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‘Perfect Unfolding’ author visits NU

NEW ULM — Author Kristy Halvorsen spoke at Lykke Books Thursday about her memoir, "Perfect Unfolding: Seven Years of Life-Changing Solo Adventure, One Year That Broke Me Open." The event included a reading, audience questions, and a book signing. Halvorsen is on tour following the Jan. ...

E-rate at risk

NEW ULM – For 30 years, the federal government has helped fund internet access to libraries and schools across the nation through the E-rate program. The program has made internet access affordable to many public institutions, but following a recent review from the Federal Communication ...

Pioneer Cemetery Tour examines tragic toll of 1862 U.S.-Dakota War

NEW ULM — The Brown County Historical Society marked the anniversary of the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War with an educational tour Sunday through the older pioneer section of the New Ulm City Cemetery. Research librarian Darla Gebhard, with volunteer guides Sue Ullery and Wayne Wagner, led visitors ...

A tour of NU Public School summer renovations

NEW ULM - Superintendent Sean Koster led a tour around the four New Ulm Public School buildings to highlight summer renovations Thursday.  Money for renovations came from Minnesota LTFM (Long-Term Facilities Maintenance) funds. These funds are strictly for upkeep, and cannot be spent on new ...

Minnesota soul singer Wanda Davis shares career story

NEW ULM — Soul singer Wanda Davis visited the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (MMHF) last Saturday to talk about her career and watch a preview of a documentary made about her. The film, "Before the Purple Lights," was made by Neal Bond for the Minnesota Music History Channel. It is an episode ...

Council advances gun club lease

NEW ULM — The New Ulm City Council approved an updated lease for the city-owned trap and skeet range and reviewed a plan to automate park restroom locks Tuesday. Park and Recreation Director Joey Schugel presented both items during the regular meeting and budget work session, Tuesday. On the range, councilors authorized the city manager and finance director to sign a new lease agreement with the Sioux Valley Gun Club for the facility at 214 21st North Street. Schugel said the current lease has been in place since Jan. 1, 2000, and while it met city standards at the time, it did not ...