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October 16, 2025

SLEEPY EYE POLICE RECOGNIZED BY MAPLEWOOD CHIEF

Maplewood Police Chief Brian Bierdman sent a letter to the Sleepy Eye Police Department thanking them for assistance in a criminal vehicular homicide investigation.  Sleepy Eye Chief Matt Andres, investigator Shawn Bohnen and officer Amber Meyer were recognized for locating a suspect vehicle, maintaining surveillance and ensuring scene security.  The suspect, 46-year-old Jose Hernandez Pineda […]

October 16, 2025

Scores From 10/15

Football scores from Wednesday night. Waseca defeats New Ulm 21 to 14, St Peter was a 21 to 8 winner over Fairmont, St James shuts out Madelia 60 to 0, Marshall does the same to Benilde/St Margaret 41 to 0, Albert lea was a big winner over Belle Plaine 54 to 7, the game on […]

October 16, 2025

NEW SNAP APPLICATIONS HALTED

Minnesota is halting new food assistance applications, another direct hit from the federal government shutdown.  As of 10 pm Wednesday, counties stopped approving new SNAP applications.  The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families says federal funding is drying up and November benefits may not be paid without congressional action.  SNAP supports 450,000 Minnesotans, many […]

October 16, 2025

FEDERAL SHUTDOWN DELAYS HEATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS

The federal government shutdown is holding up critical funding for heating assistance, leaving thousands of Minnesotans in limbo as temperatures begin to drop.  The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently accepting applications but without federal dollars, it can’t distribute benefits.  The Minnesota Department of Commerce says even if the shutdown ends soon, the […]

October 15, 2025

DEER HUNTING SEASON PROMISES STRONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR HUNTERS

As Minnesota’s firearms deer hunting season approaches, the DNR says hunters can expect favorable conditions across much of the state.  More than 400,000 hunters are anticipated to don blaze orange when the season opens November 8th, with many areas offering strong chances for a successful harvest.  Deer populations in central Minnesota are especially robust, thanks […]

October 15, 2025

MINNESOTANS CAN PREVIEW HEALTH PLANS THROUGH MNSURE AHEAD OF OPEN ENROLLMENT

Minnesotans shopping for health insurance for 2026 can now visit MNSure.org to explore their options and get a free, anonymous estimate for next year’s coverage.  MNSure CEO Libby Caulum says Congress has yet to extend expiring enhanced tax credits for private health insurance, which means higher premiums next year for tens of thousands of Minnesotans… […]

October 15, 2025

Kari Beran

Kari Beran of Pro Kinship for Kids introduced us to the Mentee of the Month, shared research on how mentoring impacts adults, a recap of Kip’s time on the roof plus the upcoming Email auction and events Pro Kinship for Kids will be doing                      

October 15, 2025

Kent Blomquist

Kent Blomquist, age 68, of New Ulm passed away peacefully October 13 at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis of injuries and complications from a bicycling accident on October 8, 2025 in New Ulm. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – North Chapel in New Ulm. […]

October 15, 2025

New Ulm Archery Deer Hunt is On

  New Ulm Police Sergeant Dustin Fleck explained the city deer hunt Wednesday morning on KNUJ.   The hunt helps control New Ulm deer population,  lower deer-vehicle collisions and property damage.  The hunt coordinated through the DNR  runs through December 31st.        

October 15, 2025

CRASH AT CENTER AND GARDEN STREETS

New Ulm Police were called to a collision between a Volkswagen Passat and a Kia Sportage Monday  morning at 8 am at the corner of Center and Garden Street.  Police say the Volkswagen was driven by 42-year-old Jace Marti of New Ulm.  The Kia was driven by 16-year-old Aiden Wills of New Ulm.  Both vehicles […]
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