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A German voice in Central Minnesota: The story of Der Nordstern
- The German-speaking community of St. Cloud relied on Der Nordstern since 1874 for connection and identity, as it became the cultural heartbeat of Stearns County’s German immigrant population.
- Der Nordstern was founded by cousins Peter Brick and Peter E. Kaiser to meet the desire for a German-language newspaper.
- Gerhard May, who became the paper’s editor on November 10, 1887, is credited with giving Der Nordstern a voice.
- Although Der Nordstern ceased publication in 1931, its legacy continues to be felt in the community.
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A German voice in Central Minnesota: The story of Der Nordstern
ST. CLOUD — For nearly six decades, the German-speaking community of St. Cloud turned to one newspaper for connection, identity and a sense of home. Launched in 1874 by cousins Peter Brick and Peter E. Kaiser, Der Nordstern became more than a source of news — it was the cultural heartbeat of Stearns County’s growing German immigrant population. The “famous” paper endorsed political candidates — and was often seen as Democratic — while giving rea…
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Leaning Left0Leaning Right7Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution70% Right
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- 70% of the sources lean Right
70% Right
C 30%
R 70%
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