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Public hearings on street improvements set for Feb. 3

NEW ULM – Two public hearing dates were set by the New Ulm City Council Tuesday for 2026 road surfacing, reconstruction and utility improvement projects. The first public hearing is for the 2026 surface reconstruction projects on Jonathon Drive and Cottonwood Street. Both surface projects ...

Sleepy Eye searches for new football coach

SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Public School Superintendent John Cselovszki told the school board Wednesday that applications are already rolling in for the open head football coach position. “We’ve already received four applications,” said Cselovszki. “Sleepy Eye Public School Activities ...

Passion and momentum

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Area Chamber had a strong year in 2025 and as 2026 begins, Chamber president Sarah Warmka said she is excited to continue New Ulm’s success and keep the momentum going. In terms of numbers, the Chamber saw its business membership increase by 45 members in 2025 for a ...

Sewing for Sight fundraiser returns for 15th year

NEW ULM — The Sewing for Sight quilting fundraiser, which provides eye care services in Guatemala, will be held Saturday at St. George Parish. The retreat is full, with 72 quilters registered, marking the event’s 15th anniversary. The fundraiser supports surgeries and treatments that ...

NUHS Knowledge Bowl Teams finish 1st, 4th

NUHS Knowledge Bowl teams finished 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th, placing five teams in the top ten at the meet in Mankato on Wednesday, January 7. Forty-one teams competed from New Ulm High School, MVL, Fairmont, Mankato West, LCWM, Nicollet, GFW, LS-H, and Maple River. New Ulm High ...

Police logs

New Ulm Police • Received a call at 2:56 p.m. Tuesday about a 64-year-old Minneapolis man with mental concerns walking on the 7th North Street Minnesota River bridge. Officers found the man and convinced him to return to a New Ulm residence where he was staying. A report went to Brown County ...