In a normal year, Minnesota would have already received its federal funding for the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), known nationally as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). However, because of the ongoing government shutdown, the money will likely be delayed at least another ...

WINTHROP — A 32-year-old New Ulm man stopped for speeding near Winthrop Sunday faces five charges including two felonies in Sibley County. Winthrop police stopped Brett Matthew Zangel and noticed a hypodermic needle in his pocket, according to court records. Zangel told police he was ...

ST. PAUL – Monday, Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency one-time funding for Minnesota food shelves. As the federal government shutdown threatens to continue into November, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Minnesota Family Investment Program ...

NEW ULM, Minn. — Los Lobos performed Saturday night at State Street Theater in a benefit concert for the Grand Center for Arts & Culture. The event brought fans from across the region and beyond. Some audience members traveled from Northwood, Iowa; Fargo, North Dakota; Albert Lea and ...

NEW ULM – The final award of the 2025 ArtScape Juried Art Show was awarded this week. The painting “Night Stroll” by artist John Munson received the People’s Choice Award. ArtScape is an annual juried art show hosted by The Grand Center for Arts and Culture. This year 107 original ...

NEW ULM – Over 300 protesters attended the “No Kings” rally in New Ulm Saturday, which was one of an estimated 2,700 similar rallies held across the country. It is estimated that 7 million people participated in No King rallies nation wide, according to various media outlets. This is an ...