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The Hermann 5K is back with a new route and date

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NEW ULM – After a six year hiatus, the Hermann 5K run/walk is returning for HermannFest. The Hermann 5K will start 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 on 2nd North Street next to Harman Park. The route will take runners north on Garden Street, west up Oak Street Hill, south on Highland Avenue and east ...

Police logs

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New Ulm Police • A 76-year-old New Ulm man told police he was a scam victim, losing $170,520, at 2:24 p.m. Tuesday. The man said he thought he was buying gold and moved money from a savings account to a Burnsville coin and collectible store but the money never made it to the store because it ...

Brown Co. Board OKs human services lobby remodeling

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NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved a low bid to remodel the human services lobby Tuesday. Brown County Human Services Director Anne Broskoff said South Country Health Alliance (SCHA) permitted member counties to request grant funds for eligible projects. She said ...

Friendship or boundary issue?

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Dear Annie: My husband, “Mark,” and I have been married for six years. For the most part, things are good between us, but there’s one recurring issue I can’t get past. Mark’s ex-wife, “Tina,” is still very involved in his life -- not in a co-parenting way, since they don’t even ...

Tea for Cancer Foundation receives $500 from Sleepy Eye Lions

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NEW ULM -- The Tea for Cancer Foundation (TFC) was invited to speak at a recent meeting of the Sleepy Eye Lions Club. Representatives of the Foundation shared the story behind their mission—providing financial grants and comfort to local families affected by cancer—and the impact their work ...

New year, new opportunities

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NEW ULM – It was the first day of class for Students at New Ulm Area Catholic Schools (NUACS) and St. Paul’s Lutheran School Tuesday. NUACS elementary students gathered on the St. Anthony’s playground before the start of school. The playground served as a drop-off spot for parents, but ...