To the editor: I want to thank The Journal for a very informative article on what tourism means to the New Ulm area. Unfortunately, we have lost two historic sites that at one time brought many visitors to New Ulm from all over the world. Namely, the Harkin Store and Fort Ridgley, both owned ...

To the editor: I write in response to Anita Gaul’s article May 13 on the opinion page. As Vice Chair of the State Emblems Redesign Commission Anita voices her opinion that the new flag design was completed under completely open and fair circumstances. Apparently Anita is also chair of ...

To the editor: On Saturday, May 2, New Ulm hosted a Memorial Tribute Program honoring New Ulm native and Medal of Honor winner Captain Willibald Bianchi.  Over 500 people were in attendance at the new National Guard Readiness Center.   As most of you know, the remains ...

To the editor: I am the Cottage Director of Prairie Senior Cottages of New Ulm and I can tell you that in rural Minnesota, the long-term care crisis happening in Minnesota is even more urgent. Here, when a facility closes or reduces beds, there is no backup option down the street. Families ...

To the editor: Imagine two mythical countries with the same problem: many non-citizen immigrants within their borders.  In Country B, one party gains power with lies about the immigrants —  “criminals!” (crime rate actually lower than the general population) and “welfare ...

To the editor: Elon Musk, (Remember him?) was notoriously charged with ferreting out the waste, fraud, and abuse in our federal government. Along the way Elon and his DOGE team with the blessings from the Oval Office threw out the baby with the bath water, and our country is only beginning to ...