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Seal coating begins on Minnesota Street

NEW ULM – Street crews began a seal coating project Tuesday morning on Downtown Minnesota Street. In May, New Ulm Public Works removed and replaced the last brick crosswalks in the downtown in preparation for the summer seal coating on Minnesota Street from 7th North to 3rd South Street. ...

NUPD to purge recovered bike collection

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Police Department’s (NUPD) collection of recovered bicycles and three scooters was declared surplus property by the city council Tuesday. The collection included 18 bikes and three scooters that were recovered by police at various locations around New Ulm. Police ...

The Lake Crystal Community Band performs at German Park

The Lake Crystal Community Band performed Thursday, July 2, at New Ulm’s German Park Amphitheater as part of the Concerts in the Park series. The morning had threatened rain, and New Ulm Park and Rec staff were monitoring the weather forecast. Recreation Program Supervisor Ben Doeden said ...

Volunteers, donors make the Turner 4th of July go

NEW ULM — Sixty volunteers showed up at Turner Park early Saturday to set up, operate and take down the Foureth of July party. “We’re so thankful for our volunteers that are here morning, noon and night. It’s a busy day,” said Turner Hall Executive Director Andrea Boettger. She ...

An authentic small-town Independence Day

CAMBRIA — Celebrants came from near and far for the 155th annual Cambria Independence Day celebration, believed to be the state’s longest-running event of its type. Danielle Deopere, board president of the Cambria Heritage Preservation Society, said the timing made this year ...

‘A wonderful blend of folk and country music’

NEW ULM — Becky Schlegel and The Hepcats performed at Shirley's Park & Country Retreat over the July 4 weekend. Jess Havemeier, the camp coordinator at Shirley's Park, said this was the third year the Rockin' Hep Cats have performed at the park.  “They always bring an energetic, ...