The New Ulm Diocesan Council of Catholic Women held its 65th annual convention at the Church of St. Michael in Morgan on April 25, with about 200 women coming together to celebrate the theme, “Grow in God’s Love.” Pictured is Bishop Chad W. Zielinski presenting the Woman of the ...
Dr. Matthew Zabka, associate professor of Mathematics at Southwest Minnesota State University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in applied algebraic topology to Georgia for the 2026-2027 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Dr. Matthew Zabka grew up in St. Paul and earned undergraduate degrees in mathematics, German and economics at St. Cloud State University. He completed his master’s degree in statistics at the University of Michigan and his doctorate in mathematics at Wayne State University under the ...
Seed Coalition has announced the winners of the 2026 President’s and Engaged Campus Awards. This year, Seed Coalition received nominations from member colleges and universities across Iowa and Minnesota. This year, Dr. David Jones, SMSU president, nominated the following members of the SMSU community: Sheridyn Runs After, Amanda Sieling, Willmar Public Schools, and Shanda Walker. “These honorees reflect the very best of SMSU’s commitment to civic engagement, showing up for their communities with leadership, partnership, and purpose,” said SMSU President David Jones. ...
Schubert Festival event today at SMSU Campus Religious Center Lecture-Recital examining the “Reliquie” piano sonata and the Grand Duo with Dr. Jean King, which is part of the Schubert Festival, will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the SMSU Campus Religious Center. The event is free and open to the public. SMSU Chorale concert Saturday The SMSU Chorale will present a concert entitled “Be Still My Soul: the Music of Morten Lauridsen” at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Lutheran Church of Marshall (100 Church Street). Known for his profound ability to connect music and poetry, Lauridsen ...
CDA to have special celebration for Blessed Mother Mary The Catholic Daughters are honoring the Blessed Mother Mary with a special celebration on Saturday, May 2 at Holy Redeemer. Breakfast will be served 9-9:20 a.m. ($10) in Carlin Hall. Please make a reservation to Pam 507-228-2062 or Paula 507-829-3778 by April 27. Rev. Denny Labat will be lead with prayer, reflection, and quiet time for personal devotion. All men and women of the AFC are welcome to attend from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Spring Salad Luncheon May 7 The annual Holy Redeemer Council of Catholic Women Spring Salad Luncheon ...
“Pastor D!” Marcus exclaimed, as he and I walked into the convenience store together, him holding the door for me. “Haven’t seen you in a while!” Marcus, the store’s manager, was adorned in a fluorescent vest indicating that he’d been working outside. Just inside the double ...
