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Raiders outlast Tigers in 4-set battle

NICOLLET — After dropping the first set of a nonconference volleyball match against Springfield, Nicollet rallied to take the next three sets to win 18-25, 25-19, 25-21, 26-24 on Monday. “I liked our hustle,” Nicollet head coach Sara Gieseke said. “Getting ready and hitting the ...

Legend-ary racing career in the making

NEW ULM — On September 12, 6-year-old New Ulmite Legend Future Pennant overcame a last-place start to place second during a race at Stockholm Karting Center in Cokato. The high finish is no surprise for Legend Pennant, who despite often racing against competitors several years older than ...

Rabbits run past Greyhounds with undefeated records on line

WABASSO — Coming into a matchup between Wabasso and New Ulm Cathedral, it looked as if it was an unstoppable force going against an immovable object. Wabasso was averaging 57 points per game coming into the week, while Cathedral had only allowed a single touchdown all season with both ...

Brey, Reinke win 2026 TNL title

Submitted photo/information Darrell Brey, left, and Tim Reinke, right, defeated Mike Thunander and Greg Walden in a closely contested match to win the 2026 Tuesday Night League Championship at the New Ulm Country Club.

Steinbrenner named MLC head men’s basketball coach

By Jordan King/MLC SID NEW ULM — Martin Luther College administration has announced Hans Steinbrenner as the head men's basketball coach for the 2026-27 season. "I'm honored to serve in a role that supports the preparation of future teachers and pastors," Steinbrenner said. "The opportunity to mentor young men through basketball – helping them grow in leadership, character, faith and service while preparing for lives of ministry – is both humbling and exciting." The coaching role will be in addition to Steinbrenner's duties as the athletic director. He started at MLC in that ...

MLC roundup: Women’s soccer team bests UMM

Courtesy of Jordan King/MLC SID TUESDAY WOMEN’S SOCCER MLC 1, UMM 0 MORRIS — For the second time in less than a week, Heather Wendt scored an important, late goal for Martin Luther College women's soccer to run its unbeaten run to five matches. After scoring in the final minute of last week's draw vs. Crown, Wendt scored the Knight's goal in a 1-0 win at the University of Minnesota Morris on Tuesday afternoon. In the 78th minute, Morris goalkeeper CJ Frear-Boerner saved Wendt's original shot from the left side, but she was able to convert the rebound. “Heather was very ...