New Ulm News Archives - Page 48 of 83

June 25, 2024

Alex Schroeder and Lillian Brandes

Alex and Lillian talked about all the good things 4-H does, the different projects and there will be an eighth chapter in Brown County later this year.

June 25, 2024

Scott Roemhildt

The South Region Director Covers Flooding and water safety, along with a turkey season wrap up.

June 25, 2024

Nicollet County Historical Society

Nicollet County Historical Society Treaty Site History Center is closed due to flooding, but Executive Director Jessica Becker reminds you that there is plenty of history to enjoy online and its social media platforms. A Free Family Day is planned for Friday, July 12, 10am-4pm and the Cox House continues to have open dates. […]

June 25, 2024

MNDOT HIGHWAY UPDATE

MnDOT is continuing to closely monitor state highways in southcentral and southwest Minnesota due to flooding. MnDOT closed Highway 169 from Le Sueur to Highway 22 in St. Peter this (Tuesday) morning. Highway 169 from Highway 99 south of St. Peter to Mankato closed Monday and is still closed. Detours are in place. Other highways […]

June 25, 2024

NO WAKE RESTRICTION ON LAKE HANSKA

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office has issued a now wake restriction of 5 miles per hour on Lake Hanska due to high water levels. No wake zones are declared in lake and rivers or water bodies near the shore. Any vessel operating in a speed zone posted as “idle speed – no wake” must operate […]

June 24, 2024

OFFICIALS CONTINUE TO MONITOR RAPIDAN DAM

Blue Earth County Public Works, Emergency management and Sheriff’s Office staff are continuing to monitor the Rapidan Dam. Officials say there has been a partial failure on the west abutment but there is no current plans for a mass evacuation. This is Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Kristi Rollwagen. Everyone […]

June 24, 2024

TREATY SITE HISTORY CENTER CLOSES DUE TO FLOODING

Due to rising floodwaters in the area, the Nicollet County Historical Society’s Treaty Site History Center and the Minnesota Historical Society’s Traverse de Sioux have closed to the public until further notice. Executive Director Jessica Becker says they are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates on their website at www.nchsmn.org. You can still […]

June 24, 2024

New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf

New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf Executive Director Brad Kirk announced the “The Open Your Heart Summer Challenge” grant is a good way to help the food shelf raise more funds when you donate in July. The Food Shelf is looking for volunteers to work the first Monday of the Month and need Food Rescue […]

June 24, 2024

Michelle Schroeder and Ruth Klossner

Michelle and Ruth discuss the upcoming events, including Pancake breakfast this Saturday, hosted by the New Ulm Farm City Hub Club.

June 24, 2024

FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR RAPIDAN DAM BREAK

A Flash Flood warning has been issued for the Blue Earth River below the Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County until 4:30 this (Monday) afternoon. Authorities say dam operators reported the river has eroded the earth around the dam and is uncontrolled. Authorities warn this could cause flash flooding downstream along the Blue Earth River. […]