New Ulm News Archives - Page 70 of 91

May 17, 2024

TWO HURT IN BROWN COUNTY CRASH

The state patrol was called to a collision at the intersection of Highway 14 and County Road 10 in Home Township Brown County Thursday afternoon at 4:54 pm. Authorities say a Ram 3500 driven by 80-year-old Gerald Traurig of New Ulm and a Ford Ecosport driven by 58-year-old Cynthia Bratland of Hastings collided. Both drivers […]

May 16, 2024

STATE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY

Minnesota employers added jobs for the fourth straight month, with an increase of 3900 jobs from March to April on a seasonally adjusted basis. The private sector gained 5500 jobs, according to information released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota has gained jobs in 10 out of the last 12 […]

May 16, 2024

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN VS STRATEGIC PLAN

The city of New Ulm held an open house Wednesday night where people got a chance to see a copy of the comprehensive plan for New Ulm. Residents had a chance to share ideas of what they feel should be in the comprehensive plan going forward. The city is also working on a strategic plan. […]

May 16, 2024

BOMB THREAT AT SLEEPY EYE

Sleepy Eye schools started two hours late this (Thursday) morning after a bomb threat toward St. Mary’s School was discovered on an FBI social media monitoring site. The Brown County Sheriff’s Department was notified of the threat this (Thursday) morning at 5:51 am. Authorities contacted the schools, a search was done and authorities determined that […]

May 16, 2024

New Ulm Mayor Kathleen Backer

New Ulm Mayor Kathleen Backer explains what happens now after the City’s Comprehensive Plan Open House Wednesday night. What is the difference between Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan? New Ulm’s German Park Concerts begins Thursday, June 6 .

May 16, 2024

ONE HURT IN NEW ULM CRASH

New Ulm Police were called to a collision at 14th South and Franklin Street Tuesday afternoon at 4:45 pm. A Chevy Traverse driven by 63-year-old Ann Marie Wagner of Nicollet was westbound and a Yamaha XT 250 driven by 62-year-old Daniel James Windschitl of New Ulm was southbound. Windschitl collided with the passenger side of […]

May 15, 2024

AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING DEADLY RURAL WESTBROOK DOMESTIC INCIDENT

Cottonwood County authorities are continuing to investigate a domestic situation involving a firearm Thursday afternoon at 5:10 pm in rural Westbrook. According to the sheriff’s department’s Facebook page, authorities responded and learned that a victim was able to leave the residence but the suspect was alone in the house. A perimeter was set up and […]

May 15, 2024

Kari Beran with Pro Kinship for Kids

Kari Beran with Pro Kinship for Kids talked about the National Mentoring conference she went to in Wisconsin. She learned that 1 in 3 kids do not have someone that they consider a mentor. If you interested in being a mentor including to the mentee of the Month Gloria, call Kari at 507-359-2445 […]

May 15, 2024

Cara Knauf

CAST Program Director Discussing Friday afternoon movies, Virtual programs and more.

May 15, 2024

OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW ULM’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The city of New Ulm is holding an open house this (Wednesday) evening so residents can learn about New Ulm’s potential future in the next 20 years by taking a look at the Comprehensive Plan. City Planner John Knisley says the comprehensive plan has not been updated since 2007. Knisley, Community Development Director Dave Schnobrich, […]