New Ulm News Archives - Page 35 of 83

August 2, 2024

Madelia spotlight

Katie Wolle talked about the farmers market, the upcoming blood drive, all the events coming up at the Inspired Event Center, what’s going on at the Watowan County Historical Society and more.

August 2, 2024

Gretta & Nora Bailey, Raymond Schwab & Alex Schroeder

They all talk about the upcoming Brown County 4H livestock Scholarship Auction, August 9th, 2pm on the Brown County Fairgrounds.

August 2, 2024

The Volleyball Court Transformation in Downtown New Ulm is Underway

Two blocks of downtown New Ulm are becoming the volleyball venue for “Spikin’ in the Street”. Loads and loads of sand are being dumped on Minnesota Street from Center to 2nd North. Matches start Saturday morning at 7am. Tonight, stop by the beach party. New Ulm Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sarah Warmka said […]

August 2, 2024

Nick Braulick is the Grill and Chill Grand Prize Winner!

Winning a prize package worth more than 13 hundred dollars from KNUJ/SAM 107-3 is Nick Braulick of Sleepy Eye! Grand prize includes: gas grill and igloo cooler from Ace Hardware in Sleepy Eye, $100 certificates from Schweiss Meats and Prairie Greens Bar and Grill in Sleepy Eye, Igloo cooler from Runnings in New Ulm, […]

August 1, 2024

Dan Glessing

Mn Farm Bureau President, Dan Glessing discusses farm fest, State Fair and Farm Bill with Jim Bartles.

August 1, 2024

NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LAWS GO INTO EFFECT IN MINNESOTA

A number of high-profile public safety laws take effect today (Thursday) in Minnesota. It’s now illegal to sell or possess a cell phone cover that looks like a firearm, and also prohibited are vapes that resemble school supplies or products that appeal to minors. It’s now a felony to make a “Swatting” call that sends […]

August 1, 2024

CENTER AND GERMAN STREET PROJECT UNDERWAY

Water and sanitary sewer main replacement on Center and German Street in New Ulm started Monday. The $2.14-million project started at Center Street and will move toward 3rd North. The project includes reconstruction of existing water main, sanitary sewer main, sewer and water end services, storm sewer modifications and road reconstruction. The project also includes […]

July 31, 2024

NEW LAW INCREASES PENALTY FOR STRAW PURCHASERS

A new law goes into effect Thursday (today) increasing the penalty for straw purchase in Minnesota. The law will up the penalty for straw purchases of firearms from a misdemeanor to a felony. The new law will make it easier to prosecute straw purchasers. The bill does include language that allows for defense in case […]

July 31, 2024

SPIKIN’ IN THE STREET THIS WEEKEND, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

New Ulm’s second annual Spikin’ in the Street is this weekend and this year’s event will be bigger. There will be an estimated 1200 tons of sand brought in, compared to 600 last year. 91 teams this year instead of 44 last year and there will be 8 courts this year spread over two blocks. […]

July 31, 2024

FEMA APPROVES INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS IN 19 COUNTIES

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says Minnesotans across 19 counties are eligible to request individual assistance under an expanded federal disaster declaration from severe storms on June 16. Governor Walz and Minnesota’s congressional delegation requested the aid after damage assessments documented “significant destruction to homes and businesses across the state.” The declaration includes the counties […]