To the editor:

Walking tour I am a proud member of the Cathedral High School class of ’68. We recently celebrated our 55th class reunion. As a part of our activities, some of us signed up for the walking tour about our Sioux Indian Uprising, or the Dakota Conflict.

We requested Terry Sveine. And he did not disappoint. He was charming, affable, knowledgeable, and was able to bring to life that time frame and what it was like for the settlers in a down to earth, gritty way. He also told us of his ancestors being there and it became really personal to him, and to us. It was also during the heat wave, and was at least in the mid 90s.

So thank you Mr. Mayor, friend, Citizen of New Ulm, and tour guide. You did us proud. Your abundant knowledge and presentation made us forget the heat, and enjoy the tour. You always made sure before your next part of the story, to make sure we were in the shade. Kudos to the Brown County Historical Society and Museum for making you a guide. You truly loves what you’re doing. We wanted to thank you publicly so that those who do not know you,(can’t believe there is anyone) will want to sign up for the tour. So thank you again Terry, for making this my highlight of the weekend. Nancy Ginkel CHS class of ’68.

Nancy Ginkel

New Ulm