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May 23, 2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP SET UP, TAKE DOWN FLAGS AT CEMETERY MONDAY

Volunteers are needed to help put up flags Monday in New Ulm City Cemetery.  Flags will be set up at 7 am and taken down at 4 pm.     If you want to help, show up at 7 am for set-up and 4 pm for take down Monday.          

May 22, 2026

MINNESOTA ENTERING “100 DEADLIEST DAYS OF SUMMER”

As Minnesotans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the state is also entering what safety officials call the “100 deadliest days of summer” — the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day when deadly crashes typically spike. Shannon Grabow is with the state Office of Traffic Safety:   Preliminary numbers show that traffic deaths dropped […]

May 22, 2026

EXPECT A LOT OF COMPANY ON ROADS

Despite higher gas prices and economic concerns, Memorial Day travel is expected to hit record levels this year. Triple-A projects nearly 45 million Americans , including many Minnesotans, will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday weekend. Triple-A Minnesota spokeswoman Brynna Knapp says some travelers may shorten their trips or stay closer […]

May 22, 2026

KEEP WILDFIRE SAFETY IN MIND THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Minnesotans are being urged to take extra precautions to prevent wildfires this holiday weekend. The D-N-R warns much of the state is already at moderate fire danger-and conditions could worsen with warmer temperatures, wind, and low humidity.  Wildfire prevention specialist Karen Harrison says more than 90 percent of wildfires in Minnesota are caused by people.  […]

May 21, 2026

BLUE EARTH COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE NEEDS HELP IN ID’ING PERSON CONNECTED TO FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY AT AREA BANKS

The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying a person connected to alleged fraudulent activity at local banks.  Authorities say that between Thursday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 13 personal information of other people was presented at banks in five different jurisdictions in southern Minnesota – Hutchinson, St. Peter, Eagle Lake, […]

May 21, 2026

Kari Beran

Kari Beran gave her monthly update on Pro Kinship for Kids.  She introduced us to the Mentee of the Month, talked about the benefits of being a Mentor.  Hunter Lystrom was also with Kari and talked about a bowling fundraiser event at Concordia Lanes/Kegel Club Saturday, June 7.  Kari also talked about the Cash Wise […]

May 21, 2026

Glen Setterholm and Bob Schirlinger

New Ulm Lion’s Club members Glen and Bob announce the winners of the Lion’s spring raffle.          

May 21, 2026

ALLINA HEALTH AND SUTTER HEALTH SIGN DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT

Allina Health and Sutter Health have announced they have approved a definitive agreement taking the next step toward their shared goal of creating an integrated nonprofit health system.  The organizations will expand local access to high-quality, affordable care while leading nationally in digital and technological advancements that transform care and meaningfully improve the experiences of […]

May 21, 2026

FEEDING OUR FUTURE FOUNDER SENTENCED

Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock will spend more than 41 years in federal prison for leading the 243-million-dollar fraud scheme.  She was sentenced to 500 months this (Thurs) morning for using her nonprofit to steal federal funds from a child nutrition program intended to feed low-income children.  Judge Nancy Brasel (BRAZ’-ul) told her, “This […]

May 20, 2026

DARWIN MAN FACING CHARGES AFTER FLEEING IN STOLEN CAR

A Darwin man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from deputies in a stolen vehicle Tuesday night in Meeker County. Authorities say a deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at the St. John’s Catholic Church cemetery in Darwin around 8 p.m. When the deputy attempted to contact the driver, investigators […]
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