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May 11, 2026

NICOLLET COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATING LAFAYETTE INCIDENT

The Nicollet County Sheriff’s office is investigating an incident that left a woman injured in Lafayette Friday night.  Authorities say Lafayette ambulance was called to 780 Main Avenue Friday at 10:14 pm for a woman who had a wound to the back of her head.  She was taken to New Ulm Medical Center and then […]

May 9, 2026

FISHING OPENER

Minnesota’s fishing opener is underway today, marking the unofficial start of summer as anglers head to lakes and rivers across the state to celebrate a longtime tradition. From boats on popular lakes to shorelines filled with families, anglers are casting lines, making memories, and spending time outdoors. Officials say Minnesota’s river systems are an often-overlooked […]

May 8, 2026

OFFICIALS WARN OF ACTIVE SUMMER FOR AIR QUALITY ALERTS

State environmental officials are warning Minnesotans to prepare for another summer of unhealthy air and smoke from Canada, expected to trigger multiple air quality alerts.  Meteorologists with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency say we could see between 12 and 16 days impacted by wildfire smoke and another four to six days with elevated ozone pollution […]

May 8, 2026

Tony Guggisberg

River Creek Nursery’s Tony Guggisberg talked about planting, spraying for crab grass, catching moles, sweet corn and potatoes.          

May 7, 2026

CITY TO GET FUNDING FOR POTENTIAL CENTER STREET ROUNDABOUT

The New Ulm City Council is set to receive funding to cver 65% of costs conneced to safety improvements along Center Street.  The improvements include roundabouts at Garden and Payne Streets.  City engineer Joe Stadheim submitted a grant application for MnDOT for the Center Street Project which is being planned jointly with Brown County.  Stadheim […]

May 7, 2026

Chris Dalton

New Ulm’s City Manager Chris Dalton talked about construction projects during Community Affairs.              

May 7, 2026

KLOBUCHAR VISITING WESTERN MINNESOTA

U.S Senator Amy Klobuchar is going to be in western Minnesota over the next two days on a rural economy tour.  She is scheduled to meet with local leaders, small business owners and first responders in Montevideo, Marshall, Litchfield, Willmar, Canby and Lake Benton.  The meetings are scheduled to deal with child care shortages along […]

May 7, 2026

FATAL CRASH IN KANDIYOHI COUNTY

The state patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Regal in Kandiyohi County Wednesday afternoon shortly before 3 pm.  Authorities say the crash was between a semi and a Ford Escape.  No names have been released but the state patrol says all involved were from Belgrade.  The investigation is continuing.          

May 7, 2026

MINOR INJURIES IN MEEKER COUNTY DUMP TRUCK CRASH AND FIRE

A dump truck driver escaped with minor injuries after a fiery crash Wednesday south of Litchfield in Meeker County.  When the first responders arrived, the dump truck was fully engulfed in flames in the ditch.  Deputies say 69-year-old Rickie Harrier of Hutchinson was able to get out before the truck caught fire.  Investigators say Harrier […]

May 6, 2026

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM PROJECT BID

Brown County Commissioners approved an exterior preservation project bid contingent on approval of a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Legacy Grant.  ACME Tuckpointing and Restoration of St. Paul had the low bid of over $275,000 and includes a $95,000 county match which is 29% of the project cost.  Mayor Kathleen Backer submitted the grant request […]
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