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Celebrating 90 years of SouthPoint Credit Union

NEW ULM — SouthPoint Financial Credit Union celebrated its 90th anniversary under clouds and light drizzle on Saturday afternoon at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The weather did not dampen attendance. Long lines formed as crowd members gathered for free food, complimentary bottled water ...

Preserving NU Battery legacy

The New Ulm Area Foundation (NUAF) met with the New Ulm Battery Monday to present a grant check for $5,000. New Ulm Battery President, Bruce Olson said for more than a decade the New Ulm Battery has discussed, planned and set money aside with the intent of purchasing an exact replica of our ...

‘Feel curious and walk away with questions’

NEW ULM — A Minneapolis illustrator is finishing a three-week residency in the basement of The Grand Center for Arts and Culture. Emery McElin is working in Cellar Press, the letterpress and printmaking studio at The Grand. The residency runs Sept. 2-23. McElin is one of eight artists in ...

‘You are never alone’

NEW ULM — Dozens of community members gathered at German Park on Sunday for the fifth annual Brown County Yellow Ribbon "Shine the Light" event, bringing local mental health resources, live entertainment and community outreach to support suicide prevention and awareness. Originally held on ...

‘A vital role for creators seeking genuine connection’

NEW ULM — Regional artists and community members gathered at the 4 Pillars Gallery at The Grand Center for Arts and Culture Friday evening for the opening reception of the 18th Annual ArtScape Juried Art Show. The juried exhibition gathered 101 pieces entered this year, with 81 pieces ...

New Ulm’s new royalty

NEW ULM — Frankee Vavra was crowned Miss New Ulm 2026-2027 at Turner Hall during the annual coronation ceremony on Saturday. Joining Vavra on the royal court are First Princess Keira Sullivan and Second Princess Emma Hoffmann. The new court replaces outgoing Miss New Ulm Evie Mages and ...