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New Ulm

Parade-goers brave frigid conditions

NEW ULM -- The 36th New Ulm Parade of Lights was held under brisk conditions Friday evening. By the time the parade began at 6 p.m. temperatures had dropped to the single digits. Some spectators chose to watch the parade from inside one of the accommodating businesses, but many chose to ...

Turkeys fly over downtown

NEW ULM – In the span of three minutes, 25 turkeys rained on a crowd gather at Minnesota Street and 2nd North. The turkeys were thrown by from Rush’s rooftop restaurant. Rush owner Aaron Bode threw several of the turkeys himself. The event was part of KNUJ’s “Great Turkey Drop.” ...

Ringing in holiday season with generous spirit

NEW ULM – For many, the holiday seasons are a time of giving and few organizations are as synonymous with giving as the Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringers. In Brown County, the 2024 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign began on Nov. 15. Local bell ringers Gerry Horner and Pat Woratschka ...

Biggest Thanksgiving dinner in town

NEW ULM – For the 36th year, the New Ulm Community Friends Thanksgiving dinner, held at St. Mary’s Church, was the largest in town. Between dine-in, takeout and delivery, over 500 meals were served within the first 30 minutes of the community dinner. The meal averages around 1,300 meals ...

Flipping the Christmas tree tradition

NEW ULM – Twas Tuesday before Thanksgiving and all through Hermann Heights Park, all creatures stirring had their interest sparked. An upside-down Christmas tree hung with great care, with hopes of a new holiday tradition for the community to share. For the holiday season Hermann the German ...

Volunteers prep for community dinner

NEW ULM – Thanksgiving is nearly here and many people are preparing to have a big meal with a small group of friends and family. However, for those who do not have a nearby family or those who prefer a Thanksgiving meal be large communal dinner there are different options. The Community ...