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New Ulm

Salvaging memories from George’s Ballroom

NEW ULM – George’s Ballroom is expected to be demolished before the end of this year and multi-residential building with commercial and retail spaces will be constructed in its place. The Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC) Fisher Group from Mankato is handling the development of the ...

Prom business ‘little better’ after COVID days

NEW ULM — It’s prom season, and with that comes new ways to dress up and hit the dance floor. Sister’s Bridal and Tux owners Kelly Murphy and Sandra Portner-Quiring said there is no busier time of year than prom season. While they handle wedding requests year-round, especially at this ...

Schmitz re-appointed to parks and trails commission

NEW ULM — Former New Ulm Park and Rec Director Tom Schmitz is continuing to make his mark known in Southern Minnesota. Schmitz was re-appointed to his District 5 seat on the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC). The district spans from the southwest corner to ...

WHEN DOVES FLY (CRY) in honor of Prince

NEW ULM — Prince enthusiasts from near and far attended the Princefest at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (MMHF) Museum and Turner Hall Saturday. Fans included people from New Ulm and area communities to guests from Southern California, Charleston, S.C. and Michigan, to mention a ...

Artist showcasing uncommon art form in The Grand’s smallest museum

NEW ULM — For this summer’s smallest museum exhibition, artist Deb Groebner is looking to showcase her talent in an uncommon art form. The technique is called “encaustic” (en-kaw-stik) painting. Groebner said it’s also called hot wax painting, as the art form uses melted wax ...