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New Ulm Diabetes Walk Saturday

The 11th Annual New Ulm Diabetes Walk will take place at Flandrau State Park on Saturday, October 4. This is a Strides, Lions for Diabetes Awareness event and is a collaboration of the Lions Club of New Ulm and the Lafayette Area Lions Club. The walk is approximately a half mile long on Flandrau's trails. Free admission to the park is included. Children, pets and strollers are welcome. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The Walk takes place at 9-10:30 a.m. This is a Fundraiser for the Minnesota Lions Diabetes Foundation, who is working with the University of Minnesota to find a cure ...

Martin Luther Academy class of 1975 reunion

The Martin Luther Academy gathered together September 19-21 for its 50th-year class reunion. Pictured: Front row: Cindy Fluegge Dretske, Judi Paske Case, Kathy Zimmermann Mauer, Robin Meers Schrupp, Deb Fuhrman Janke, Kari Hahnke Barthels and Ruth Honeman Enderle Second row: Janice Jensen ...

Minnesota Valley Lutheran homecoming court

NEW ULM – Minnesota Valley Lutheran’s homecoming week begins Sept. 29 and will conclude Friday, Oct. 3 with a football game against Luverne. The Homecoming coronation will be held during halftime at the game. The 2025 Homecoming court includes, L to R: Nora Grace Otto with Luke ...

Brown County Republican “FUN” Raiser Thursday

The annual Brown County Republican “Fun” raiser will be held Thursday, Oct.2 at the Sleepy Eye Event Center, 110 12th Ave. N.E., Sleepy Eye. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with the Meet & Greet and Burger Bar supper, followed by remarks from elected officials. Participants include U.S. Congressman Brad Finstad (CD1), U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (CD 7), State Representative Paul Torkelson (MN-15B) and State Senator Gary Dahms (MN-15), Mike Amery, Director of Greater Minnesota Outreach for the Center of the American Experiment, will provide an update on current efforts ...

NUHS class of 1959 celebrates 66 year reunion

The New Ulm High School Class of 1959 held its 66 year reunion Friday, September 19 at Tavern 507. Nineteen class members attended. Front, from left: Darlyne (Barrett) Deopere, Nancy (Bottenfield) Eggum. Virginia (Broste) Kjelshus, Jeri (Juni) Current, Ruthie (Chambard) Stoll, Kathy ...

NUHS Class of 1960

The New Ulm High School class of 1960 held their 65th class reunion earlier this month at the Best Western Plus. Front Row: L to R: Reuben Stoll, Gary Muefflemann, Arlo Kilmer, Janice Buggert Griebel and Carla Stelljes Evans. Middle Row: (L to R) Jean Hintz Antogini, Dick Kral, Sharon Beck ...