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High hopes for fishing opener

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NEW ULM — The promise of warmer weather and favorable fishing appears to be creating interest for the Minnesota Fishing season opener on Saturday. “I’ve sold 20 pounds of leaches already. Worms are selling well too,” said R & R Bait & Tackle owner Francis Rieger Thursday. ...

Finstad celebrates farm bill House passage with local leaders

Communities

JACKSON – With the Farm, Food and National Security Act (Farm Bill) of 2026 having passed through the House of Representatives by a 224-200 vote, US House District 1 Representative Brad Finstad went to the Fendt Lodge with AGCO Engineering in Jackson on Thursday to meet with local leaders and ...

Police logs

Police Logs

New Ulm Police • Received a report from a 26-year-old New Ulm male who said he was threatened to be beaten up online by a suspect with a false identity at 5:18 p.m. Wednesday. A report was done for documentation. • Received a report at 6:02 p.m. Wednesday of a 15-year-old New Ulm male ...

Klossner roundabout project begins May 18

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MANKATO – Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 15 and Fort Road in Klossner is expected to begin May 18, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Preliminary tree clearing is expected to begin in early ...

Murphy receives DAISY award

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NEW ULM – New Ulm Medical Center (NUMC) celebrated new DAISY Award recipient Jacob Murphy, an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse. Murphy was nominated for the award from a patient’s family. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is an honor created to recognize nurses who provide ...

Park and Rec

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•Paddleboard Pilates classes are offered in the aquatic center pool on Fridays 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Sunday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $5 members or $10 Non-members. Pre-registration or first come, first served. Classes are limited to 10 participants. •Mother’s Day is May 10 and all ...