New Ulm News Archives - Page 4 of 114

March 5, 2025

TRICKY TRAVEL ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA

Several spinouts and crashes are reported across the state following the latest snowstorm. MnDOT’s Anne Meyer says crews are busy and she asks that you give plows plenty of room to do their job safely. That means staying back at least ten car lengths. She encourages you to check the latest road conditions at 511mn.org […]

March 4, 2025

Craig Hansen

Today, we lay to rest not just a colleague, but a true member of our KNUJ/SAM family. Craig Hansen was a huge part of our team—whether it was hosting the Community Accent Show, serving as a top-level account executive, or simply bringing energy and laughter to every room he entered. Craig was never short on […]

March 3, 2025

STATE STAFF AT ST. PETER FACILITIES PROTEST WORKING CONDITIONS

Workers at behavioral services facilities in St. Peter are protesting several workplace concerns. Employees in the Forensic Mental Health Program report that the radios they rely on for emergencies frequently malfunction. Additionally, staff members at a nearby Minnesota Sex Offender Program are frustrated that new construction has forced them to use an outdoor porta-potty or […]

March 3, 2025

SENATORS KLOBUCHAR, SMITH NAME GUESTS FOR TRUMP’S JOINT ADDRESS TO CONGRESS

Minnesota’s U.S Senators are naming their guests for President Trump’s joint address to Congress Tuesdaynight. Senator Klobuchar says Minnesota Farmers’ Union President Gary Wertish of Renville County will join her in the U.S House Chamber for Trump’s speech. Senator Tina Smith invited Voyageur’s National Park Ranger Kate Severson from Minnesota. Severson is one of more […]

March 3, 2025

Sertoma Club of New Ulm Accepting Nominees for Service to Mankind Award

Do you know someone deserving of the “Service to Mankind Award”? Sertoma Club of New Ulm is accepting nominations. You will find complete details and a nomination form on their Facebook page. Committee member Denise Fischer explains the award.

March 3, 2025

TRUMAN SHOOTING SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says they have apprehended the man wanted in a domestic shooting in Truman Thursday. Authorities say 33-year-old Kyle Liford was taken into custody without incident. Authorities said Saturday he was wanted on second-degree attempted murder charges in connection with the shooting. The sheriff’s Office says it happened around 6:15 Thursday […]

March 1, 2025

CREWS BATTLE GRASS FIRE SOUTHEAST OF SLEEPY EYE

Sleepy Eye fire crews were called to a grass fire in Stark Township about four miles southeast of Sleepy Eye Friday. Authorities say crews were called about 10:45 am to a mile east of Highway 4 just south of County Road 24. Windy conditions made fighting the fire challenging so firefighters trained their hoses on […]

March 1, 2025

Bob Schirlinger

Bob gives us the details on the upcoming Dad’s Belgium Waffle breakfast, Sunday at St Mary’s Social Hall.

February 28, 2025

NARREN TAKE OVER NEW ULM, FASCHING WEEKEND UNDERWAY

The Narren of New Ulm captured Mayor Kathleen Backer Friday afternoon and ushered in Fasching with this proclamation… The Narren will hold Fasching Sunday afternoon from 1 – 4 at the Best Western Plus in New Ulm. There will be a lot of kids’ games, music and dancing with Dain’s Dutchment and, of course, […]

February 28, 2025

St. Peter has Substation Ribbon Cutting

St. Peter installed new equipment at the Substation located behind City Hall. The previous equipment was around 60 years old. Squirrels will have a harder time causing issues. According to the electric department, over the past few years, 80% of outages were caused by squirrrels. St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Peter will be at […]