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Liesers each receive ISD 88 grants

​NEW ULM — New Ulm Public Schools is pursuing two separate projects funded through independent grants awarded in different years to husband and wife educators Derek and Erika Lieser. Derek Lieser received his grant in 2022, supporting the creation of a data‑driven physical education lab ...

NU School Board cuts deep into budget

NEW ULM – In front of a room full of concerned parents and teachers, the New Ulm School Board made the decision to cut the budget by $1.98 million. The nearly $2 million in cuts included a combination of elimination and reductions of both school programs and staff. Superintendent Sean ...

Minnesota’s Bataan hero showcased

NEW ULM — The Brown County Historical Society conducted a public screening of the Lakeland PBS documentary “The Boys of Bataan” Tuesday, serving as a preview for the upcoming permanent exhibit, “Willibald Bianchi: Beyond the Call of Duty.”  This is more or less a teaser for people ...

Woven with history

NEW ULM — For Gretchen Ferrell, a basket is rarely just a basket. It may be sized to fit a corner, built sturdy enough to carry a casserole, or shaped into a delicate “Easter Bunny” with hand‑formed ears. A lifetime of this craftsmanship is now on display at the Brown County ...

Ron Bolduan: a legacy of environmental learning

NEW ULM — Less than 24 hours after receiving one of the district’s highest recognitions, ISD 88 Foundation Hall of Fame inductee Ron Bolduan was back at work doing what earned him the honor in the first place: educating the community about the natural world. Bolduan, 82, visited the ...

‘Easy to see the value of the work’

NEW ULM – Two weeks ago, New Ulm Public Utilities welcomed new Utilities Director Brett Fleck. Fleck previously worked for municipal water utilities in Peoria, Arizona, before taking on the New Ulm Public Utilities (NUPU) Director position. However, Fleck is no stranger to the ...