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Interactive and hands-on experience

NEW ULM — Nearly 800 eighth-graders and sophomores from New Ulm and five area schools got interactive, hands-on experiences learning about a wide variety of career opportunities at the 18th Annual New Ulm Area Career Expo at the New Ulm Civic Center Wednesday. Fifty vendors answered ...

Recognizing achievements

NEW ULM – The top 15% of seniors from New Ulm High School, Minnesota Valley Lutheran and Cathedral High School were honored at the New Ulm Rotary Scholars Recognition Banquet at Martin Luther College (MLC), Monday. From the schools, 37 seniors were recognized for their academic achievements. ...

Brown Co. Board OKs cannabis business ordinance

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved limiting the number of cannabis retail businesses outside of New Ulm at three Tuesday. The cities of Sleepy Eye, Springfield, Hanska, Comfrey, Evan and Cobden have delegated cannabis retail registration authority to Brown County. ...

Kickin’ it for Swany’s Pub

COURTLAND — The brother and sister team of Brian “Beanie” and Kelli Fluegge celebrated their 25th anniversary of owning Swany’s Pub Saturday. Fifteen teams of male and female kickball players from New Ulm, Courtland, Nicollet, Mankato, Lake Crystal and nearby communities reunited with ...

Hundreds attend Handmaids of Jesus open house

NEW ULM — Hundreds of people stood in line at times at the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus open house celebrating 15 years of serving God in the Diocese of New Ulm Sunday. Children may be familiar with the Handmaids. They may have seen them at New Ulm Area Catholic School and Catholic church ...

Indivisible organization holds empty chair town hall

ST. PETER - Members of the New Ulm and St. Peter/Greater Mankato area chapters of Indivisible, a grassroots movement, held an Empty Chair Town Hall meeting Saturday at Minnesota Square Park Pavilion in St. Peter. Event chair Marian Broida said they invited Representative Brad Finstad to the ...