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Phyllis Ann Prahl

May 31, 1932-July 29, 2023 REDWOOD FALLS—Phyllis Ann Ludwig was born on May 31, 1932 on a farm just south of Wanda to Peter & Ellen Ludwig. She was baptized & later confirmed. When she was a year old they moved to a farm north of Revere until 1939, when they moved to Franklin. Phyllis went ...

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLISH (July 27, 2023)   NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING   NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota will meet in the Council Chambers in the New Ulm City Hall on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. to consider the variance request of City of New Ulm on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce to permit amplified sound on Minnesota Street and Center Street on Saturday, August 5, 2023.  The variance is for the time period from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. during the Spikin’ in the Street sand volleyball tournament.  The City Code limits ...

Using bamboo skewers for baking

Dear Heloise: If a toothpick is too short to test whether your bread or other baked goods are done, try a bamboo skewer. I also use bamboo skewers to see if a plant needs watering. -- Margaret S., La Mirada, California NO BUSINESS AT THE FRONT DOOR Dear Heloise: Here’s my solution regarding door-to-door con artists. I simply never do business with someone at my front door. I will instead ask them to please send me something in the mail and then close the door. -- R.D. Kelly, via email Dear Heloise: To keep your soap dish clean after washing your hands, lay the soap on the towel ...

Taste the world

Visit another culture from the comfort of your kitchen with these delicious titles and a sample recipe from each. Korea “Simply Korean: Easy Recipes for Korean Favorites That Anyone Can Make” by Aaron Huh (641.5951 Huh). Ganjang Bibimbap Sauce pg. 39. Mexico “My Sweet Mexico: Recipes for Authentic Pastries, Breads, Candies, Beverages, and Frozen Treats” by Fany Gerson (641.5972 Gerson). Empanadas de Jitomate ( Tomato Jam Turnover) pg. 133. “My Mexico Kitchen: Recipes and Convictions” by Gabriela Camara (641.5972 Camara). Puerco O Pollo Al Pastor (Mexico City’s ...

Correction

The Bavarian Blast story in the Wednesday, July 19 edition of The Journal should be corrected to read the Sunday, July 23 parade begins at 12:30 p.m., not noon as the story and event schedule read.