New Ulm News Archives - Page 30 of 91

September 17, 2024

SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN GUSTAVUS ROBBERY

Authorities say two people have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery and vehicle theft at Gustavus Adolphus College Saturday morning. St. Peter Police say Plymouth police arrested the suspects in the Buick LaCrosse that was stolen. Police say the suspects were arrested with a replica firearm along with other evidence connected to the […]

September 16, 2024

SHERIFF SEIDL PRESENTING MEDALS TO THOSE INVOLVED IN CAPTURE OF KYLE RICKE

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is presenting medals to those that were involved in the capture of Kyle Ricke, the man who shot and killed Algona, Iowa police officer Kevin Cram last September. Ricke was capture in rural Sleepy Eye. The awards presentation will be Tuesday at 11 in the Brown County Courthouse, Courtroom #305 […]

September 16, 2024

Sandy Reinke

The Tea For Cancer event is Sunday at the Best Western Plus. Sandy talked about the event, where the money goes and other events Tea for Cancer does to raise money for cancer research

September 16, 2024

Kristen Sprenger

The New Ulm Human Rights Commission Chairman talks about the Welcoming Week event coming up this Friday at the City Hall parking lot.

September 16, 2024

Gaylord’s Eggstravaganza had a Good Year

Initial indication is that Gaylord’s Eggstravaganza went very well this year. The celebration was held August 8 thru the 11th. Gaylord Chamber of Commerce President Mike Feterl shared that information Monday morning on KNUJ. This week is also Homecoming for the Sibley East Wolverines. […]

September 16, 2024

ARMED ROBBERY AT GUSTAVUS

The St. Peter Police Department is investigating a reported armed robbery on the Gustavus Adolphus campus Saturday morning. Police say a suspect with a rifle-style gun stole the victim’s vehicle, a black 2011 Buick LaCrosse. The police are asking those who live around campus to help with camera or doorbell footage between 1 and 3 […]

September 16, 2024

PEDESTRIAN CRITICALLY HURT AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE IN ST. PETER

The state patrol is investigating after a St. Peter woman was critically injured when she was hit by a vehicle Saturday afternoon. Authorities were called at 1:37 pm to Northbound Highway 169 and Jefferson Street. A Nissan Cargo Van driven by 36-year-old Brandon Vonesson of St. Peter was northbound on 169 when it struck 68-year-old […]

September 13, 2024

SEAT BELT USE REACHES 10-YEAR HIGH

The percentage of people buckling up reached a near all-time high of 94.7 percent this year when comparing data from 2010 through 2024. This is the highest rate recorded since 2013 when it was 94.8-percent. Young adults who are 16 to 29 years old, male occupants and pickup drivers are the three groups that are […]

September 13, 2024

RURAL ARLINGTON MAN HURT IN SIBLEY COUNTY INCIDENT

The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office was called shortly after noon Thursday to an ATV crash about for miles east of New Auburn in New Auburn Township. Authorities say 76-year-old Larry Lindemann of rural Arlington was driving an Arctic Cat ATV in the southbound County Road 13 ditch, lost control and went into a small body […]

September 13, 2024

New Ulm Popcorn Wagon Celebrates its 110th Birthday Saturday

Brown County Historical Society is hosting a birthday party for the popcorn wagon this Saturday. The Program includes: presentation on the popcorn wagon at 10:30am, cake at noon and Ragtime Guitar with Lee Weber. Executive Director Amy Johnson says birthday celebration is from 10am-3pm in the Museum Annex. […]