NEW ULM – After a two-month absence, Happy Joe’s of New Ulm is back in business under new owner Travis Hermel and business is booming. The popular pizza restaurant officially reopened for business on June 27, offering carry-out and delivery, with a plan to bring back the dine-in option ...

SLEEPY EYE – The annual 4th of July fireworks display began at 10 p.m. Friday evening over Sleepy Eye Lake. Hundreds gathered along the lake shore in Allison Park, Sportsman’s Park and the bicycle path to watch the fireworks. In past years, the fireworks were launched from a dock near ...

NEW ULM – Music, root beer floats, pie and a slip ‘n slide; Turner Hall Park was the center of New Ulm’s Independence Day celebration Friday. The July 4 celebration in Turner Hall Park is a long-standing tradition in New Ulm. Turner Hall executive director Andrea Boettger said Turner ...

NEW ULM —The National Weather Service (NWS) continued river flood warnings for the Minnesota and Crow Rivers Thursday. The Minnesota River was observed at 801.54 feet in New Ulm at 9:45 a.m. Thursday. The river is expected to crest at 803 feet Saturday night. Flood stage is 800 feet. Minor ...

CAMBRIA — A tradition dating back to 1871 lit up the night once again on Thursday, as the state’s oldest Fourth of July celebration returned to Cambria for its 154th year. Though Cambria is home to fewer than 500 residents, its annual Independence Day festival draws in visitors from across ...

NEW ULM – The River Haven housing project moves forward with the New Ulm City Council approving the Planned Unit Development (PUD) on Tuesday. The PUD is required for the creation of a mixed-use development at 1800 North Highland Avenue and 1425-1625 Maplewood Drive. The planned housing ...