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Patrick Stewart dies at 86

Patrick Stewart died in Los Angeles Wednesday following an Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis. He was 86. Known for his work in Shakespearean Theatre, playing Oberon, Macbeth and more, Stewart most recently reprised his role as Professor Charles Xavier for the upcoming movie ...

Students leaf positive impact

NEW ULM - Leaves from yards and gutters were bagged around New Ulm for Day of Caring Friday morning. The annual event is organized by United Way, a nonprofit organization that looks at the individual needs of its community and develops programs that align with those needs. Director of ...

Election Day drawing close

NEW ULM - With Election Day less than a week away, early and absentee voting has been ramping up. Auditor-Treasurer Kelly Hotovec said that as of Friday afternoon, there have been just over 1,000 early voters. Out of the 4,100 mail-in and absentee ballots that have been sent out, roughly ...

Set clocks back

On Sunday, daylight saving time comes to an end, granting one additional hour of sleep and earlier nights for the rest of the year. At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks will fall back to 1 a.m. Make sure to reset this change on any manual clocks that require it. While updating clocks, it is recommended to check smoke alarms. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke alarms in working condition cut the risk of dying in a house fire in half. Despite controversy and consistent challenges to bring it to an end, daylight saving time continues in the United States, barring ...

Deer are on the move

Deer crashes peak in October and November in Minnesota. Deer are most active at dawn and dusk, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said. The increase is tied to mating season and hunting season. "Fall is an extremely active time for wildlife, especially deer," said Col. Ken Soring, ...

Hans Joohs program seeking candidates for 2027

From the Sister Cities Commission NEW ULM – The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the year 2027 Hans Joohs Cultural Exchange Program. The recipient of this award will live 12-weeks in or near the City of Ulm, Germany. The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission will provide transportation to and from Germany. The cooperating Ulm organizations will provide housing and a modest stipend in a career setting or settings based on the recipient's background and interests. Candidates must be within the age group of 18 to 35 years old and show interest in ...