New Ulm News Archives - Page 2 of 132

May 9, 2025

SARAH STROMMEN

DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen joined Brian and Tom from Cross Lake and she talked about goals she has for the upcoming fishing season, any wager she has with Governor Walz and the importance of the industry in Minnesota.

May 9, 2025

GOVERNOR WALZ

Governor Walz joined Brian and Tom at the Fishing opener on Cross Lake Friday morning. He talked about how important the fishing industry is for the entire state of Minnesota, his plans for the weekend and how negotiations are going at the Capitol. […]

May 9, 2025

UPDATE – ESCAPED SEX OFFENDER BACK IN CUSTODY

The man who escaped from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program this (Friday) morning is back in custody. Authorities say Beau-Jacob Edward Zimmer was taken into custody around 7 am. He had escaped the St. Peter Treatment facility around 1:30 this (Friday) morning on a specialized bicycle. Police believed that he had a kitchen knife with […]

May 8, 2025

Local Talk and Taps Podcast

This edition is in honor of Mom. KNUJ staff and special guests share stories of mom. Happy Mother’s Day!

May 8, 2025

SIX HURT, ONE CRITICALLY IN SLEEPY EYE HOUSE FIRE

The Sleepy Eye Fire and Police Departments along with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office were called to a house fire this (Thursday) morning shortly after 7. The house on the 700 block of 3rd Avenue Northeast was fully engulfed when crews arrived. Two people were helping the occupants out of the home. Officers learned there […]

May 8, 2025

This Week is National Tourism Week

New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sarah Warmka says it’s time to get New Ulm ready for tourists. Downtown Flowers will be planted on Wednesday, May 28. Donations, volunteers and waterers are needed. New Ulm Business of the Year Celebration is Thursday, June 12, in German Park downtown New Ulm. It […]

May 8, 2025

Beers with Brian

August Schell Brewery General Manager Curt Van Asten was our guest on Beers with Brian. We sampled Schell’s Notorious Pils and Orange Mimosa. Mother’s Day festivities taking place at Schell’s Brewery this Saturday and the Biergarten opens Memorial Day Weekend.

May 8, 2025

WILLMAR POLICE LOOKING FOR TWO MISSING TEENAGERS

The Willmar police department is seeking help in locating two missing teenagers. 16-year-old Angel Perez-Ortiz and 15-year-old Brianna Holland were last seen together on foot leaving the 800 block of Park Avenue in Willmar Monday afternoon around 5:10 pm. Authorities say there is concern for their welfare. Angel is an Hispanic male with a light […]

May 8, 2025

SEMI VS TRACTOR IN WATONWAN COUNTY

The state patrol was called to a crash between a semi and a tractor on westbound Highway 60 in St. James Township Watonwan County Wednesday evening shortly after 5 pm. Authorities say a semi driven by 36-year-old Andrew Booke of Wahpeton, North Dakota and a tractor driven by 65-year-old James Peterson of St. James were […]

May 7, 2025

Oak Hills Foundation Ice Cream Social is Wednesday, June 18

Oak Hill Living Center’s Rachal Becker updated the construction project at Oak Hills. Currently, wrapping up the 3rd phase of resident rooms . The date for the Ice Cream Social is Wednesday, June 18, 5:30pm and is followed by New Ulm Municipal Band Concert. The public is welcome, bring your lawn chairs. […]