Lake Hanska Park has taken yet another step toward upgrades after being designated as regionally significant by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC). The designation, which had been a project for the Brown County Park Commission over the past two years, makes ...
Wednesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day and several area communities are celebrating with programming to mark the occasion. New Ulm In New Ulm, The New Ulm Public High School will host the annual school Veterans Day program starting at 10 a.m. in the high school gym. The guest speaker is ...
HANSKA — Did the Vikings reach Minnesota before Columbus landed in the Americas? That was the subject of a special presentation held at the Hanska Community Center, Sunday The presentation was part of the Hanska Historical Societies ongoing “Time Capsule Series.” Janey Westin presented a comprehensive, two-hour presentation on the 14th-century Norse population's motives and experiences coming to America. Janie Westin, a professional calligrapher and stone carver, co-authored the 2012 book “The Last Kings of Norse America: Runestone Keys to a Lost Empire” alongside her late ...
NEW ULM – Changes to the Multifamily Rental Rehabilitation Loan program were approved during Tuesday’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting. Suggested changes to the program were discussed during a work session in October. The Multifamily Rental Rehabilitation Loan program gives assistance to those with aspirations to create or upgrade rental units in the area, which would benefit the housing market in New Ulm. The most notable alteration to the program increased the loan amount offered. Previously, 2% interest loans up to $50,000 were available on a first come, first ...
Brad Finstad, who has held office as the representative for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District since 2022, formally requested a recount following Tuesday's election results. GOP Candidate Brad Finstad formally requested a recount following Tuesday night’s election where he came up short ...
NEW ULM – The Minnesota firearm deer hunt opener starts Saturday, but in New Ulm, the shopping opener started Friday. Hundreds of holiday shoppers attended the 42nd GnomeMade Market, spread across the community at over 20 locations. One of the craft market's most popular stops is the Lind ...
