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New Ulm

‘It was a beautiful experience’

NEW ULM – The Diocese of New Ulm’s Pilgrimage of Hope proved to be a joyful and beautiful experience for pilgrims, Aaron Gnerer, David Rabey, Molly Koralewski, Jake Brost, Amber Rosemeier, Mattthew Collins, and Aleah Vetsch, as they ended of their eight-day, 90 mile journey to sites ...

Everyone ‘respects the effort’

NEW ULM — The Brown County Fairgrounds rumbled with the sounds of engines and admiration Sunday as the 23rd annual Autofest rolled into town, bringing with it more than 350 cars, motorcycles, and trucks from across the region. Hosted on a near-perfect summer day, the event attracted auto ...

‘It’s my special healing place’

NEW ULM — After a multi-year absence, the Brown County Master Gardeners’ Gardenfest Tour made a welcome return Thursday, and despite the threat of rain, the event was met with enthusiasm and appreciation from both gardeners and guests. This year’s tour saw a significant expansion, ...

Blue Dirt Band makes rainy night debut at Music in the Park

NEW ULM — Thursday’s Music in the Park concert featured a first-time performance by The Blue Dirt Band, a regional group with members from Blue Earth, Winnebago and Fairmont. Despite on-and-off rain, the band delivered an energetic show that blended rock, pop, and country sounds. Band ...

Putting a ‘foot forward’ at Boys State

NEW ULM – Earlier this month, New Ulm American Legion Seifert Bianchi Post 132 sponsored four local boys to attend Boys’ State at St. John’s University. Anton Pyan, Logan Klawitter, Ryan Johnson and Henry Albrecht of New Ulm joined 173 other delegates in the week-long program that ...

Human rights speaker offers advice on dealing with ICE agents

NEW ULM — With Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement on the rise nationwide, many immigrants and U.S. citizens are struggling to understand their legal rights. On Tuesday, the New Ulm Human Rights Commission hosted an informational forum on immigration rights. David Mesta of ...