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New Ulm

New Ulm Police monitoring ICE activity

Federal Immigration officers have ramped up what was already considered a significant presence in Minneapolis amid protests in the wake of the shooting of Renee Good on Jan. 7. That incident has heightened safety concerns in communities across the state, including New Ulm, about what would ...

Historical exhibits highlight NU Medical Center legacy

NEW ULM — New historical exhibits at New Ulm Medical Center highlight the evolution of health care in the community while honoring the people who helped shape it, including physicians, nurses, volunteers and community leaders. Exhibits are located in three areas of the facility: behind glass ...

Sheriff’s office restricts vehicle traffic on SE Lake

SLEEPY EYE — The Brown County Sheriff’s Office restricted all vehicle traffic on Sleepy Eye Lake as of 8:30 a.m. Wednesday after receiving a report of three ice fishing houses falling through the ice. The vehicle restriction includes all vehicles: trucks, cars, ATVs and snowmobiles until ...

‘Meet Your Local Elected Officials’ series launched

NEW ULM — The League of Women Voters of New Ulm launched a new civic education initiative Monday with the first event in a three-part series aimed at helping residents better understand the roles of local elected officials and how municipal government functions. The session, titled “Meet ...

New Ulm Rec Center naming rights agreement review points to SouthPoint

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Recreation Center could receive a new name. Tuesday, the New Ulm Park and Recreation Commission reviewed an agreement between the City of New Ulm and SouthPoint Financial Credit Union for naming rights of the facility. Last year, the Park and Recreation Commission and ...

EDA OKs grant, loan programs

The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) on Tuesday approved annual funding allocations for its grant and loan programs in 2026. Each year, the EDA must replenish its loan and grant programs. This includes the Small Business Incentive Grant, the Get It Ready Single Family Rehab Loan, ...