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Fall 2024 Dean’s List

The following area students made the Dean’s or President’s List during the Fall 2024 semester at their local college or University. Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Mikayla Dawn Brendix of New Ulm Tiana Ayn Sand of Nicollet Jenna A. Ebert of Courtland. Buena Vista ...

MVL knowledge bowl teams take first at Mankato meet

Minnesota Valley Lutheran (MVL) competed in its first Knowledge Bowl meet of the season on Jan. 8 in Mankato hosted by the South Central Service Cooperative. MVL sent six teams to the competitions with three placing in the top five. MVL Black took first with 114 points; MVL Blue finishing 2nd ...

Chamber welcomes new provider at Rising Hope

NEW ULM --The Willkommen Committee recently visited Rising Hope Counseling, LLC, to welcome their new provider, Janet Mason. Mason said she came late to therapy. She earned her Masters in her early 50’s while going through multiple surgeries and major life changes and upsets. She now ...

Willkommen: Junior Achievement – New Managers

NEW ULM - The Willkommen Committee recently welcomed new managers at Junior Achievement: Katie Mons and Haley Geinnotta. Mons has been with Junior Achievement for seven years working with teachers and volunteers in the Mankato area, writing grants, and now functions as Senior Manager for ...

Turkeys donated to Food Shelf

NEW ULM -- Members of Der Deutsche Longbeards Chapter, the local Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, recently delivered 14 turkeys to the New Ulm Food Shelf. Proceeds from the Chapter Hunting Heritage Banquet funded the purchase of the turkeys. Proceeds also fund a scholarship ...

Adleigh Haala wins HRC poster contest

The New Ulm Human Rights Commission (HRC) recently sponsored a poster contest with the theme uniting people of all different backgrounds. Adleigh Haala won first place in the 4th – 6th grade category and received her monetary award at the Dec. 30 Human Rights Commission meeting.