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Story Walk combines reading and movement

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This year, the Heart of New Ulm’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Action Team put together a Story Walk in lieu of the typical Winter Walk to School Day. Volunteer members of the SRTS Action Team worked together to move the Story Walk between local schools throughout the winter months. NUACS, ...

Prevent ties in House, by cutting Senate

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ST. PAUL – In 2025, the Minnesota House had a rare 67-67 tie between Republicans and Democrats that resulted a delayed start to the legislative session. State Rep. Paul Torkelson, R-Hanska, has proposed a novel method of preventing further ties. He recently proposed a bill to increase the ...

Preserving family heritage, one recipe at a time

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NEW ULM — Lykke Books hosted cookbook author Sarah Peterson on Thursday evening for a recipe-swap and book-signing event that drew residents interested in family food traditions and regional cooking. Lykke Books Events Coordinator, Tammi Klawitter said the shop wanted to offer an event that ...

‘Kind of fun to look’

Local News

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Civic Center’s hockey rink traded ice for adventure, hosting more than 70 recreational vehicles at the 29th annual RV Camper Show presented by Joe’s Camper Sales.  The free event, running through Sunday draws families and enthusiasts eager to explore the latest in ...

‘We’ll be ready’

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SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Public School Nurse Tina Cunningham is smiling these days after the school was recently awarded a $44,392.50 Cardiac Emergency Response Plan grant. Cunningham said the Minnesota Department of Education (DOE) grant will be used to train students and staff and purchase ...

Hy-Vee makes food shelf donation

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NEW ULM — The New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf received a $1,286.44 donation from Hy-Vee Foods Wednesday. New Ulm Hy-Vee Food Store Director Bill Kittler said donation funds came from Hy-Vee’s round-up program in which customers round up purchases at checkout to support the food ...