New Ulm News Archives - Page 37 of 83

July 29, 2024

Family Night on the Dairy Farm is Friday

Farm City Hub Club’s Michele Schroeder and Angie Tauer shared information about Friday’s Family Night on the Dairy Farm 5:00pm-8:30pm. The location this year is the David and Angie Tauer Farm, 14758 230th Avenue, Hanska. There will be many activities for all ages. A shuttle will be leaving from Central Region Coop parking lot in […]

July 27, 2024

Musicians and Fans Salute Smiley Friday Evening

A huge crowd was on hand in downtown New Ulm Friday evening to hear the Bockfest Boys, Concord Singers, Bier Garten Boys, Adam Munsterman, Dain Moldan, Josh and Tina, Nick Stadick, Carnie and the Best Band Ever and Nate Frederickson Band salute Alan “Smiley” Wiltschek.

July 26, 2024

Fungal Diseases continue to be an Issue for our Plants

River Creek Nursery’s Tony Guggisberg discusses fungal diseases in tomato plants, lilac bushes and more.

July 26, 2024

STAY WATER AWARE

If you are heading to your favorite swimming hole the DNR encourages you to put safety first. Spokeswoman Lisa Dugan says that each year we see an average of 10 Minnesotans drown in non-boating accidents along with the countless number of near-drownings or close calls. Dugan says to make sure you have someone in your […]

July 26, 2024

MEEKER COUNTY MAN SUFFERS SEVERE BURNS IN BRUSH PILE FIRE

A man from Winsted is being treated at the HCMC Burn Center after a fire in a brush pile Thursday afternoon near Dassel. The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office says the 53-year-old victim was attempting to burn yard debris using an accelerant when the fire came back on him. Deputies say he suffered severe burns over […]

July 25, 2024

NEW ULM CRAZY DAYS

It’s Crazy Days in New Ulm this weekend. The bargains start today (Friday) but there are activities all day Saturday including a morning power stretch, MarketStrasse, the famous ping pong ball drop, kids activities and a street dance Saturday night. The Farmers Market is also Saturday. Plus the Popcorn Wagon will be out Saturday from […]

July 25, 2024

Todd Prafke

MS Ride Across MN is in St. Peter today(Thursday) and early Friday. 300-400 bicyclists will be staying at MN Square Park. St. Peter Administrator Todd Prafke also talked about road work and condition of some roads due to the high water this Summer.

July 25, 2024

VICTIM, SUSPECT ID’D IN ALLEGED NORTH MANKATO HOMICIDE

The North Mankato Police Department has identified the victim and the suspect in Tuesday’s alleged homicide. Authorities say the victim is 27-year-old John Everette Lutgen-Bernatz and the suspect, 41-year-old Dominic Scott Ellen, is in custody in the Nicollet County Jail awaiting charges. Police responded to the call from a female requesting help at the Village […]

July 24, 2024

Sheriff Jason Seidl

Jason talked about a traffic enforcement campaign during Farmfest August 6 – 8 with the primary target being speeders. He also discussed new child passenger safety laws, the hands-free law and the new 924 area code that goes into effect Tuesday.

July 24, 2024

GFW APPROVES NEW SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT

The GFW School Board unanimously approved an 11-month superintendent contract with Kelly Smith at their meeting Monday. The board interviewed three candidates chosen by the South Central Services Cooperative. Smith is a former math teacher, athletic director and business manager at GFW. He was chosen over former Waconia superintendent Pat Devine and former Red Wing […]