New Ulm News Archives - Page 22 of 59

July 1, 2024

MEEKER COUNTY INVESTIGATING STABBING OF OLIVIA MAN

Meeker County authorities are searching for multiple suspects after a stabbing Friday evening alongside a road in Litchfield Township. Authorities say 50-year-old Galen Serbus of Olivia was found lying in the ditch with an apparent stab wound and injuries that suggested he had been hit by a vehicle. A suspect vehicle was found and is […]

July 1, 2024

GOVERNOR WALZ TO VISIT RAPIDAN DAM TUESDAY

Governor Walz will visit the Rapidan Dam Tuesday to provide updates on flood conditions and recovery efforts. State and county leadership and emergency management staff will join the governor at the dam scheduled for 12:30 Tuesday afternoon. Among those scheduled to join Walz are Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobsen, Blue Earth County Public […]

July 1, 2024

Liz Malloy

New Ulm Park and Recreation Program Supervisor Liz Malloy said there is a concert Monday night in German Park. New Ulm Public Library sponsoring “Rockin’ and Readin’ ” with Leonardo. It begins at 7pm with Puppet Wagon Show at 6:15pm. Lincoln Park Pickle Ball Courts may be ready by late this month. New Ulm Night […]

June 29, 2024

RIVERS FALLING, COTTONWOOD STREET IN NEW ULM OPENS

River levels in the area continue to fall but river flood warnings continue. The Cottonwood River at New Ulm measured 13.2 feet as of 10 Saturday morning. It is expected to fall below flood stage of 11 feet Tuesday morning. The falling river has enabled crews to open Cottonwood Street which has been closed for […]

June 28, 2024

Autofest

Denny Maday and Norman Grathwohl talked about Autofest Sunday at the Brown County Fairgrounds in New Ulm 9 – 3. There will be a lot of activities including the Pink Ladies’ Garage, a model car contest, food, not to mention all the beautiful vehicles that will be there.

June 28, 2024

VOTING UNDERWAY IN MINNESOTA’S PRIMARY ELECTION

Voting for Minnesota’s August 13 primary election started today (Friday). This is where voters choose candidates to appear on the November 5 general election ballot. Minnesota’s no-excuse absentee voting law allows eligible voters to cast their ballot starting 46 days before the election. All absentee and mail ballots must be returned by 8 pm on […]

June 28, 2024

Tony Guggisberg

River Creek Nursery’s Tony Guggisberg recommends safeguarding your vegetables from fungal diseases because of all the rain. It is still a good time to plant trees.

June 27, 2024

SEARCH FOR NEW GFW SUPERINTENDENT

The GFW School Board approved the South Central Service Cooperative of Mankato to lead the search for a new superintendent. Jeff Horton announced last week that he has accepted the superintendent position at Southwest Metro Intermediate School District 288 in Shakopee. Horton will start his new job Monday but also continue as superintendent at GFW […]

June 27, 2024

Highway 169 south of Lesueur photo today from the MN Department of Transportation

For the latest Highway information visit 511mn.org. If you see water on the road turn around, don’t drown.

June 27, 2024

Rock of the North has Been Found

Winning One Thousand Dollars is Meredith Jones of Lake Crystal! She found Rock of the North behind Prince’s guitar in front of the MN Music Hall of Fame in downtown New Ulm. Meredith’s son Bayler Nordby has negotiated at least a $200 finder’s fee. The Rock was found shortly after the Thursday Bonus Clue at […]