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SST to hold auditions for ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

State Street Theater is holding auditions for its upcoming holiday production of Miracle on 34th Street, for this December. Performances will run December 5–7, 2025. Auditions will be held on Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again on Monday, September 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at State Street Theater. Possible call-backs will take place on Thursday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. if needed. Limited children’s roles are available, open to youth in second grade and older. Young actors should come prepared to tell a joke as part of their audition. Those interested in ...

Water wars

COURTLAND – Saturday firefighters from Gaylord, Lafayette and Courtland took part in a friendly water fight. The contest took place in Courtland outside the fire station and involved hose teams going head to head to push a barrel along a cable. Which ever team could push the barrel with ...

Sleepy Eye FFA showcase projects, awards and help run games

SLEEPY EYE -- Sleepy Eye FFA chapter members had many different roles at the 2025 Brown County Fair from August 6th-10th. The members showcased their crop, mechanics, Ag. literacy, and livestock projects and also helped run the FFA safety games and FFA shows at the Brown County ...

Park and Rec

• Hermann Run makes its return this fall on Saturday, September 6, and will feature a chip timed 5k Run/Walk, a one-mile fun run and a youth obstacle course run. All events will start and end at Harman Park. Registration is open and event details can be found online. •Fall program registration is open. Registration available online and at the Rec Center for programs including youth flag football, youth volleyball, swim lessons and more. •Civic Center Garage Sale will be held Saturday, September 27, 8: a.m. – Noon. Registration opens Monday, August 11 at 7:30 a.m. at the Civic ...

HYPE happy hour planned for young professionals

NEW ULM --- Anyone between the ages of 21 and 40 who is employed in the New Ulm area, or who lives in New Ulm and works elsewhere, is invited to attend the upcoming HYPE Happy Hour on Wednesday, August 20 from 5-7pm at Schell’s Brewery.    HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Evolve) is a committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce that helps young professionals build connections, develop professionally, and expand their network within the community. This happy hour event is free to attend and is open to anyone interested in meeting other young professionals and networking in New ...

Allina health care scholarships awarded

NEW ULM -- Allina Health Foundation benefiting New Ulm Medical Center recently awarded 47 scholarships to area college students pursuing a degree in nursing or a healthcare related field, with a total of $235,000 in funding, the largest yet for these scholarships “This large amount of ...