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'Still a family business'

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

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 ...

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLISH (April 14, 21, 28, 2026) SECTION 00 1113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1.01 PROJECT IN- FORMATION A. From: RW Carlstrom Co. Inc. on behalf of the City of New Ulm (Owner). B. Project: New Ulm Trap Range Building C. Key Dates: 1. Pre-Bid Conference: Tuesday April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM lo- cal time at project site: i. 514 21st N St, New Ulm, MN 56073 2. Cutoff date for Questions and In- terpretations: Wednes- day, April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM. 3. Bid Due Date: Tues- day, April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. D. Method of ...

Bianchi tribute stretches from MSP airport to NU

NEW ULM — A wide slice of humanity saluted and held hands over their hearts from Bloomington to New Ulm Friday as the Willibald Bianchi welcome home procession brought him home 85 years after he left to to serve gallantly in World War II. Firefighters stood on top of fire trucks in their ...

'Paris: City of Love' at NUHS

NEW ULM — A large group of high school students participated in the 2026 New Ulm High School Prom in the high school gym Saturday. A large crowd of parents, relatives and friends watched the grand march for the event entitled “Paris: City of Love.” Students talked fondly of the event ...

Collectors gather for breweriana

NEW ULM — The 47th annual Shell’s Border Batch Show convened on Sunday in New Ulm, serving as a concentrated gathering for Midwest collectors dedicated to the preservation of breweriana (collectible brewery memorabilia) and regional industrial history. The show drew vendors and historians ...