NEW ULM — A cold snap began over the weekend and is wreaking havoc on local furnaces, water pipes, and car batteries. Area heating companies have reported an uptick in service calls Monday, with temperatures reaching -10 degrees. “We’re much busier now,” Ahrens Heating owner Veleda ...

NEW ULM -- The cannabis zoning ordinance passed New Ulm’s planning commission following a public hearing Thursday. The ordinance specifically amends city code establishing zoning district and standards for cannabis and hemp businesses. The new regulations detail where and what type of ...

NEW ULM – The Journal staff received four awards at the Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) awards banquet held on Jan. 30. The Journal received first and second place in sports photography, third place for best Community Events Coverage, and third place for General Excellence. The ...

NEW ULM – The ongoing uncertainty over federal funding continues to have unforeseen consequences that impact residents and public safety. Les Schultz, a former New Ulm City Councilor and former Brown County Probation Director found his new part-time position as a probation and parole liaison ...

NEW ULM – Ever feel the urge to throw an ax or smash objects to vent frustration, but cannot find an appropriate venue? Soon there could be a place for that. Chad Aukes, the owner of Tech Unlimited, is planning to bring indoor recreation businesses to New Ulm that combine ax throwing and ...

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) is hoping to close the sale on the North Broadway lots sooner rather than later. The board approved to motion related to the final closing of the lots at 318, 320 and 326 N. Broadway. The first motion was to approve a site plan for ...