The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $25 million in funding availability from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to increase high-speed internet access in rural and tribal communities. The funding is made available through the USDA’s Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Program, part ...
To the editor: Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects millions of Americans, both directly and indirectly, by placing an enormous emotional and financial burden on individuals and families. This is particularly hard for those of us who have relatives in Greater ...
I have never been accused of being a neatnik — my desk resembles the aftermath of a tornado — but I have lately found great pleasure in tidying things up. A good example would be my newly rebuilt old farm shop. It has taken more than a year, but I’ve finally gotten the shop to the point ...
THUMBS UP Fourth celebrations continue despite rain The heavy rains seen in June continue to hit Minnesota going into July. The forecast leading up to Independence Day threatened to halt many holiday celebrations. Many area communities including New Ulm, Sleepy Eye, Cambria, and Hanska ...
To the editor: Like many of you, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Smiley Wiltscheck. A big thank you to the New Ulm Journal for acknowledging and recognizing his musical legacy. I first got to know Smiley as we would cross paths at the NUCAT (New Ulm Community Access ...
NEW ULM — A rural Minnesota beauty pageant is next to get the mockumentary treatment as The New Ulm Film Society continues its screening series with “Drop Dead Gorgeous.” The screening starts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 at the New Ulm Public Library and is free to the public. Released ...