Timothy J. Lessman, Cleveland: “My wife is a big fan of his.” Becky Davis Brooks, Mankato: “I’ve heard Frank four times before. We have the same book publisher. I’m a young adult fiction writer.” Doug Gulden, Hermantown: “My sister called me and invited me to come.” Rick ...

Photos by Fritz Busch Kathy Rubey, New Ulm: “Walking down the third baseline in the Metrodome about 20 years ago and seeing Max Kepler, the German player.” Sawyer Kjelshus, Hanska: “Watching Tori Hunter play centerfield.” Tyler Gasow, New Ulm: “Getting Luis Rivas’ homerun ball at ...

Linda Steinke Huevelmann, Kansas City, Mo.: “Being a pom pom girl.” Mary Anderl Swanson, New Ulm: “Being a part of a 365-member high school class.” Deb Marti McCormick, Highlands Ranch, Co.: “Growing up in New Ulm with such good friends and good people.” Ginnie Leach ...

Photos taken by Fritz Busch Jerry Nachreiner, New Ulm: “The music and home-grown beer.” Terry Johnson, New Ulm: “The beer, music and food.” Victoria Borillo, New Ulm: “It’s a national festival.” Yuri Borillo, New Ulm: “The festival and City of New Ulm.” Terry Bottenfield, ...

Photos by Fritz Busch Mackenzie Lilleodden, Hanska: “Taco in a bag.” Kaytlin Lilleodden, Hanska: “Yogurt parfait.” Brittney Lilleodden, Hanska: “Yogurt parfait.” Nancy Lilleodden, Hanska: “Everything at the 4-H stand.” Tucker Lilleodden, Hanska: “Cheeseburger.” Morgan ...

Photos by Fritz Busch Michelle Owens, New Ulm: “Community involvement. It’s something new for New Ulm. It was fun last year and twice as much fun this year with twice as many teams.” Randy Newman, New Ulm: “It’s good for the community, getting people involved, supporting the town. A ...