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‘A challenge’

NEW ULM — Drew Aufderheide talked humbly about his battle with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and thanked his supporters prior to the Drew’s Crew 5k Colorfest at Harman Park Saturday. “You’re absolutely incredible. And thank you to Kelly, my fiance, who makes life amazing when life ...

Courtland Council discusses tree removal again

COURTLAND —The Courtland City Council at their regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 7, continued their discussion from last month regarding who is responsible for removing diseased trees. Council members Pam Rodewald and Justin Kraus had volunteered to contact other cities on how they handle ...

MnDOT official says Hwy. 14 project on schedule, on budget

NEW ULM — Hundreds of gravel trucks and semi trailers were busy hauling rock on a new segment of Highway 14 from the New Ulm Quartzite Quarries back toward New Ulm Thursday. The traffic is in addition to lots of work being done on the New Ulm to Nicollet Highway 14 four-lane expansion ...

NUHS Class of 1949 reunites

NEW ULM — The New Ulm High School Class of 1949 held a reunion for its 74th year at the Pizza Ranch Friday. Eight class members attended the reunion that has been held annually in recent years. The class numbered 109 at graduation. Thirty-two reunion invitations were sent prior to the ...

Creativity on the rise at Wacky Wonders

NEW ULM — Area youth received a hands-on lesson in engineering and magnetism at the New Ulm Public Library on Thursday. The library hosted its monthly Wacky Wonders program that teaches STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) projects to students in seconnd through fifth ...

Resource officers waiting for clarification

NEW ULM — Changes enacted by the state legislature have left New Ulm Police a step behind and looking for answers regarding their School Resource Officer (SRO) program. The changes, enacted August 1, seek to restrict what school employees and resource officers can do to restrain students. ...