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March 20, 2026

HERMANN MONUMENT RESTORATION PROJECT COST ESTIMATE

A cost estimate is in for the Hermann Monument restoration project.  A report prepared by MacDonald and Mack Architects has the estimated cost at $11.6-million.   New Ulm Park and Rec Director Joey Schugel says this is the next step…   Schugel says since the project will take time to complete, many figures would fluctuate throughout […]

March 20, 2026

WARM TEMPS, MELTING SNOW WON’T INCREASE FLOOD RISK

Minnesotans can breathe a little easier about flooding this weekend.  Despite heavy snowfall last weekend and much warmer temperatures ahead, the National Weather Service says flood risk across the state remains minimal.  Senior Hydrologist Shawn DeVinny says the snowpack isn’t unusually wet for mid-March, and the forecast stays dry, allowing snow to melt gradually.  Some […]

March 19, 2026

SLEEPY EYE PURCHASES HOME FOR POTENTIAL CHILDCARE

The Sleepy Eye Economic Development Authority is continuing to address the issue of childcare.  The EDA is continuing to explore building a house for the sole purpose of childcare like what recently opened in Mapleton.  However, EDA Director Kurk Kramer says they were made aware of a house for sale which the EDA has purchased… […]

March 19, 2026

CITY OF NEW ULM MOVES TO ACQUIRE FORMER NATIONAL GUARD PROPERTIES

The New Ulm City Council has approved moving forward with the acquisition of both the field maintenance shop and the former National Guard Armory.  Last month, the council held a work session on whether to acquire the two properties.  The council supported purchasing the former field maintenance shop but the former Armory building was a […]

March 19, 2026

“Meet Your Elected Officials” Third Session is Monday

  The League of Women Voters of New Ulm is having Brown County Commissioners in its third program of “Meet Your Elected Officials”.  Ruth Ann Webster  and Tamera Furth  say the session will begin Monday 7:00pm in the New Ulm City Council Chambers and you’re welcome to attend.   KNUJ will broadcast the program on Wednesday […]

March 19, 2026

STATE SHERIFFS WARNING OF TEXT MESSAGE SCAM

Sheriff’s across Minnesota are warning you of a text message scam in which it says you have committed a parking violation or failed to pay an electronic toll in Minneapolis and will need to appear in Hennepin County District Court.  The texts appear to come from the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles.  Authorities say these […]

March 18, 2026

Kari Beran

Kari Beran of Pro Kinship for Kids introduced us to this month’s Mentee of the Month, talked about STEM projects she’s doing with the kids, the Email spring fun sale, signing you up for a May Basket and the Easter Bunny at Pizza Ranch.                      

March 18, 2026

Andy and Ezra

Andy and Ezra talk about the New Ulm Pack 51 Cub Scout activities coming up, including scouting for food and the pinewood derby on Saturday.                                                             […]

March 18, 2026

FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED TO REPORTED APARTMENT SMOKE

The New Ulm Fire Department was called to a report of smoke from a third-floor apartment on the corner of 3rd North and Minnesota.  Crews say radiator steam froze up in an apartment creating smoke.  Firefighters shut off a steam valve and stopped the smoke.  There wasn’t any reports of injuries or damage and firefighters […]

March 18, 2026

CALIFORNIA-BASED SUTTER HEALTH ACQUIRING ALLINA OF MINNESOTA

Allina Health, one of Minnesota’s largest health care providers, is being acquired by California-based Sutter Health.  Under the deal, Allina would retain its name, board of directors, and Minneapolis regional headquarters.  However, the nonprofit health system would ultimately report to Sutter Health President and CEO Warner Thomas.  Allina has been under financial pressure in recent […]
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