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EDA discusses the future of Get it Ready loan program

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) found little change in their reviewed of its Get It Ready Single Family Rehab Loan program, except maybe the program’s name. At the start of 2026, the New Ulm EDA began a year-long audit of its economic programs to determine which ...

Classic cars are key to a good time

NEW ULM - New Ulm Autofest members brought a variety of old and new cars for a drive-in event for residents at Orchard Hills Thursday.  Earlier in the day, Autofest members were present at German Park to join New Ulm’s Chamber of Commerce Cars were set up in the Orchard Hills parking with ...

‘Dutchmen on Parade’

MANKATO —  Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen have released a new 20-track CD album titled “Dutchmen on Parade.” A planned CD release party and upcoming performances offer local audiences a chance to experience the music in person on the dance floor, where polka traditions remain active in ...

WLC roof repairs to be complete this year

NEW ULM – Repairs to the Washington Learning Center (WLC) roof will be completed later this year and the bonds fund issue for those repairs will be paid off sooner than expected. Last July, the New Ulm School Board voted to issue a general obligation facilities maintenance bonds to complete ...

Author details James Younger Gang’s time in Brown County

NEW ULM — South Dakota educator and author Russ Swanson delivered a detailed presentation on the James Younger Gang escape route through southern Minnesota at the Brown County Historical Society. The talk marked the 150th anniversary of the Northfield Raid. Swanson, who teaches agricultural ...

NU Farmers Market opens at River Bend

NEW ULM - The summer open for New Ulm’s Farmers Market took place Thursday afternoon in the River Bend parking lot.  The River Bend parking lot, which is serving as the new location, hosted seven stands.  Holly Covington, who runs the stand Holly Jolly Acres, is looking forward to the new ...