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April 27, 2026

Harvey Stadick and Rick Eckstein

German Bohemian Heritage Society members, Harvey and Rick encourage listeners to sign up for the upcoming Spring event at the New Ulm Country Club, May 15th.                          

April 27, 2026

MANKATO POLICE INVESTIGATING DEATH

Authorities in Mankato are investigating the death of a man this morning (Mon) in Riverfront Park.  Officers called to the report of an unresponsive person discovered the man dead at the scene.  At least one report indicated the man crashed a bicycle and went over an embankment.  Police are not releasing any additional details.   […]

April 27, 2026

RENVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF HABLE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR RE-ELECTION

Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable has announced his candidacy for re-election as Sheriff.  He said his focus will continue to be on community partnerships and excellence in public safety.  Hable has over 30 years of law enforcement experience and has served as Renville County Sheriff since 2011.  He also currently chairs the Minnesota Violent Crime […]

April 27, 2026

NAMES RELEASED IN FATAL MANKATO SHOOTING

Mankato authorities have identified those involved in a shooting that killed one and injured another.  Police were called just after 1:30 pm Sunday by someone who thought a person was shooting into a residence on Castle Pines Drive.  As they approached, officers thought they heard what they believed to be gunshots from inside.  Once they […]

April 25, 2026

CAPTAIN BIANCHI RETURNS HOME

Captain Willibald Bianchi returned home to New Ulm Friday evening 85 years to the day he left for military service.  A plane carrying Bianchi’s casket landed at MSP airport.  There was a dignified transfer of the casket to a hearse and then a procession returned to New Ulm.  KNUJ’s Jim Bartels was along to and […]

April 24, 2026

MINNESOTA’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE TICKS UP

Minnesota’s unemployment rate has recently edged above the national average, marking a notable shift from its long-standing position as a low-unemployment state. Minnesota’s unemployment rate sits at 4.5%, slightly higher than the U.S. rate of 4.3%. Economists point to slower job growth and a shrinking labor force as key factors behind the change. Some officials […]

April 24, 2026

MANKATO WOMAN CHARGED IN FATAL CRASH

A 19-year-old Mankato woman is accused of driving more than 85 miles per hour when she rear-ended a stopped van in a construction zone, killing a couple last July. Alyssa Odens is charged with two counts each of criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular operation. Investigators say this is the third speeding-related incident involving Odens […]

April 24, 2026

FIRST CASE OF BIRD FLU CONFIRMED THIS SPRING

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has made its first appearance in Minnesota this spring. State officials say the virus was confirmed last week in a flock of nearly 63,000 commercial turkey meat birds. The flock was placed under quarantine on Thursday, April 16th. This marks the first case in Minnesota since two flocks were affected in […]

April 23, 2026

Becky Buller

Former St James native, Becky Buller is returning home to play a concert on Saturday.                        

April 23, 2026

COUNCIL APPROVES RESTRICTING ACCESS TO HERMANN MONUMENT

Public access to the Hermann Monument in New Ulm will be restricted.  The city council approved the recommendation from the Park and Rec Department.  Park and Rec Director Joey Schugel says the monument is inspected is done every year before the monument is open to the public and this is the first year restricted access […]
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