What are your plans after high school graduation?

May 26, 2026

(Question asked by Fritz Busch at Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School Commencement Service Sunday, May 24). Annika Lowrey, Mankato: “Majoring in Nursing, minoring in Spanish at Bethany Lutheran College.” Izzy Wurster, New Ulm: “Majoring in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ultrasound) at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse.” Kayla Martin, Courtland: “Majoring in Nursing at the University of Iowa.” Eden Isaksson, New Ulm: “Majoring in Dental Hygiene at Minnesota State University, Mankato.” Marley Schauer, New Ulm: “Majoring in Nursing at Winona State ...

Sharp describes Vietnam War service in detail

May 26, 2026

NEW ULM — New Ulm Battery cannon fire echoed in the Minnesota River Valley at the Memorial Day observance at the New Ulm Cemetery Monday. That wasn’t the only thing that got the attention of a large observance crowd on a warm, sunny day. Guest speaker Robert “Bob” Sharp of Albert ...

New Ulm popcorn wagon opens 2026 season

May 25, 2026

NEW ULM — The historic 1914 C. Cretor’s popcorn wagon opened for its 2026 season on Saturday at 2 N. Broadway in front of the Brown County Historical Society. BCHS volunteer Lee Weber moved the wagon from its annex garage to its spot near the vintage gas pumps for opening day. The ...

Wanda Gág House launches 2026 season with open house

May 23, 2026

NEW ULM — The Wanda Gág House held a special open house Thursday evening to launch its 2026 visitor season. If Wanda Gág were alive today, she would be 133 years old. Born in New Ulm on March 11, 1893, she died June 27, 1946, at age 53.  Her book “Millions of Cats,” published in ...

Jefferson school gardens blossoming

May 23, 2026

NEW ULM — Dozens of children giggled with excitement as they walked around the Jefferson Elementary School Outdoor Learning Space, helping celebrate Minnesota School Gardens Week Thursday with parents, school staff and Minnesota Department of Agriculture leaders. The learning space was ...

North Park splash pad opens for season on rainy Friday

May 23, 2026

NEW ULM — The splash pad at North Park opened for the season Friday despite cool and rainy weather. It is completely free and open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day. It is located just off Franklin Street near the playground. A visit to North Park that afternoon showed ...