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News June 3, 2026

New Ulm Police • A 29-year-old New Ulm woman told police at 4:04 p.m. Friday she was approached by a man in the Walmart parking lot who offered her cash to have sex with him. The woman declined and took a photo of the man’s vehicle license plate as he drove away. A 20-year-old St. James man admitted to police he offered cash to the woman in exchange for sex. A report for consideration of prostitution-related crimes went to the Brown County Attorney’s Office. • Stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation at 9:28 p.m. Friday at 20th St. South and Valley St. Impairment was ...

Wanda Gág’s legacy comes full circle

Local News June 3, 2026

NEW ULM — Alexander Roth, curator of the Wanda Gág House, will speak before the St. Paul branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) in November on Gág’s legacy. Roth views his talk with AAUW as a thank you, as the organization is responsible for preserving a major ...

River Bend students reel in the fun on Sleepy Eye fishing trip

Communities June 3, 2026

SLEEPY EYE – Students from the River Bend enjoyed a day on the water Monday during a fishing trip to Sleepy Eye Lake. River Bend teacher Jennifer Isaac said each grade got a chance to try their hand at fishing during the day. This was the first time the school held a fishing field trip. ...

2026 NU Farmers Market returns June 11

Mailbag June 2, 2026

NEW ULM - The New Ulm Farmes Market return Thursday, June 11 at the River Bend Education District parking lot at 1315 S. Broadway Street. The markets are held Thursdays, 2:30-5:30pm (June 11 – August 27), and Saturdays, 9am-12pm (June 13 – October 10). Vendors are currently being accepted; anyone interested in being a vendor should contact the New Ulm Area Chamber. The New Ulm Farmers Market will feature live music at every market as well as additional kids’ activities at certain markets throughout the season. Four Farm-to-Fun Days will have more family-friendly activities. ...

Reflection on NUPS literacy plan

Local News June 2, 2026

New Ulm - Amanda Thorson, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, presented New Ulm Public Schools’ 2025-2026 Local Literacy Plan at Thursday’s school board meeting. As part of the READ Act, the literacy plan aims to enhance literacy outcomes for all students that are data-driven, measurable, and continuous. Additionally, the plan stresses the importance of communication between teachers, parents, and students. “We use multiple methods… everything from in-depth conferences, phone calls, emails, progress monitoring updates,” Thorson said, “[Whichever] way that ...

River Valley BMX back is back in action

Local News June 2, 2026

NEW ULM – BMX is back in New Ulm following the reconstruction of the River Valley track at 316 S. Third Street. Mayor Kathleen Backer, with the assistance of some BMX riders, held a special ribbon-cutting for the revamped course. Reconstruction of the BMX started in Sept. 2025 and was ...