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EDA reviews its top 5 priorities

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Economic Development Authority received a report from Better City consulting group Tuesday. Better City is working with the New Ulm EDA to create strategic plan that lays out the group’s priorities. Better City CEO Jason Godfrey said New Ulm was already starting from ...

A collector of people

NEW ULM – New Ulm lost a giant of the community Wednesday. Denis “Denny” Warta died on Wednesday at Oak Hills Living Center, a month shy of his 98th birthday. He leaves a long legacy of friendship and service to the community. Warta’s contribution to New Ulm and the Brown County area ...

NU council receives $4.28 million in capital improvement plans for 2026

NEW ULM – On Tuesday, the New Ulm City Council received the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that called for roughly $4.28 million in infrastructure improvements over the next year, with an estimated $2.4 million bonding need. Most of the 2026 CIP were roadway improvements and ...

NU Park & Rec receiving communication board thanks to donors

NEW ULM — Thanks to generous donations from Tavern 507 and the New Ulm Optimist Club, the New Ulm Park & Recreation Department will soon have it’s first communication board. A communication board is a visual tool designed to support individuals, who for various reasons, experience ...

New Ulm Diocese employee pensions at risk

NEW ULM – In late October, New Ulm Diocese Bishop Chad Zielinski delivered bad news for employees enrolled in the diocese's retirement plan. The pension plans for over 800 current and retired employees were looking at a significant shortfall. For over 40 years, the Diocese of New Ulm has ...

A season of song

NEW ULM — Hoping to bring holiday cheer to those who cannot leave their homes, Amanda and Dr. Tom Andrews are organizing a community Christmas caroling route this December — a grassroots effort built on music, compassion and neighborly connection. Advent and the Christmas season have long ...