New Ulm News Archives - Page 38 of 83

July 24, 2024

Sheriff Jason Seidl

Jason talked about a traffic enforcement campaign during Farmfest August 6 – 8 with the primary target being speeders. He also discussed new child passenger safety laws, the hands-free law and the new 924 area code that goes into effect Tuesday.

July 24, 2024

GFW APPROVES NEW SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT

The GFW School Board unanimously approved an 11-month superintendent contract with Kelly Smith at their meeting Monday. The board interviewed three candidates chosen by the South Central Services Cooperative. Smith is a former math teacher, athletic director and business manager at GFW. He was chosen over former Waconia superintendent Pat Devine and former Red Wing […]

July 24, 2024

American Legion Riders Coming Through New Ulm Friday

Brown County Veteran Services Officer Greg Peterson mentioned the American Legion Riders will come through New Ulm during the noon hour and have lunch at the Legion. Riders are creating awareness and raising money for Fund 85. The Department of Veterans Affairs is anticipating a $3 billion budget shortfall through fiscal 2024 from an increase […]

July 24, 2024

TWO HURT IN THREE VEHICLE VS COWS CRASH ON HIGHWAY 14

Two New Ulm residents were hurt in a three-vehicle crash involving cows on Highway 14 near 481st Avenue in Nicollet County this (Wednesday) morning. The state patrol was called at 4:16 am and found a Pontiac G5 driven by 38-year-old Bradley Wussow of New Ulm, a Honda Civic driven by 25-year-old Maija Russell of New […]

July 24, 2024

DAM STORE TO TEMPORARILY RELOCATE

Owners of the Dam Store in Blue Earth County plan to re-open at a temporary location in downtown Mankato. David Hurska says they hope to be in the former Wagon Wheel restaurant by the end of August. The Dam Store was demolished by the county after the partial failure of the Rapidan Dam. […]

July 24, 2024

ALLEGED MANKATO HOMICIDE

North Mankato police along with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating an alleged homicide at the Village Court Apartments on Hoover Drive. Authorities say they received a call from a woman requesting help from police. When officers arrived, they found the body of a 27-year-old man. A 41-year-old man in the apartment was […]

July 23, 2024

HENDERSON BROWN MONUMENT VANDALIZED

Henderson police are investigating after a cemetery marker for Henderson’s founder Joseph R. Brown was vandalized. Police say the words “Ryan, will you marry me” had been written in pink spray paint on the structure. Henderson police say they are still waiting on an estimate to fix the vandalism. […]

July 23, 2024

Tribute to Smiley during Dinner Bell Hour Tuesday

Musician Scott Sparlin shared some stories and thoughts about Alan “Smiley” Wiltschek during Dinner Bell Hour Tuesday morning. Sparlin played about 52 years with Smiley. This Friday 4:45pm-10pm in downtown New Ulm musicians will celebrate the legacy and memory of Smiley.

July 23, 2024

Nicollet County Historical Society Getting back to Normal after Flooding

Nicollet County Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Becker says activity is getting back to normal at the Treaty Site History Center. Work continues on the Transportation exhibit, the society will be in a new location this year at the Nicollet County Fair and the next History Hangout is August 15th. […]

July 23, 2024

FATAL RENVILLE COUNTY CRASH

The Renville County Sheriff’s Office was called to a one-vehicle crash about five miles northwest of Hector Sunday afternoon at 3:34 pm. Authorities responded and found a Ford F250 resting on its top at the bottom of a creek bank. The vehicle was not in the water. Both occupants were extricated from the vehicle. The […]