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Nicollet JFK welcomes Moret as new program director

NICOLLET — Nicollet Just For Kix announced Karen (Powers) Moret as the new program director, effective May 15, 2026. Moret will be taking over for Brooke Mielke, who was with Nicollet Just For Kix for eight years. Moret will lead the Nicollet Just For Kix program for the upcoming 2026–2027 dance season. For Moret, this new role represents a meaningful full-circle moment. “My dance roots were planted right here in Nicollet at the young age of 5,” said Moret. “I was part of the very first season of Nicollet Just For Kix, and it has always held a special place in my ...

New Ulm gymnast earns spot on Midwest Regional Team

Submitted by Holly Schaefer NEW ULM — Twelve-year-old New Ulm gymnast Adaline Schaefer recently competed at Regionals in Notre Dame, Indiana with her team from Owatonna Gymnastics Club and earned a spot on the Midwest Regional Team. The Midwest Regional Team is made up of the top eight ...

Brewers fall in season opener

NEW ULM — Hutchinson scored five runs in the top of the seventh inning to erase a 6-4 New Ulm lead and went on to top the Brewers 10-7 Wednesday night in a non league amateur baseball game at Johnson Park. Landon Kurth got the win for the Huskies, allowing one run and striking out seven ...

Blackhawks best Tigers for conference title

SEARLES — After defeating Springfield 3-2 Thursday night at Searles Ballpark, the Madelia Blackhawks got a taste of what being a champion is like. After reliever Evan Coil forced a flyout to center fielder Dalton Tatro, the Blackhawks escaped a bases-loaded jam to win the Tomahawk-Valley ...

Cathedral c-squad wins Springfield tourney

Submitted information The New Ulm Cathedral C-squad softball team went 3-0 at the Springfield Tournament on Saturday, May 9. They defeated Sleepy Eye St Mary's in their first game 14-0. Avery Fischer, Brielle Neubauer, Noelle Foster and Autumn Neubauer each went 2 for 2 at the plate. Avery ...

Brewers host Hutchinson in amateur baseball season opener

NEW ULM — The 2026 amateur baseball season for the New Ulm Brewers opens at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when the Brewers host Hutchinson at Johnson Park. This Sunday, the Brewers open their home Tomahawk East season at Johnson Park when they host St. James at 5 p.m. This will be a special day as this will be the last day that the current Johnson Park scoreboard will be used. Starting Monday, installation of the new video scoreboard begins, with scheduled first game of the new video board on Monday, May 25, when the Brewers host Courtland at 5 p.m. at Johnson Park. As always, it is free ...