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Steinbach honored by plaque at Johnson Park

NEW ULM — New Ulm native Terry Steinbach said that having a permanent plaque installed at Johnson Park was very humbling. The plaque was installed last week by New Ulm’s Leon Kral and Brad Kral, who donated their time and efforts for the project. “When you go down to Johnson Park ...

Chargers, Greyhounds, Eagles open Week 1 on road

The 136th year of high school football in Minnesota starts this Thursday locally with the Minnesota Valley Lutheran Chargers and the New Ulm Cathedral Greyhounds opening with 7 p.m. kickoffs at Minneota and Red Rock Central, respectively. On Friday, the New Ulm Eagles hit the road for a nonconference contest against Big Nine Conference opponent Austin, with a 7 p.m. kickoff. MVL MARCHES TO MINNEOTA The Chargers meet the 11-time state champion Vikings in what Minneota head football coach Chad Johnston said is veteran in some skilled positions. “But we lost a lot on our offensive ...

Eagles rout Cardinals behind big 2nd half

NEW ULM — Entering the half with a 1-0 lead over the Fairmont Cardinals on Tuesday night, the New Ulm Eagles wanted to create more space and separation in the second half. They accomplished that task with four goals as they went on to blank the Cardinals 5-0 in a Big South Conference, ...

Area roundup: New Ulm girls soccer bests Fairmont

TUESDAY GIRLS SOCCER NEW ULM 4, FAIRMONT 2 FAIRMONT — The New Ulm girls soccer team bested Fairmont 4-2 on Tuesday night in a Big South Conference, nondivision game. New Ulm got two goals from Piper Kapolczynski, both in the second half. The first was on a penalty kick, while the second ...

Greyhounds unable to keep momentum against Mavericks

NEW ULM — New Ulm Cathedral had some strong moments but ultimately couldn’t avoid a 25-9, 25-20, 25-14 sweep from Martin County West Tuesday in a nonconference volleyball match. The Greyhounds found some rhythm in the second and third sets, including a 8-1 run to cut the lead from 23-12 ...

Steinbrenner announced as new MLC AD

Courtesy of Jordan King/MLC SID NEW ULM — Martin Luther College has announced Hans Steinbrenner as its new Athletic Director. "We are very thankful that God has brought us, in Hans, a new athletic director with years of experience in athletic leadership at the professional level," MLC president Rich Gurgel said. "We look forward to the blessings God will use Hans to bring to our campus as he uses Hans' skills and experience to help us strengthen how athletics serves the mission of our college as we raise up men and women 'Knighted for Ministry.'" Steinbrenner brings a wealth of ...