NEW ULM — First Congressional District Democratic candidate Jake Johnson spoke in no uncertain terms at the Brown County DFL potluck Monday about feelings on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The bill was recently approved by one vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. Johnson said ...

NEW ULM – Washington Park and Lincoln Park are scheduled to receive new playground equipment and new layouts. The New Ulm Planning Commission recommended the replacement of equipment in both parks during Monday’s meeting. Park and Recreation Director Joey Schugel said city staff has been ...

NEW ULM — New Ulm Mayor Kathleen Backer isn’t just the city’s leader— she’s also a passionate butter enthusiast with a deep appreciation for pioneer-era traditions. That enthusiasm was on full display Saturday, June 7, when Mayor Backer hosted a hands-on butter-making demonstration ...

NEW ULM – A new marketplace for craft vendors has come to New Ulm’s downtown. Mabel’s Merkantil held its grand opening Saturday at its new location at 204 N. Minnesota Street. The store first opened at a temporary location on Center Street in March but has found a new home on Minnesota ...

NEW ULM — Just when it appeared the federal government was backing a green energy project at the Kraft Heinz cheese plant that makes Velveeta and Cheez Whiz, the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut a $170 million grant to help the company de-carbonize it’s 10 U.S. ...

NEW ULM - Stories are what make life rich and a recent exhibit at The Grand Center for Arts and Culture showcases stories of youth who have recently arrived in Minnesota from Afghanistan. This exhibit was inspired by the book, “My City was a Sparkling Jewel” and features stories from 30 ...