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New Ulm approves $926K water main project for Schell’s Brewery

NEW ULM — Tuesday the New Ulm City Council unanimously approved a $926,647.33 contract for a major underground water main project near Junior Pioneer Park and approved preliminary plans for a 2027 street reconstruction following input from local residents. The council awarded the water main construction contract to GM Contracting, Inc., which submitted the lowest of two bids for the project. GM Contracting’s bid came in $20,000 lower than the competing proposal. City Engineer Joe Stadheim said that while the total bid came in higher than initial engineering estimates prepared by SEH, the higher price…

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Obituaries

Robert Leonard Dorr

Robert Leonard Dorr

ORLAND PARK, IL—Robert Leonard Dorr, 91, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on…

REDWOOD FALLS—Elsie Esther Kruse, 99, of Redwood Falls, died on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at St.…

Elsie Esther Kruse

NEW ULM—Frank Guggisberg, 76, of New Ulm, died Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the New Ulm…

Frank Guggisberg

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Will you attend the Minnesota State Fair this year?

Editorials

Thumbs up/down

THUMBS UP New Ulm named Minnesota Retail Community of the Year Back in July, New Ulm was named the 2026-27 Minnesota Retail Community of the Year by the Minnesota Retailer Association. This is an impressive achievement that deserves to be recognized. New Ulm received the award in part thanks to a submitted nomination that…

Letters

Because of my Catholic faith, I’m voting for Jake Johnson

Every Sunday morning growing up, my mom, my dad, and my nine siblings would tumble out of our Ford Club Wagon and cram into the same front pew in our small town church. On this particular morning in early Fall of 1996, my 10-year-old heart swelled with pride as my pastor stood behind the…

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Answering common questions about elections and voting

These are brief answers to commonly asked questions about elections and voting in Minnesota. For more information see www.Vote411 or www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting. What are the qualifications for voting in MN? To vote in Minnesota, you must be: • A U.S. citizen • At least 18 years old on Election Day (16- & 17-year-olds can pre-register)…

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Park and Rec schedule

•Hermann 5k Run/walk and Kids Obstacle Course Saturday, September 12. The run starts at 9 a.m. and obstacle course at 10 a.m., all at Harman Park. Register online at newulmmn.gov •Civic Center Fall Garage Sale Registration is open for the Sales on September 19. Register at the SouthPoint Recreation and Wellness Center or