New Ulm News Archives - Page 5 of 114

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 […]

February 28, 2025

MARTIN COUNTY AUTHORITIES SEARCHING FOR SHOOTING SUSPECT

Authorities in Martin County are looking for a suspect involved in a shooting during a domestic assault Thursday evening in Truman. Authorities say they were called at 6:15 pm to the report of a woman being shot in the chest. She was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries. Authorities are searching for 32-year-old Kyle […]

February 27, 2025

MINNESOTA HOUSE BILL WOULD CHANGE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SOMEONE TO WORK OR VOLUNTEER IN CHILDCARE

A Republican authored bill in the Minnesota House would change the qualifications needed for someone to work or volunteer in a licensed childcare center. Hanska Representative Paul Torkelson says the bill isn’t perfect but does help address issues facing child care in Minnesota. Torkelson says a lot of the language that governs child care is […]

February 26, 2025

The Narren

The Narren of New Ulm are holding Fasching Sunday afternoon at the Best Western Plus in New Ulm. They will have a lot of kids games, music from Dain’s Dutchmen and more. Friday, The Narren will capture the mayor and parade her around downtown. The Narren just came back from a two-week trip to Germany […]

February 26, 2025

Jason Seidl and Andrew Konechne

Brown County Sheriff, Jason Seidl and Brown County Investigator Andrew Konechne talk about scams happening in the region.

February 26, 2025

Veterans Day on the Hill is April 9

Brown County Veteran Services Officer Greg Peterson said Veterans Day in St. Paul will be April 9. Brown County Council will not be running a bus, but Mankato will have a bus and you may sign up by calling Jeff Kronback at 507-420-0146. Minnesota Veterans Outdoors offers a variety of programs and events: Veterans […]

February 26, 2025

GOVERNOR WALZ WILL NOT RUN FOR U.S SENATE

Governor Walz announced today (Wednesday) that he will not seek Minnesota’s open U.S Senate seat next year. Current Senator Tina Smith announced that she would not be seeking re-election in 2026. Since then, several Democratic contenders have emerged including Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, U.S Representative Ilhan Omar and Secretary of State Steve Simon. There […]

February 26, 2025

BIRD ISLAND BUSINESS DAMAGED BY FIRE

A business in Bird Island was damaged by a fire Tuesday morning. The Bird Island Fire Department says they were called at 5:14 am to the hardware store for a fire in the attic. Olivia and Hector Fire Departments were called for mutual aid. The roof collapsed but no injuries were reported. Fire officials say […]