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Furth honored by national society

NEW ULM — Paul T. Furth, CIC, of Furth-Meile Insurance was recently recognized for professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC), a national insurance professional organization. Furth was awarded a certificate marking more than twenty-five years of participation as a designated CIC, which requires annual completion of advanced education and training. As additional recognition for this service and achievement, he has been granted the status of "Tenured CIC" by the Society. Furth's ongoing allegiance and support of the CIC ...

In COVID-19 era, food trucks flourish

BROWN COUNTY—Food trucks are a common site is large cities, but these mobile restaurants are starting to come to rural counties as well. In Brown County, food trucks and food carts have become popular dining options in the last year. Lola’s Food Truck has operated in the region for ...

Son joins dad at New Ulm Chiropractic

NEW ULM — Since April, whenever patients call New Ulm Chiropractic asking for an appointment with Dr. Hawkins, they have to specify which Dr. Hawkins. Do they want Dr. Steven Hawkins or his son Dr. Daniel Hawkins? After 38 years of working at New Ulm Chiropractic, Dr. Steve Hawkins finally ...

Left out: More workers now losing hope of getting back jobs

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Benz didn't worry very much when his graphic design firm in Atlanta laid him off in March. He felt sure he'd be recalled to work once the viral pandemic eased and his firm's clients resumed spending. Three months later, there's been no call. Instead, Benz has applied for gig work as an Instacart shopper. Hope has given way to an urgent need to pay bills because Benz's unemployment benefits haven't yet come through. Benz has negotiated with his mortgage lender to defer payments on the home he and his wife bought earlier this year. But the deferral won't last ...

OPEC, allied nations extend nearly 10M barrel cut by a month

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — OPEC and allied nations agreed Saturday to extend a production cut of nearly 10 million barrels of oil a day through the end of July, hoping to encourage stability in energy markets hard hit by the coronavirus-induced global economic crisis. Ministers of the cartel and outside nations led by Russia met via video conference to adopt the measure, aimed at cutting the excess production depressing prices as global aviation remains largely grounded due to the pandemic. The curbed output represents some 10% of the world's overall supply. But danger ...

Many businesses start to reopen

NEW ULM — With Gov. Tim Walz beginning to lift some restrictions, New Ulm businesses are starting to look to the future. Multiple New Ulm businesses were able to reopen on Monday, May 18. Restaurants and bars will be able to serve customers outside as of June 1. In New Ulm, the city is ...