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MVL honors five valedictorians, graduates 57

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NEW ULM — Minnesota Valley Lutheran (MVL) High School graduated 57 students at the MVL Fieldhouse Sunday. The ceremony featured five valedictorians — Emily Brown and Ethan Schauland of New Ulm; and Elizabeth Halvorson, Logan Paulsen, and Henry Manthe, North Mankato. Jim Buboltz, MVL Dean ...

Sleepy Eye man receives Civil War Medal of Honor

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SLEEPY EYE — A U.S. Army Civil War soldier awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty with the 1st Minnesota Infantry was buried 101 years ago at Home Cemetery in the northwest corner of Sleepy Eye. U.S. Army Sgt. Alonzo H. Pickle received ...

New Ulm popcorn wagon opens 2026 season

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NEW ULM — The historic 1914 C. Cretor’s popcorn wagon opened for its 2026 season on Saturday at 2 N. Broadway in front of the Brown County Historical Society. BCHS volunteer Lee Weber moved the wagon from its annex garage to its spot near the vintage gas pumps for opening day. The wagon ...

American Legion Memorial Ride sees 47 participate

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NEW ULM — Several dozen motorcycle and trike riders rode from New Ulm to Gaylord, Le Sueur, St. Peter and back to New Ulm for the American Legion Riders Memorial Ride Saturday. The 97-mile route followed the Highway 15 detour on Nicollet County Highway 21, continued north on County Road 12 ...

North Park splash pad opens for season on rainy Friday

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NEW ULM — The splash pad at North Park opened for the season Friday despite cool and rainy weather. It is completely free and open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day. It is located just off Franklin Street near the playground. A visit to North Park that afternoon showed the ...

Jefferson school gardens blossoming

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NEW ULM — Dozens of children giggled with excitement as they walked around the Jefferson Elementary School Outdoor Learning Space, helping celebrate Minnesota School Gardens Week Thursday with parents, school staff and Minnesota Department of Agriculture leaders. The learning space was ...