, the Chatfield Brass Band & Library, Cathy Erickson, “Cornbread” Harris, Rick ...

Aqua‑Bunny makes big splash

NEW ULM — Friday's aquatic egg hunt remained a hit at the New Ulm Rec Center, featuring the Aqua-Bunny. Families filled the Recreation Center pool Friday afternoon for the annual Pool Eggstravaganza, an event featuring an aquatic egg hunt and access to multiple aquatic attractions. After ...

Wabasso wrestling future bright, 6th-grade team wins state

WABASSO — The Northland Youth Wrestling Association State Tournament completed its 30th tournament last weekend and the Wabasso Rabbits sixth-grade team was able to celebrate the tournament with a state championship. An extra feather in their cap was the fact they were just the second ...