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COVID-19 and respiratory illnesses in season

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NEW ULM - High levels of COVID-19 have been detected using wastewater testing, indicating that respiratory illnesses are circulating. Brown County Public Health Director Jaimee Brand said an increase in COVID-19 activity was detected on Sept. 21 from their wastewater data. Wastewater data emerged as a tool to monitor respiratory illnesses and other local data back in 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The data can track four respiratory illnesses: Influenza A, Influenza B, COVID-19, and RSV. “It’s helpful for local public health to see what might be circulating ...

‘These ladies work their fingers to their bone’

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NEW ULM - One Hundred gallons of sauerkraut and 400 pounds of landjaegers make up the foundation of the Turner Ladies 70th Annual Sauerkraut Supper, which will be served from 4-7 p.m. Thursday.   Although the Sauerkraut Supper dates back to 1956, the origin of the Turner Ladies goes back ...

MMHF honors 80 inductees with new four-part film

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NEW ULM — The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is holding Legacy Month throughout October at its facility located at 27 N. Broadway St. In October the Hall of Fame honors past inductees who have passed away and includes a preview of a new four-part documentary film.  The film is called ...

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Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day is Oct 7

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The National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 7, and students from Jefferson Elementary, New Ulm Middle School, River Bend, St. Anthony and St. Paul are encouraged to participate. This annual event is celebrated around the world, aiming to encourage kids to be active, walk to school, and have fun. Kids walking, bicycling or scootering safely may be spotted by friendly New Ulm law enforcement officers and given a coupon for free ice cream at MN Eis. The Heart of New Ulm’s Safe Routes to School Action Team shares the following safety reminders for drivers when ...

Sunshine Singers bring music and connection to local seniors

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NEW ULM — A new community singing group in New Ulm is designed for people living with dementia and Parkinson's disease, their family and friend care partners, and community volunteers. The Sunshine Singers is sponsored by the New Ulm Area Memory Care Friends and directed by Anna De St. Croix. Program coordinator is Karla Hansel. Hansel said the group was formed to address isolation.  "There is an ever-growing need to address the loneliness and isolation associated with cognitive decline," Hansel said.  The program creates engagement opportunities for community members, patients ...