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Happier, Healthier Kids

I have recently received some requests for parenting books, so I thought I would highlight a few recent additions to our collection. Puddle Jumper Parenting is a new term for me. What is Puddle Jumper Parenting? It is raising kids that are resilient and are willing to take risks. As Brandon Webb says in Puddle Jumpers: Powerful Mental Techniques from a Navy SEAL Performance Coach and Father of Three by Brandon Webb (649.1 Webb), “Your kid doesn’t need to be perfect. They just need to be brave enough to jump.” Human Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity & Lifelong Learning in ...

GETTING TO KNOW Grace Barie

Interview by Ari Selvey Barie scored the game-tying goal against St. Peter during a girls soccer game on Tuesday, sparking a comeback that ended in a 3-1 New Ulm victory. Q: What is your go-to fast food place? A: Chipotle or McDonald's. Q: What is your favorite band/musical ...

Sertoma members cleanup highway

Members from the New Ulm Chapter of Sertoma participated in ditch cleanup Tuesday. Sertoma members cleaned the section of road from Jenson Motors to Highway 68. In photo from Left to Right: Wayne Plagge, Shannon Magers, Lee Knauf, Sam Jacobs , Jason Frederickson and Scott Waldner. Photo ...

Relatively low respiratory illness rates

NEW ULM - With all New Ulm area schools back in session, increased respiratory illnesses would be expected. However, this does not seem to be the case. Director of Brown County Public Health Jamie Brand said that respiratory illnesses are down, “COVID is very low, influenza is very low, RSV is very low,” Brand said. “There’s not much circulation even with school being back in session."  Brand said one of the reasons for low illness in circulation could be the staggered starts to the school year.  New Ulm Area Catholic Schools returned to classes back in August. New Ulm ...

GETTING TO KNOW Jeffrey Kral

Interview by Travis Rosenau Kral rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns on three carries during the New Ulm Eagles football team’s Week 1 win at Austin last Friday. The Eagles won 40-14. Q: What is your favorite food? A: I like our chicken alfredo before games on Thursdays. Q: What is ...

Big Ideas comes to CHS

NEW ULM – Cathedral High School student got a chance to try out Big Ideas newest simulator equipment Wednesday. The Big Ideas mobile career exploration labs were parked in front of the school in the morning for the Marketing and Industrial Art classes. Every year, Big Ideas has ...