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February 5, 2026

REPRESENTATIVE FISCHBACH CALLS FOR URGENT RELIEF FOR SUGARBEET FARMERS

Minnesota sugarbeet farmers are facing a growing financial crisis, and relief could be coming from Washington Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says she met with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to push for Minnesota producers to receive a share of $1-billion in supplemental economic relief.  Fischbach’s office says sugarbeet farmers are being squeezed by falling prices and […]

February 4, 2026

Narren – Fasching

Duane Laffrenzen (Sepp) and Angie Schaumann (Sophia)  talked about Fasching activities starting Saturday at the New Ulm Public Library and then continuing with the capture of Mayor Backer on Friday the 13th and then Fasching at Best Western Plus Sunday February 15.                           […]

February 4, 2026

Oak Hills Memorial Foundation Bowling Classic is March 2

  Oak Hills Living Center’s Rachal Becker shared information about the Bowling Classic on Monday, March 2, at Concordia Lanes.  Even if you don’t bowl, come out and check the silent auction items.   If you have questions, contact Candy Kral at 507-233-0857 or email: Candykral@oakhillsnewulm.com.  Proceeds will contribute to the purchase of a new bus. […]

February 4, 2026

PRECINCT CAUSES HELD TUESDAY

Around 100 people attended the DFL Precinct caucus at New Ulm High School Tuesday night.  Attendees had the opportunity to vote on a preference ballot for governor between candidates Amy Klobuchar and Christopher Seymore.  Klobuchar won the straw poll with 134 out of 146  votes.  Organizers say it was one of the larger turnouts in […]

February 4, 2026

WATKINS MAN MURDER CASE ON HOLD FOR MENTAL EVALUATION

A Watkins’ man’s murder case is on hold until a review hearing in March.  A Wright County judge ordered 40-year-old David Bruce Delong will undergo a mental competency examination to determine whether he is mentally fit to aid in his defense.  Delong is charged with first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree intentional murder and second-degree intentional […]

February 4, 2026

HOUSE SPEAKER DEMUTH TOPS GOP GUBENATORIAL STRAW POLL

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth appears to be the winner of the GOP gubernatorial straw poll at Tuesday’s precinct caucuses.  With 71-percent reporting, Demuth had 4,255 votes, Kendall Qualls 3,552 votes, Mike Lindell over 2300 votes, Scott Jensen 846 and Kristin Robbins got 626.  There were 826 undecided votes.  The first place finish gives the […]

February 3, 2026

Jack Grausam and Tim Stadick

Jack and Tim talked about Saturday’s River Valley Dutchman Snowmobile Club Hillclimb on Golden Gate Road near Sleepy Eye.                                

February 3, 2026

Leroy Harris

New Ulm Library Adult Programing Director, Leroy Harris discusses the February programming for kids and adults, also talks about his new job.                                                                  

February 3, 2026

WINTER WEATHER AFFECTS BLOOD SUPPLY

Winter weather is partly to blame on a severe blood shortage.   You are encouraged to donate at an upcoming blood drive as all types are needed.  Over 500 blood drives have been cancelled since the first of the year.  Upcoming blood drives in the area include St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm Wednesday from […]

February 3, 2026

Redwood Area Chamber Ag Scholarships Application Deadlines in March

  Redwood Area Chamber and Tourism Executive Director Anne Johnson said the application deadline for 4-year , March 5, and 2-year, March 12.  Information will be available later this week on the Redwood Area Chamber and Tourism website https://redwoodfalls.org/. At the annual Gala Saturday night, the Visionary Award winners were announced.         […]
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