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Many Factors Can Lead to Homelessness

  New Ulm Police Chief Dave Borchert discussed homelessness in New Ulm Wednesday morning on KNUJ.  The situation has many contributing factors: housing shortage, addiction, mental health,  and inability to work.  There are resources available.        

CHARGES FILED IN MANKATO FRAT HOUSE ARSON FIRE

A Mankato man is charged with first-degree arson for a fire Monday morning that damaged an MSU fraternity house.  Blue Earth County prosecutors say 32-year-old Mitchell Thompson was caught on surveillance tape setting sheets on fire on the front porch.  A witness reported seeing Thompson standing across the street at the time of the fire.  […]

Results from 09/16

Scorecard from Tuesday night. Volleyball: Maple Lake picks up a non league win over New Ulm 3 to 1, Big South finals-Belle Plaine was a 3 to 2 winner over St Peter, Luverne wins in five over St James and redwood Valley also wins in five over Fairmont. Tomahawk/Valley finals-Wabasso holds off Sleepy Eye winning […]

Norine A. Roepke

Norine A. Roepke, age 86, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home in Hutchinson. Memorial Service will be Monday, September 22, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Fernando, rural Stewart, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends will be Sunday, September 21, […]

GOVERNOR WALZ RUNNING FOR UNPRECEDENTED THIRD TERM

Governor Walz is seeking an unprecedented third four-year term as the state’s governor.  Walz made his announcement this (Tuesday) morning touting raising graduation rates to the highest ever, working across party lines to balance the budget and protecting education.  But Walz says he isn’t done yet and that’s why he’s running for re-election.  He said […]

Mayor Encourages Citizens to Offer Safety Input

New Ulm Mayor Kathleen Backer said it is simple to navigate New Ulm Safety Action Plan comment section.  The public is welcome to share its input.  Go to newulmmn.gov to participate.  Last week, New Ulm hosted the Preserve Minnesota Conference.          

MVL POWER OUTAGE

A power outage has been reported at MVL.  According to the school’s Facebook post, classes have been called off for the day and busses will be taking kids home.  The post says it’s not known yet what will happen with sports practices this afternoon.                       […]

Pearl M. Schroepfer

Pearl M. Schroepfer, age 97 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church – North Entrance in Sleepy […]