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Workers leave iPhone factory in Zhengzhou

HONG KONG — Workers in a manufacturing facility in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou appear to have left to avoid COVID-19 curbs, with many traveling on foot for days after an unknown number of employees were quarantined in the facility after a virus outbreak. Videos circulating on Chinese social media platforms showed people who are allegedly Foxconn workers climbing over fences and carrying their belongings down the road. The Foxconn plant in Zhengzhou, Henan province, is one of the largest factories in China that assembles products for Apple Inc., including its latest iPhone ...

Willkommen Committee visits Tommy’s Tacos

The Willkommen Committee recently visited Tommy’s Tacos Food Truck to welcome them as a new member of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce. Tom Johnson opened his truck in June of 2021, and went full-time with the business in September 2021. His business is based out of Searles, and he works ...

Willkommen Committee visits Anytime Fitness

Provided photo The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce recently visited Anytime Fitness, to meet new manager, London Watson; and trainer, Ozzie Peshon Jr. Watson and Peshon Jr shared their love for fitness and how it shaped their careers. Both shared their hopes for ...

Frandsen fundraises for food shelf

Provided photo The staff at Frandsen Bank & Trust recently held a fundraiser for the benefit of the New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf as part of Bank Impact Month through Minnesota Bankers Association. A total of $1,320 was raised and donated. Pictured from left: Brad Kirk, executive ...

MnDOT offering rail service grants to communities

ST. PAUL – Railroads, rail shippers, cities and counties are encouraged to apply for up to $6.5 million in available grants from the the Minnesota Department of Transportation to improve freight rail service that supports economic development. The funding is available through the 2022 Minnesota Rail Service Improvement program. Applications are due Dec. 16, 2022. “The MRSI program has a strong history of supporting essential railroad infrastructure that is part of the state’s critical freight transportation network,” said Megan Neeck, program manager. “MRSI funds are ...

Spaeth donates to NUMC Oncology

Provided photo Chuck Spaeth Ford recently donated to the New Ulm Medical Center's oncology patients hooded sweatshirts, scarves and ties and slippers bearing the Warriors in Pink logo, a program through FordCares.com. Pictured from left: Vicky Beltz, manager of NUMC Oncology, Kathy Spaeth ...