NEW ULM — The State Street Theater is seeking volunteers to assist with operations, maintenance, and events as it prepares for its winter schedule. The nonprofit relies on volunteers for front-of-house duties, administrative support, technical assistance, and building upkeep, according to ...

NEW ULM — Becky Bakes took first place in New Ulm’s third annual Festive Facades Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest, earning $250 in Chamber Dollars for a classic holiday display that highlighted the character of its historic downtown building. The bakery’s exterior was decorated with ...

NEW ULM — Three New Ulm area residents joined the Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride on the afternoon of Christmas Eve, riding alongside Dakota participants in an annual journey that commemorates 38 Dakota men executed in Mankato on Dec. 26, 1862, following the U.S.-Dakota ...

NEW ULM — A free monthly community writing group at The Grand Center for Arts & Culture offers local writers a space to work on personal and creative projects while connecting with others. The group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday on the second floor of The Grand and is ...

NEW ULM — The first New Ulm baby of 2026 came 11 and ½ hours into the new year. Alison Elizabeth Rudolph was born at 11:29 a.m. Thursday at New Ulm Medical Center. Born to Tamira Joy Rudolph, Alison weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was born eight days before her ...

By Sunni Battin news@nujournal.com In 2026, the New Ulm Police Department has major goals and plans it would like to accomplish. “We are constantly working on better methods to serve the community,” said New Ulm Police Chief Dave Borchert. “The overall goal is not only respond, but ...