NEW ULM - Dirk and Gina Becker traveled from Augsburg, Germany, to New Ulm Oct. 9-12 to attend Schell's Oktoberfest and visit friends in the New Ulm Narren group. The couple belongs to the Ulm…
Oktoberfest by the numbers
NEW ULM — New Ulm is Minnesota's 2026-27 Retail Community of the Year. The honor was awarded as new economic…
Busting an 1862 trust
NEW ULM – In 1862, the City of New Ulm purchased a parcel of land on the northern end of…
Gray’s ‘Weeping Winter’ wins People’s Choice
NEW ULM — The votes for the 18th Annual ArtScape People's Choice Award are in and the winner is Maggie…
Incoming public hearing on data center moratorium
NEW ULM - Brown County’s Board of Commissioners set a public hearing date of Nov. 17 at 9:02 a.m. to…
DEED awards $347,450 for downtown hotel
NEW ULM – After two years of discussion, bringing a downtown hotel to New Ulm takes a big step forward.…
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Deinken, Bassett win Doubles Match Play title
Submitted photo From left to right, Brian Deinken and Kevin Bassett were crowned the…
Courtesy of Jordan King/MLC SID ST. PAUL — Martin Luther College junior Benjamin Pearson and senior…
Three MLC golfers earn All-UMAC honors
Eagles beaten by bolstered Bluejays
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Area roundup: Cougars win bracket title in Chaska
Obituaries
Pastor Douglas F. Lange
MANITOWOC, WI—the Rev. Douglas Fred Lange was the fourth child of Kermit and Joceline…
Randall Harder
SLEEPY EYE—Marie A. Bushard, 83, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died on October 20, 2026, at Divine…
Marie A. Bushard
Jerome (Jerry) Kettner
Lifestyle Feature
A teddy bear for all season
NEW ULM — This December, Kip the Pro Kinship Bear will once again push…
Editorials
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THUMBS UP Rotary Club introduces students to ethics The New Ulm Rotary Club hosted its Ethics Workshop for area high school students on Tuesday. Rotary has organized the program since 2015 and it remains extremely popular. For many students, the ethics workshop is their first exposure to these concepts. Ethics is a difficult subject…
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Letters
Never vote for Demuth
Had not publicly condemned the tariffs. (She) said, “They have a purpose. Are hard but effective. Have been good for MN.” Took her until Sept. 24 to finally say stop the war in Iran after months of refusing to condemn it. Look what this illegal unnecessary war has cost in lives, US honor and…
Voting machines publicly tested for accuracy
Vote for real affordability
Ullery is qualified to serve
Columns
Finding Laura
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My favorite waitress
Musical series goes 'Somewhere that's green'
Mailbag
Park and Recreation schedule
••Friday Night Lites Skate, Friday, October 23 and 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. This is a family and friend-friendly event. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $6 ages 5 and up. Skate rentals available for $3. Walkers will not be available. •Youth Tennis