“I’m so angry,” the caller told one of our editors. That caller was responding to a column written by a newspaper contributor on diversity. The caller stated he was tired of hearing about diversity. The columnist was stating that diversity might prove to be important in the 2024 ...

The email from the American Red Cross stated in all caps: BREAKING “Blood emergency declared , Red Cross donors needed now The Red Cross urged editors to get the word out. “The American Red Cross has now issued an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat ...

THUMBS UP Spikin’ in the Street is back New Ulm’s Spikin’ in the Street volleyball tournament is back for its second year and it looks to be twice as big. After the success of last year’s tournament, it is hard not see this year’s event as a victory lap. Ahead of the 2023 ...

(Question asked, photos taken at Ruth's Mooseum Sunday, July 28)

THUMBS UP Candidate filing for school board opens next week The filing period for most school districts in the region begins Tuesday and closes Aug. 13. This includes the District 88 school board. The New Ulm board will have four seats open for elections this year. Any prospective candidates ...

Two recent announcements involving biofuels are important developments for the Minnesota agriculture industry and the environment. We join the Minnesota Biodiesel Council in applauding the recent letter sent to the Environmental Protection Agency by members of Congress, including Michelle ...