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Helget finds purpose and community through volunteer work at MRCI

NEW ULM — Carol Helget still lives in Milford, but she and her husband are preparing for a move to New Ulm. For Helget, the transition feels natural. “It’s home,” she said, reflecting on the familiar faces she sees each Monday at the MRCI thrift store, where she has volunteered for ...

Brad and Cindy Reinhart, love New Ulm and having fun in retirement

NEW ULM – Brad and Cindy Reinhart have been married for 42 years. They have six kids together; three boys and three girls, which they feel is a lot like the Brady Bunch. Brad is proudest of his family, and very proud of New Ulm. His family history here goes all the way back to ...

Mages keeps busy volunteering his services, leadership

SLEEPY EYE — Rick Mages of Sleepy Eye proudly stood under a 30-foot wide American flag flying on top of an 80-foot pole near the intersection of Highway 14 and Brown County Road 27 just east of Sleepy Eye. When talking about it, he’s quick to say the flag project became a reality last ...

Bob Mielke lives a life of proud service

good life. He took an early retirement at age 55 from Kraft Foods after putting in 37 years with the company. Now he spends his days playing cards and having coffee with friends. He loves to sing — Christmas songs in German are his favorite. He is a member of the Concord Singers. Born in ...

Dr. Vogel passionate about long-term care

NEW ULM — Dr. Ann Vogel followed her dad in rounds all the time and worked in the clinic and lab when she was younger. As a child, her father packed the kids into the car while he did house calls. Despite always living in New Ulm’s city limits, she kept eight ducks, six chickens, and a ...