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Morgan’s MVL chapter closing after 31 years

NEW ULM — Just weeks away from his official retirement, Craig Morgan has finally had some time to sit and reflect on his 31-year tenure at Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School. Morgan, a long-time coach, teacher and current Athletic Director at MVL, will be retiring and have his last day ...

One team, one dream, one goal

MINNEAPOLIS — All season, the Madelia baseball team has had a motto — one team, one dream, one goal. That dream became reality Monday as the Blackhawks defeated Red Lake County 11-1 in six innings in the Class A State Baseball Tournament Championship at Target Field. “It just ...

Classic cars are key to a good time

NEW ULM - New Ulm Autofest members brought a variety of old and new cars for a drive-in event for residents at Orchard Hills Thursday.  Earlier in the day, Autofest members were present at German Park to join New Ulm’s Chamber of Commerce Cars were set up in the Orchard Hills parking with ...

‘Dutchmen on Parade’

MANKATO —  Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen have released a new 20-track CD album titled “Dutchmen on Parade.” A planned CD release party and upcoming performances offer local audiences a chance to experience the music in person on the dance floor, where polka traditions remain active ...

WLC roof repairs to be complete this year

NEW ULM – Repairs to the Washington Learning Center (WLC) roof will be completed later this year and the bonds fund issue for those repairs will be paid off sooner than expected. Last July, the New Ulm School Board voted to issue a general obligation facilities maintenance bonds to ...

EDA discusses the future of Get it Ready loan program

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) found little change in their reviewed of its Get It Ready Single Family Rehab Loan program, except maybe the program’s name. At the start of 2026, the New Ulm EDA began a year-long audit of its economic programs to determine which ones needed to be adjusted or eliminated. During Tuesday’s work session, the board reviewed the Get It Ready Rehab Loan program. Through the program, single-family homeowners could receive a 10-year loan of between $5,000 and $40,000 at 2% interest for the purpose of fixing up a home. Initially, ...