THUMBS UP Time to celebrating Easter weekend Sunday is Easter and that’s reason enough to celebrate. Outside of the religious observations at area churches on Sunday, there are a few Easter events being held on Saturday. Easter egg hunts were scheduled in New Ulm Ulm’s Harman Park; ...

THUMBS DOWN New Ulm’s Happy Joe’s abruptly closes Last Saturday, residents of New Ulm were shocked and disappointed to learn Happy Joe’s closed. A simple hand written note was placed inside the front door, citing unforeseen circumstances. The Happy Joe’s franchise has been part of ...

THUMBS UP Human Rights Award a noble honor Wednesday, the New Ulm Human Rights Commission (HRC) held its annual Human Rights Award ceremony. Traditionally the award is given to an individual or group that contributes to the advancement of human rights in the community. This year the HRC ...

Collegiate success Two basketball players from The Journal’s area saw their teams both make it to this year’s NCAA National Basketball Tournament. Madelia grad Ja’Sean Glover saw his Omaha Mavericks make it to the men’s tournament for the first time in program history, while Sleepy ...

THUMBS UP Fasching season is here Fasching is a German carnival celebration that takes place before Lent. It often compared to Mardi Gras and it ends on Ash Wednesday. Since New Ulm has a high percentage of residents with German heritage, it is only fitting Fasching is celebrated here. The ...

THUMBS UP Historical Center takes first step toward reality New Ulm is one step closer to getting a historical center at Johnson Park. The Park and Rec approved a design concept for a proposed historical center Monday. The design requires city council approval before the New Ulm Baseball ...