NEW ULM — Riders from across the region gathered at the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club grounds on Sunday for the annual AMA District 23 Hill Climb. The historic local club, active since 1947, brought together…
Four years of community gathering at Party by the Pond
NEW ULM — People gathered for live music, food, and community all day Saturday for the fourth year of Party…
Class of 2034 moves into the middle school
NEW ULM – Monday was the first day of school for New Ulm Public School’s fifth and ninth grade students.…
The once and future Journal reporter
NEW ULM – Friday, The Journal celebrated one of its longest-serving reporters, Fritz Busch, as he officially retired from his…
NU school wants 'yes' vote on funding amendment
NEW ULM — New Ulm Superintendent Sean Koster said a blank ballot will count as a no vote on the…
Investing in Minnesota music history
NEW ULM – Thursday, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (MMHF) in New Ulm gathered regional musicians, music historians, and local…
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Local Sports
Steinbrenner announced as new MLC AD
Courtesy of Jordan King/MLC SID NEW ULM — Martin Luther College has announced Hans Steinbrenner as its new Athletic Director. "We are very thankful that God has brought us, in Hans, a new athletic director with years of experience in athletic leadership at the professional level," MLC president Rich Gurgel said. "We look forward…
Eagles clean up, sweep Tigers
Schell's Bottle Cap Open crowns new winners in 26th year
PREP VOLLEYBALL CEDAR MOUNTAIN 3, ACGC 1 GROVE CITY — Cedar Mountain opened its season with…
Area roundup: Cougars win season opener
Obituaries
Marlene Johnson
NEW ULM—Marlene Johnson, age 81 of New Ulm, died Thursday, August 27, 2026 at…
James “Jim” Joseph Zupfer
SANBORN—Delores Mae Schwanke, 78, of Sanborn, MN, died on August 27, 2026, at her home surrounded…
Delores Mae Schwanke
SPRINGFIELD—Edna Mary Petersen, 88, died on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Home in…
Edna Mary Petersen
Lifestyle Feature
Sleepy Eye Lake, a hidden gem
SLEEPY EYE - Sleepy Eye Lake, its parks and the 3.1 mile paved trail…
Editorials
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THUMBS UP New Ulm named Minnesota Retail Community of the Year Back in July, New Ulm was named the 2026-27 Minnesota Retail Community of the Year by the Minnesota Retailer Association. This is an impressive achievement that deserves to be recognized. New Ulm received the award in part thanks to a submitted nomination that…
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Letters
What has Finstad done to rein in Trump?
Representative Brad Finstad says his constituents complain a lot about fraud and wasteful government spending. Amen, brother! (President Trump) has used his presidency to enrich himself by at least $2 billion. He started a $65 billion war with Iran, costing the average household more than $1,000. His tariffs have cost households another $1,000. $10…
The spending spree must stop
Starve out the problem in Iran
Check the box for Kendall Qualls
Columns
DIY distress
It’s time to go but not completely
Enjoying Toast
Empty buildings now just ghosts
Mailbag
Senior Dining
MONDAY Tuna noodle hot dish, green peas, hot spiced peaches, dinner roll w/margarine, vanilla pudding w/topping and milk TUESDAY Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, mixed vegetables, dinner roll & margarine, chocolate chip cookie WEDNESDAY Pork roast, pork gravy, candied yams, green beans, wheat bread & margarine, butterscotch pudding/topping and milk THURSDAY Chicken Alfredo,…