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The farm visits the city

NEW ULM – Horses, tractors and dozens of farm vehicles traveled down Minnesota Tuesday as part of the annual Farm City Hub Club Ag Day Parade. The parade was led by three dozen members of the New Ulm Chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA). Some of the members walked in the parade while ...

‘We’re here to serve’

NEW ULM — Brown County’s elected officials convened at city hall for a “Meet Your Officials” forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Monday. The nonpartisan event, part three of the League’s “Empowering Voters” initiative, offered residents an opportunity to hear directly from ...

Beyond the cats

NEW ULM - New Ulm residents often recognize Wanda Gág as the author of Millions of Cats, the 1928 children’s book that has remained in print for nearly a century.  A Women’s History Month program this week will highlight the broader forces that shaped her career, focusing on the Turner ...

The virtues of pollinating perennials

NEW ULM — As Saturday’s outdoor temperature climbed way above average and intense sunshine showered the area, horticulturalist Tony Guggisberg talked of the virtues of pollinating perennials and lawn care at the New Ulm Public Library. Guggisberg, who owns River Creek Nursery in New Ulm, ...

Fundraiser addresses domestic violence

NEW ULM – The New Ulm and Hanska communities came to Concordia Lanes Saturday to stand out against domestic violence and support two area families impacted by it. Minnesota United Against Domestic Violence hosted a bowling fundraiser in honor of Tabitha Trescott and Justin Reinarts, who were ...

Five dead in crash on U.S. 71

WINDOM — Five people were killed and eight injured in a head-on crash Friday in Cottonwood County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The crash involved a 2016 GMC Terrain and a 2019 Ford Transit Van carrying 12 passengers. The crash was reported at 4:42 p.m. near the intersection ...