what do you like most
Who is your favorite veteran?
Heather Hoffmann, Sleepy Eye: “My uncle Leonard Heiderscheidt, a Purple Heart recipient.” Steve Rykus, New Ulm: “My son Shawn Rykus.” Kristina Marti, Sleepy Eye: “My grandfather and World War II Veteran Edward Iwan.” Jane Travis, Redwood Falls: “My dad, World War II Veteran ...
What do you like most about New Ulm’s Oktoberfest?
Debbie Stoermann, Freeport: “Drinking beer.” Melanie Mages, Swanville: “Being here with family. It’s so much fun.” Anders Brekke, Mankato: “I’m here for the beer, good times and stein holding.” Nicholas Howe, Edina: “This unifies the German heritage. Germans can really ...
What’s your favorite tractor?
Jerry DeKam, Ruthton: “1934 John Deere 6D wide tread.” Jimmy DeKam, Ruthton: “1965 Allis Chalmers D 17.” Carol Johannsen, Janesville: “1961 John Deere A or B.” Dave Lehner, Le Mars, Iowa: “1982 John Deere 4840. Kellan Simmer, Rothsay: “1969 John Deere 4020.” Jacob Klisch, ...
What’s your favorite vehicle?
Bob Youngblom, Lafayette: “1949 Mercury two-door coupe, which I am restoring.” Peter Abelson, Butterfield: “Any model of a Ford Mustang.” Roy Janni, New Ulm: “1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.” Chuck Wieland, New Ulm: “1969 Mercury Cougar.” Tony Miller, New Ulm: “1959 ...
What’s On Your Mind?
Shari Black, New Ulm: “I love running. It helps me stay young.” Dean Warta, New Ulm: “I’m not a runner. I’m walking to raise money to fight cancer. We’ve had family members and friends with cancer.” Kim Samuelson, Sveadahl: “I’m walking to raise money for the American Cancer ...


