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NEW ULM – Friday afternoon the Narren of New Ulm will once again take control of New Ulm city government with the capture of Mayor Kathleen Backer.
The capture of New Ulm Mayor is the symbolic start of the holiday. In taking captive the head of city government, the Narren of New Ulm declared the start of Fasching season and the end of work. The Narren then parade the Mayor through the downtown businesses as part of the celebration.
