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Animal Humane Society caring for seized dogs

ST. JAMES — More than a dozen malnourished dogs seized Nov. 16 by rural Watonwan County authorities are now being cared for at an Animal Humane Society (AHS) shelter in Golden Valley. “The dogs are being cared for by our expert veterinarian teams and behavioral staff. They were a mix of ...

Students wrap Christmas gifts for Optimists Adopt-a-Family

NEW ULM — The Christmas spirit kicked into high gear at the New Ulm Country Club Tuesday as New Ulm High School students and New Ulm Optimist Club members wrapped Christmas gifts for the Adopt-a-Family project. A community service initiative aimed at supporting families in need during the ...

St. Paul’s Lutheran share the Christmas story

NEW ULM – Despite the recent snowstorm canceling preschool classes, the St. Paul’s Lutheran preschoolers were able to gather at the school Wednesday for an annual Christmas program. The program began with the children bringing in a manager with baby Jesus on stage and singing “Away in ...

Grinch makes surprise stops at local businesses

NEW ULM — A familiar green troublemaker has been popping up across New Ulm, turning shopping trips into playful encounters and drawing families downtown during the holiday season. Mabel’s Merkantil launched the roaming Grinch promotion in late November after creating a themed window ...

NU author launches third children’s book

NEW ULM — Jefferson Elementary School media paraprofessional Gail Boe launched her third children’s book, “Surely,” Sunday at Lykke Books. Boe read the book to attendees before signing copies and answering questions about her year-long creative process. “Surely” follows Lee, an ...

‘Spreading the joy of the season’

NEW ULM – The fifth and sixth graders from St. Paul’s Lutheran School paid their annual visit to Woodstone Senior Living Community and Highland Regency House to sing Christmas Carols for the residents. The performances began with a quick piano recital from seven of the student. Addison ...