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New Ulm EDA reviews Commercial Property Rehab loan program

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) held the first in a series of work sessions to review each of its loan and grant programs on Tuesday. The first program the board looked into was the Commercial Property Rehab Loan. This loan is one of the oldest in the community, ...

Winter heat wave continues into next week

NEW ULM — It’s great weather for afternoon walks, but the local weather forecast looks bleak for snowmobile enthusiasts. The Wednesday afternoon temperature in New Ulm reached 49 degrees, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). It was not an all-time record. That was set in 1977 ...

New Ulm teen seeking funding for allergy detecting dog

NEW ULM – For some teenagers a new dog means a lot of new responsibility, but for ninth grader Evelyn Nosbush a new dog could mean greater freedom and safety. Nosbush has a severe latex allergy that makes visiting public spaces potentially dangerous. Rubber latex is found in a wide variety ...

‘We want people to meet them’

NEW ULM — District 88 School Board members outlined their responsibilities, current challenges and future goals during the League of Women Voters’ “Meet Your Elected Officials” forum Monday evening at New Ulm City Hall The board emphasized collaboration, student opportunity and the ...

Commission recommends new video scoreboard for Johnson Park

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Park and Recreation Commission approved a recommendation to replace the Johnson Park scoreboard with a new video board, Tuesday. Park and Recreation Director Joey Schugel said the current Johnson Park scoreboard was purchased in 2008 and is still in working order, but ...

100 compete in Golden Gate Hillclimb drag races

BROWN COUNTY — For the first time since 2023, the River Valley Dutchmen Snowmobile Club held its Hillclimb Side by Side Drag Races at Golden Gate Campground on Saturday. Participation in the races were high this year, due in part to the two-year absence. Just over 100 racers entered the ...