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Kulak scores in OT, Avs advance to West final over Wild

By Pat Graham AP Sports Writer DENVER — Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tied it late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 on Wednesday night. Kulak capped a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Toomer builds body, trophy case

NEW ULM — As a mother, trainer, certified surgical technologist and championship bodybuilder, the work Brandy Toomer puts in is clear to see. After starting her weekdays with a cup of coffee at 4 a.m., Toomer is quick to get in cardio and strength training at New Ulm Fitness before ...

Probst, Marshall, Enter win in Arlington

Courtesy of Arlington Raceway ARLINGTON — The air was chilly but the racing was hot at the Arlington Raceway for the Broadband MN, 220 Repair and EJ’s Bar & Grill Night. There were two different leaders in the Jack Pines Resort IMCA Hobby feature. Mason Goettl led the race for the first seven laps from his pole position start. A yellow flag came out on the first lap as cars collided which put both Brad Becker and Ben Davis to the rear of the field. By the fifth lap, Cory Probst had moved up five spots to challenge Goettl. By Lap 8, Probst took the lead from Goettl and stayed the ...