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New Ulm Chamber & CVB Tourism Luncheon

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NEW ULM - The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will host its annual Tourism Luncheon 11:30am, Wednesday, May 6 at Benny's inside the NU Franklin building. The event brings together tourism partners, local businesses, and community leaders to celebrate the impact of tourism in New Ulm and prepare for the upcoming season. The luncheon will also include updates on tourism initiatives and strategies to increase visitation and overnight stays. Tourism plays a key role in supporting local businesses and driving economic activity. Over the past year, ...

Commissioners recognize county awardees, retirees

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NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners recognized 2025 employee award winners, retirees and veteran employees Tuesday. Award winner plaques went to Distinguished Service Awardee Michael Montalto, Spotlight Awardee Amanda Harkcom and Leadership Awardee Sarah Lanier. Montalto was elected ...

Fairmont man faces murder charges

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MANKATO — A 44-year-old Fairmont man faces two counts of second-degree murder and six other felony charges following a Sunday shooting that left a Mankato man dead and a Mankato woman injured. The suspect, Joseph David Bulfer, was apprehended by responding officers at 700 block of Castle ...

PUBLIC NOTICE

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PUBLISH (April 22, 29, 2026) State of Minnesota Brown County Filed in District Court State of Minnesota April 7, 2026 District Court Fifth Judicial District Court File Number: 08-PR-26-291 Case Type: Informal Probate Notice of Informal Pro- bate of Will and Appointment of Per- sonal Representative and Notice to Creditors In Re the Estate of Jane Angela Wiken, Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will ...

'Still a family business'

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NEW ULM – For over 10 years, Lakes on 1st has been owned and operated by the Bode family. Starting Friday, the Bode clan will continue to work at the restaurant, but with a new owner, Brandon Roiger. “It’s a little bittersweet, but it is a good feeling too,” said Mike Bode, the ...

'Dancing Under the Stars' at MVL

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NEW ULM — Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School held its 2026 prom Saturday at Turner Hall under the theme “Dancing Under the Stars.” Science teacher Evan Vant Hul gave the opening prayer and served as emcee. His prayer asked that students enjoy the night in a way that reflects their ...