THUMBS UP Daycare providers appreciation The New Ulm Community Center is hosting a two-day childcare appreciation and training event on Friday and Saturday. The event is sponsored by Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), who is paying for the trainers to attend and providing a ...

THUMBS UP Springfield surges back The Springfield Tigers excited their fans Thursday by surging back in their Class A state football tournament game against Goodhue in Rochester, scoring back-to-back touchdowns in the fourth quarter to win 20-14. Isaac Fredin caught the go-ahead touchdown ...

THUMBS DOWN October ends with cold snap For the second year in the row, south central Minnesota experienced a warmer than average October, then saw temperatures drop right before Halloween night. Temperatures in the 80s were not uncommon this October. Combined with a lack of rain, it was ...

THUMBS UP Impressive to see United Way Days of Caring in action The United Way has started its annual Day of Caring program. For three days, volunteer teams organized by the United Way are working in the community to provide service to disabled or senior members of the community. The ...

THUMBS UP Local groups helping hurricane relief efforts The southeast United States has been devastated by hurricanes this fall season. This year is especially bad with multiple hurricanes hitting in quick succession. Fortunately, local groups are helping in this crisis. This last week a J ...

THUMBS UP Oktoberfest is back October is here and that means New Ulm is ready to celebrate Oktoberfest. For the first weekend, the fun will be centered around downtown New Ulm. As with last year, a green artificial turf will be placed on Minnesota Street. There will be an increase in food ...