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New Ulm

Old fashion education

NEW ULM – Tuesday the Brown County Historical Society (BCHS) hosted the first of two one-room schoolhouse experiences at Brown County Fairground. The program, for children ages kindergarten through fifth grades, gives kids the experience of a day in the life of a pioneer child. The second ...

Bees, butterflies and blossoms highlight National Pollinator Week

NEW ULM – Pollinators (bees, butterflies and hummingbirds) are some of the unsung heroes of the natural world, silently working to keep our planet blooming and thriving. Pollinator Friendly New Ulm will be celebrating National Pollinator Week starting June 16th through June 22 with special ...

Cow and hog livestock show bring crowds to fairground

NEW ULM — On Saturday, the Brown County Fairgrounds buzzed with activity as the New Ulm Farm City Hub Club hosted its annual pancake breakfast. The event saw a larger-than-usual turnout, thanks in part to the Southern Minnesota Youth Dairy Show and the Polka Town Hog Show drawing in ...

‘A good surprise’

NEW ULM — On Thursday evening, despite uncertain weather throughout the day, clouds looming and wind picking up, there was a strong turnout from the community. While there were concerns about potential rain, the skies held off, allowing the celebration to go on as planned. At times, the ...

NU retailers generate $41M in sales annually, chamber speaker says

NEW ULM – Representatives of New Ulm retail engaged with a conversation on the local business landscape, Friday. Minnesota Retailers Association President Bruce Nustad visited New Ulm as part of the New Ulm Area Chamber’s Hot Topic series, hosted at Lykke Books. Nustad opened the ...

Creating ‘openings’ to save ‘patients’

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Fire Department conducted a hands-on training session Wednesday focused on bus extrication techniques. The drill, which took place using a fiberglass-shelled bus tipped on its side, provided firefighters with real-world practice in handling complex rescue scenarios ...