New Ulm native Tim “Storms” Werner is returning to Minnesota as the Stunt Coordinator for "The Thorn" which is playing at the Orpheum Theatre on October 2 and 3. “The easiest way to describe it…
Learning about manufacturing
NEW ULM — Schools from the area toured three local businesses Thursday as part of Manufacturing Month. Over 800 students…
Leon Olsen honored at MMHF
NEW ULM — The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Legacy Series featured Leon Olsen on Thursday. The program gathered at…
‘These ladies work their fingers to their bone’
NEW ULM - One Hundred gallons of sauerkraut and 400 pounds of landjaegers make up the foundation of the Turner…
COVID-19 and respiratory illnesses in season
NEW ULM - High levels of COVID-19 have been detected using wastewater testing, indicating that respiratory illnesses are circulating. Brown…
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School 2026 Homecoming Court
The Minnesota Valley Lutheran (MVL) 2026 Homecoming Court includes: Back row: Owen Birkholz, Aiden Weisensel, Nathaniel Carlovsky, Blake Sexton, Ezra…
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New Ulm Fitness to host grand reopening Saturday
NEW ULM — New Ulm Fitness will be having its grand reopening for its new machine side on Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located on 509 20 N. Street, New Ulm Fitness will reveal its new machines and have a special prize wheel. Prizes include a free day pass, a free month…
GETTING TO KNOW Ava Samyn Wabasso H.S., Jr.
Skoglund, Eagles girls soccer having record-breaking seasons
The fifth week of the high school football season on the local front has both the…
Week 5: Greyhounds host unbeaten Raiders
Obituaries
Betty June Berreau
MORGAN—Betty June Berreau, 97, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Gil-Mor Manor in Morgan, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at the…
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Legend-ary racing career in the making
NEW ULM — On September 12, 6-year-old New Ulmite Legend Future Pennant overcame a…
Editorials
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THUMBS UP NUMAS Haus fundraiser well attended New Ulm Ministerial Association (NUMAS) Haus held its annual fundraiser Thursday night. The fundraiser was designed to help cover the operating costs for the shelter. For nearly a decade, NUMAS Haus has provided shelter and support services to homeless women and children in the Brown County Area.…
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Letters
Kindness, compassion shown to veterans
I want to thank the Patriotic Piecers and the Quilts of Valor Foundation for the kindness, compassion, and understanding they have shown southern Minnesota veterans over the past years. I also want to thank the Journal for the tenderness with which it covers all stories about veterans. As a four-year regular Army veteran processing my…
Nice to see Finstad visiting the district
Few questions to ask candidates
Endorsing Aaron Petersen for Nicollet County Sheriff
Columns
School’s back in session — let’s talk mental health
Understanding the Permanent School Fund question on November ballot
Gone antiquing
Two journalists with passion for news
Mailbag
A legacy of leadership and service
NEW ULM – A special community celebration honoring longtime New Ulm business and civic leader, Mary Ellen Domeier, will be held Thursday, October 8, starting at 5 pm, at the Royal Oak Event Center in New Ulm. Tickets remain available, with reservations accepted through Monday, October 5. The event is being organized by State…