New Ulm News Archives - Page 2 of 132

May 13, 2025

TEEN KILLED IN WILLMAR SHOOTING

Willmar police are investigating after a teen was killed in a shooting Monday night. Police say they received a call around11 pm of shots fired in the 1800 block of 7th Avenue Southeast near Lakeland Elementary School. Officers found an unresponsive male. Medical attention was provided but the juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene. […]

May 12, 2025

UPDATE ON SLEEPY EYE HOUSE FIRE

The state Fire Marshal is continuing to investigate the house fire in Sleepy Eye that critically injured two people. The Sleepy Eye Police department says they reached out to the fire marshal and were told that an exact cause has not been determined but they have ruled out the possibility of foul play. Six people […]

May 12, 2025

Menopause Presentation June 4 at Sweet Haven Tonics in New Ulm

New Ulm Medical Center Dr. Ashleigh Swearingen (OB/GTN) is having a presentation at Sweet Haven Tonics in downtown New Ulm on Wednesday, June 4. “Menopause Truths- Facts vs Fiction” is open to the public. No registration needed, however seats are limited.

May 12, 2025

RED FLAG WARNINGS IN EFFECT

Red Flag warnings have been issued for 80 of Minnesota’s 87 counties due to extreme fire risk conditions. A Red Flag warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under current and predicted weather conditions including low relative humidity and strong, gusty winds. DNR wildfire officials say then the fire risk is […]

May 9, 2025

UPDATE ON SLEEPY EYE FIRE

The Sleepy Eye Police Department has released more information about the fire in Sleepy Eye that injured six including one woman critically. 29-year-old Katie Rehbein of Sleepy Eye is currently at the Hennepin County Medical Center in critical condition with extensive burns and smoke inhalation. Her 3-year-old son is also at HCMC. The four others, […]

May 9, 2025

CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER SETUP COMING

The National Weather Service is warning of a critical fire weather episode that is coming. There is an increased possibility of fires to spread due to hot temps, low humidity, strong winds and vegetation that is prime fire fuel. The setup is forecast to develop across the Upper Midwest Sunday through the middle of next […]

May 9, 2025

SARAH STROMMEN

DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen joined Brian and Tom from Cross Lake and she talked about goals she has for the upcoming fishing season, any wager she has with Governor Walz and the importance of the industry in Minnesota.

May 9, 2025

GOVERNOR WALZ

Governor Walz joined Brian and Tom at the Fishing opener on Cross Lake Friday morning. He talked about how important the fishing industry is for the entire state of Minnesota, his plans for the weekend and how negotiations are going at the Capitol. […]

May 9, 2025

UPDATE – ESCAPED SEX OFFENDER BACK IN CUSTODY

The man who escaped from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program this (Friday) morning is back in custody. Authorities say Beau-Jacob Edward Zimmer was taken into custody around 7 am. He had escaped the St. Peter Treatment facility around 1:30 this (Friday) morning on a specialized bicycle. Police believed that he had a kitchen knife with […]

May 8, 2025

Local Talk and Taps Podcast

This edition is in honor of Mom. KNUJ staff and special guests share stories of mom. Happy Mother’s Day!